The mysterious 'dark' energy that permeates the universe is slowly eroding

PLUS: Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes, and more. [View in browser]( | [Your newsletter preferences]( [WIRED logo and a robot carrying a WIRED magazine]( 04.28.24   [Photo of United Nations Security Council meeting ]( SATELLITE FIGHT | 3-MINUTE READ [Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes]( BY STEPHEN CLARK, ARS TECHNICA [A ban on weapons of mass destruction in orbit has stood since 1967. Russia apparently has other ideas.](   [Black and yellow disc-shaped case for a retractable tape measure]( DEALS | 5-MINUTE READ [14 Last-Minute Deals From Home Depot and Lowe’s Spring Sale Events]( BY MATT JANCER [Spruce up that home, yard, and garage with deals on everything from power tools to lawn gear while you still can.](   [Studio image of both Porsche Macan Electric 2024]( PRODUCT REVIEW | 7-MINUTE READ [Porsche Macan Electric 2024 Review: Second Is Best]( BY ALISTAIR CHARLTON [The all-new, all-electric Macan mixes sportiness and sensibility—and the best news is you should shun the pricier model.](   [Photo of The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona]( PHYSICS | 8-MINUTE READ [The Mysterious ‘Dark’ Energy That Permeates the Universe Is Slowly Eroding]( BY CHARLIE WOOD [Physicists call the dark energy that drives the universe “the cosmological constant.” Now the largest map of the cosmos to date hints that this mysterious energy has been changing over billions of years.]( ADVERTISEMENT   [Shop WIRED Merch]( [Snag shirts, bags, and other swag made with fair labor and ethically sourced materials.]( [SHOP NOW](   [Front view of a coffee grinder with a small screen, 3 knobs, a container for beans on top and a cup to catch the ground material underneath]( DIRTY BURRS | 7-MINUTE READ [How to Clean Your Coffee Grinder (and How Often You Should Do It)]( BY JAINA GREY [Cleaning your coffee grinder is a bit of a chore, but doing so will greatly improve the taste of your daily cup. It’s also way easier than you’d think.](   [AI robot and chat bubbles made from toy blocks]( MOSTLY ARTIFICIAL | 6-MINUTE READ [I Tried These AI-Based Productivity Tools. Here’s What Happened]( BY JULIANE BERGMANN [Hoping to make life easier, I tested six AI-powered tools meant to help me write better and work smarter.](   [Collection of small security cameras in variety of shapes and sizes, sitting on wooden table with binary code background]( BUYING GUIDE | 2-MINUTE READ [The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home]( BY SIMON HILL AND MEDEA GIORDANO [Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.](   [(L-R) Ella Purnell (Lucy) and Kyle MacLachlan (Overseer Hank) smiling while looking at a machine in a still from “Fallout.”]( CULTURE GUIDES | 15-MINUTE READ [The 33 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now]( BY MATT KAMEN AND WIRED STAFF [From Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Fallout, these are our picks for what you should be watching on the streamer.](   [Meta Ray-Ban sunglasses]( GEAR ROUNDUP | 2-MINUTE READ [Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Shades Get a Fresh Blast of AI]( BY BOONE ASHWORTH [Plus: Leaked details tell us more about the new Google Pixel 8A, Freitag’s environmentally conscious bag is entirely recyclable, and it’s time to unpack a whole bunch of tech acronyms.]( ADVERTISEMENT   [WIRED logo image]( Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Sign up here](. Plus, [browse more newsletters]( from WIRED. [(image) WIRED on Facebook]( [(image) WIRED on Twitter]( [(image) WIRED on Instagram]( [(image) WIRED on LinkedIn]( [(image) WIRED on YouTube]( [Podcasts]( [TikTok](   You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Daily newsletter from WIRED. [Manage your preferences]( | [View our Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Have questions or comments? [Send us a message](mailto:hello@wired.com?subject=Daily newsletter feedback). Need help? [Contact us](. Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.