The new quantum computing chip, Majorana 1, includes eight topological qubits that connect to a new state of matter to perform calculations. (Image credit: John Brecher for Microsoft) Researchers at Microsoft have developed a new quantum computing chip using a…
A modern take on the famous hoax photograph of the Loch Ness Monster, taken in 1934. (Image credit: Matt84 via Getty Images) Hundreds of monster hunters are gathering at Loch Ness this weekend for what organisers say will be the…
A new computer simulation shows that the process of evolution itself can change. (Image credit: Stocktrek Images, Inc. via Alamy) It has long been known that living organisms change in response to changes in their environment, but new research suggests…
Trichopelma grande is a newly discovered species of tarantula with incredibly hairy limbs. (Photo courtesy of David Ortiz) Name: Giant Hairy Tarantula (Trichopelma grande) Habitat: Western Cuba. Diet: insects, lizards, frogs and other small reptiles. Why is this interesting: Arachnophobes…
A woman's parents took in a dog they thought was rescued, but received shocking news during a routine visit to the vet. Adopting a dog from a shelter is a big commitment, especially if its background is unknown. That's what…
Amazon is running a limited-time promotion where you can get an Echo for free when you buy a smart speaker bundle. It's not often that you can get something for next to nothing, but that's exactly what Amazon is offering…