Friday, May 29, 2026
ArchiveKey Chemistry Question Answered, No Quantum Computer Required
Turns out we might not need quantum computers for the chemistry problems everyone said we would. A decades-in-the-making result that quietly deflates one of tech's biggest assumptions.
Gita Gopinath on Why Interest Rates Have Surged All Around the World | Odd Lots
Bond markets are selling off everywhere at once. The former IMF deputy director explains why — and why governments might not rescue markets this time.
How the Library of Congress packed 250 years of U.S. history into a vial the size of a quarter
Binary code converted to DNA base pairs, then sealed in a vial smaller than a coin. The science of how they actually did it is wilder than the headline.
The Record Divide Between Corporate Profits and Worker Pay
Labor's share of economic output just hit an all-time low. One chart that explains why the economy feels broken even when GDP says it's not.
Headway Therapy Patients Forced to Scan Their Faces to Keep Getting Care
A popular virtual therapy platform is telling providers and patients they'll have to do facial scanning soon, forcing some to choose between handing over their data and continuing care.