Common factors link rise in pedestrian deaths—fixing them will be tough
A new AAA study finds common factors in the rise of fatal pedestrian crashes.
Queer-friendly data on car crash deaths removed from NHTSA website
Trump targeting car crash data sparks concerns over datasets collected since 1975.
Apple now lets you move purchases between your 25 years of accounts
Now we can all bring that mandatory U2 album back into our main libraries.
Scientific breakthroughs are hard without money for research infrastructure
America may not maintain its position as a global leader in biomedical research.
Curiosity spies stunning clouds at twilight on Mars
The noctilucent clouds only appear in some locations on Mars, near the equator.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/curiosity-spies-stunning-clouds-at-twilight-on-mars/
After Putin sacked Russia’s space chief, the rumor mill is running red-hot
The Ukraine war has exacerbated Russia's decline in space.
An update on highly anticipated—and elusive—Micro LED displays
New (and cheaper) Micro LED TVs have been announced.
If it moves, it’s probably alive: Searching for life on other planets
Scientists find a way to look for alien life that doesn't need elaborate equipment.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/how-to-go-fishing-for-life-on-another-planet-or-moon/
When software updates actually improve—instead of ruin—our favorite devices
Opinion: These tech products have gotten better over time.
New hack uses prompt injection to corrupt Gemini’s long-term memory
There's yet another way to inject malicious prompts into chatbots.
Ford boss says tariffs will create “cost and chaos”
A CEO speaking out against a Trump administration policy seems refreshing.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/ford-boss-says-tariffs-will-create-cost-and-chaos/
Judge orders Trump admin. to restore CDC and FDA webpages by midnight
Removed pages include guidance and data on HIV, contraceptives, and teen health.
Google Chrome may soon use “AI” to replace compromised passwords
Rather than just warn you, Chrome will guide you to making a better password.
22 states sue to block new NIH funding policy—court puts it on hold
The first Trump administration tried this, and Congress passed a rule to block it.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/twenty-two-states-sue-to-block-new-nih-funding-policy/
The Ranger XP Kinetic is the ultimate electric UTV—at a high price
This mega utility vehicle is a big ask on multiple fronts.
US and UK refuse to sign AI safety declaration at summit
US stance is "180-degree turnaround" from Biden administration.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/02/us-and-uk-refuse-to-sign-ai-safety-declaration-at-summit/
iOS 18.3.1 update fixes security flaw used in “extremely sophisticated attack”
Updates may also re-enable Apple Intelligence for those who turned it off.
ULA’s Vulcan rocket still doesn’t have the Space Force’s seal of approval
With a Space Force review still ongoing, ULA is removing its next Vulcan rocket from the launch pad.
Sam Altman: OpenAI is not for sale, even for Elon Musk’s $97 billion offer
Altman responds with pithy offer to buy Twitter for $9.74 billion.
Perfecting Honda’s 2026 F1 powertrain is “not so easy,” says racing boss
Getting the new F1 hybrid right is a challenge.