Monthly Archives: May, 2026

Bitfarms is moving toward a future with no bitcoin on its balance sheet, marking one of the clearest breaks yet between legacy mining firms and the emerging AI infrastructure trade. The Nasdaq-listed company confirmed it has begun selling its bitcoin holdings and plans to continue doing so over time, with CEO Ben Gagnon stating on

Quantum computing is moving from theory to practice, and a new whitepaper warns that major cryptocurrencies need to react much faster than they have so far. The study shows that once a powerful enough quantum computer exists, it could break the cryptography behind Bitcoin, Ethereum and other chains in minutes, putting both long‑dormant and active

Google’s latest quantum research claims to sharply reduce the resources needed to crack Bitcoin-style cryptography, putting a 2029 migration deadline squarely in view. Google Sets 2029 Deadline as Quantum Risks to Crypto Security Grow Clearer A new white paper from Google Quantum AI argues that breaking elliptic curve cryptography, the backbone of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and

Cells use a surprising “pearling” motion to evenly distribute mitochondrial DNA. This newly uncovered process may be key to understanding major diseases. Credit: Stock A strange bead-like motion inside cells may be the secret to keeping their DNA—and health—in balance. Mitochondria are often described as the power plants of the cell because they produce the

Facing a hollowing out of services and opportunities after decades of structural decline, it’s no wonder communities in western NSW and Queensland are pissed. Promotional material for Inland Rail (Image: Inland Rail) Whether the now-truncated, budget-blowing Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project was ever worth the billions already spent is a more than reasonable question.

Incredable’s new portal helps healthcare organizations onboard providers faster with AI-powered automation Incredable, a subsidiary of Intiva Health, has announced the launch of its AI-enhanced Provider Portal, built to simplify and speed up provider onboarding. The platform replaces fragmented, manual processes with a centralized, provider-driven experience that improves efficiency while maintaining compliance. Healthcare organizations continue

A doctor charged taxpayers $3.5 million, and another billed for the equivalent of five full-time roles in a single year, an audit of NSW’s porous payment system for contractor medicos reveals. The NSW Auditor-General’s report, released on Thursday, warned that NSW Health’s “significant and persistent weaknesses” in its remuneration processes for 8000 visiting medical officers

Ten years ago, Tom Stewart could have been described simply as “a chippy” who had played in a couple of flags with South Barwon. He was typically Geelong, an ex-St Joseph’s lad with a girlfriend, Emma, from Sacred Heart College, a bunch of close mates, a carpentry apprenticeship and a side hustle on the weekends