The Download: Quantum computing has a hype problem
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
A US oil-drilling hotspot is kicking out far more methane than we thought
One of the largest and fastest-growing oil production sites in the US is emitting far…
Scientists advance cloud-seeding capabilities with nanotechnology
Since the 1940s, scientists have studied ways to increase rainfall with the goal of increasing…
Chatbots could one day replace search engines. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea.
At last year’s Google I/O, its annual showcase of new widgets and work-in-progress tech, CEO…
Facing tomorrow’s quantum hackers today
When it comes to computing ability, the general rule of thumb is more is better.…
Quantum computing has a hype problem
As a buzzword, quantum computing probably ranks only below AI in terms of hype. Large…
The Download: We spoke to a radiation expert in Kyiv about the current nuclear accident risk
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What is the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine? A radiation expert speaks from Kyiv.
Russian troops have been bringing death and destruction to Ukraine since they invaded on February…
The Download: Ukraine claims it’s using facial recognition to identify dead Russian soldiers
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The Download: Part 3 of our investigation into Minnesota police
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…