World’s early mega-settlements mysteriously collapsed — this might be why
Whether intentional or not, the way mega-settlements in southeastern Europe from 6,000 years ago were…
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80 million-year-old dinosaur ‘mini eggs’ unearthed at Chinese construction site are the smallest ever found — and belong to a never-before-seen T. rex relative
Half a dozen dinosaur eggs, each around the size of a grape, were recently saved…
Earth from space: Bizarre ‘pet cloud’ reappears above its favorite spot in New Zealand
A recent satellite image captured the reemergence of a unique, UFO-like cloud, known as the…
After seeing hundreds of launches, SpaceX’s rocket catch was a new thrill
BOCA CHICA BEACH, Texas—I’ve taken some time to process what happened on the mudflats of…
Half-a-billion-year-old ‘marine Roomba’ is earliest known asymmetrical animal
A backward question mark shape on the creature’s back reveals early animal evolutionary history.
Basecamp-maker 37Signals says its “cloud exit” will save it $10M over 5 years
37Signals is not a company that makes its policy or management decisions quietly. The productivity…
T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users
T-Mobile and AT&T say US regulators should drop a plan to require unlocking of phones…
Studies of migraine’s many triggers offer paths to new therapies
For Cherise Irons, chocolate, red wine, and aged cheeses are dangerous. So are certain sounds,…
Narcissism alignment between leaders and followers linked to higher creativity
A new study investigates how narcissism in both leaders and followers affects creative performance in…
Solar power from space? Actually, it might happen in a couple of years.
Like nuclear fusion, the idea of space-based solar power has always seemed like a futuristic…
Mercedes-Benz opens its own recycling facility for EV batteries
Today, Mercedes-Benz opened its first battery-recycling plant in Germany. The new plant will use an…
ByteDance intern fired for planting malicious code in AI models
After rumors swirled that TikTok owner ByteDance had lost tens of millions after an intern…
Paramount drops new clip for Strange New Worlds at NYCC
Sneak peek at S3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The Star Trek franchise made…
James Webb telescope discovers ‘inside out galaxy’ near the dawn of time
A bright spiral galaxy appears on a background of thousands of other distant galaxies
Squadron 42’s new 2026 launch date will miss its original target by 11 years
It’s been almost exactly a year now since we reported on the announcement that Squadron…
Listen to haunting sounds of Earth’s magnetic field flipping 41,000 years ago in eerie new animation
A new video shows how Earth’s magnetic field weakened and warped before temporarily flipping during…
At-home brain stimulation could be promising depression treatment, trial hints
A new trial suggests that at-home brain stimulation could potentially be a first-line treatment for…
Want friends to like you more? Venting can help, but there’s a catch
A new study published in Evolution and Human Behavior suggests that venting about a mutual…
Science has finally cracked male riflebirds’ flirty secrets
New video upsets the old notion that these birds of paradise use wing clapping to…
About 8% of psychedelic users report inappropriate sexual contact by guides
A recent study published in Psychedelic Medicine has shed light on the challenging and sometimes…
The 2025 VW ID Buzz electric bus delivers on the hype
Volkswagen provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could drive…
Megafire smoke may dampen California’s nut harvests
The summer after wildfire smoke blocked sunlight for long stretches, harvests at some almond tree…
Attractive people are expected to be more generous — and generosity makes them more attractive
A new social experiment has found that people expect attractive individuals to behave more prosocially.…
Explainer: How a seed grows into a plant
If you’ve ever picked up an acorn from an oak tree or scooped out the…
