IBM quantum computer solves classically intractable problem in 15 minutes

IBM quantum computer solves classically intractable problem in 15 minutes

The scientists used a new error correction strategy to encode 70 logical qubits and tackle a problem considered classically intractable. Quantum computing was completed in about 15 minutes, while mainstream classical computing methods would require an impractical amount of time to perform the same task. IBM and researchers at the University of Chicago have announced … Read more

One surprising food could help you sleep through the night, dietitian says

One surprising food could help you sleep through the night, dietitian says

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! How you eat can influence how you sleep, according to experts.Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian, certified diabetes care specialist and author of “The Sleepdemic Solution,” says certain foods can make, or break, a good night’s sleep.”There are a number of foods that can help support … Read more

Swiss police arrest suspect after deadly rave shooting

Swiss police arrest suspect after deadly rave shooting

Listen to this articleDear 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. Swiss police said on Monday they had arrested a 43-year-old suspect in connection with a deadly shooting at a rave party in the … Read more

United Arab Emirates intercepts Iranian drone over its waters

United Arab Emirates intercepts Iranian drone over its waters

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters on Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the United States and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend, the first significant military action in a month. During the lull in fighting, the … Read more

World shares are mixed and US futures slip

World shares are mixed and US futures slip

BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks were mixed in Europe and Asia and U.S. futures fell Monday on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest rates soon. In early European trading, Germany’s DAX lost 0.9% to 26,339.04, while Paris’ CAC 40 fell 0.1% to 8,390.43. Markets in Britain were closed for a bank holiday. Futures … Read more

The 19 most exciting video game releases of September 2026

The 19 most exciting video game releases of September 2026

(Sony/Capcom/EA/Metro) You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to new video games launching in September, including new exclusives from Sony and Nintendo, a Capcom revival, and, of course, football. August is never a busy time for new video game releases, but there were some notable titles, including beginner friendly Soulslike Mortal Shell 2, game of … Read more

8 winners and losers from Patriots roster cuts

8 winners and losers from Patriots roster cuts

The New England Patriots were quite busy over the weekend, making a combined 42 transactions to go from 91 to 53 players on their active roster. Most of those moves were expected to happen, but head coach Mike Vrabel’s team managed to pull off a few minor surprises. With that in mind, let’s take a … Read more

Antarctica developed a continental-scale ice sheet 34 million years ago while Earth was about 5°C warmer than today — helped by slow-moving mantle waves that had spent more than 100 million years lifting its interior high enough for permanent ice to survive.

Antarctica developed a continental-scale ice sheet 34 million years ago while Earth was about 5°C warmer than today — helped by slow-moving mantle waves that had spent more than 100 million years lifting its interior high enough for permanent ice to survive.

Antarctica did not wait for the Earth to cool as much as it does today. In the Eocene-Oligocene transition, about 34 million years ago, ice expanded across East Antarctica while global temperatures were still about five degrees Celsius above the modern level. The Arctic remained virtually ice-free for almost another 30 million years. The fall … Read more

9/11 cancers skyrocket nearly 1,700% ahead of 25th anniversary

9/11 cancers skyrocket nearly 1,700% ahead of 25th anniversary

The number of 9/11 cancer victims has skyrocketed 1,680% over the past decade — fueled by rare variations of the disease, according to new statistics released as the grim 25th anniversary of the attacks nears.  Cancer certifications among Twin Tower survivors, downtown Manhattan residents and workers on and near The Pile have exploded from 3,204 … Read more