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Interview: Civilization VII’s devs on the big update meant to win critics back

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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 02/02/2026 12:00 EDT

Firaxis' Ed Beach and Dennis Shirk talk major overhauls in "Test of Time" update. Read more ›

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Here's what Cities: Skylines 2’s new developer is updating first

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 02/02/2026 11:32 EDT

Visual upgrades include new UI, realistic snow cover, better lighting. Read more ›

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Narwhals become quieter as the Arctic Ocean grows louder

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Inside Climate News @ Ars Technica · 02/02/2026 09:43 EDT

Increasing shipping traffic is interfering with the whales’ ability to hunt and communicate. Read more ›

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NASA gears up for one more key test before launching Artemis II to the Moon

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 02/02/2026 08:41 EDT

A good test would clear the way for launch of Artemis II as soon as next Sunday, February 8. Read more ›

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At NIH, a power struggle over institute directorships deepens

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Michael Schulson, Undark @ Ars Technica 1 place · 02/01/2026 07:15 EDT

The research agency has 27 institute and center directors. Will those roles become politicized? Read more ›

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Fungus could be the insecticide of the future

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Elizabeth Rayne @ Ars Technica 2 place · 02/01/2026 07:00 EDT

Plant chemicals made more potent by insect pests are detoxified by the fungus. Read more ›

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Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica 2 place · 01/31/2026 18:13 EDT

A lip-syncing robot, Leonardo's DNA, and new evidence that humans, not glaciers, moved stones to Stonehenge Read more ›

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A cup of coffee for depression treatment has better results than microdosing

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John Semley, wired.com @ Ars Technica 2 place · 01/31/2026 07:19 EDT

The effect of microdosing have been overstated, at least when it comes to depression. Read more ›

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The TV industry finally concedes that the future may not be in 8K

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica 2 place · 01/30/2026 18:09 EDT

With virtually no content and limited benefits, 8K TVs were doomed. Read more ›

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ICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her face

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 01/30/2026 17:36 EDT

Global Entry and Precheck revoked three days after incident, court filing says. Read more ›

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TrumpRx delayed as senators question if it's a giant scam with Big Pharma

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 01/30/2026 17:25 EDT

The website is delayed as senators seek answers from health department watchdog. Read more ›

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AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network, and it's getting weird fast

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica 1 place · 01/30/2026 17:12 EDT

Moltbook lets 32,000 AI bots trade jokes, tips, and complaints about humans. Read more ›

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Here's why Blue Origin just ended its suborbital space tourism program

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 01/30/2026 16:50 EDT

"This program has laid the groundwork for our company's future success." Read more ›

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FCC aims to ensure "only living and lawful Americans" get Lifeline benefits

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 01/30/2026 14:28 EDT

Alleging fraud in California, Carr proposes making enrollment stricter nationwide. Read more ›

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Developers say AI coding tools work—and that's precisely what worries them

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 01/30/2026 14:04 EDT

Ars spoke to several software devs about AI and found enthusiasm tempered by unease. Read more ›

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Web portal leaves kids' chats with AI toy open to anyone with Gmail account

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Andy Greenberg, wired.com @ Ars Technica · 01/30/2026 12:49 EDT

Just about anyone with a Gmail account could access Bondu chat transcripts. Read more ›

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How far does $5,000 go when you want an electric car?

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 01/30/2026 10:55 EDT

You won't be going on road trips, but a very cheap electric runabout is possible. Read more ›

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NASA faces a crucial choice on a Mars spacecraft—and it must decide soon

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 01/30/2026 10:31 EDT

"We think that’s a really important mission, and something that we can do." Read more ›

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Inside Nvidia's 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device ever

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica 1 place · 01/30/2026 07:00 EDT

"Selfishly a little bit, we built Shield for ourselves." Read more ›

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Rocket Report: How a 5-ton satellite fell off a booster; will SpaceX and xAI merge?

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 01/30/2026 07:00 EDT

"We’re seeing remarkable growth year after year." Read more ›

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