A shark scientist reflects on Jaws at 50
Ars chats with marine biologist David Shiffman about the film's legacy—both good and bad.
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Record DDoS pummels site with once-unimaginable 7.3Tbps of junk traffic
Attacker rained down the equivalent of 9,300 full-length HD movies in just 45 seconds.
Microsoft lays out its path to useful quantum computing
Its platform needs error correction that works with different hardware.
Scientists once hoarded pre-nuclear steel, and now we’re hoarding pre-AI content
Newly-announced catalog collects pre-2022 sources untouched by ChatGPT and AI contamination.
All 17 fired vaccine advisors unite to blast RFK Jr.’s “destabilizing decisions”
The experts say RFK Jr.'s actions show "troubling disregard for scientific integrity."
Cybersecurity takes a big hit in new Trump executive order
Provisions on secure software, quantum–resistant crypto, and more are scrapped.
X sues to block copycat NY content moderation law after California win
Lawsuit comes after New York lawmakers accused X of failing to fact-check Musk.
Trump’s EPA to “reconsider” ban on cancer-causing asbestos
Trump has supported use of asbestos and blamed the mob for its bad reputation.
Prepare to bid farewell to The Sandman with S2 trailer
"Everyone loves a good story. But all stories come to an end."
Toy-maker Mattel accused of planning “reckless” AI social experiment on kids
Mattel faces pressure to be more transparent about OpenAI partnership.