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Tire simulation is so good it’s replacing real-world testing

It can now try out new tires in a dynamic sim before making physical test tires.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/01/tire-simulation-is-so-good-its-replacing-real-world-testing/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Researchers use AI to design proteins that block snake venom toxins

It's a good example of how computer developments can be used for practical problems.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/01/researchers-use-ai-to-design-proteins-that-block-snake-venom-toxins/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Watch carnivorous squirrels chow down on tasty voles

Novel hunting behavior may have emerged alongside a marked increase in the local vole population this summer.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/12/watch-carnivorous-squirrels-chow-down-on-tasty-voles/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Latest James Webb data hints at new physics in Universe’s expansion

These latest findings further support the Hubble Space Telescope's prior expansion rate measurements.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/12/latest-james-webb-data-hints-at-new-physics-in-universes-expansion/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Microsoft’s controversial Recall scraper is finally entering public preview

First Recall iteration never released, was picked apart by security researchers.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/microsofts-controversial-recall-scraper-is-finally-entering-public-preview/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Ben Affleck warns that visual effects industry faces AI disruption

AI won't replace human artistry, says actor, but it will wildly drive down costs.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/11/ben-affleck-warns-that-visual-effects-industry-faces-ai-disruption/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

AI chatbots can read and write invisible text, creating an ideal covert channel

A quirk in the Unicode standard harbors an ideal steganographic code channel.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/10/ai-chatbots-can-read-and-write-invisible-text-creating-an-ideal-covert-channel/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

X reinstated in Brazil after Musk pays fines, agrees to follow local laws

X blocked accounts and paid $5 million in fines to get back online in Brazil.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/x-reinstated-in-brazil-after-musk-pays-fines-agrees-to-follow-local-laws/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment

A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/americans-misunderstand-their-contribution-to-deteriorating-environment/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Missouri reports human H5-type bird flu case with no link to animals

The person recovered, and Missouri officials say risk to public is still low.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/missouri-reports-human-h5-type-bird-flu-case-with-no-link-to-animals/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Rocket Report: Blue Origin flies six to space; when will Starship launch again?

It seems like we'll have to wait a bit for ABL to put another rocket on the launch pad.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/08/rocket-report-when-will-starship-launch-again-blue-origin-flies-six-to-space/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

People are returning Humane AI Pins faster than Humane can sell them, report says

Returned devices are currently e-waste that can't be reassigned, per The Verge.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/people-are-returning-humane-ai-pins-faster-than-humane-can-sell-them-report-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Senate’s NO FAKES act hopes to make unauthorized “digital replicas” illegal

Law would hold US individuals and firms liable for ripping off a person's digital likeness.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/08/senates-no-fakes-act-hopes-to-make-unauthorized-digital-replicas-illegal/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

“AI toothbrushes” are coming for your teeth—and your data

App-connected toothbrushes bring new privacy concerns to the bathroom.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/ai-toothbrushes-are-coming-for-your-teeth-and-your-data/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Rocket delivered to launch site for first human flight to the Moon since 1972

We're standing by for news on NASA's decision on what to do about Orion's heat shield.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/07/rocket-delivered-to-launch-site-for-first-human-flight-to-the-moon-since-1972/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social