Physicists have developed a novel approach to solving one of the most persistent problems in theoretical physics: uniting gravity with the quantum world. In a recent paper published in the journal Reports on Progress in Physics, the scientists outline a reformulation…
Apple M4 Mac mini with 512GB Storage Now $699 on Amazon
Grab a new, low price on the 512GB M4 Mac mini. Amazon’s deals on Apple continue, with today’s price drop hitting the M4 Mac mini with 512GB of storage. The $100 price cut at Amazon applies to Apple’s M4 Mac mini…
Need a new gaming laptop? These are my 7 favorite deals from the Memorial Day sales
Memorial Day sales are officially live, and if you’ve been thinking about upgrading your gaming setup, now’s the perfect time to score a great deal. Big-name retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Dell are all offering excellent price cuts on gaming…
The Download: The desert data center boom, and how to measure Earth’s elevations
In the high desert east of Reno, Nevada, construction crews are flattening the golden foothills of the Virginia Range, laying the foundations of a data center city. Google, Tract, Switch, EdgeCore, Novva, Vantage, and PowerHouse are all operating, building, or expanding…
How to watch SpaceX’s ninth Starship flight test on Tuesday
The FAA last week cleared SpaceX’s Starship to fly again after concluding its review of the previous flight, which ended in an explosion, and the next test could now take off as soon as Tuesday. SpaceX is eyeing May 27 for…
Best night vision monoculars in 2025
The best nightvision monoculars have several advantages over the best nightvision binoculars. They are effectively one side of a pair of binoculars, therefore half the weight. They are smaller and so can easily be transported in pockets, and because there are…