Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Humans have been trying to replace ailing parts of our bodies for thousands of years, turning to prosthetic limbs, regrown noses, you name it. But creating something that works as well as our original equipment remains an enormous challenge. Here to walk us through the…
When Dante’s professional career began in 2002, the first iPhone was far from being invented and the Europa League was still called the UEFA Cup. 23 years and 17 iPhone generations later, that very Dante is still on the field. After many years in the Bundesliga, where the Brazilian won numerous titles in Munich and…
The Trump administration might be fond of calling the energy transition the “green new scam,” but that isn’t stopping it from seeking a significant stake in what promises to be the largest lithium mine in the Western Hemisphere. In exchange for renegotiating the repayment period of a $2.26 billion Department of Energy loan, the Trump…
After the Prince and Princess of Wales’s busywork theatrics in the past two weeks, I expected them to take a multiweek vacation to recover. I guess that isn’t happening yet – surely, the kids’ school has a half-term break coming up? So, dreadfully, William and Kate are back at work yet again, the poor exhausted…
U.S. officials say they will pull visas and deport people who trivialize Charlie Kirk’s murder, part of intensifying scrutiny of visa applicants’ views.
Quantum computers can be made using arrays of atoms Alamy Stock Vector A device with more than 6000 quantum bits, or qubits, has smashed a previously-held record and is the first step towards building the largest quantum computer yet. There is currently no single, consensus design for building a quantum computer, but researchers believe that for…
Waymo is standing on business. The robotaxi operator is launching a new service called Waymo for Business, aimed at companies that may want to set up Waymo accounts for their employees en masse. This new service allows employers to manage corporate accounts, customize promo codes for big events, track their transportation budget, and monitor ride…
The New York Mets might end up missing the playoffs. At best, they’re threatening to do so. After Tuesday’s win, along with some help from the Pirates, they took back a one-game lead over the Reds for the third National League wild card spot, but they certainly aren’t out of the woods here. On a…
Grab your surfboards and sidekick flip phones — Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County is making a comeback! Nearly two decades after the hit MTV reality series first introduced us to the drama, romance, and unforgettable sunsets of Orange County, the original cast is reuniting for a two-hour anniversary special coming to The Roku Channel…
Public health advocates complained that the final recommendations on combating chronic illness removed calls for taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sweetened drinks.
