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June research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Ars Technica published a monthly roundup of underreported science stories, including research on soccer feints, fecal physics, boron buckyballs, and Herculaneum scroll decoding.
UK likely to intervene in Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
The UK government may intervene in Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery due to concerns about media plurality and concentration of news ownership.
NASA inspector general suggests Boeing's Starliner will now be a decade late
NASA's inspector general found Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is likely to be certified for operational use in 2027—ten years behind its original 2017 schedule—due to unresolved technical and procedural issues from its 2024 crewed test flight.
Ithaca's king defies the gods in final The Odyssey trailer
Universal Pictures released a final trailer for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey', a mythological epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus.
Sony announces end of PlayStation discs, parts of digital store in the same day
Sony announced it will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028, citing overwhelming consumer preference for digital distribution.
Reddit will require you to log in to use old.reddit.com
Reddit is ending anonymous access to old.reddit.com to curb abusive web scraping, citing platform integrity and automated system control.
US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs
US residential battery installations hit a record 673 MW in Q1 2026, driven by high electricity prices and state incentives, with implications for grid flexibility and AI data center energy sourcing.
T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit
T-Mobile sued Broadcom in New York court to compel continued support for its VMware perpetual licenses amid an ongoing migration off the platform.
A space history mystery: What happened to the Viking arm used 50 years ago?
The article recounts the ceremonial opening of the National Air and Space Museum in 1976, highlighting Michael Collins' role and timing details around the event.
Google’s AI buildout drove 37% increase in electricity use in 2025
Google's electricity use surged 37% in 2025—its largest annual increase ever—driven primarily by AI data center expansion, raising concerns about climate impact despite clean energy procurement claims.
After spooking Trump into safety testing, Anthropic AI models get global release
The US government lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after a brief national security review, enabling global deployment and expanded domestic access.
Tesla sales increase by 25% in Q2 2026
Tesla reported a 25% year-on-year increase in vehicle deliveries in Q2 2026, selling more cars than it produced for the first time in recent quarters, signaling reduced inventory pressure.
A good little EV you won't be able to buy soon: The Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Volvo discontinued US sales of the EX30 Cross Country electric vehicle due to tariffs and anti-China trade policies affecting its supply chain.
Trump gets OpenAI to offer US 5% stake, far lower than Sanders’ target
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly negotiating with the Trump administration for the US government to acquire a 5% equity stake in OpenAI, framed as a mechanism to share AI's economic benefits with the public.
Superworms could replace beetles for cleaning skeletal remains
Researchers propose superworm larvae as a safer, more controllable alternative to dermestid beetles for cleaning skeletal specimens in museums and forensics.
NASA chief praises progress Blue Origin is making after launch failure
Blue Origin suffered a catastrophic New Glenn rocket explosion on May 28, destroying its only operational launch pad, yet NASA leadership publicly praised the company's recovery efforts while reaffirming reliance on its lunar landers and rocket for Artemis missions.
Editorial: It's time to step up and have your say for science
The OMB proposed a rule that would prioritize political control over scientific grant funding, threatening expert input and academic freedom.
Woman's hip replacement disintegrates, causing severe metal poisoning
A 56-year-old woman suffered severe metal poisoning and tissue necrosis due to failure of a 19-year-old hip implant, leading to progressive neurological and systemic symptoms.
Musk’s X poses “serious risk to Americans’ privacy,” advocates warn FTC
Advocates urge the FTC to maintain oversight of X's data practices amid concerns that Musk's proposed changes inadequately address systemic privacy risks.