John Timmer is a Science Editor at Ars Technica. He covers a wide range of scientific topics, including astronomy, climate change, and renewable energy, while also addressing issues in natural sciences, government, and politics. His work has been featured in outlets such as RealClearMarkets, WIRED, and Flipboard.
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John Timmer's coverage heavily leans towards scientific and technological topics, with a strong emphasis on data-driven insights. He delves into diverse subjects such as science journals, image fraud, fossil evidence, quantum computing, and FDA regulations.
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By: John Timmer
5 pts There are many algorithms for which it has been mathematically proven that a quantum computer can generate results that would take a classical computer an unreasonable amount of time to generate. Unfortunately, today's quantum computers either can't run those algorithms or can only run simplified versions that…
When the history of our ancestry is written, the fact that we've interbred with some of our closest relatives, the Neanderthals and Denisovans, will have a central role.
By: John Timmer
13 pts When the history of our ancestry is written, the fact that we've interbred with some of our closest relatives, the Neanderthals and Denisovans, will have a central role. And it will be tempting to write it as a very tidy story: Once we got genomes from these other groups, it was possible to identify the…
The Infinite Machine Olto is a great electric scooter, one with an overall layout that echoes the classic Vespa. It's comfortable, and it accelerates well, handles nicely, and has a capacious battery. It has a rugged design that seems capable of handling a lot of abuse, but it also comes with thoughtful touches…
D-Wave is a bit of an oddity in the quantum computing space, having been founded back in the last century.
23 pts D-Wave is a bit of an oddity in the quantum computing space, having been founded back in the last century. And its initial offering wasn't a quantum computer like those being developed by IBM or Google. Instead, the company built what's now called a quantum annealer, a machine that isn't general-purpose but can…
A lot of the AI work in biology has been focused on designing proteins. That's in part because proteins do most of the business of life, catalyzing the interesting chemistry and structuring cells.
A lot of the AI work in biology has been focused on designing proteins. That's partly because proteins do most of the business of life, catalyzing the interesting chemistry and structuring cells. So, figuring out how to make a new protein can mean directly tinkering with biochemistry, providing new and…
On Thursday, a US District Court in Oregon ordered the US government to restart the process of approving wind projects.
12 pts On Thursday, a US District Court in Oregon ordered the US government to restart the process of approving wind projects. All new wind development in the US has been on hold since August of 2025, when the Department of Defense (DoD) stopped participating in a process that allows it to compel developers to alter…
