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The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor
30 December 2025 @ 9:30 pm
The study's main takeaway: "Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep."
Lawsuit over Trump rejecting medical research grants is settled
30 December 2025 @ 8:45 pm
Settlement forces NIH to review grants previously rejected on ideological grounds.
DOGE did not find $2T in fraud, but that doesn’t matter, Musk allies say
30 December 2025 @ 8:30 pm
Musk allies spin DOGE as having a "higher purpose" beyond federal budget cuts.
NJ’s answer to flooding: it has bought out and demolished 1,200 properties
30 December 2025 @ 8:00 pm
The state deals with flooding and sea level rise by buying homes in flood prone areas.
Stranger Things series finale trailer is here
30 December 2025 @ 7:00 pm
Netflix's finale will also have a two-day theatrical release to more than 600 locations.
Condé Nast user database reportedly breached, Ars unaffected
30 December 2025 @ 6:45 pm
A serious data breach has occurred, but Ars users have nothing to worry about.
Looking for friends, lobsters may stumble into an ecological trap
30 December 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Gathering for mutual defense puts young spiny lobsters at risk of predators.
The top 5 most horrifying and fascinating medical cases of 2025
30 December 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Florida man makes two appearances on the list.
The 10 best vehicles Ars Technica drove in 2025
30 December 2025 @ 1:30 pm
Of all the cars we've driven and reviewed this year, these are our picks.
US can’t deport hate speech researcher for protected speech, lawsuit says
29 December 2025 @ 9:30 pm
On Monday, US officials must explain what steps they took to enforce shocking visa bans.