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“Lab leak” marketing page replaces federal hub for COVID resources
The site previously hosted links to resources on long COVID, vaccines, and testing.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Negative
Rover finds hints of an ancient Martian carbon cycle
Rather than cycling, some of Mars' carbon took a one-way trip into rocks.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Neutral
Women rely partly on smell when choosing friends
College women smelled each other's T-shirts in new study to evaluate "friendship potential."
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive
Trump’s tariffs trigger price hikes at large online retailers
Americans will soon pay more for cheap online items amid tariff chaos.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive
Cupra is all about affordable cars, funky styling, electrified performance
Cupra aims to be in the US in 2030, doesn’t expect tariff-related delays.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Neutral
Nintendo raises planned Switch 2 accessory prices amid tariff “uncertainty”
Prices for hardware and games remain steady, delayed US preorders open April 24.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive
Sunderfolk review: RPG magic that transports your friends together
Using your phone as a controller keeps you engaged with this accommodating RPG.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Neutral
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the dad rock of video games, and I love it
It also proves AAA publishers should be more willing to delay their games.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive
Recap: Wheel of Time’s third season balefires its way to a hell of a finish
Revolution, rebellion, fae dealings, and desert rain—things are wild in Randland.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive
Rocket Report: Daytona rocket delayed again; Bahamas tells SpaceX to hold up
A Falcon 9 core has now launched as many times as there are Merlins on a Falcon Heavy.
Source: arstechnica.com
Reception: Positive