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A Freelance Writer Learns He Was Working for the Russians

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A man who had written for a site that officials say was a front for a Russian group said his mysterious editor “had a different kind of agenda.”

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Today’s best tech deals: Apple’s M1 Mac Mini, Xbox controllers, and more

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Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today’s Dealmaster is headlined by a modest but notable discount on the latest Apple Mac Mini, which is currently down to $649 at Amazon and B&H. That’s not a massive discount at $50 off, but it’s $10 off the lowest price we’ve seen and a nice price for a small desktop […]
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Researchers perform magic tricks for birds, who are not amused

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Enlarge / A Eurasian jay takes a skeptical view of magic. (credit: Luc Viatour) Most magic tricks require a fairly sophisticated understanding of how humans perceive the world. To fall for a trick, people have to see things they perceive as important and ignore things that are actually important. Understanding why magic works can tell […]
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Rocket Report: SpaceX to do “right” by OneWeb, ESA looks at backup launch plans

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Enlarge / The crew of NS-20 view the New Shepard spacecraft and rocket prior to launch. (credit: Blue Origin) Welcome to Edition 4.37 of the Rocket Report! The big event this weekend is a wet dress rehearsal for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, which begins on Friday and is presently scheduled to conclude on Sunday. […]