America’s fragile drug supply chain is extremely vulnerable to climate change

https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/08/most-us-drug-facilities-are-in-areas-hit-by-natural-disasters-risking-shortages/

Using pollen to make paper, sponges, and more

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/using-pollen-to-make-paper-sponges-and-more/

Trump confirms US is seeking 10% stake in Intel. Bernie Sanders approves.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/bernie-sanders-backs-trumps-plan-to-buy-stake-in-intel/

Having recovery and/or SSD problems after recent Windows updates? You’re not alone.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/having-recovery-and-or-ssd-problems-after-recent-windows-updates-youre-not-alone/

Mammals that chose ants and termites as food almost never go back

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/mammals-that-chose-ants-and-termites-as-food-almost-never-go-back/

China’s Guowang megaconstellation is more than another version of Starlink

https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/08/china-may-have-taken-an-early-lead-in-the-race-for-a-military-megaconstellation/

Sony makes the “difficult decision” to raise PlayStation 5 prices in the US

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/sony-joins-xbox-and-nintendo-in-hiking-playstation-5-prices-in-the-us/

Google unveils Pixel 10 series with improved Tensor G5 chip and a boatload of AI

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/google-unveils-pixel-10-series-with-improved-tensor-g5-chip-and-a-boatload-of-ai/

Microsoft and Asus’ answers to SteamOS and the Steam Deck launch on October 16

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/asus-and-microsofts-xbox-handhelds-arrive-october-16-but-pricing-remains-a-mystery/

Top pediatricians buck RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine meddling on COVID shot guidance

https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/08/top-pediatricians-buck-rfk-jr-s-anti-vaccine-meddling-on-covid-shot-guidance/

Fallout S2 teaser brings us to New Vegas

https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/08/fallout-s2-teaser-brings-us-to-new-vegas/

In Xcode 26, Apple shows first signs of offering ChatGPT alternatives

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/08/in-xcode-26-apple-shows-first-signs-of-offering-chatgpt-alternatives/

SpaceX says states should dump fiber plans, give all grant money to Starlink

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/starlink-keeps-trying-to-block-fiber-deployment-says-us-must-nix-louisiana-plan/

Betel nuts have been giving people a buzz for over 4,000 years

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/ancient-teeth-show-people-were-getting-high-off-betel-nuts-4000-years-ago/

The West Texas measles outbreak has ended

https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/08/the-west-texas-measles-outbreak-has-ended/

The fight over science funding: Congress vs. the OMB

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/analysis-funding-science-at-past-levels-is-only-half-the-battle/

Trump admin says it convinced UK to drop demand for Apple backdoor

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/trump-admin-says-it-convinced-uk-to-drop-demand-for-apple-backdoor/

Physics of badminton’s new killer spin serve

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/physics-of-badmintons-new-killer-spin-serve/

Nissan announces 2026 Leaf pricing, starting at $29,990

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/08/nissan-announces-2026-leaf-pricing-starting-at-29990/

An extinct volcano in Arkansas hosts the only public diamond mine on Earth

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/for-15-anyone-can-dig-up-diamonds-in-this-arkansas-state-park/