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3D model shows small clans created Easter Island statues
Study: Moai were created by small, decentralized working groups, not managed by one central "chieftain."
“Renewable” no more: Trump admin renames the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
A key driver of US renewable energy research is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies.
NASA seeks a “warm backup” option as key decision on lunar rover nears
"This would be a cheap insurance policy."
“Players are selfish”: Fallout 2’s Chris Avellone describes his game design philosophy
Avellone recaps his journey from learning on a TRS-80 to today.
Syntax hacking: Researchers discover sentence structure can bypass AI safety rules
New research offers clues about why some prompt injection attacks may succeed.
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia’s enemies fails once again
One of Vladimir Putin's favorite sabres to rattle seems to have lost its edge.
Supreme Court hears case that could trigger big crackdown on Internet piracy
Justices want Cox to crack down on piracy, but question Sony's strict demands.
OpenAI desperate to avoid explaining why it deleted pirated book datasets
OpenAI risks increased fines after deleting pirated books datasets.
In Myanmar, illicit rare-earth mining is taking a heavy toll
Uncontrolled mining in areas of Myanmar ruled by powerful ethnic armies has boomed.
After a Witcher-free decade, CDPR still promises three sequels in six years
CD Projekt Red says shift to Unreal Engine allows for more rapid development.
Even Microsoft’s retro holiday sweaters are having Copilot forced upon them
Microsoft has not one, not two, but three new sweaters available for $60 to $80.
Space CEO explains why he believes private space stations are a viable business
Voyager Technologies Chairman Dylan Taylor checks in with Ars from the space station frontier.
Netflix quietly drops support for casting to most TVs
Netflix will only support Google Cast on older devices without remotes.
Here are the best Cyber Monday deals we can find
Today we celebrate the resurrection and return of Optimus Prime...by buying things!
Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed
The assassination of a Hungarian duke, why woodpeckers grunt when they peck, and more.
After 40 years of adventure games, Ron Gilbert pivots to outrunning Death
Interview: Storied designer talks lost RPG, a 3D Monkey Island, Eat the Rich" philosophy.
Revisiting Jill of the Jungle, the last game Tim Sweeney designed
DOS platformers didn't have a reputation for being fun, but this one is a blast.
Achieving lasting remission for HIV
Promising trials using engineered antibodies suggest that "functional cures" may be in reach.
Before a Soyuz launch Thursday someone forgot to secure a 20-ton service platform
"We are going to learn just how important the ISS is to leadership."
Here are the best Black Friday deals we can find
Buy some laptops, or a streaming stick, to honor the passing of our greatest hero.
Reintroduced carnivores’ impacts on ecosystems are still coming into focus
Yellowstone has long been a mecca for scientists studying how predators affect the environment.
We put the new pocket-size vinyl format to the test—with mixed results
It's a fun new format, but finding a place in the market may be challenging.
Blast from the past: 15 movie gems of 1985
Beyond the blockbusters: This watch list has something for everyone over the long holiday weekend.
Four-inch worm hatches in woman’s forehead, wriggles to her eyelid
The parasite, typically found in dogs, was visibly moving under her skin.
ULA aimed to launch up to 10 Vulcan rockets this year—it will fly just once
The company is closer to increasing its Vulcan launch cadence, but it won't happen this year.
Solar’s growth in US almost enough to offset rising energy use
Over the course of 2025, electricity demand has gradually declined.
RFK Jr.’s new CDC deputy director prefers “natural immunity” over vaccines
Ralph Abraham is "dangerous," but somehow not the worst among those considered.
OpenAI says dead teen violated TOS when he used ChatGPT to plan suicide
OpenAI's response to teen suicide case is disturbing," lawyer says.
HP plans to save millions by laying off thousands, ramping up AI use
Product development, internal operations among teams expected to be hit hardest.
Russia’s Soyuz 5 will soon come alive. But will anyone want to fly on it?
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Western market for satellite launches dried up.
Vision Pro M5 review: It’s time for Apple to make some tough choices
A state of the union from someone who actually sort of uses the thing.
Crypto hoarders dump tokens as shares tumble
Several companies are selling crypto stockpiles in effort to fund share buybacks, shore up stock prices.
Tech firm’s new CTO gets indicted; company then claims he was never CTO
Corvex named Brian Raymond as CTO days before indictment for illegal chip exports.
Many genes associated with dog behavior influence human personalities, too
But the specific behaviors linked may be completely unrelated.
There may not be a safe off-ramp for some taking GLP-1 drugs, study suggests
In trial, 82% saw weight rebound and cardiovascular health reverse after withdrawal.
Plex’s crackdown on free remote streaming access starts this week
Roku users will be hit first.
GPU prices are coming to earth just as RAM costs shoot into the stratosphere
Some RAM kits are over three times as expensive as they were three months ago.
China launches an emergency lifeboat to bring three astronauts back to Earth
This is a "successful example for efficient emergency response in the international space industry."
Landlords’ go-to tool to set rent prices to be gutted under RealPage settlement
RealPage agrees to settle suit over DOJ claims software raised rents across the US.
Valve’s Steam Machine looks like a console, but don’t expect it to be priced like one
Upcoming gaming box will be priced in line with a similarly specced PC, Valve says.
Formation of oceans within icy moons could cause the waters to boil
A rigid ice shell over a shrinking interior makes for pressures low enough to boil.
Mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art, andscience
Researchers seek to understand the various uses of wild mushroom species.
Anthropic introduces cheaper, more powerful, more efficient Opus 4.5 model
Longer chats address a long-standing criticism of Claude.
Rivals object to SpaceX’s Starship plans in Florida—who’s interfering with whom?
"We're going to continue to treat any LOX-methane vehicle with 100 percent TNT blast equivalency."
DOGE “cut muscle, not fat”; 26K experts rehired after brutal cuts
Government brain drain will haunt US after DOGE abruptly terminated.
Arduino’s new terms of service worries hobbyists ahead of Qualcomm acquisition
Why is reverse-engineering prohibited... for a company built on openly hackable systems?"
Why synthetic emerald-green pigments degrade over time
Light is the greatest threat to 19th-century masterpieces like James Ensor's The Intrigue, study finds.
It’s official: Boeing’s next flight of Starliner will be allowed to carry cargo only
As the space station nears its end, NASA also cuts some future Starliner flights.
F1 in Las Vegas: This sport is a 200 mph soap opera
Yet another twist in the championship with two more weekends to go.
UK government will buy tech to boost AI sector in $130M growth push
Plan will offer guaranteed payments for British startups making AI hardware
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