TBT: The science is extremely clear—you need to prioritize sleep

PLUS: The best WIRED stories from this month a year ago. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 11.05.20 2020 has been a parade of bad news, but here's some more: You're almost certainly not getting enough sleep, and it's hurting you. Sleep strengthens the immune system and helps regulate metabolism. It can also clear out toxins that build up in the brain and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. The more scientists learn about sleep, the more important they find it is. So please, find a way to sleep more. Your body and brain will thank you. Read all about the science of sleep, plus more of the best WIRED stories from this month a year ago.   The Science Is Extremely Clear: You Need to Prioritize Sleep The more scientists learn about the slumbering brain, the more they realize how vital sleep actually is. Now some researchers hope to develop it into a form of medicine. The Best Stories From This Month, Last Year How the Photographer Got That Iconic Shot of Trump's Notes For Getty Images photographer Mark Wilson, it was just another day at the office. Hackers Can Use Lasers to 'Speak' to Your Amazon Echo By sending laser-powered "light commands" to a smart assistant, researchers could force it to unlock cars, open garage doors, and more. How the Iranian Government Shut Off the Internet After years of centralizing internet control, Iran pulled the plug on connectivity for nearly all of its citizens. Jot Down Your Thoughts With These Great Note-Taking Apps There are many apps to help you record and organize your thoughts on your phone and PC. These are our favorites. Meet the Immigrants Who Took On Amazon How a group of Somalis became leaders in the fight to change a tech behemoth. How Ford Created the Mach-E, Its Fully Electric Mustang SUV The Mach-E, Ford's first serious attempt at a zero-emissions car, came to life in a two-year sprint to catch up with an electrifying industry.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions