Technology
Analog Simulators Could Be Shortcut to Universal Quantum Computers
Quantum computing pioneer Ivan H. Deutsch explains why analog quantum simulators may beat out general-purpose digital quantum machines for now
Stories by Peter Byrne
Space & Physics
A Bold Critic of the Big Bang’s "Smoking Gun"
David Spergel explains why a widely publicized gravitational-wave discovery could be wrong, and how it could affect the public’s perception of science
The Sciences
Early Universe Explorer Looks for Answers [Video]
A co-designer of an experiment that might have confirmed gravitational waves isn't bothered by criticism that cosmic dust may account for his results
Evolution
Death Valley's First Life Came in by Land, Not by Sea
Relying on evidence from Southwestern deserts, a biologist debunks an evolutionary theory that assumes continental sterility for Precambrian life
Evolution
Debate on Evolution of Multicellular Organisms Starts to Gain Focus
Cassandra Extavour and her colleagues, who study the origins of multicellular organisms and the evolution of cooperation, still disagree on the meaning of key concepts such as cooperation, competition and fitness...
Evolution
Pupfish, Downfish: Subterranean Tsunami Gives Vertical Shakes to the Water-Hole Home of Endangered Fishes
Watch never-captured footage of a seismic wave rocking the whole pool at Nevada's famed Devils Hole
Space & Physics
Leonard Susskind: The Bad Boy of Physics
Leonard Susskind rebelled as a teen and never stopped. Today he insists that reality may forever be beyond reach of our understanding
The Sciences
The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett
After his now celebrated theory of multiple universes met scorn, Hugh Everett abandoned the world of academic physics. He turned to top secret military research and led a tragic private life...
The Sciences
The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett
After his now celebrated theory of multiple universes met scorn, Hugh Everett abandoned the world of academic physics. He turned to top-secret military research and led a tragic private life
*Supplement: The Many Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics...
The Sciences
Bad Boy of Physics
Leonard Susskind rebelled as a teen and never stopped. Today he insists that reality may forever be beyond reach of our understanding
