Why AI could eat quantum computing’s lunch
Tech companies have been funneling billions of dollars into quantum computers for years. The hope…
What’s next for reproductive rights in the US
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The Download: ice-melting robots, and genetically modified trees
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Delivering the next-generation barcode
The world’s first barcode, designed in 1948, took more than 25 years to make it…
When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute…
The US is about to make a sharp turn on climate policy
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Trump’s win is a tragic loss for climate progress
Donald Trump’s decisive victory is a stunning setback for climate change. The Republican president-elect’s return…
The Download: inside animals’ minds, and how to make AI agents useful
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Social media and generative AI can have a large climate impact—here's how to reduce yours
On a train or bus, or just standing in a queue, the most common sight…
Gaming the news: How interactive journalism is changing how we tell stories to the next generation
Journalists have long used newspapers, radio, television, magazines and, more recently, the internet to entertain…