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Updated 2026-08-01 11:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Ars Technica reported on a new security badge for Defcon that features a visible chip, allowing hackers to inspect it. Meanwhile, research from the same outlet explored how fruit flies navigate by smell in turbulent air.

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Ars Technica

How fruit flies chase invisible ribbons of smell to get to their source

Tracking smells in turbulent air takes a keen sense of direction and sharp memory.

2026-08-01 10:00 UTC

Ars Technica

Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside

A removable chip lets hackers inspect their badge—and keep using it after Defcon.

2026-08-01 10:05 UTC