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Evidence is growing that sperm carries marks of a father's life experiences, influencing traits in offspring.

Fortunately, it happened early in the morning, so nobody was around.

These connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.

It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.

The plan isn't final and could change, but his ouster would be no surprise.

FCC chair hasn't been able to bully ABC and owner Disney into submission.

But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.

"This is not COVID," and other reasons why risk to the public is currently low.

Google's AI search will start citing its sources in several new ways.

Trump's vow to impose tariffs a "different way" already has the tech industry on edge.

Across the country, schools and colleges postpone year-end tests.

France threatens criminal charges if Musk doesn't appear for questioning.

You can stop Chrome from taking up 4GB of storage for local AI, but that shouldn't be your problem.

Testing shows rotor blades won't disintegrate when they spin at supersonic speed.

Three served on the HMS Erebus; the fourth was Petty Officer Harry Peglar of the HMS Terror.

There are a couple signs of strain beyond the MacBook Neo and the desktops.

As pollen season worsens, allergies compound with other climate health hazards.

"Changes in market conditions" lead to $50 price bump on Sept. 1.

Here at Ars Technica, we do not preclude the possibility that aliens have visited Earth.

The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint.

"The deciding factor was what we felt like was the team's impact to humanity."

Lawsuit accuses DHS of plugging DNA database into ICE surveillance machine.

The developer of Firefox says it has "completely bought in" on AI-assisted bug discovery.

The $100 Fitbit Air is available for preorder today.

As social media splinters, how can we keep the new online spaces from devolving into toxic pits of despair?

Musk was prepared to do the for-profit, provided he would get control."

Nordschleife-specialist Manthey has developed an upgrade package for the Porsche EV.

"The spacecraft can also be refueled, and it can refuel others."

Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is set to become SpaceX's busiest launch site-for now.

Deal follows others with Microsoft, Amazon, and more.

TSMC backs renewables during record demand for energy-hungry chip manufacturing.

Chairman Brendan Carr celebrates FCC court loss in case over Biden-era rule.

Trump forced to admit Biden was right on AI safety testing.

Anyone who buys into SpaceX IPO must waive right to sue the firm, report says.

Move comes as CCP Games spends $120M to go independent, rebrands as Fenris Creations.

What's going on with those satellites, anyway?

FDA has suppressed studies on COVID-19 vaccines and Shingrix, a shingles vaccine.

Also, 5-hour usage limits will double for Pro and Max users of Claude Code.

Up to 3x the speed with no loss of quality-is it too good to be true?

NASA is serious about taking more shots on goal, but some of them need to start landing.

Hospitals report more parents are declining vitamin K shots for their newborns.

A celebration of the tweaks and customizations that make life easier at the CLI.

Without giving much away, CEO RJ Scaringe teased the idea of an R2 pickup and an R2X.

Elon Musk argued the journals show the moment when OpenAI abandoned its mission.

Panthalassa aims to test floating AI computing nodes in the Pacific in 2026.

State says chatbot claimed to practice medicine, gave invalid license number.

Daemon Tools users: It's time to check your machines for stealthy infections, stat.

Kennedy has made-and continues to make-many false claims about SSRIs.

Google's smart home ecosystem is getting its biggest update since the AI-fueled 2025 revamp.

SEC alleged Musk's late disclosure cheated Twitter investors out of $150 million.