Are people more honest when they’re drunk?
Drinking can change the brain in a way that makes people more likely to speak their mind, but the effects aren’t always straightforward.
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The good and bad about the 2025 Volvo EX90, the company’s new electric SUV
Enlarge / After launching some smaller and cheaper electric vehicles, it was time for Volvo to push the boat out with a flagship SUV, the EX90. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Volvo provided flights from Washington to Orange County and accommodation so…
Audi replaces its bestseller—here’s the next Q5 SUV
Enlarge / The third-generation Audi SQ5 (blue) and Q5 (black) go on sale early next year. (credit: Audi) Audi provided flights from Washington to Munich and accommodation so Ars could be briefed about the Q5, as well as the A5…
SETI searches for alien life in over 1,000 galaxies using unexplored radio frequencies
Although no aliens were found, the results have helped constrain expectations of possible alien transmitter power.
Children’s ability to detect ambiguity in disagreements sharpens between ages 7 and 11
A recent study published in Cognition reveals that children’s ability to use disagreement as a cue to infer ambiguity in communication strengthens significantly between the ages of 7 and 11. Understanding how children navigate conflicting perspectives is critical in a…
DNA reveals inbreeding, smallpox and violent ends among cave-dwelling Christians in medieval Spain
It’s unclear why people chose to live in the caves, but DNA is shedding light on their lives.
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 prototype aces 2nd test flight
The flight tested the vehicle’s landing gear and roll damper for improved handling.
Study reveals social and psychological factors behind men’s facial hair choices
A study in Poland found that men who are more strongly motivated to enhance their social status, experience higher competition from other males, and are more stressed about their gender roles are more likely to care for their facial hair.…
Starliner’s speaker began emitting strange sonar noises on Saturday
Enlarge / Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station on June 13. (credit: NASA) On Saturday NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore noticed some strange noises emanating from a speaker inside the Starliner spacecraft. “I’ve got a question…
Brain ripples play a key role in solidifying emotional memories
A recent study published in Nature Communications sheds light on why emotional memories are often more vivid and lasting than non-emotional ones. The research reveals that certain brain activities, known as “ripples,” play an important role in enhancing the storage…
