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New FAA commercial drone rules require “pilot certificate”

On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration unveiled its long-anticipated rules for commercial use of small consumer drones. The rules call for a new "remote pilot...

Should broadband data hogs pay more? ISP economics say “no”

It's Memorial Day, all Ars staff is off, and we're grateful for it (running a site remains tough work). But on a normal Monday,...

Octopuses may indeed be your new overlords

Over the past 60 years, the population of cephalopods—octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish—has been steadily growing. This is particularly remarkable because many types of marine...

Munch, Monet, Michelangelo, and more: High art through a LEGO lens

Sam Machkovech Seattle's Pacific Science Center is the latest home to Nathan Sawaya's all-LEGO art exhibit. ...

Kennedy’s vision for NASA inspired greatness, then stagnation

NASA President Kennedy delivers his "Decision to Go to the Moon" speech on May 25, 1961 before Congress....

Why can’t the Estonian president buy a song off iTunes for his Latvian wife?

PALO ALTO, Calif.—I don’t usually dress up for interviews, but I also don’t usually interview heads of state, either. On a...

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing turns 100: The 2016 Indy 500

When it comes to American sporting traditions, there are few events as storied as the Indianapolis 500. It's a 500-mile test of speed, endurance,...

I defeated a long-broken fridge and became a household hero through 3D printing

When I walked into my local library and saw their new 3D printer available for patron use, I felt a wave of geeky...

Verizon workers declare end to 44-day strike, claim “big gains”

Thirty-six thousand Verizon employees are close to going back to work because of an agreement struck by the company and union representatives. The workers...

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