The U.S. Government Isn’t Ready For Quantum-Powered Hackers

The threat of quantum computers to government systems, how AI is upending math and the ongoing Pentagon-Anthropic saga. All that and more in this week’s Prototype.

SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Is Heading To Orbit–With A Lot On The Line

What’s at stake for next week’s Starship flight, where the real AI safety focus should be and more in this week’s Prototype.

This Startup Is Building Octopus-Inspired Tow Trucks For Space

Spaceships with tentacles. Designing an award-winning drug. How the Fed hiking rates will impact emerging tech. All that and more in this week’s Prototype.

Pig Kidneys Yield ‘Life-Changing’ Independence From Dialysis

More success for genetically engineered pig kidney transplants. Scientists might have found dark matter. Why space technologies and AI are converging. All that and more in this week’s Prototype.

This Startup Is Building Superconducting Satellite Motors

Superconducting satellites. Progress in nuclear fusion. Why performative AI is overrated. All that and more in this week’s Prototype.

This Billionaire Is Using AI To Forecast Evolutionary Change

AI’s big debt load. Moving backward on defense tech. Why we need to talk about CPUs. All that and more in this week’s Prototype.

This Startup Aims To Catapult Satellites Into Space

Catapulting satellites into space. Making all the data center heat useful. Why memory technology needs disrupting.

IBM’s New Chip Could Vastly Reduce AI Energy Use

Using seaweed to 3D-print buildings. AI companies are staring down the laws of economics. Why investors should pay attention to nature.

This Geothermal Startup Plans To Use Oil Tech For Green Energy

A new geothermal player. Upgrading the grid with wood veneers. How drones are leveling the military playing field. All that and more in this week’s Prototype.