TECH

An Ars Live recap reveals a harsh truth: no major rocket program has met its initial launch date. What does that mean for Artemis, Starship, and the future of US spaceflight?

FAA proposes allowing supersonic flights over US land if aircraft meet new noise standards—ending a 50-year ban. How quiet supersonic works and what it means for travel.

New research finds superworm larvae clean skeletal remains faster and without bone damage, potentially replacing dermestid beetles in museum preparation. Learn how the method works and why it matters.

T-Mobile is moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid a lawsuit over Broadcom’s licensing changes. Here’s what it means for telecom infrastructure.

US home battery installations hit a record high in early 2026. Rising electricity costs and AI data center demand are reshaping the grid. Our deep dive into the implications.

NASA chief Praises Blue Origin’s recovery from a launch failure, highlighting a broader trend in commercial space. Analysis of progress, historical parallels, and what it means for the industry.

Reddit will require login to access old.reddit.com starting July 2026, citing abusive scraping. Analysis of what this means for users, researchers, and the open web.

Three overlooked June 2026 studies reveal hidden tech potential in fluid dynamics, nanomaterials, and sports physics. Why fundamental science is worth a second look.

Google kills the Tenor GIF API, ending free integration for X, Discord, and others while keeping it within Google apps. How it works, who’s affected, and what comes next for the fragmented GIF ecosystem.

NASA is weighing a bold move: sending a backup nuclear-powered Mars rover to the Moon. Here’s why that matters for lunar exploration and Mars missions.