Doctor Who’s new companion is going to keep him on his toes
Doctor Whoâs shapeshifting Time Lord almost always has a plan when they encounter new threats from beyond the stars. And the Doctorâs companions can usually count on them to pull…
Wheel of Time recap: The show nails one of the books’ biggest and bestest battles
Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson have spent decades of their lives with Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson’s Wheel of Time books, and they previously brought that knowledge to bear as…
Trump White House budget proposal eviscerates science funding at NASA
This week, as part of the process to develop a budget for fiscal-year 2026, the Trump White House shared the draft version of its budget request for NASA with the…
How Quantum Computer Coherence Works (According to Stein Theory)
Introduction Quantum computers rely on the ability to preserve quantum states long enough to perform meaningful computation. In conventional quantum mechanics, this is described in terms of coherence: a fragile…
WhatsApp gets a dozen new features inspired by others
WhatsApp has rolled out a dozen new features across chats, calls, and channels that make it easier to manage group conversations, alongside other general quality-of-life improvements. One of the more…
Why Nintendo can get away with a $450 Switch 2 price
When Nintendo announced the Switch 2 would cost $450, my initial reaction was disappointment. âWhy does it cost so much more?â I thought to myself. âWhy does Japan get it…
Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup
On Monday, Meta will face the Federal Trade Commission in a legal fight that could reshape the social media landscape. Over the next two months, the US government will make…
Digg will let you reserve your username (for a price)
The new Digg might look a little like this. Digg’s return to the modern internet is one step closer with the launch of an “early access” group called Groundbreakers. For…
Rocket Report: “No man’s land” in rocket wars; Isaacman lukewarm on SLS
Welcome to Edition 7.39 of the Rocket Report! Not getting your launch fix? Buckle up. We’re on the cusp of a boom in rocket launches as three new megaconstellations have…
“What the hell are you doing?” How I learned to interview astronauts, scientists, and billionaires
I recently wrote a story about the wild ride of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station last summer. It was based largely on an interview with the commander…