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How science changed our view of history and the future

June 30, 2026

George Washington died in 1799 from a throat infection, but his real shock would have come much earlier—if he had lived to see how science has reshaped our world. Doctors back then used treatments that sound like horror movie scenes: bloodletting, mercury, and even fly paste on the throat. He lived

technology

Why AI’s Fastest Chips Depend on a Tiny but Critical Step Most People Overlook

June 30, 2026

A few years back, the tech world focused on making chips smaller to squeeze in more power. Now that trick isn’t as easy, companies like Nvidia are turning to a different trick: stuffing multiple chips together in smart ways. This trick is called advanced chip packaging, and it’s quietly become one o

technology

The surprising rise of a crowd-powered AI testing platform

June 30, 2026

A research experiment from UC Berkeley quietly turned into a money-making machine. What started as a simple way to compare AI responses has now pulled in over $100 million a year. Users just pick which answer they like better when two AI models speak anonymously. So far, people have voted more than

science

CERN: A Day Inside the Universe’s Laboratory

June 29, 2026

On a quiet bend of the Swiss‑French frontier, a sprawling research park buzzes with scientists and curious minds alike. This is CERN, the world’s biggest particle physics hub, where 17, 000 researchers work inside a two‑square‑mile complex that feels part museum and part laboratory. Each year, aroun

science

Shining a Light on Bone Age: Two Tech Methods Face Off

June 28, 2026

Figuring out someone’s exact age from their bones is tricky business, especially when the person is no longer growing. For over 40 years, forensic experts have relied on the Suchey-Brooks method—a way to judge adult age by inspecting the pubic symphysis, the small joint where the two halves of the p

politics

Behind the scenes: how new funding rules could reshape American research

June 28, 2026

A quiet battle is unfolding over who gets to decide what research gets money in the United States. Behind it sits a little-known government office with a big name: the Office of Management and Budget. Created in 1970 to crunch numbers for the White House, this office now has a new leader pushing tig

finance

Framework Ventures mixes it up with a $400 million fund for tech beyond crypto

June 27, 2026

Venture capital isn’t just about chasing the latest hype anymore. Framework Ventures just proved that by pulling together $400 million for its fourth fund, even though its roots are deep in crypto. Investors like Ivy League endowments and global wealth funds put cash into the fund, not because they’

finance

Quantum Tech Gets a Boost: Why Infleqtion Stands Out

June 27, 2026

On June 23, Infleqtion’s stock shot up over 12% after President Trump signed an order pushing the U. S. to advance quantum technology. Most quantum firms barely reacted, but Infleqtion’s jump caught attention—especially since its CEO was the only quantum executive present at the event. The order cal

technology

A TV with a playful look that won’t break the bank

June 26, 2026

Not every TV needs to blend into the wall like a chameleon. The Hisense Deco TV breaks tradition with a round, Art Deco-style screen that stands out in a crowd of flat rectangles. Unlike most budget models—those boxy, colorless slabs most people grab without a second thought—this one looks like it b

science

New AI Tool Rates Preprints by Science, Not Reputation

June 25, 2026

QED Science has rolled out a fresh system that looks at the real substance of research papers before they hit journals. The service, called “The 1%, ” spots the top 574 life‑science preprints out of more than 57, 000 that appeared on bioRxiv last year. By stripping away author names, institutions an