Some Linux maintainers are quitting under the crushing strain of AI bug reports, while others see signs for hope. [...]

A four-dimensional model of a photosynthetic bacterium tracks molecular activity over time, revealing how cells regulate energy use and respond to light changes. [...]

Temperature gradients generate electron orbital angular momentum in oxidized copper films, opening a potential route to harness waste heat in spintronic devices. [...]

A mysterious force driving the expansion of the Universe may have undergone a dramatic reversal billions of years ago. Scientists exploring an overlooked branch of an alternative gravity theory discovered that dark energy could have switched from negative to positive roughly 9.5 billion years ago, potentially changing how we understand [...]

The massive solar storm that illuminated skies worldwide in May 2024 has uncovered an unexpected twist: Earth's own atmosphere may have helped make the storm so powerful. Satellite measurements revealed that roughly 85% of the charged particles fueling the disturbance originated from Earth's upper atmosphere rather than the solar wind. [...]

Scientists have discovered a faster way to identify diamond-based materials that could power quantum computers and sensors at room temperature. The breakthrough has already revealed promising new quantum building blocks that could help unlock computing capabilities far beyond those of today's supercomputers. [...]

Despite fears about robots replacing humans at work, there are still plenty of things humans can do far better than machines. That’s fine with Robust AI, a startup building robots designed to complement what humans do best.The company’s mobile robot, named Carter, resembles a utility cart on wheels and is [...]

The use of algorithms to design structures has led to new parts optimized for ultralight aircraft, high-bandwidth antennas, and F1 racing cars.But the best algorithmic design techniques still require lots of computation and time: Users only see the final design after it’s complete, after which they often must start the [...]

Three technologies developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory are among recipients of 2026 R&D 100 Awards. The awards recognize the 100 most significant innovations that have transitioned to use or been made available for license in the past year.R&D World, an online publication, manages the awards program, which has run annually [...]

Representatives from Nvidia told Illinois representative Bill Foster that it would be technically possible to implement the anti-smuggling measures called for in the Chip Security Act, Foster told MIT Technology Review in an interview on Thursday, even while an industry group claimed they were “potentially infeasible.”  Foster, a Democrat who serves [...]

Reports of the outage are beginning to drop as Microsoft restarts affected servers. [...]

Roku is winding down its smart home business following its sale to Fox. Here’s what to know. [...]

Radio pulses every eight minutes reveal a white dwarf orbiting a Sun-like star, the first known system of its kind, and expose stellar storms thousands of light-years away. [...]

Fourteen years of Fermi telescope data reveal around 450 gamma-ray sources, doubling the known objects in this energy range, with 15% still unidentified. [...]

Scientists have developed an AI-powered approach that makes experimental bionic vision technology more precise, helping predict the flashes and shapes of light perceived by a blind man with a brain implant. By learning how an individual's brain responds to electrical stimulation, the technology could bring researchers closer to restoring some [...]

Earth's water may have been born in the planet's fiery atmosphere rather than delivered by icy comets or asteroids. Scientists discovered that rocky pebbles reacting with hydrogen under extreme heat can produce water in minutes, potentially generating hundreds of oceans' worth during Earth's formation. The findings suggest that water may [...]

Accurate, up-to-date climate projections are essential for planning decisions that enhance the resilience of power grids, protect public health, maximize agricultural yields, and more.Now, MIT researchers have developed a technique that streamlines the production of fast, trustworthy, and adaptable artificial intelligence models for climate prediction.These specialized AI models, known as [...]

A groundbreaking new supercomputer simulation is revealing how the universe escaped its cosmic dark age and transformed into a cosmos filled with stars and galaxies. Called Lumina, it recreates 2 billion years of early cosmic history across a region 1.6 billion light-years wide, capturing extraordinary details that previous simulations could [...]

Researchers have created a quantum computer that stores information in microscopic vibrations, potentially making quantum machines smaller, more powerful, and better at preserving information. The breakthrough successfully demonstrated advanced quantum calculations and could help overcome major barriers to practical quantum computing. [...]

Home Assistant gets new equipment to battle planned obsolescence and abandoned cloud services. [...]

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. As voters went to the polls across the US last week, I was in Ashburn, Virginia, part of what’s known as Data Center Alley—the world’s largest data center [...]

As a California state senator, Scott Wiener authored legislation aimed at curbing the risks of advanced AI. Now, after winning a tight congressional race for former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s open San Francisco seat, he could play a key role in setting federal AI policy.  I spoke with Wiener [...]

Scientists have discovered a surprising quantum limit that prevents electrons from being tracked with unlimited precision in both space and time. The breakthrough could pave the way for manipulating chemical reactions and developing electronics hundreds of thousands of times faster than today's technology. [...]

I’m not the sort of person who typically pays for a house cleaner. I’m too frugal, and I kind of enjoy putting on a podcast and going to town on my tub with a Magic Eraser. But when I saw an X post about a new humanoid-robot cleaning service in [...]

Generative AI can create masterpieces in seconds, but a new analysis reveals it breaks the crucial link between making art and personal growth. Hebrew University's Amit Zoran argues that the future of creativity belongs to human discovery and perspective rather than automated digital output. [...]