
Want to muck around with a real quantum computer? Now you can
Aug 22, 2026 15:31 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Quantum computers are expected to transform many facets of science and industry over the next decade or so but its very hard for most potential users to get their hands on one to find out what they can actually do with...

Is Europe developing Ukraine war fatigue?
Aug 22, 2026 15:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Volodymyr Zelensky is fighting a war on several fronts. Russia is ramping up its missile attacks with almost nightly bombardment of Ukrainian cities. A blockade of Ukraines Black Sea ports is choking its grain exports with...

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do
Aug 22, 2026 15:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Its disconcerting to envision human thought becoming redundant or deemed inferior due to advancements in artificial intelligence. But for all its ills, AI cannot be ignored or wished away. Its here to stay, and I want my...

The world’s biggest trees could hold the secret to coping with drought
Aug 22, 2026 15:24 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Rising more than 70 metres above the rainforest canopy, a giant skyscraper of a tropical tree can seem almost invincible. Some have survived centuries of storms, droughts and competition. Large trees face a formidable...

China opens new Arctic trade route – but obstacles will prevent its wider use
Aug 22, 2026 15:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Sea Legend, a Chinese shipping line, recently announced it was launching a regular container service between China and Europe via the Arctic. The announcement follows a trial crossing in 2025 that saw a container ship...
Economic Engine Roars: August Flash PMIs Signal Robust US Q3 Growth
Aug 21, 2026 14:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views
In August 2026, SP Globals Flash Composite PMI shot up to 56.0, a 52-month high that surprised experts and showed the US economy to have unanticipated strength. A thriving services industry, which hit a 20-month high of...
Beyond the Auto Drag: Resilient Core Sales Keep Canadian Consumer Strong
Aug 21, 2026 13:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views
According to initial data from Statistics Canada, Canadas retail sales posted a headline decline of 0.8% in July 2026, following strong 0.6% increase in June. The top-line decline, however, masks underlying consumer...