Stories by Jesse Dunietz

As midterm political campaigns shift into full gear, start-ups are pushing for blockchain-based voting

Coming generations of AVs won’t be risk-free in all circumstances, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

A number of companies are getting closer to extracting resources from space rocks

Rising computerization opens doors for increasingly aggressive adversaries, but defenses are better than many might think 

Computer-security methods could help scientists identify disease-causing genes—while preserving patient privacy

Even if they can exchange their ransom, the criminals will have a hard time accessing their money anonymously

A new technology for detecting neutrinos represents a “monumental” advance for science

Roborace is creating a new motorsport to accelerate the arrival of self-driving cars

The decades-old pursuit of bulky, much-hyped Iron Man–like “exosuits” could give way to minimalist technologies more in sync with the human body

Scientists aren’t yet certain that electrons and their relatives are violating the Standard Model of particle physics, but the evidence is mounting

Like great apes, the canny corvids seem capable of delaying gratification

Optical computers may have finally found a use—improving artificial intelligence

Deciphering mathematical card tricks is a wonderful pastime, but it can get you into some bizarre predicaments

The word “quantum” imbues any topic with instant mystique. Unfortunately, it often doubles as a “keep out” sign – a signal that an impenetrable quagmire of math and physics awaits anyone foolish enough to peer behind the label.