Republican legislators have passed a reconciliation act that unwinds much of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a move that could have significant implications for the renewable energy sector. The bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump, eliminates incentives for solar, wind, and clean hydrogen, while preserving some benefits for…
Researchers in the US and Ireland have developed a new method to identify materials that can support Majorana modes, a crucial step towards building topological quantum computers. The team used a modified scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) technique to map the internal quantum state of materials, revealing subtle features that could indicate the presence of Majorana…
Researchers in Canada have discovered rocks that are at least 4.16 billion years old, making them the oldest known on Earth. The finding, published in the journal Science, is based on two distinct methods of radioactive dating that confirm the age of the rocks. This discovery sheds new light on the early history of our…
Kulveer Taggar, a two-time Y Combinator alum and founder of Zeus Living, has launched Phosphor Capital, a venture firm dedicated to investing in YC companies. With a strong connection to Y Combinator and a track record of success, Taggar’s firm is poised to capitalize on the accelerator’s high success rate, with 6% of YC companies…
In a significant breakthrough, researchers have successfully compared the timekeeping of optical clocks across six countries in two continents, paving the way for the redefinition of the second. The study, which involved 38 simultaneous comparisons of ten different optical clocks, used both satellite signals and laser light through optical fibers to achieve unprecedented precision. This…
Astronomers have detected a new interstellar visitor, an object from another star system, which is hurtling through our solar system. The object, named 3I/ATLAS, is estimated to be as wide as 20 kilometers and is currently just inside the orbit of Jupiter. Scientists expect to observe its path past the sun and gather valuable data…
Proton, the maker of Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, and other apps, has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the tech giant’s App Store practices are anticompetitive. The suit claims that Apple holds a monopoly in the smartphone, app distribution, and app payment processing markets, and that its fees are “artificial and arbitrary.” Proton is…
Physicists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum materials, revealing that two distinctive features of quantum double-exchange ferromagnets are purely due to quantum spin effects and multiorbital physics. This finding could lead to new insights into these technologically important materials and may have significant implications for the development of future technologies. Forecast…
The BIO International Convention 2025 in Boston highlighted the region’s leading role in the global biotech landscape. Several influential biotech companies, including Moderna and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, are headquartered in Boston. This article takes a closer look at 14 biotech companies shaping the future from this powerhouse hub, including Akouos, Alterome Therapeutics, and Ascidian Therapeutics. Forecast…
Anysphere, the company behind the popular AI coding editor Cursor, has launched a web app that allows users to manage a network of coding agents directly from their browser. This move marks a significant expansion of Cursor’s capabilities, enabling users to assign tasks to AI agents and monitor their progress. The web app is available…