November 2025: A Month of Reckoning Across Tech, Space, and Science

Revisiting Jill of the Jungle, the last game Tim Sweeney designed

While DOS-era platformers rarely earned praise for their entertainment value, this particular title stands out as genuinely enjoyable.

Achieving lasting remission for HIV

Recent clinical trials involving engineered antibodies point toward the possibility of achieving "functional cures" for the virus.

Before a Soyuz launch Thursday someone forgot to secure a 20-ton service platform

We are going to learn just how important the ISS is to leadership.

Here are the best Black Friday deals we can find

Consider purchasing laptops or a streaming stick as a way to commemorate the passing of our most influential figure.

Reintroduced carnivores' impacts on ecosystems are still coming into focus

For decades, Yellowstone has served as a premier destination for researchers investigating the role predators play in shaping ecological systems.

We put the new pocket-size vinyl format to the test—with mixed results

Though the format presents an intriguing option, carving out commercial viability presents considerable obstacles.

Blast from the past: 15 movie gems of 1985

This curated selection moves beyond mainstream hits, offering diverse viewing options perfect for the extended holiday period.

Four-inch worm hatches in woman's forehead, wriggles to her eyelid

The parasitic organism, ordinarily parasitic to canines, was observed moving visibly beneath the patient's skin.

1. I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China
2. Physicist does the math on Star Trek's "Picard maneuver"
3. Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland
4. Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge
5. ChatGPT-using lawyer punished for citing fake testimony from made-up witnesses

ULA aimed to launch up to 10 Vulcan rockets this year—it will fly just once

Though the company has made strides toward accelerating its Vulcan launch frequency, achieving that goal remains beyond reach in the current calendar year.

Solar's growth in US almost enough to offset rising energy use

Throughout 2025, electricity consumption has experienced a gradual downward trend.

RFK Jr.'s new CDC deputy director prefers "natural immunity" over vaccines

Ralph Abraham represents a concerning choice, though he was not the most problematic candidate under consideration.

OpenAI says dead teen violated TOS when he used ChatGPT to plan suicide

A legal representative characterized OpenAI's handling of the teen suicide case as "disturbing."

HP plans to save millions by laying off thousands, ramping up AI use

Divisions focused on product development and internal operations face the most significant workforce reductions.

Russia's Soyuz 5 will soon come alive. But will anyone want to fly on it?

Following Russia's military action in Ukraine, demand from Western entities for launch services has essentially vanished.

Vision Pro M5 review: It's time for Apple to make some tough choices

An assessment from someone with genuine hands-on experience using the device.

Crypto hoarders dump tokens as shares tumble

Multiple firms are liquidating their digital asset reserves to finance stock repurchase programs and stabilize equity valuations.

Tech firm's new CTO gets indicted; company then claims he was never CTO

Corvex announced Brian Raymond as CTO mere days before he faced indictment related to unauthorized semiconductor exports.

Many genes associated with dog behavior influence human personalities, too

However, the behavioral traits that correlate may demonstrate entirely different manifestations across species.

There may not be a safe off-ramp for some taking GLP-1 drugs, study suggests

In the trial, 82% experienced weight rebound and cardiovascular deterioration following discontinuation of the medication.

Plex's crackdown on free remote streaming access starts this week

The Roku platform will experience the initial impact of these restrictions.

GPU prices are coming to earth just as RAM costs shoot into the stratosphere

Certain memory modules have become more than triple their cost from just ninety days prior.

China launches an emergency lifeboat to bring three astronauts back to Earth

Officials described the operation as a "successful example for efficient emergency response in the international space industry."

Landlords' go-to tool to set rent prices to be gutted under RealPage settlement

RealPage has agreed to settle allegations from the Department of Justice that its platform artificially inflated rental rates nationwide.

Valve's Steam Machine looks like a console, but don't expect it to be priced like one

Valve has indicated that the forthcoming gaming device will carry a price tag reflecting comparable desktop computing specifications.

Formation of oceans within icy moons could cause the waters to boil

A dense ice crust overlying a contracting interior generates pressure conditions sufficiently low to trigger boiling.

Mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art, and science

Scientists are working to document the diverse applications of wild fungal species across multiple domains.

Anthropic introduces cheaper, more powerful, more efficient Opus 4.5 model

Extended conversation capabilities address a persistent complaint regarding Claude's previous limitations.

Rivals object to SpaceX's Starship plans in Florida—who's interfering with whom?

We're going to continue to treat any LOX-methane vehicle with 100 percent TNT blast equivalency.

DOGE "cut muscle, not fat"; 26K experts rehired after brutal cuts

The nation's intellectual infrastructure will suffer lasting damage following the abrupt termination of thousands of government positions.

Arduino's new terms of service worries hobbyists ahead of Qualcomm acquisition

Why is reverse-engineering prohibited… for a company built on openly hackable systems?

Why synthetic emerald-green pigments degrade over time

Exposure to light poses the primary threat to 19th-century artworks such as James Ensor's The Intrigue, according to research findings.

It's official: Boeing's next flight of Starliner will be allowed to carry cargo only

As the orbital station approaches the conclusion of its operational life, NASA is also reducing the number of planned Starliner missions.

F1 in Las Vegas: This sport is a 200 mph soap opera

The championship drama continues to unfold with two remaining race weekends ahead.

UK government will buy tech to boost AI sector in $130M growth push

The initiative will provide assured funding streams for British enterprises developing artificial intelligence hardware solutions.

Rocket Lab chief opens up about Neutron delays, New Glenn's success, and NASA science

In the end of the day, NASA has to capture the public's imagination.

"Go generate a bridge and jump off it": How video pros are navigating AI

Conversations with nine industry professionals revealed how they are managing economic pressures and audience resistance.

Source: Ars Technica