New research from the Journal of Applied Social Psychology presents causal evidence that conspiracy beliefs can damage relationships. Using a series of experiments, the study found that when one person expresses conspiracy beliefs, relationship satisfaction decreases—unless both individuals hold similar…

Artificial intelligence (AI) prophets and newsmongers are forecasting the end of the generative AI hype, with talk of an impending catastrophic “model collapse”. But how realistic are these predictions? And what is model collapse anyway? Discussed in 2023, but popularised…

Many people may be surprised to learn the proper procedure for taking a blood pressure reading—because of how different it is from what happens during their doctor’s appointments. According to the American Heart Association and other medical experts, getting an…

In a rare event, Apple has rolled out substantial updates to the web-based iCloud interface meant to allow users to access Apple services like Mail and Photos when they’re away from a Mac, iPad, or iPhone. The flagship addition is…

X (formerly Twitter) claims that non-consensual nudity is not tolerated on its platform. But a recent study shows that X is more likely to quickly remove this harmful content—sometimes known as revenge porn or non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII)—if victims flag…

We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket. The world’s most powerful launcher could fly again as soon as Sunday, SpaceX says, assuming the Federal Aviation Administration grants…

Samsung is no longer providing software or security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable smartphone that it released in September 2020. Highly anticipated ahead of its full unveiling, the Z Fold 2 released with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+,…

We had mixed feelings about the news in August that Disney+ had cancelled its Star Wars spinoff series The Acolyte after just one season. At the time, it seemed steadily declining ratings were to blame, particularly given the high production…

When faced with a legal threat from Nintendo, most alleged modders, ROM pirates, and/or emulator makers will simply give in to a cease-and-desist demand, reach an out of court settlement, or plead guilty rather than hiring legal representation for what…

A new study published in Personality and Individual Differences has found that dancers tend to have distinct personality traits compared to non-dancers. The research, conducted in Sweden and Germany, shows that dancers are generally more open to new experiences, more…

It’s been a while since most of us used or just thought about Winamp. But now there is a whole lot going on with the MP3 player of yore, mostly due to a remarkably chaotic source code release. As previously…

A recent study published in American Politics Research sheds light on how “Not in My Backyard” (NIMBY) attitudes can influence people’s views on abortion access. While abortion policy is typically framed as a moral or rights-based issue, the study finds…

Comb jellies, technically known as ctenophores, are one of the weirdest creatures on Earth. They appeared in the seas over half a billion years ago and have maintained the comb-like rows of cillia they used to move around to the…

Musi, a free music streaming app only available on iPhone, sued Apple last week, arguing that Apple breached Musi’s developer agreement by abruptly removing the app from its App Store for no good reason. According to Musi, Apple decided to…

A federal judge yesterday ordered Google to open up the Google Play Store and its collection of apps to third-party app stores as part of a US-wide injunction stemming from Epic Games’ antitrust victory over the company. The injunction is…

On Tuesday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics to John J. Hopfield of Princeton University and Geoffrey E. Hinton of the University of Toronto for their foundational work in machine learning with artificial…

Research published in PNAS Nexus shows that discussions of national politics feature more abstract, moralized, and power-centric language compared to local political discourse, which contributes to increased engagement but also greater political animosity. Recent studies suggest that as politics becomes…

Samsung Electronics has issued a public apology and acknowledged the company is considered to be in “crisis,” following the release of worse than expected profit guidance on Tuesday. The South Korean chip giant reported a preliminary operating profit of ₩9.1…

A recent study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences has provided new insights into the relationship between certain “dark” personality traits and sexual behavior. The researchers found that two specific personality traits, narcissism and everyday sadism, were most…

Get ready to transform and roll out, Arsians: It’s Prime Day! Named in honor of famous Autobot leader Optimus Prime, Prime Day is the international day of celebration where we—wait, they’re telling me that Prime Day is in fact not…

A few years ago, Egyptian archaeologists discovered what they thought were the ruins of an ancient Egyptian temple dating back to the sixth century BCE. Subsequent finds at the site indicate that the structure was actually an astronomical observatory, deemed…

A series of experiments on mice has found that they become more aggressive when their gut microbiome is depleted. Additionally, transplanting gut microbiota from human infants exposed to antibiotics led to heightened aggression in mice compared to those receiving microbiome…

When we reviewed Diablo IV, the latest installment in the long-running action roleplaying game series last year, we said it was off to a hell of a good start. But ARPGs live and die by their endgame loops, and it…

A recent study by researchers from Waseda University offers promising insights into the effects of light-intensity exercise on children’s brain function. The research, published in Scientific Reports, found that even short bursts of simple exercises can increase blood flow to…

In less than a day, Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified over the southern Gulf of Mexico, exploding from a small Category 1 hurricane into a Category 5 storm. Unfortunately, the hurricane is likely to strengthen further as it tracks eastward…