Ars Technica 2 days ago

Sideways on the ice, in a supercar: Stability control is getting very good

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Sideways on the ice, in a supercar: Stability control is getting very good

To test stability control, it helps to have a wide-open space with very low grip.

Ars Technica 2 days ago

Space Station returns to a full crew complement after a month

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Space Station returns to a full crew complement after a month

It's only possible because of the incredibly talented workforce we have."

Ars Technica 2 days ago

Ancient Mars was warm and wet, not cold and icy

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Ancient Mars was warm and wet, not cold and icy

Kaolinite pebbles show evidence of alteration under high rainfall conditions.

Ars Technica 2 days ago

Editor’s Note: Retraction of article containing fabricated quotations

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Editor’s Note: Retraction of article containing fabricated quotations

We are reinforcing our editorial standards following this incident.

Ars Technica 2 days ago

"It ain't no unicorn": These researchers have interviewed 130 Bigfoot hunters

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"It ain't no unicorn": These researchers have interviewed 130 Bigfoot hunters

What prompts this community to spend time looking for a creature that likely doesn't exist?

Ars Technica 3 days ago

NASA has a new problem to fix before the next Artemis II countdown test

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NASA has a new problem to fix before the next Artemis II countdown test

We observed materially lower leak rates compared to prior observations during WDR-1."

Ars Technica 3 days ago

A Valentine's Day homage to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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A Valentine's Day homage to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Ang Lee's gorgeous 2000 masterpiece has awe-inspiring martial arts stunts and a tragic love story for the ages.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

Astronomers are filling in the blanks of the Kuiper Belt

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Astronomers are filling in the blanks of the Kuiper Belt

Next-generation telescopes are mapping this outer frontier.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

WHO slams US-funded newborn vaccine trial as "unethical"

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WHO slams US-funded newborn vaccine trial as "unethical"

CDC awarded $1.6 million for study birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

Aided by AI, California beach town broadens hunt for bike lane blockers

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Aided by AI, California beach town broadens hunt for bike lane blockers

Hayden AI's cameras will scan for violations from 7 city vehicles.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

Verizon makes customers wait 35 days to unlock fully paid-off phones

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Verizon imposes new roadblock on users trying to unlock paid-off phones

Verizon unlocks have 35-day waiting period after paying off device plan online.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

Ring cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrage

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Ring cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrage

“This is definitely not about dogs,” senator says, urging a pause on Ring face scans.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

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The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Don't expect big changes yet.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

After a routine code rejection, an AI agent published a hit piece on someone by name

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Retraction: After a routine code rejection, an AI agent published a hit piece on someone by name

This story has been retracted...

Ars Technica 4 days ago

$1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show

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$1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show

MST3K's 2010s revival looked forward; this one is emphatically looking backward.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

Tiny, 45 base long RNA can make copies of itself

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Tiny, 45 base long RNA can make copies of itself

Self-copying RNAs may have been a key stop along the pathway to life.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

What if riders don't close a robotaxi door after a ride? Try DoorDash.

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What if riders don't close a robotaxi door after a ride? Try DoorDash.

Robotaxis can't escape the gig economy as Waymo tries to solve a human problem.

Ars Technica 4 days ago

Why is Bezos trolling Musk on X with turtle pics? Because he has a new Moon plan.

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Why is Bezos trolling Musk on X with turtle pics? Because he has a new Moon plan.

It’s time to go back to the Moon—this time to stay."

Ars Technica 4 days ago

I spent two days gigging at RentAHuman and didn't make a single cent

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I spent two days gigging at RentAHuman and didn't make a single cent

These bots supposedly need a human body to accomplish great things in meatspace.

Ars Technica 5 days ago

Rocket Report: Say cheerio to Orbex; China is getting good at booster landings

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Rocket Report: Say cheerio to Orbex; China is getting good at booster landings

You absolutely have to have a plan to compete with SpaceX on price."