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Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 17:07 EDT

Also: final Muon g-2 results, an ultrasonic mobile brain imaging helmet, and re-creating Egyptian blue. Read more ›

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Drug cartel hacked FBI official’s phone to track and kill informants, report says

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 06/30/2025 15:57 EDT

Official was connected to FBI probe of cartel kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. Read more ›

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Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica 3 place · 06/30/2025 15:47 EDT

A supposed band called The Velvet Sundown has released two albums of AI slop this month. Read more ›

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Senate GOP budget bill has little-noticed provision that could hurt your Wi-Fi

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 15:37 EDT

Cruz bill could take 6 GHz spectrum away from Wi-Fi, give it to mobile carriers. Read more ›

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Relocation of space shuttle Discovery may hinge on “Big Beautiful Bill”

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Robert Pearlman @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 15:16 EDT

An effort to move shuttle Discovery has merged with the One Big Beautiful Bill. Read more ›

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Nearly 12 million people would lose health insurance under Senate GOP bill

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica 3 place · 06/30/2025 14:37 EDT

Congressional Budget Office report from paints dark picture for America's health. Read more ›

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Project Hail Mary trailer looks like a winner for Andy Weir fans

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 13:05 EDT

"If we do nothing, everything on this planet will go extinct."  Read more ›

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Meta, TikTok can’t toss wrongful death suit from mom of “subway surfing” teen

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 12:53 EDT

Companies may be forced to show how they targeted videos to teen who died. Read more ›

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Supreme Court to decide whether ISPs must disconnect users accused of piracy

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 12:36 EDT

Sony victory in Cox piracy case could be overturned by Supreme Court. Read more ›

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Trump’s tariff threat pushes Canada to scrap digital services tax

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 11:15 EDT

US tech companies escape Canada digital services tax due to Trump tariffs. Read more ›

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NIH budget cuts affect research funding beyond US borders

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Frieda Klotz, Undark Magazine @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 11:07 EDT

European leaders say they will fill the funding void. Is that realistic? Read more ›

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The second launch of New Glenn will aim for Mars

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 10:15 EDT

The payload likely to spark the most interest is the Blue Moon MK1 lander. Read more ›

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Android 16 review: Post-hype

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 06/30/2025 07:00 EDT

The age of big, exciting Android updates is probably over. Read more ›

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Ars reflects on Apollo 13 turning 30

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica 2 place · 06/29/2025 10:05 EDT

Ron Howard's 1995 love letter to NASA's Apollo program takes a few historical liberties but it still inspires awe. Read more ›

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A neural brain implant provides near instantaneous speech

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Jacek Krywko @ Ars Technica 1 place · 06/29/2025 07:00 EDT

Focusing on sound production instead of word choice makes for a flexible system. Read more ›

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In a wild time for copyright law, the US Copyright Office has no leader

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Kate Knibbs, wired.com @ Ars Technica 2 place · 06/28/2025 09:32 EDT

Rudderless Copyright Office has taken on new prominence during the AI boom. Read more ›

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Robotic sucker can adapt to surroundings like an actual octopus

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Elizabeth Rayne @ Ars Technica 1 place · 06/28/2025 07:00 EDT

Gripping and releasing irregular surfaces is harder than it might seem. Read more ›

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SCOTUS upholds part of ACA that makes preventive care fully covered

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica 3 place · 06/27/2025 17:49 EDT

Cancer screenings, statins, vaccines, PrEP, will continue to be covered in full. Read more ›

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After 27 years, engineer discovers how to display secret photo in Power Mac ROM

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica 2 place · 06/27/2025 17:32 EDT

Developer solves mystery of hidden JPEG from the beige G3 era. Read more ›

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Supreme Court overturns 5th Circuit ruling that upended Universal Service Fund

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 06/27/2025 16:32 EDT

5th Circuit ruling reversed; FCC can continue programs that boost Internet access. Read more ›

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