Culture

AI’s eugenics problem in generative models

Filmmaker Valerie Veatch's documentary "Ghost in the Machine" investigates how racist and sexist outputs from AI models like Sora stem…

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Indigenous Site’s Age: Why It Matters Less Than Its Story

New dating places the Monte Verde site in Chile at approximately 8,000 years old, a significant revision from the previous…

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March Madness Spurs Vasectomy Boom in Western Pennsylvania

Urologists in Western Pennsylvania report a significant seasonal surge in vasectomy appointments coinciding with the NCAA basketball tournament's March Madness,…

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Kirby Air Ride Director Reveals Development Secrets: Part 4

Road Trip mode was a late addition to Kirby Air Ride, created to extend single-player content by structuring existing race…

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Project Hail Mary’s Linguistics: Do They Work?

The film adaptation of "Project Hail Mary" effectively centers on the emotional bond between a stranded astronaut and an alien,…

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Is Marc Andreessen a Philosophical Zombie?

Marc Andreessen, a prominent venture capitalist, publicly rejects introspection, framing it as a strategic advantage for action-oriented entrepreneurs, a view…

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Experience the H-1B Visa Process Through a Surreal Game

A new interactive game aims to foster empathy by simulating the complex, stressful H-1B visa process, drawing from the developers'…

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Neanderthals Used Birch Tar as Ancient Antiseptic

Emerging evidence suggests Neanderthals used birch tar not only as an adhesive but also as a versatile antiseptic to treat…

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GameStop Declares Xbox 360, PS3 ‘Retro,’ Stunning Millennials

GameStop's announcement officially designating the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii U as "retro" consoles has served as a cultural…

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Laurel Halo: Midnight Zone Original Soundtrack

Polymetallic nodules on the deep ocean floor contain critical minerals essential for renewable energy technology, sparking a debate between resource…

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Zelda Voice Actor Rejects “Passing the Torch” Mentality

Patricia Summersett, the current voice of Princess Zelda, acknowledges that future games will likely feature new interpretations of the character…

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Resident Evil’s Hidden Reload Animations You Probably Missed

The game contains hidden, elaborate reload animations for characters Grace and Leon that only trigger when idle in a save…

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Channel Surfer: The Future of Cable TV Binge-Watching in 2026

Channel Surfer reimagines cable TV for the digital age by applying a nostalgic, scheduled viewing experience to YouTube's library, using…

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The Fate of Robert Goddard’s First Liquid-Fuel Rocket

Robert Goddard's 1926 launch pioneered liquid propulsion, a critical technology enabling controlled spaceflight, orbital missions, and deep space exploration. The…

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Ars staff picks the best rockets 100 years after the first launch

Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket launch 100 years ago, though brief, was a pivotal event that enabled future space exploration…

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Players Hail Ghost of Yotei’s Free PS5 Update as a “$30 DLC” Gift

Sucker Punch has released a major free update, Legends mode, for *Ghost of Yotei*, which players are praising as feeling…

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Medieval Sim 1348 Sparks Anti-Woke Conspiracy Theories

The game "1348 Ex Voto" sparked an online controversy due to a manufactured outrage campaign over a minor lesbian romance…

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Man Revives Abandoned 80s Supercar After Major Setbacks

A legendary 1980s supercar, the Nova, has been successfully restored after decades of decay, overcoming major mechanical hurdles and part…

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Home Depot Worker Reactions: “Hot Girl” vs “Boyish” Outfit Test

A social media experiment at Home Depot challenged assumptions about "pretty privilege," finding that a creator received more helpful service…

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Ancient Peru’s Elite Imported Parrots Centuries Before the Inca

The Ychsma kingdom, predating the Inca Empire, maintained a sophisticated trade network that successfully imported live Amazonian parrots across the…

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