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X-rays reveal kingfisher feather structure in unprecedented detail

Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 09:24 EDT

Synchrotron radiation imaging revealed a porous, almost sponge-like nanostructure to create bright hues Read more ›

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Inside the DHS forum where ICE agents trash talk one another

Vittoria Elliott, wired.com @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 09:14 EDT

Forum members have discussed their discomfort with mass deportation efforts. Read more ›

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Hallucinogen DMT an effective antidepressant in small clinical trial

John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 07:00 EDT

Effectiveness appears to correlate with self-described mystical experience. Read more ›

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GameHub will give Mac owners another imperfect way to play Windows games

Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 17:45 EDT

GameHub's existing Windows emulator on Android has its fair share of issues. Read more ›

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Password managers' promise that they can't see your vaults isn't always true

Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 15:43 EDT

Contrary to what password managers say, a server compromise can mean game over. Read more ›

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Stephen Colbert says CBS forbid interview of Democrat because of FCC threat

Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 02/17/2026 14:01 EDT

Colbert: "I want to assure you this decision is for purely financial reasons." Read more ›

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Most VMware users still "actively reducing their VMware footprint," survey finds

Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 13:38 EDT

Broadcom's "strategy was never to keep every customer," CloudBolt report says. Read more ›

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What happens to a car when the company behind its software goes under?

Matthew MacConnell @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 13:15 EDT

Connected car servers won't be online indefinitely, and startups often go bust. Read more ›

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RAM shortage hits Valve's four-year-old Steam Deck, now available "intermittently"

Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 12:56 EDT

Forget launching new stuff—Valve is even having problems with existing hardware. Read more ›

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Warner Bros. rejects Paramount again but asks for "best and final offer"

Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 12:17 EDT

WB board officially recommends Netflix deal but asks Paramount to increase price. Read more ›

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There's a lot of big talk about sovereign launch—who is doing something about it?

Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 11:47 EDT

As alliances fray, these are the nations investing in sovereign access to space. Read more ›

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Here's the fun, action-packed trailer for Mandolorian and Grogu

Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 11:10 EDT

"Gangsters. War criminals. We'll take out every bad guy in your deck of cards." Read more ›

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Ford is focusing on efficiency to make its 2027 $30,000 EV pickup affordable

Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 11:00 EDT

A smaller battery means a cheaper truck, but customers still expect plenty of range. Read more ›

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EU launches probe into xAI over sexualized images

Hannah Murphy, Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 10:47 EDT

"Large-scale" investigation could result in massive fines. Read more ›

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Scientists hunting mammoth fossils found whales 400 km inland

Kiona N. Smith @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 10:14 EDT

Sometimes, new data raises more questions than it answers. Read more ›

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Looks a lot like an electric station wagon: the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland

Chad Kirchner @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 10:00 EDT

A little more ground clearance and a lot more cargo room make the bZ compelling. Read more ›

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99% of adults over 40 have shoulder "abnormalities" on an MRI, study finds

Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 02/17/2026 09:17 EDT

Some adults over 40 have shoulder pain, but nearly all have "abnormal" joints. Read more ›

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Get ready for new Macs and iPads: Apple announces "Special Experience" on March 4

Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 02/16/2026 15:30 EDT

Apple has not confirmed whether you'll be able to watch live, but Ars will bring you the news. Read more ›

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Best Buy worker used manager’s code to get 99% off MacBooks, cops say

Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 02/16/2026 15:10 EDT

Employee allegedly exploited Best Buy's discount system for months. Read more ›