Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/10/polyurethane-is-the-latest-polymer-broken-down-by-designer-enzymes/

Cursor introduces its coding model alongside multi-agent interface

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/cursor-introduces-its-coding-model-alongside-multi-agent-interface/

Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation

https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/two-windows-vulnerabilities-one-a-0-day-are-under-active-exploitation/

FCC to rescind ruling that said ISPs are required to secure their networks

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/fcc-dumps-plan-for-telecom-security-rules-that-internet-providers-dont-like/

Measles outbreak investigation in Utah blocked by patient who refuses to talk

https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/10/measles-outbreak-investigation-in-utah-blocked-by-patient-who-refuses-to-talk/

Blue Origin test-fires second New Glenn rocket ahead of launch next month

https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/10/blue-origin-test-fires-second-new-glenn-rocket-ahead-of-launch-next-month/

Sam Altman wants a refund for his $50,000 Tesla Roadster deposit

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/10/sam-altman-wants-a-refund-for-his-50000-tesla-roadster-deposit/

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: American car-buyer tastes meet Korean EV tech

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/10/a-week-with-the-hyundai-ioniq-9-suv-what-we-liked-what-we-didnt/

Elon Musk on data centers in orbit: “SpaceX will be doing this”

https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/10/elon-musk-on-data-centers-in-orbit-spacex-will-be-doing-this/

Windows 11 Task Manager bug makes the app’s “close” button do the exact opposite

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/windows-11-task-manager-bug-makes-the-apps-close-button-do-the-exact-opposite/

Trump’s swift demolition of East Wing may have launched asbestos plumes

https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/10/trumps-swift-demolition-of-east-wing-may-have-launched-asbestos-plumes/

Wear marks suggest Neanderthals made ocher crayons

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/10/crimean-neanderthals-made-stone-age-crayons-from-ocher-50000-years-ago/

NASA test flight seeks to help bring commercial supersonic travel back

https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/10/nasa-test-flight-seeks-to-help-bring-commercial-supersonic-travel-back/

SpaceX teases simplified Starship as alarms sound over Moon landing delays

https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/10/as-pressure-mounts-spacex-insists-starship-is-fastest-path-to-moon-landing/

“Unexpectedly, a deer briefly entered the family room”: Living with Gemini Home

https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/10/unexpectedly-a-deer-briefly-entered-the-family-room-living-with-gemini-home/

Rocket Report: SpaceX surpasses shuttle launch total; Skyroot has big ambitions

https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/10/rocket-report-chinas-moon-rocket-to-debut-soon-arcaspace-is-back-sort-of/

Calley Means is out of the White House; Casey Means misses Senate hearing

https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/10/the-means-siblings-darlings-of-maha-both-out-of-the-trump-admin-for-now/

Man finally released a month after absurd arrest for reposting Trump meme

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/man-finally-released-a-month-after-absurd-arrest-for-reposting-trump-meme/

Leaker reveals which Pixels are vulnerable to Cellebrite phone hacking

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/leaker-reveals-which-pixels-are-vulnerable-to-cellebrite-phone-hacking/

Caught cheating in class, college students “apologized” using AI—and profs called them out

https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/10/when-caught-cheating-in-college-dont-apologize-with-ai/