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The origin story of syphilis goes back far longer than we thought

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Jacek Krywko @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 09:55 EDT

A 5,500-year-old fossil from Colombia has scientists rethinking syphilis origins. Read more ›

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Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 07:30 EDT

The open source "Jarvis" chats via WhatsApp but requires access to your files and accounts. Read more ›

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Japan lost a 5-ton navigation satellite when it fell off a rocket during launch

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 07:15 EDT

Imagine: You lost your car's cargo rack, but didn't notice until you reached your destination. Read more ›

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Dozens of CDC vaccination databases have been frozen under RFK Jr.

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 18:28 EDT

Anti-vaccine Kennedy may be "enacting a self-fulfilling prophecy," expert says. Read more ›

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TikTok users “absolutely justified” for fearing MAGA makeover, experts say

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 18:17 EDT

TikTok’s tech issues abound as censorship fears drive users to delete app. Read more ›

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There's a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 17:34 EDT

Abusing Microsoft's reputation may make scam harder to spot. Read more ›

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Supreme Court to decide how 1988 videotape privacy law applies to online video

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 16:15 EDT

Salazar v. Paramount hinges on video privacy law's definition of "consumer." Read more ›

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A WB-57 pilot just made a heroic landing in Houston after its landing gear failed

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 16:05 EDT

"A thorough investigation will be conducted by NASA into the cause." Read more ›

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LG's new subscription program charges up to £277 per month to rent a TV 

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 13:37 EDT

Significant discounts come with committing to 1- to 3-year rental periods. Read more ›

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“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 13:07 EDT

A loss could cost social media companies billions and force changes on platforms. Read more ›

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Australian plumber is a YouTube sensation

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 12:37 EDT

Bruce of Drain Cleaning Australia wants everyone to share his deep abiding love for a free-flowing drain. Read more ›

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AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 12:00 EDT

AI Overviews may get it right more often with the move to Gemini 3. Read more ›

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Volvo invented the seat belt 67 years ago; now it has improved it

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Kristin Shaw @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 11:16 EDT

The EX60 senses a passenger's size and weight, determining how much force to use. Read more ›

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Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 10:49 EDT

Apple renews certificates for old iOS versions to keep the lights on longer. Read more ›

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Trade wars muzzle allied talks on Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 10:42 EDT

“International partners, I have not been allowed to talk to yet because of the trade wars." Read more ›

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Why NASA, IMSA, and tech companies are teaming up on tech transfer

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 10:17 EDT

IMSA Labs will use the vast amount of race car data collected during a race to improve simulations. Read more ›

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Meet the mysterious electrides

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Rachel Brazil, Knowable Magazine @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 09:48 EDT

These chemical oddities may explain why Earth seems to be deficient in certain elements. Read more ›

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As data from space spikes, an innovative ground station company seeks to cash in

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 09:16 EDT

"That's why we're here, that's why we're building what we're building." Read more ›

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OpenAI spills technical details about how its AI coding agent works

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 01/26/2026 18:05 EDT

Unusually detailed post explains how OpenAI handles the Codex agent loop. Read more ›

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Doctors face-palm as RFK Jr.’s top vaccine advisor questions need for polio shot

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 01/26/2026 16:31 EDT

Kirk Milhoan's comments come as federal vaccine policy slides to insignificance. Read more ›

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