Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee. University of Oregon scientists repurposed battery-testing tool to better measure coffee’s flavor profile. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/electrical-current-might-be-the-key-to-a-better-cup-of-coffee/
That spooky sensation likely due to rumbling pipes, not spirits. Study finds that low-frequency infrasound (below 20 Hz) can raise cortisol levels in saliva and increase irritability. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/that-spooky-sensation-likely-due-to-rumbling-pipes-not-spirits/
Prime Video drops full trailer for "Spider-Noir" https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/04/prime-video-drops-full-trailer-for-spider-noir/
We still don't have a more precise value for "Big G" https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/we-still-dont-have-a-more-precise-value-for-big-g/
"Coyote vs. Acme" is finally (finally!) getting released—with a killer trailer. What was Warner Bros. even thinking, shelving this film for so many years? https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/04/coyote-vs-acme-is-finally-getting-released-with-a-killer-trailer/
Physicists think they've solved the muon mystery. Puzzling magnetic moment results were a fluke in calculation, not new physics, study finds. So no fifth force, but it's a very precise proof of the Standard Model. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/physicists-think-theyve-solved-the-muon-mystery/
Meet Bruce, the “beak-jousting” parrot who beat out all his rivals to become alpha male. Kea parrot missing his upper beak “has rewritten what disability means for behaviorally complex species.” https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/meet-bruce-the-beak-jousting-parrot/
Meet the Quantum Kid. Nine-year-old Kai Moskvitch’s podcast explores how quantum technologies can transform our daily lives. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/meet-the-quantum-kid/
New teaser gives us first look at "Godzilla Minus Zero", sequel to 2023's excellent "Godzilla Minus One." Director Takashi Yamazaki told Cinemacon attendees that sequel is first Japanese film shot for IMAX. https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/04/new-teaser-gives-us-first-look-at-godzilla-minus-zero/
"Good Omens" S3 trailer sets up a blessed conclusion. Aziraphale and Crowley—will those two crazy kids make up? https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/04/good-omens-s3-trailer-sets-up-a-blessed-conclusion/
New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery. Latest data must still be analyzed but could help determine if dark energy is constant or varies over time. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/desi-completes-its-3d-map-of-universe-right-on-schedule/
Physicists think they’ve resolved the proton size puzzle. “We believe this is the final nail in the coffin of the proton radius puzzle.” Two new measurements confirm smaller radius; no hints of new physics, though. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/physicists-think-theyve-resolved-the-proton-size-puzzle/
"Sunrise on the Reaping" teaser brings us a Second Quarter Quell: “You have no idea what’s in store for you. Twice the number of tributes, twice the glory.” https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/04/sunrise-on-the-reaping-teaser-brings-us-a-second-quarter-quell/
“Oobleck” (that water and cornstarch staple of DIY science experiments) still holds some surprises. Dense drops of oobleck with high shear rates spread out like a liquid before stiffening into a solid. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/oobleck-still-holds-some-surprises/
Ugandan chimps split into two factions, then killed rivals. Rare event suggests relational dynamics may play a role in collective violence, along with cultural markers. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/ugandan-chimps-split-into-two-factions-then-killed-rivals/
How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk. Law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson chats with Ars about his new book, "Your Data Will Be Used Against You." https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/04/how-our-digital-devices-are-putting-our-right-to-privacy-at-risk/
The New York Times drops freelance journalist who used AI to write book review. Writer and author Alex Preston said he “made a serious mistake” after a reader spotted similarities between his review and one that appeared in the Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/31/the-new-york-times-drops-freelance-journalist-who-used-ai-to-write-book-review?CMP=share_btn_url
What "Memento" reveals about human nature, 25 years later. Director Christopher Nolan’s breakout film explores themes of the nature of memory and personal identity. https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/04/memento-turns-25/
Ice Age dice show early Native Americans may have understood probability. Ice Age hunter-gatherer “were intentionally relying on random outcomes in repeatable, rule-based ways.” https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/ice-age-dice-show-early-native-americans-may-have-understood-probability/
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed. Sperm gets lost in space; raccoons solve puzzles; the physics of folding a crepe; and more. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/research-roundup-7-cool-science-stories-we-almost-missed-3/
