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Companies used carbon credits created in oil extraction projects
Process to tap inaccessible deposits employs captured carbon, enabled offsets.
How plants turned predator
Carnivorous plants fascinate as much now as when their gruesome diet was first discovered.
NASA to roll back its mega rocket after failing to complete countdown test
NASA has options for what to do next, but all will involve schedule delays.
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Steph Curry stars in new Nope teaser airing during NBA playoff games
We still don't know much about the plot, but it's a savvy marketing move.
The rise of brand-new, second-hand electric vehicles
Global chip shortage has triggered a surge in demand for prized, pricey used EVs.
Are microbes the future of recycling? It’s complicated
Questions linger as enzyme-based recycling technology is poised to go commercial.
BCI lets completely “locked-in” man communicate with his son, ask for a beer
System trains the user to alter their brain activity in response to auditory feedback.
Review: Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an interesting tech demo that’s hard to recommend
Big cache benefits games, but lower clock speeds hurts everything else.
Before Google kills free G Suite accounts, why not offer a family email plan?
Apple and Microsoft sell custom domain email to consumers, but Google doesn't.
Camera manufacturer turns Ars comment section into makeshift AMA
Depth-perceiving camera company reads, responds to over 200 Ars reader comments.
Developer logs reveal details about the M2 in several new Macs
Logs appear to confirm core counts for the M2 and M2 Max.
Meet the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer test just authorized by the FDA
The test device is about the size of carry-on luggage and performs GC-MS.
Twitter board fights Musk takeover with unanimous adoption of poison pill
New poison pill makes it hard for anyone to buy over 15% of Twitter stock.
Quantum memristor: A memory-dependent computational unit
Quantum memristor bridges conflicting quantum requirements in single device.
Driving the Jeep Magneto, an electric concept with a manual transmission
Axial-fluxing in Moab, we explore new territory in Jeep's latest mobile think tank.
Samsung launches a lower-powered, cheaper Galaxy Chromebook2-in-1
With Galaxy Chromebooks at up to $1K, the Chromebook 2 360 has mid-tier pricing.
This is the oldest known use of the Maya calendar
It was almost destroyed by a construction project 2,200 years ago.
TikTok under US government investigation over child sexual abuse material
Short-video app accused of being "perfect place for predators" by DHS.
Two versions of the trolley problem elicit similar responses everywhere
People are very utilitarian when they're less directly involved.
Rocket Report: NASA scrubs third SLS fueling test, Pythom Space strikes back
"We want that future and that vision to come from Boca Chica."
Physicists devise precise laser-based method to measure a baseball’s drag
Free-flow tests were more realistic than traditional wind tunnel measurements of drag.
Explaining why gamers are adopting Windows 11 more slowly than Windows 10
We comb through Steam data to see how Windows 11 is faring with enthusiasts.
Puzzling cases of severe liver disease in children spark international probe
While some cases have led to liver transplants, officials ruled out obvious culprits.
US uncovers “Swiss Army knife” for hacking industrial control systems
"Pipedream" an extremely versatile malware toolkit for targeting power grids, refineries.
Tesla must pay ex-worker $15 million for “disturbing” racist abuse, judge rules
"Diaz faced frequent racial abuse" and Tesla "did little or nothing to respond."
Thanks to a search page overhaul, you can now search comments on Reddit
It's Reddit's biggest overhaul of its search field and results in a while.
PlayStation’s new first-party art suggests Kojima Productions acquisition
If true, this isn't Sony's first time spilling beans via online image updates.
Report: Samsung.com’s exploitative chat system makes employees work for free
Samsung's chat team is actually just salespeople, and they only get paid commission.
Amazon adds 5% “fuel and inflation” surcharge to seller fees for Prime shipping
Amazon reportedly already "pockets 34% of revenue earned by independent sellers."
Glorious’ new featherweight mouse lets you pick the shape of its side buttons
Change the shape of 2 of its 9 programmable buttons.
Preparing for Armageddon: How Ukraine battles Russian hackers
One long-running rivalry shows how Kyiv has withstood major cyberattacks.
Elon Musk offers to “buy 100% of Twitter” for $43 billion
"Free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy," Musk wrote.
Ars Frontiers, the first Ars Technica conference, comes to DC
We're holding a conference in May—and if you want to come, read on!
Heat-driven photovoltaic device hits 40 percent efficiency
Efficient device is meant to extract electricity from extremely high temperatures.
Slaw Device is back: RH Rotor Pedals rule the skies—for $475
They may be expensive, but for flight-sim enthusiasts, they're worth every penny.
Autopsies suggest COVID’s smell loss is caused by inflammation, not virus
In 23 patients who died, researchers found olfactory nerve damage but little virus.
Meta announces plans to monetize the Metaverse, and creators are not happy
Creators will fork over 25% after the 30% already taken by hardware platforms.
Ars takes a clean-room tour of JPL’s asteroid-orbiting Psyche spacecraft
The spacecraft will launch this August and reach its namesake asteroid in January 2026.
New wallpapers and better window snapping come to latest Windows 11 preview builds
Windows 11 is settling down a bit, so changes are mostly minor.
Trying to sound impressive, Putin says Russia will resume lunar program
Putin touts a decades-old program with limited ambitions.
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Ancient Peruvian was buried with tools for cranial surgery
He was also buried with the partial skulls of two former patients.
Calif. lawyer resigns “in protest,” points to Newsom “interference” in Activision case
Resigns after boss's "abrupt termination," hints at Activision's "political influence."
Razer-designed Linux laptop targets AI developers with deep-learning emphasis
A Linux clamshell in Razer clothing.
Lawsuit: Musk saved $143 million by illegally waiting to disclose Twitter stake
Lawsuit: Musk's illegal delay caused investors to sell at artificially low price.
The Pixel 6a lands at the FCC with four different models
MmWave is optional, and four models point to a wide rollout, unlike the Pixel 5a.
Wikipedia community votes to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations
Critics argue the bitcoin and ethereum networks consume too much energy.
Steam Deck’s future-proofed potential borne out by ray-tracing tests
Digital Foundry confirms that RDNA 2 features are online—but only in Windows (for now).
Scalpers gouge Lego fans desperate for freebie Skywalker Saga minifigure
Collectors paying $50 or more for freebie from $70 Deluxe Edition game.
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