Your fave illustration of Franklin’s kite experiment is likely riddled with errors
Most date from 19th century and were heavily influenced by Joseph Priestley's 1767 account.
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Woman with untreated TB still on the lam three months after arrest warrant
"If we knew where she was, she would be in custody."
Study: People think undermining democracy is ok if others do it first
Merely thinking the other guys wreck democracy raises support for wrecking democracy.
Life on Earth might have gotten a boost from the Sun’s mega-tantrums
High-energy particles efficiently convert atmospheric chemicals to amino acids.
Hypersensitive robot hand is eerily human in how it can feel things
Getting it to work required integrating multiple types of machine learning.
Ars Frontiers is here: Come (virtually) hang out with the experts
Our event is over, but you can now watch a replay of the entire day.
Ready the Ig Nobel: Researchers incorporate used diapers into concrete
Used disposable diapers can be added to concrete without killing its strength.
When it comes to advanced math, ChatGPT is no star student
AI's ability to handle math depends on what exactly you ask it to do.
The chemistry of fermented coffee
Human "sniffers" described the flavor as "raspberry notes with a hint of rose water."
One more dead in horrific eye drop outbreak that now spans 18 states
Bacteria in the recalled drops are so drug-resistant, docs turn to phage therapy.
Newly discovered exoplanet could have liquid water, lots of volcanoes
The likely volcanoes should ensure that it has an atmosphere, too.
Don’t get an epidural in Mexico, CDC warns—40 dead, including 1 Texan
The current outbreak echoes one reported last year from a different Mexican state.
Many of world’s biggest lakes in peril due to warming, drying climate
A new global study shows water levels falling and finds a global warming fingerprint.
Ars Frontiers is Monday, May 22: Top minds talk AI, mRNA, and TikTok bans
Everyone is invited to our (free!) event, streaming live this coming Monday!
RSV vaccine to protect infants gets green light from FDA advisers
Faint data signal of possible increased risk of premature birth caused some concern.
