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The evolution of rationality: How chimps process conflicting evidence
Chimps can take in new evidence, evaluate its strength, and change their minds.
Wyoming dinosaur mummies give us a new view of duck-billed species
Exquisitely preserved fossils come from a single site in Wyoming.
US may owe $1 trillion in refunds if SCOTUS cancels Trump tariffs
Tech industry primed for big refunds if SCOTUS rules against Trump tariffs.
The twin probes just launched toward Mars have an Easter egg on board
"Blue" and "Gold" are expected to arrive at Mars in September 2027.
As shutdown ends, dubious CDC panel gets back to dismantling vaccine schedule
Pediatricians are calling for members to be replaced and all their decisions reversed.
How two Nissan Leafs help make a regional airport more resilient
We've seen schoolbuses and big pickups do V2G; how about a smaller car?
“How about no”: FCC boss Brendan Carr says he won’t end news distortion probes
Carr rejects criticism from four former FCC chairs, including three Republicans.
What’s it like to compete in the longest US off-road rally with no GPS?
Hydrogen and solar power the rally infrastructure, but navigation is low-tech.
Three astronauts are stuck on China’s space station without a safe ride home
"This does not meet the release conditions for a safe manned return."
Forget AGI—Sam Altman celebrates ChatGPT finally following em dash formatting rules
Ongoing struggles with AI model instruction-following show that true human-level AI still a ways off.
World’s oldest RNA extracted from Ice Age woolly mammoth
Sequencing an ancient creature's RNA opens up a new window into extinct life.
Dogs came in a wide range of sizes and shapes long before modern breeds
Life with humans changed dogs in some dramatic ways, and it didn't take long.
Scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling Fusarium graminearum into US. But what is it?
Early warning system being developed by universities may slow the plant pathogen.
Years later, Arkane’s Dishonored is still a modern stealth classic
Steam punk magical-realist world-building at its finest.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket came back home after taking aim at Mars
"Never before in history has a booster this large nailed the landing on the second try."
Researchers question Anthropic claim that AI-assisted attack was 90% autonomous
The results of AI-assisted hacking aren't as impressive as many might have us believe.
Rocket Report: Blue Origin’s stunning success; vive le Baguette One!
"If NASA wants to go quicker, we would move heaven and Earth."
US spy satellites built by SpaceX send signals in the “wrong direction”
It seems US didn't coordinate Starshield's unusual spectrum use with other countries.
This flu season looks grim as H3N2 emerges with mutations
The UK is facing one of the worst flu seasons in history-and the US is next.
Google claims win for everyone as text scammers lost their cloud server
Text scam ringleader warned operations were disrupted on Telegram, Google says.
Are you ready for a $1,000 Steam Machine? Some analysts think you should be.
Tariffs, component volatility, and Valve's tolerance for losses all lead to uncertainty.
Tiny chips hitch a ride on immune cells to sites of inflammation
Tiny chips can be powered by infrared light if they're near the brain's surface.
What if the aliens come and we just can’t communicate?
Ars chats with particle physicist Daniel Whiteson about his new book Do Aliens Speak Physics?
Civil war is brewing in the wasteland in Fallout S2 trailer
Ghoulish Elvis impersonators are the least of Lucy's problems as the wasteland prepares for war.
After years of saying no, Tesla reportedly adding Apple CarPlay to its cars
Almost half of US car buyers won't consider a car without Apple CarPlay.
Google will let Android power users bypass upcoming sideloading restrictions
Google will preserve sideloading for power users, but it hasn't decided how that will work yet.
Valve says it’s still waiting for better chips to power Steam Deck 2
Even a 50 percent performance-per-watt improvement wouldn't be enough, engineer says.
Tracking the winds that have turned Mars into a planet of dust
Tracking winds across Mars' surface and their association with dust storms.
Waymo to roll out driverless taxis on highways in three US cities
Alphabet will add routes in LA, Phoenix, and San Francisco for its driverless cars.
What would a “simplified” Starship plan for the Moon actually look like?
The problem is that it may be difficult to find options that both NASA and SpaceX like.
Google is rolling out conversational shopping—and ads—in AI Mode search
Conversational shopping is Google's first big swing at monetizing AI Mode search.
OpenAI walks a tricky tightrope with GPT-5.1’s eight new personalities
New controls attempt to please critics on both sides with a balance between bland and habit-forming.
With another record broken, the world’s busiest spaceport keeps getting busier
It's not just the number of rocket launches, but how much stuff they're carrying into orbit.
Microsoft releases update-fixing update for update-eligible Windows 10 PCs
A bug was keeping Windows 10 PCs from enrolling in Microsoft's ESU program.
An explosion 92 million miles away just grounded Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket
"NASA is postponing launch until space weather conditions improve."
Well-received big-budget Alien Earth TV series gets a second season
Production will move from Thailand to London, suggesting a new setting.
Audi goes full minimalism for its first-ever Formula 1 livery
Audi says it wants to be an F1 title contender by 2030.
Quantum computing tech keeps edging forward
IBM follows through on its June promises, plus more trapped ion news.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer introduces Princess Rosalina
It's a sequel to 2023's Super Mario Bros. Movie, which racked up $1.36 billion at the box office.
OpenAI slams court order that lets NYT read 20 million complete user chats
OpenAI: NYT wants evidence of ChatGPT users trying to get around news paywall.
Valve rejoins the VR hardware wars with standalone Steam Frame
SteamOS-powered headset sports semi-modular design, wireless "low-latency" PC streaming.
Steam Deck minus the screen: Valve announces new Steam Machine, Controller hardware
SteamOS-powered cube for your TV targets early 2026 launch, no pricing details.
Corals survived past climate changes by retreating to the deeps
A recent die-off in Florida puts the spotlight on corals' survival strategies.
Meta’s star AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to leave for own startup
AI pioneer reportedly frustrated with Meta's shift from research to rapid product releases.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die trailer ushers in AI apocalypse
"I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. You're in for a really weird night."
Review: New Framework Laptop 16 takes a fresh stab at the upgradeable laptop GPU
New components make it more useful and powerful but no less odd.
Formula with “cleanest ingredients” recalled after 15 babies get botulism
Cases span 12 states. All affected babies have been hospitalized, but no deaths reported.
Google vows to stop scam E-Z Pass and USPS texts plaguing Americans
"Phishing for dummies" kits make it easier to scam millions, Google alleged.
Original Mac calculator design came from letting Steve Jobs play with menus for 10 minutes
In 1982, a young Mac developer turned Jobs into a UI designer-and accidentally invented a new technique.
The Mac calculator’s original design came from letting Steve Jobs play with menus for ten minutes
In 1982, a young Mac developer turned Jobs into a UI designer-and accidentally invented a new technique.
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