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Is Crypto a Security? A US Judge Is About to Decide

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple over the XRP token will...

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Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged

Lawmakers call for an investigation into the SVB collapse, fearing hostile foreign governments...

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The Climate Report That Foretells Humanity’s Future

The IPCC’s synopsis of the state of climate science warns that we’re running out of...

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Online Sleuths Untangle the Mystery of the Nord Stream Sabotage

Open source intelligence researchers are verifying and debunking opaque claims about who ruptured...

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What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe

Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first,...

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Your Tap Water Is Filthy, but That Could Finally Change

The US is proposing bold action to clean thousands of “forever chemicals” out of...

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In Bulgaria, Russian Trolls Are Winning the Information War

Pro-Russia groups are gaming Facebook’s review process, and moderators are stuck in the...

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Crypto Faces a Banking Crisis. For Some, It’s a Conspiracy

The collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate and Signature Bank has left the industry scrambling to...

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How a Beam of Pellets Could Blast a Probe Into Deep Space

Researchers seek to develop advanced propulsion systems that can transform long-distance space...

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A Spy Wants to Connect With You on LinkedIn

Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China have been caught using fake profiles to gather information....

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Musicians, Machines, and the AI-Powered Future of Sound

Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to...

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In Ukraine, Crypto Finds a Purpose

The UN’s refugee agency has partnered with blockchain and money transfer companies to get...

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How to Create Your Optimal Bedtime Routine

We asked experts how to craft a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support a better...

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This Is the New Leader of Russia's Infamous Sandworm Hacking Unit

Evgenii Serebriakov now runs the most aggressive hacking team of Russia's GRU military...

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Cars That Watch Their Drivers Could Reteach the World to Drive

Automakers are adding cameras and algorithms that monitor and nudge drivers to improve safety and...

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I Love You, I Hate You, Don’t Call Me

Our smartphones rule our lives. We love them, we hate them. Somewhere deep down inside, we hope...

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Ukrainians’ Google Searches Reveal a Year of Fear—and Hope

Digital traces including social posts and search queries like “How many tank...

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How to Lucid Dream (Even if You Think You Can’t)

Want to take control inside your dreams? Turns out it’s a skill you can practice.

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