For the empire: Please take the grand Ars Technica 2021 Reader Survey
Weigh in to help us understand our audience so we can serve y'all better! (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) It's that time of year again—holiday decorations festoon the lampposts and store windows, the smell of pumpkin sp.....»»
53 years of survey data confirm African elephant decline
Habitat loss and poaching have driven dramatic declines in African elephants, but it is challenging to measure their numbers and monitor changes across the entire continent. A new study has analyzed 53 years of population survey data and found large-.....»»
10 most iconic movie plot twists of all time, ranked
The most iconic plot twists have embedded themselves in pop culture, as seen in infamous reveals in films like Fight Club and The Empire Strikes Back......»»
Geologists rewrite textbooks with new insights from Cambrian rocks of Grand Canyon
Since soon after our planet formed, Earth's 4.6 billion-year-long history was dominated by single-celled life. Something dramatic happened about 500 million years ago called the Cambrian "explosion," during which an incredible diversity of life forms.....»»
Recap: Our “AI in DC” conference was great—here’s what you missed
Experts were assembled, tales told, and cocktails consumed. It was fun! Ars Technica descended in force last week upon our nation's capital, setting up shop in the International S.....»»
Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, survey finds
Rural and urban. Blue and white collar. College and high school educated. There are many so-called "divides" in American politics......»»
The Ars redesign is out. Experience its ad-free glory for just $25/year.
No better moment than now. Whew—the big event is finally behind us. I'm talking, of course, about the Ars Technica version 9 redesign, which we rolled out last month in response.....»»
Fate of Google’s search empire could rest in Trump’s hands
Trump may sway DOJ away from breaking up Google. A few weeks before the US presidential election, Donald Trump suggested that a breakup of Google's search business may not be an a.....»»
GTA 6: everything we know so far
GTA 6 finally got its first trailer in December 2023. Here's what we know about the next Grand Theft Auto right now based on leaks and rumors from experts......»»
Why this 3-year-old iOS feature is one of my favorite things about the iPhone
Apple has released numerous iPhone and iOS features over the last few years. Here's why Focus modes, launched in 2021, remains one of my favorites......»»
Where did Americans find information for the 2024 election?
Americans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities......»»
Creek survey uncovers bacteriophages that could combat superbugs
A survey of a waterway on Wurundjeri land has led to the discovery of new viruses that kill the superbug Klebsiella......»»
Survey highlights "publish or perish" culture as key factor in research irreproducibility
An international survey involving over 1,600 biomedical researchers has shed light on the perceived causes of irreproducibility in research results. The survey, which included participants from various countries and research institutions, aimed to id.....»»
New survey finds alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in US, particularly among white, Republican men
Press freedom is a pillar of American democracy. But political attacks on US-based journalists and news organizations pose an unprecedented threat to their safety and the integrity of information......»»
Mapping the maze where the IRS could find billions in unpaid taxes
In 2021, the difference between what U.S. taxpayers owed the federal government and what they paid hit nearly $700 billion. This "tax gap" has been growing for years while the Internal Revenue Service's budget has shrunk, declining by 18% between 201.....»»
AI learning mechanisms may lead to increase in codebase leaks
The proliferation of non-human identities and the complexity of modern application architectures has created significant security challenges, particularly in managing sensitive credentials, according to GitGuardian. Based on a survey of 1,000 IT deci.....»»
Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
A nationally representative survey of U.S. adults finds a public highly attuned to the 2024 election campaign. Researchers at the University of South Florida's Center for Sustainable Democracy, in partnership with researchers at Rutgers University, t.....»»
Amazon Kindle (2024) vs. Kindle (2022): Should you upgrade?
The Kindle is an excellent e-reader, but do you need the new Kindle (2024) if you already have the 2022 model? Let's find out......»»
NBA reopens investigation into Jaxson Hayes after video surfaces of him and ex-girlfriend in 2021
NBA reopens investigation into Jaxson Hayes after video surfaces of him and ex-girlfriend in 2021.....»»
Vigil held for Grizzly No. 399, the beloved Grand Teton bear who was killed by a vehicle
Vigil held for Grizzly No. 399, the beloved Grand Teton bear who was killed by a vehicle.....»»
Apple launches new iPhone 14 service program for ‘Rear Camera Issue’
Apple today has launched a new service program for iPhone 14 Plus models, where a ‘very small percentage’ of devices may show no rear camera preview. This is the first iPhone service program in a couple years, with the last one being in 2021 wher.....»»