+ Scientists have found a way to mature the eggs of transgender men in a laboratory. It could offer them new ways to start a family, without the need for agonizing IVF procedures. Read the full story. + How reproductive technology is changing what it means to be a parent. Advances could lead to children with four or more biological parents, forcing us to reconsider parenting. Read the full story.
Required reading
I’ve scoured the internet to find you today’s funniest/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.
1 Elon Musk wants to restore banned Twitter accounts
It’s an incredibly dangerous decision with widespread repercussions. (WP$)
+ The recent departures have hit Twitter’s political and security divisions hard. (WSJ$)
+ It appears that Musk’s promise of no further layoffs was premature. (inside $)
+ Meanwhile, Twitter Blue is reportedly launching again next week. (Reuters)
+ Just imagine transferring your followers to another platform. (FT$)
+ Twitter’s potential collapse could erase vast records of recent human history. (MIT Technology Review)
2 Russia’s energy withdrawal could kill tens of thousands of people in Europe
High fuel costs could cause more deaths this winter than war in Ukraine. (Economist $)
+ Rising gas prices will also hit Americans as the weather worsens. (Voice)
+ The invasion of Ukraine underscores Europe’s deep dependence on Russian fossil fuels. (MIT Technology Review)
3 FTX is unable to honor grants pledged by various organizations
Many of them have to seek emergency funding to fill the gaps. (WSJ$)
+ Bahamians aren’t thrilled with what its collapse could mean for them. (WP$)
4 It’s a quieter Black Friday than usual
Shopping is not a priority right now. (Bloomberg$)
+ If you decide to shop, make sure you are not scammed. (wired $)
5 The UK is restricting the use of Chinese surveillance systems
But only on “sensitive” government sites. (FT$)
+ The world’s largest surveillance company you’ve never heard of. (MIT Technology Review)
6 Long covid is still incredibly difficult to deal with
Its symptoms vary wildly, which can make monitoring difficult as well. (not obscure)
+ A universal flu vaccine looks promising. (New Scientist $)
7 San Francisco Police are considering letting robots use deadly force
The force has 12 remotely piloted robots that could, in theory, kill someone. (The limit)
8 Human hibernation could be the key to getting us to Mars
It might be the closest we can get to time travel. (wired $)
9 Why TikTok is suddenly so obsessed with dabloons
It’s a form of “choose your own adventure” entertainment. (The Guardian)
10 We can’t stop trying to reinvent mousetraps 🧀
There are thousands of versions out there, yet we keep coming up with new designs. ($New Yorkers)
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