One paper finds that attacking the bitcoin blockchain through quantum mining would demand the energy output of a star.

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Something strange happened at University of California campuses this fall. For the first time since the dot-com crash, computer science enrollment dropped. System-wide, it fell 6% last year after ...

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Quantum computing could speed up AI and drug discovery by processing tasks faster. Investors can explore quantum computing ETFs or stocks like Alphabet for diversified exposure. Regular updates on ...

In a world run by computers, there is one algorithm that stands above all the rest. It powers search engines, encrypts your data, guides rockets, runs simulations, and makes the modern digital ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.