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Thermodynamics of computation: A quest to find the cost of running a Turing machine
Turing machines are widely believed to be universal, in the sense that any computation done by any system can also be done by a Turing machine. In a new article,...
S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite hit new records, Salesforce surges 26%
Salesforce stock surged on Wednesday following news it would join the Dow Jones Industrial Average, leading a rise in tech stocks that helped push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite...
Advanced Patriot missile fails in live-fire test
The U.S. Army's most advanced Patriot missile misfired during a major test of the Army's Integrated Battle Command System, an Army official confirmed.
DARPA project aims to protect cars, trucks, spacecraft from hackers
Even the most advanced cars and other vehicles hide a rat’s nest of electronics—hundreds of processors and millions of lines of code that were designed separately but now must work...
Should government do more for the working poor during pandemic?
Editor’s note: Robert Bruno is a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Labor Education Program in Chicago. Bruno, an expert in...
Mandatory mail-in voting hurts neither Democratic nor Republican candidates
Mandatory mail-in voting leads to a slight uptick in voter turnout — for both Democrats and Republicans. That’s the conclusion that researchers came to after analyzing more than 40 million individual voting records...
Make every project a breeze with the right miter saw
Great for woodworking. (Vance Osterhout via Unsplash/)These days, you don’t need to be a full woodworker to get the right tool for your home project. Thankfully, many brands have simplified the process and...
Pentagon policy for immigrant troops violates citizenship law, judge rules
A federal judge struck down a Pentagon policy which slows the citizenship path of non-citizens in the U.S. military.
Watch live: Vice President Mike Pence to speak on Day 3 of RNC
Day 3 of the Republican National Convention will headline Vice President Mike Pence, who's expected to deliver remarks from Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
Listen: Disclosure recruits Kehlani, Syd for 'Birthday'
Disclosure released "Birthday," a new song featuring Kehlani and Syd that appears on its new album, "Energy."
Drugstores ramp up COVID-19 testing as part of health-care push amid pandemic
Drugstores in Alberta will offer in-store coronavirus tests at hundreds of locations by next month and are pushing to provide them in other provinces as pharmacies expand their health-care presence...
Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw to perform at ACM Awards
Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and more are set to perform during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sept. 16.
Iran agrees to inspections of 2 suspected nuclear sites
Iran agreed Wednesday to allow United Nations inspectors access to two sites on the heels of the United States trying to force snapback sanctions connected to the Obama-era 2015 nuclear...
Expensive school in China partly demolished following reports
An upscale middle school that may have cost as much as $100 million has been partly demolished, following public criticism.
'Street Fighter V,' 'PUBG' going free for PlayStation Plus members
PlayStation announced on Wednesday that "Street Fighter V" and "PUBG: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" will be free to download for PlayStation Plus subscribers for September.
Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris to perform at ACM Awards
Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and more are set to perform during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sept. 16.
Polie arrest dozens at 'Good Trouble' rally for Breonna Taylor in Louisville
A night of demonstration in Louisville on Tuesday, opposing the police killing of Breonna Taylor, led to dozens of arrests, officials said.
Bread price may rise after dire UK wheat harvest
The price of bread is set to rise after what could be the worst UK wheat harvest in 40 years.
$2B in federal funding aims to help schools reopen safely as COVID-19 numbers climb
With less than two weeks to go before schools are set to welcome back students for the fall term, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced more than $2 billion in...
NBA playoff format is optimizing competitive balance by eliminating travel
In addition to helping protect players from COVID-19, the NBA 'bubble' in Orlando may be a competitive equalizer by eliminating team travel. Researchers analyzing the results of nearly 500 NBA...
'Idris Elba's Fight School,' '21st Century Women' ordered by BBC Two
BBC Two announced on Wednesday that it has ordered three new programs including "Idris Elba's Fight School," "21st Century Women" and "The Premiership: A Whole New Ball Game."
Watch: Bull runs loose through Florida city overnight
Authorities in Florida called for help from an animal handler when deputies were unable to wrangle a loose bull that took an overnight tour of a city.
Sandwich catalysts offer higher activity and durability
The sandwich is a food concocted by the 18th-centutry nobles to play card games uninterrupted. Meat or vegetables were layered then tucked between bread to be eaten quickly while engaged...
U.S. offers to remove Sudan from terror blacklist for $330M
The Trump administration has angered the government in Sudan by asking for $330 million in exchange for removal from the U.S. blacklist of nations that sponsor terrorism.
Royals rally for narrow win over Cardinals
The Kansas City Royals trailed 4-2 before they scored three unanswered runs and used six pitchers out of their bullpen to rally and secure a 5-4 triumph over the St....
No matter who wins, 2021 may not bring smoother government
It is not too early to consider how the next administration will cope with the disruptions caused by COVID-19, the economic meltdown, a deeply divided nation and a panoply of...
California has a housing crisis. A bill would allow a duplex on most single-family parcels
California bill would end single-family zoning by allowing duplexes on single family parcels.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Wednesday
More than two million Indian students will sit for admission tests to medical and engineering schools next week, the government said on Wednesday, despite growing concern that the move could...