Ryan Wills for New Scientist; Alamy John Martinis is a hardware guy. He prefers the nitty-gritty of doing physics in the lab over the idealised world of textbooks. But you couldn’t write the quantum computing history books without him: he was central to two of the most pivotal moments in the field. And he is…
Disney earnings are out, and by the looks of it, the entertainment giant is starting 2026 with some strong points in its first-quarter report, powered in part by two big hits at the box office. However, some disappointing news looking ahead to the second quarter may have spooked investors, causing shares of the stock to…
Reasons to check out the Hezire line The Hezire brand stands out among the many options as one of the value leaders, particularly for UAE consumers seeking features without the high cost. Hezire H‑Watch Curve Smartwatch: These watches are Stylish, accessible and priced around AED 149 in the UAE. Hezire H‑Watch Commando: A more rugged…
A groom’s sherwani is more than ceremonial attire because it reflects heritage, personality, and timeless elegance. Modern weddings celebrate creativity, making embroidered sherwani for men an unforgettable style choice for today’s groom. These designs combine classic craftsmanship with contemporary artistry, offering refined aesthetics that feel regal and emotionally significant. As weddings become more expressive, embroidered…
NASA started making the final preparations for the Artemis 2 mission in early January, with the hopes of opening its launch window as soon as February 6. After issues showed up during the mission’s wet dress rehearsal in the early hours of February 3, however, the agency had to push back its earliest launch opportunity…
The use of melatonin gummies to help kids sleep is on the rise Shutterstock/neko_de_mar Arriving at a friend’s house party recently, I was impressed to find that her three children were already sound asleep. It was only 7pm. The music blared and the guest chatter became increasingly lively, but still they snoozed on. “They’re great…
At a factory in Austin, a startup recently finished its first prototype: a row house it plans to replicate in cities nationwide to help with the housing shortage. Row houses—narrow, multistory homes that share walls with neighbors on each side—are ubiquitous in older neighborhoods from Brooklyn to San Francisco, but aren’t commonly built now. The…
An artist’s impression of Neanderthal life CHRISTIAN JEGOU/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Homo sapiens and Neanderthals were probably interbreeding over a huge area stretching from western Europe into Asia. We have long known that early humans (Homo sapiens) and Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) interbred, which is why most non-African people today have some Neanderthal DNA, typically about 2…
Like some sort of corporate Russian doll, SpaceX has announced its acquisition of xAI. The merger will “form the most ambitious, vertically integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth,” according to, well, owner Elon Musk. The AI company, arguably best known for its ongoing CSAM-generating chatbot controversy, might seem like a strange fit for a…
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