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Topological quantum computing has long been a beautiful dream. Two top scientists are now facing off over whether it will exist by 2030.

Elizabeth Warren had a plan to deal with Big Tech. But voters seem to have other priorities.

Designers sell creations, often incomplete, on Future Fonts for as little as $10. Early buyers get rights to complete sets when (or if) they're finished.

Deep-learning models can spot patterns that humans can't. But software still can't explain, say, what caused one object to collide with another.

More US health care facilities may soon need to treat coronavirus patients, so doctors don't want to use up precious resources on the “worried well.”

Whole genome tests can help identify the cause of a baby's mysterious illness. But ethicists say it's still too soon to use them for all infants.

Airlines are trimming their schedules and cleaning their remaining planes more thoroughly, as fears of Covid-19 cut air travel.

Last week there was a lot of news about coronavirus, Super Tuesday, and disappearing tweets. Catch up here.

An advance in our understanding of quantum computing offers stunning solutions to problems that have long puzzled mathematicians and physicists.

Playing the demo currently available on the PlayStation 4, you can feel the effort—and money—that went into every second of this game.

Everything you ever wanted to know about VR headsets, Oculus, Vive, and simulator sickness.

His remarks at the CDC on Friday were misguided, misleading, and show how misinformation could hamper Covid-19 containment efforts.

Konami postponed the release of its retro console “until further notice" due to disruptions at manufacturing and shipping facilities in China.

Plus: A J. Crew breach, CIA hacking, and more of the week's top security news.

The rate of change in everyday rituals is accelerating, in part because we’re living in an era of heightened disease awareness.

Leave Earth and its corona-related problems behind.

It’s cheap, it comes with a four-year warranty, and any repairs cost just $39—all of which makes it easy to overlook its shortcomings.

The new movie boldly reimagines H.G. Wells' classic novel and executes every scene with the perfect sense of dread.

A new study estimates that about 80,000 cetaceans are swept up every year by tuna-fishing nets in the Indian Ocean.

The reCharge tire works like a stick of lip balm, pushing up new tread as the old stuff wears away.

New data suggests that children aren’t immune to the new coronavirus. That could have huge implications for efforts to contain local outbreaks.

We found the best deals on MacBooks, the best noise-canceling headphones, a video doorbell, and more.

That seems wise since there are … not that many Stadia games.

The FTC just settled with tea-maker Teami over its deceptive health claims, calling out the influencers who promoted it in the process—like Cardi B.

"Electric towels" were supposed to prevent the spread of contagious disease. What if they've been doing the opposite?

You snooze you win.

Two Chinese citizens have been accused of running an intricate money-laundering scheme—involving more than $100 million in cryptocurrency.

Plus: Jack Dorsey’s dual role, a new generation of productivity software, and a grim week in news.

Using just the technology in your pocket, you can gauge the velocity of the space station as it zips across the night sky.

Steven Levy joins the show to discuss his new book, “Facebook: The Inside Story.”

Airlines and transit agencies are responding to the health emergency with gloved attendants, less touching, and deeper, more frequent cleaning.

WET, a preeminent water design firm, uses supercomputers and other cutting-edge technology to build the most iconic fountains and water features in the world.

The crypto wars are back in full swing.

As streamers become mainstream celebrities, major fashion brands are itching to cash in.

Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less.

So far, government officials have offered little direction and no financial support despite urging people to stay home and take care of themselves.

Humor can relieve anxiety; it can also stoke racial tensions or spread misinformation. So, the answer isn't simple.

A NASA project to study snowstorms in the Northeast has faced a lack of storms and a broken plane. They're not giving up.

From tiny insects to big ungulates, animals and their choice of chow can make ecosystems less or more prone to go up in flames.

The zany designs might not make it to market, but the company is determined to launch an affordable foldable soon.

As the coronavirus disrupts the global supply chain, the ability to fix our stuff is key to our resilience.

Social media platforms have stepped up the fight against Russia's Internet Research Agency—but the IRA is evolving too.

The Source game engine for 'Half-Life 2' launched a vast community of modders. Now, some of them have rebuilt the original game in it—and it only took 14 years.

The jokes don’t land. They buffer.

Encryption flaws in a common anti-theft feature expose vehicles from major manufacturers .

Disposable tissues aren't sustainable, comfortable, or as versatile as their handkerchief counterparts.

Earlier this week an open letter from fans asked studios to postpone the movie's release. Now it won’t hit theaters until November.

As Covid-19 spreads, the pressure is on for drugmakers to get a vaccine to market. But it's not that easy.

This amazing soccer trick has gone viral. But does it hold up to the laws of physics?