A new Bitcoin mining attack breaks the rules of the game
Bitcoin has long been hailed as secure by design.
Its system relies on proof-of-work puzzles, which demand enormous computing power to add each new block...
AI has a hidden water cost—here’s how to calculate yours
Artificial intelligence systems are thirsty, consuming as much as 500 milliliters of water—a single-serving water bottle—for each short conversation a user has with the...
Scientists discover 16,000 hacked servers using clever cybersecurity trick
A team of researchers has found a clever way to uncover thousands of hacked computers across the internet by using the attackers’ own methods...
Engineers achieve first real-world quantum internet test
The dream of a quantum internet—a network that uses the bizarre rules of quantum mechanics to transmit information—has taken an important step toward reality.
Engineers...
A surprising new way to detect heart disease with AI
Mammograms are widely known as a tool to detect breast cancer, but a new study shows they may also help doctors find early signs...
Scientists build quantum memory array, paving the way for quantum RAM
The way we live today is powered by information.
Every email we send, every video we stream, and every simulation scientists run on powerful computers...
How imperfect quantum chips can still build reliable supercomputers
Quantum computers are often described as the future of computing, with the potential to revolutionize fields like drug discovery, materials science, and cybersecurity.
But despite...
New ultra-fast random number generator promises stronger cybersecurity
Random numbers may not sound very important, but they are at the heart of modern cybersecurity.
Every time you make an online purchase, log into...
Robots get a new sense of touch that can see danger coming
Robots are becoming a bigger part of our everyday lives. They help in hospitals, factories, farms, and even in homes.
But for robots to work...
Scientists create room-temperature quantum-like computer
From scheduling flights to planning delivery routes or arranging phone networks, many everyday challenges come down to what scientists call combinatorial optimization problems.
These are...