Digital currency cannot be private
Central banks worldwide are looking into the possibility of issuing digital money to prevent the loss of state control over money.
Digital currency could be useful...
A quantum strategy could verify the solutions to unsolvable problems — in theory
A new study has resolved questions in physics, computer science and mathematics.
Computer scientists’ daydreams have revealed the power of quantum mechanics.
Imagine meeting omniscient beings...
Boeing 777X: World’s largest twin-engine jet completes first flight
Boeing has successfully completed the first test flight of the world's largest twin-engined jet, the 777X.
It comes as the firm attempts to boost its image after its 737...
For hottest planet, a major meltdown, study shows
In the scorching atmosphere of exoplanet KELT-9b, even molecules are torn to shreds.
Massive gas giants called "hot Jupiters"—planets that orbit too close to their stars to sustain life—are...
Adobe Premiere Pro teases Google Drive-like collaborative editing
Introducing a new Productions panel
Adobe is previewing a new feature for Premiere Pro called Productions that’ll help teams work together on projects. Announced today at the...
Robot maker Boston Dynamics replaces CEO to prepare for ‘new stage of growth’
The company’s four-legged robots are stepping out of the lab
Boston Dynamics, the creator of the internet’s favorite robot dog, is announcing a new CEO and developer conference as...
Fire breaks out during test of Firefly Aerospace’s rocket in Texas
Firefly says the rocket and test stand survived
On Wednesday night, a fire broke out at Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, while the company tested out the main...
Waymo is bringing its self-driving minivans and trucks to Texas and New Mexico
It feeds into Waymo’s ultimate quest to gain a toehold in more markets
Waymo is hitting the open road and bringing some of its self-driving minivans and long-haul...
Google’s ads just look like search results now
The latest desktop update blurs the lines
Last week, Google began rolling out a new look for its search results on desktop, which blurs the line between organic...
A giant star ate its dead neighbor and caused one of the brightest supernovas...
In 2006 a star exploded 50 billion times brighter than our sun. New research suggests it wasn't one star, but two.
In September 2006, an exploding star...