What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly
How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for
China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s top EV seller
It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
Yemen clashes bring Saudi- and UAE-backed forces into confrontation
The powerful Gulf allies back rival sides in an escalating conflict which threatens to divide Yemen.
US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.
Open Source New Year Almanac: What Does 2026 Hold for You? 🗓️
Step into 2026 with your personalized open source forecast!
Match the Resolution: New Year Intentions Meet Linux Commands 🎯
New Year, new you, new Linux commands?
Irregular collagen in uterine scars linked to placenta accreta development
Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) used to be a rare pregnancy condition, but it now affects roughly 14,000 pregnancies annually, posing a major cause of maternal
New method can help better assess precision genome editing technology
Scientists and physicians can better assess precision genome editing technology using a new method made public today by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Significant amounts
Study uncovers a possible biomarker linked to MS disease progression
A new University of Toronto-led study has discovered a possible biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) disease progression that could help identify patients most likely
New Facebook rule allows Meta rights to users’ photos?
According to users’ posts, a lawyer advised “60 Minutes” to post a message asking users to publicly declare Meta not to use their personal data.
Final reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
If you’ve been too busy replaying all of Ars’ top games of 2025 to take part in this year’s Ars Technica Charity Drive sweepstakes, don’t
Did Erika Kirk promote ‘Charlie Kirk dishware’ offer?
Online users shared an alleged quote offering a special price on dishware honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
xAI silent after Grok sexualized images of kids; dril mocks Grok’s “apology”
For days, xAI has remained silent after its chatbot Grok admitted to generating sexualized AI images of minors, which could be categorized as violative child
These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025
Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime.