Science & Innovation

Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues that a $2 billion federal investment in quantum startups and IBM's new venture Anderon may violate the CHIPS and Science Act.

Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues the US government's $2 billion investment in quantum startups, including a massive deal with IBM, violates the CHIPS and Science Act.

A deep dive into the 2001 FBI raid on O.J. Simpson's Miami home and the subsequent DirecTV lawsuit involving hacked smartcards and 'Black Sunday'.

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 successfully completed its first test flight, demonstrating improved heat shield durability and a new satellite deployment system.

Robert Moor explores the conceptual link between physical hiking trails, ant colonies, and the digital infrastructure of the internet in his new book, On Trails.

New research analyzing long-term video data suggests beluga whales possess mirror self-recognition, a rare cognitive marker of self-awareness.

A new analysis in Nature Sustainability suggests New Orleans has crossed a critical threshold, facing a future where the city could be surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico.

A look back at the federal lawsuit between DirecTV and O.J. Simpson over illegal satellite descramblers and 'Black Sunday' electronic countermeasures.

The first flight of SpaceX's Starship V3 demonstrates improved heat shield durability and payload deployment, despite some Raptor 3 engine failures.

A deep dive into Robert Moor's 'On Trails,' a narrative exploration that connects the physical act of hiking with the digital infrastructure of the internet.

Researchers from the University of York and University of Copenhagen have identified the genes and enzymes responsible for nicotine production, opening doors for cleaner pharmaceutical manufacturing.

New research analyzing archival footage reveals beluga whales can pass the mirror self-recognition test, placing them in a rare group of self-aware animals.

Space shuttle veterans Tom Akers and Joe Tanner have been officially inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, celebrating decades of EVA expertise.

A deep dive into the bizarre 2005 federal case where DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for using illegal descramblers and counterfeit smartcards.

SpaceX's Starship V3 completed its first test flight, demonstrating improved heat shield durability and a new Starlink deployment mechanism.

Robert Moor's 'On Trails' blends the physical experience of the Appalachian Trail with a deep dive into fiber optics, ant colonies, and the history of human movement.

Researchers from the University of York and University of Copenhagen have identified the genes and enzymes responsible for nicotine production, opening doors for cleaner pharmaceutical manufacturing.

New analysis of beluga whale behavior suggests the species possesses mirror self-recognition, placing them in a small group of self-aware animals.

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia reveals the LASV75, a 75-meter autonomous surface vessel designed to patrol the North Atlantic and protect critical undersea infrastructure.

The NTSB released a spectrogram image from a UPS crash, which tech enthusiasts quickly converted back into audio, bypassing federal privacy laws.