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New research suggests that paranoia and excessive teleological thinking—two forms of distorted beliefs about intention—are associated with specific errors in visual perception. The findings, published in Communications Psychology, indicate that individuals with high levels of paranoia are more likely to…
The first season of Severance walked the line between science-fiction thriller and Office Space-like satire, using a clever conceit (characters can’t remember what happens at work while at home, and vice versa) to open up new storytelling possibilities. It hinted…
Welcome to Edition 7.29 of the Rocket Report! It may be difficult to believe, but we are already one full month into the new year. It will be hard to top this month in launch, however, given the historic debut…
Growing up, Roberto S. Luciani had hints that his brain worked differently than most people’s. He’d hear people talk about how they pictured what a character from a book should look like, for instance. He couldn’t relate to what they…
A new study published in Personal Relationships provides insight into how the age gap between romantic partners changes when people enter relationships at different life stages. Researchers analyzed data from 29 countries and found that as men grow older, they…
Ford provided flights from Albany to Charlotte and accommodation so Ars could attend its Ford Performance 2025 event. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. Ford’s no stranger to the NASCAR life. Ford driver Joey Logano was the 2024 Cup…
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an investigation into NPR and PBS in a move that Democrats described as an attempt to intimidate the media. “I am writing to inform you that I have asked the FCC’s Enforcement…
If you’ve been paying careful attention to YouTube recently, you may have noticed the rising trend of so-called “faceless YouTube channels” that never feature a visible human talking in the video frame. While some of these channels are simply authored…
Apple fell slightly short of investor expectations when it reported its first-quarter earnings today. While sales were up 4 percent overall, the iPhone showed signs of weakness, and sales in the Chinese market slipped by just over 11 percent. CEO…
The Video Game History Foundation has officially opened up digital access to a large portion of its massive archives today, offering fans and researchers unprecedented access to information and ephemera surrounding the past 50 years of the game industry. Today’s…
