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Some ancient microbes frozen with Ötzi the Iceman are still growing

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Kiona N. Smith @ Ars Technica 2 place · 06/06/2026 07:15 EDT

What’s the difference between a person, an artifact, and an ecosystem? Read more ›

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iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 05/11/2026 13:20 EDT

Probably the last big updates we'll see before the next versions appear at WWDC. Read more ›

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Samsung made a “mockery” of Dua Lipa by putting her picture on TV boxes, lawsuit says

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 05/11/2026 13:15 EDT

Lipa says her picture contributed to Samsung's "enormous revenue." Read more ›

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Pirates are already playing Forza Horizon 6 days before its launch

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 05/11/2026 11:29 EDT

Crackers take advantage of unencrypted files that briefly appeared on Steam. Read more ›

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F1 set for another engine tweak in 2027, and what's this about V8s?

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 05/11/2026 11:20 EDT

Rather than dig in, the sport is being proactive about fixing the problem. Read more ›

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A promising Indian launch startup nears its first orbital test flight

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 05/11/2026 09:53 EDT

"We wanted to get to an orbital launch vehicle in a few years." Read more ›

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Sony's failed war against Internet piracy may doom other copyright lawsuits

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 05/11/2026 07:00 EDT

Cable firm Cox's Supreme Court win may help all tech providers, not just ISPs. Read more ›

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Do you take after your dad’s RNA?

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Holly Barker, Knowable Magazine @ Ars Technica 1 place · 05/10/2026 07:15 EDT

Evidence is growing that sperm carries marks of a father’s life experiences, influencing traits in offspring. Read more ›

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Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area

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Jacek Krywko @ Ars Technica 2 place · 05/10/2026 07:00 EDT

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

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The new Wild West of AI kids’ toys

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Sophie Charara, WIRED.com @ Ars Technica 1 place · 05/09/2026 07:00 EDT

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

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Manufacturing qubits that can move

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica 2 place · 05/08/2026 19:13 EDT

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

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Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica 3 place · 05/08/2026 18:10 EDT

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

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ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 05/08/2026 17:08 EDT

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

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Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 05/08/2026 16:51 EDT

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

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The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 05/08/2026 16:42 EDT

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

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Course correction: Google to link more sources in AI Overviews

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 05/08/2026 15:43 EDT

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

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Court rules Trump's 10% tariff is just as illegal as the tariff it replaced

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 05/08/2026 15:25 EDT

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

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Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 05/08/2026 14:33 EDT

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

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Elon Musk faces criminal probe in France after ignoring summons in X case

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 05/08/2026 13:32 EDT

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

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Chrome's 4GB AI model isn't new, but you're not wrong for being confused

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 05/08/2026 13:17 EDT

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

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Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 05/08/2026 11:46 EDT

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

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