Five stories you may have missed this week

From the UK's Danish sperm crisis to a trial that's helping us to understand if LSD can make us more productive. Here's a roundup of the news and WIRED stories you may have missed this week

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The hottest startups in Amsterdam

A deluge of international investors in Amsterdam startups has left some worrying there’s too much capital around

The best electric bikes for commuters in 2018

From Vanmoof to Cooper, these are the best electric bikes in the UK to help you have a quick and smooth commute

Does microdosing LSD really work? A new study will try to find out

Microdosing psychedelics has become a Silicon Valley trend, but does it really improve focus and creativity or is it all just a placebo effect?

The Brexit crisis nobody is talking about? Our need for Danish sperm

The UK is heavily reliant on foreign sperm donors – and Denmark is responsible for more than its fair share. Then along came Brexit...

What is 8K TV and do we need it?

With the first Samsung 8K TV unveiled and several more from the likes of LG, TCL and Sharp, what's the fuss about and should you start saving?

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