Clutz was aware that his school’s reliance on tech tools had its share of supporters. It had also become the status quo for ...

Quantum computers may solve problems beyond supercomputers. A new test helps confirm quantum answers for errors.

Here’s how the Rule of 72 works: Divide 72 by your expected annual interest rate (as a percentage, not a decimal). The answer is roughly the number of years it will take for your money to double. For ...

AI billionaire Alexandr Wang urges teens to master ‘vibe coding’ for a huge career edge. Here’s why it matters — plus 5 AI ...

In January I wrote a piece titled “ 5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know .” Lots of you weighed in with your own ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to mathematician Eugenia Cheng about the Pascaline -- a 17th-century invention credited as the first mechanical calculator.

Merriam-Webster's 12th edition Collegiate Dictionary adds over 5,000 new words, including "petrichor" and "ghost kitchen," ...

A first-of-its-kind test shows that reusing energy within a computer chip can work, thanks to two techy tricks.

Disposable batteries seem so 1990s. Sure, it’s nice to be able to spend a couple of bucks at the drugstore and get a flashlight or TV remote back in the game, but when the device is a daily ...

After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California​, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.