August research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

Also: A surprising connection between whale calls and special relativity, tiny sound-powered drones, and more. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/august-research-roundup-7-cool-science-stories-we-almost-missed/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social