next-20251021: linux-next
Version:next-20251021 (linux-next)Released:2025-10-21 ⌘ Read more
Strawberries hard to come by as weather extremes affect supply
Queensland strawberry growers are finishing their season early due to hot weather, while cold temperatures have delayed ripening in the south. ⌘ Read more
next-20251020: linux-next
Version:next-20251020 (linux-next)Released:2025-10-20 ⌘ Read more
6.18-rc2: mainline
Version:6.18-rc2 (mainline)Released:2025-10-20Source:linux-6.18-rc2.tar.gzPatch:full ( incremental) ⌘ Read more
6.1.157: longterm
Version:6.1.157 (longterm)Released:2025-10-19Source:linux-6.1.157.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.1.157.tar.signPatch:full ⌘ Read more
5.15.195: longterm
Version:5.15.195 (longterm)Released:2025-10-19Source:linux-5.15.195.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-5.15.195.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-5.15.195 ⌘ Read more
US drops out of world’s most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time ⌘ Read more
next-20251017: linux-next
Version:next-20251017 (linux-next)Released:2025-10-17 ⌘ Read more
When my SQL query goes from 10 seconds to 200ms ⌘ Read more
Epigenetic changes help cells adapt to low oxygen levels, study reveals
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered how cells can adjust their gene activity to survive when oxygen runs low. The study, published in Nature Cell Biology, reveals that cells use a previously unknown mechanism to control which proteins are produced—and how quickly. ⌘ Read more
Southern Ocean’s low-salinity Antarctic waters continue absorbing CO₂ despite climate model predictions
Climate models suggest that climate change could reduce the Southern Ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2). However, observational data actually shows that this ability has seen no significant decline in recent decades. ⌘ Read more
Follow-up observations by Webb confirm GRB 250702B is most energetic cosmic explosion ever recorded
Considering the immense size of the universe, it’s no surprise that space still holds plenty of secrets for us. Recently, astronomers believe they stumbled upon a kind of cosmic blast never seen before, and it’s challenging what we thought we knew about how stars die. ⌘ Read more
Exploring the power of plants to make drugs out of sunlight
Plants are consummate chemists, using the sun’s energy and carbon dioxide from the air, to conjure a dazzling array of complex natural products in ways that cannot be replicated synthetically in the lab. ⌘ Read more
‘Less and less sea ice’: Brazil woman sails solo through Arctic
Brazilian navigator Tamara Klink told AFP she encountered “very little” sea ice on her solo sail through the Northwest Passage—a rare feat that would have been impossible without an icebreaker ship three decades ago. ⌘ Read more
Nearly 900 mn poor people exposed to climate shocks, UN warns
Nearly 80% of the world’s poorest, or about 900 million people, are directly exposed to climate hazards exacerbated by global warming, bearing a “double and deeply unequal burden,” the United Nations warned Friday. ⌘ Read more
Surprising bacteria discovery links Hawaiʻi’s groundwater to the ocean
A new species of bacteria has been discovered off the coast of Oʻahu, shedding light on how unseen microbial life connects Hawaiʻi’s land and sea ecosystems. ⌘ Read more
next-20251016: linux-next
Version:next-20251016 (linux-next)Released:2025-10-16 ⌘ Read more
How a pit-shaping module sustains xylem hydraulics and rice grain yield
Xylem vessel pits are tiny openings on the cell wall of water-conducting cells—with pit geometry influencing crop yield through its effect on plant hydraulics and nitrogen transport. ⌘ Read more
Time crystals could power future quantum computers
A glittering hunk of crystal gets its iridescence from a highly regular atomic structure. Frank Wilczek, the 2012 Nobel Laureate in Physics, proposed quantum systems––like groups of particles––could construct themselves in the same way, but in time instead of space. He dubbed such systems time crystals, defining them by their lowest possible energy state, which perpetually repeats movements without external energy input. Time crystals were experimentall … ⌘ Read more
Maya salt-making compound found preserved underwater in Belize
In a recent study by Dr. Heather McKillop and Dr. E. Cory Sills, a complete Late Classic Maya residential compound discovered preserved in mangrove peat below the sea floor of the Punta Ycacos Lagoon was analyzed. The work is published in the journal Ancient Mesoamerica. ⌘ Read more
Engineers solve the sticky-cell problem in bioreactors and other industries
To help mitigate climate change, companies are using bioreactors to grow algae and other microorganisms that are hundreds of times more efficient at absorbing CO2 than trees. Meanwhile, in the pharmaceutical industry, cell culture is used to manufacture biologic drugs and other advanced treatments, including lifesaving gene and cell therapies. ⌘ Read more
Sniffer dogs tested in real-world scenarios reveal need for wider access to explosives
Dogs aren’t just our best friends, they’re also key allies in the fight against terrorism. Thousands of teams of explosive detection dogs and their handlers work 24/7 at airports, transit systems, cargo facilities, and public events around the globe to keep us safe. But canine detection is an art as well as a science: success depends not only on the skill of both dog and human, but also on their bond, and may vary … ⌘ Read more
Australian wine labels feeling the pinch as Chinese buy and drink less
Cheaper bulk wine has been struggling in the market, but now even prestigious labels like Penfolds are feeling the pinch off the back of changing drinking habits and a reported crackdown on lavish banquets for civil servants. ⌘ Read more
Generation of harmful slow electrons in water is a race between intermolecular energy decay and proton transfer
When high-energy radiation interacts with water in living organisms, it generates particles and slow-moving electrons that can subsequently damage critical molecules like DNA. Now, Professor Petr Slavíček and his bachelor’s student Jakub Dubský from UCT Prague (University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague) have described in detail one of the key mechanisms for the creation … ⌘ Read more
Analysis of 4.4-million-year-old ankle exposes how earliest ancestors moved and evolved
For more than a century, scientists have been piecing together the puzzle of human evolution, examining fossil evidence to understand the transition from our earliest ancestors to modern humans. ⌘ Read more
next-20251015: linux-next
Version:next-20251015 (linux-next)Released:2025-10-15 ⌘ Read more
6.6.112: longterm
Version:6.6.112 (longterm)Released:2025-10-15Source:linux-6.6.112.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.6.112.tar.signPatch:full ⌘ Read more
6.1.156: longterm
Version:6.1.156 (longterm)Released:2025-10-15Source:linux-6.1.156.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.1.156.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.1.156 ⌘ Read more
A rare variety of wheat with three ovaries—gene discovery could triple production
University of Maryland researchers discovered the gene that makes a rare form of wheat grow three ovaries per flower instead of one. Since each ovary can potentially develop into a grain of wheat, the gene could help farmers grow much more wheat per acre. Their work is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ⌘ Read more
10 Popular (and Weird) Ancient Foods
Many foods cherished by our ancestors continue to find a place on tables worldwide. From the staple presence of bread to the remarkable status of beer, countless ancient delights have withstood the test of time. But other foods have faded into oblivion and been mostly uneaten for centuries. Whether due to animal extinction or shifting […]
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Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day Wednesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash that later blanketed villages. No casualties were immediately reported. ⌘ Read more
World’s largest rays may be diving to extreme depths to build mental maps of vast oceans
Many marine species are no strangers to the depths of the oceans. Some animals, like certain sharks, tuna, or turtles, routinely perform extreme dives, whereas for other species, such behavior has been observed less frequently. ⌘ Read more
Can we hear gravitational-wave ‘beats’ in the rhythm of pulsars?
Pulsars suggest that ultra–low-frequency gravitational waves are rippling through the cosmos. The signal seen by international pulsar timing array collaborations in 2023 could come from a stochastic gravitational-wave background—the sum of many distant sources—or from a single nearby binary of supermassive black holes. ⌘ Read more
Poorer health linked to more votes for Reform UK, 2024 voting patterns suggest
Poorer health is linked to a higher proportion of votes for the populist right wing political party, Reform UK, indicates an analysis of the 2024 general election voting patterns in England, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research. ⌘ Read more
next-20251014: linux-next
Version:next-20251014 (linux-next)Released:2025-10-14 ⌘ Read more
Almost 75,000 farmed salmon in Scotland escaped into the wild after Storm Amy. Why this may cause lasting damage
When Storm Amy battered the Scottish Highlands in early October, it tore through a salmon farm’s sea pens, releasing around 75,000 fish into open water in Loch Linnhe. The scale of the escape is alarming. It comes at a time when wild Atlantic salmon—already classified as “endangered” in Great Britain—are in decline. ⌘ Read more
Majestic wild horses are trampling Mono Lake’s otherworldly landscape: Feds plan a roundup
Several dozen horses calmly graze along the shores of Mono Lake, a sparkling saline expanse spread out before the jagged Sierra Nevada mountains. The September sun is blazing. A pair of brown horses come up side by side and stare intensely at an approaching visitor. ⌘ Read more
Greenland is shrinking slightly and drifting slowly toward the northwest, GNSS stations reveal
Greenland is being twisted, compressed, and stretched. This happens due to plate tectonics and movements in the bedrock, caused by the large ice sheets on top melting and reducing pressure on the subsurface. ⌘ Read more
Ten Bizarre Creatures from Beneath the Waves
Our oceans and seas are a hotbed of weird and wonderful nature, home to some of the most remarkable species known to science. In these extreme ecosystems, bizarre creatures thrive and perform feats that scientists once thought were impossible. In this list, we plunge beneath the waves to explore some of the most surprising life […]
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SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win
SpaceX launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight Monday, successfully making it halfway around the world while releasing mock satellites like last time. ⌘ Read more
Nobel economist warns of AI dangers
A winner of this year’s Nobel prize in economics warned Monday that artificial intelligence offers “amazing possibilities” but should be regulated because of its job-destroying potential. ⌘ Read more
Sam Whited: Coffeeneuring 2025
This year I haven’t blogged much at all, but it’s time for the 15th annual
Coffeeneuring and who-knows-how-many-annual Biketober challenges so here we go!
This post will be updated with each of my Coffeeneuring rides as the month goes
on, and may (or may not) contain a few fun C+1 rides that count towards
Biketober, but not for Coffeeneuring.
… ⌘ Read more
ProcessOne: Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Paradox - “Chat Control” update
October 14th was supposed to be the day the European Council voted to mandate scanning of all private communications, encrypted or not.
The vote was pulled at the last minute.
Germany withdrew support, creating a blocking minority that blocked the Danish Presidency&aposs hope to g … ⌘ Read more
Chemists reveal new insights into protein linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Using advanced techniques in biophysical chemistry, a team led by Meredith Jackrel, an associate professor of chemistry, has achieved unprecedented views of a protein that may play a pivotal role in some cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the related disorder frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Their work could open doors to new approaches for treatment and prevention. ⌘ Read more
Williams, 50, becomes oldest ranking event winner
Mark Williams, 50, beats Shaun Murphy 10-3 in the Xi’an Grand Prix final to become the oldest winner of a ranking event. ⌘ Read more
next-20251013: linux-next
Version:next-20251013 (linux-next)Released:2025-10-13 ⌘ Read more
The Destruction in Gaza Is What the Future of AI Warfare Looks Like
Rhett Jones, Senior Editor - Gizmodo
_Stephan: As I have watched Israel carry out its genocide of Muslims and wreak utter devastation on Gaza, and how the Ukrainians are defending themselves against Russia’s invasion of their country, without adequate help from the United States, what has stood out for me is the role AI technology is playing in both wars. This, I think, is the nature of … ⌘ Read more
Did Qatari Money Drive Trump’s Push for Gaza Ceasefire?
Jonah Valdez, - The Intercept
_Stephan: This article, I think, reveals with at least some accuracy why Trump has behaved as he has in the Gaza war. Always remember that Qatar gave Trump an aircraft, which you and I are now paying nearly a billion tax dollars to update, and that will be given to Trump and his family when he leaves office. Also, as this article describes, the Trump family and the Qatari leadership … ⌘ Read more
The Trump Administration Is Hiding How Many Pregnant People Are in ICE Detention
Jessica Washington, Political Reporter - The Intercept
Stephan: The stories that are coming out of the Trump concentration camps are each more horrible than the ones of the previous day. This is a United States we have never seen before, and I think it is very important that this is going on with no real response from the Republicans in Congress.
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Report shows action to improve gender equity linked to career gains and better business performance
A new report out today shows that companies taking action for gender equality see lower staff turnover, more women in leadership and better shareholder value. ⌘ Read more
Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza plan
President Trump will lead Monday’s summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed. ⌘ Read more
Terres rares : la Chine verrouille, Trump riposte, l’Europe paie
Coup de tonnerre sur le commerce mondial : les Chinois, d’habitude prudents, commerçants et cherchant le compromis, décident d’imposer de nouveaux contrôles drastiques à l’exportation de leurs terres rares, y compris raffinées et utilisées dans les technologies modernes. Ainsi, dans une annonce récente du ministère chinois du Commerce datée du 9 octobre 2025, on apprend que […] ⌘ Read more
10 Unexpected Things Scientists Made Using DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, holds the genetic information passed from parents to offspring. But researchers are driven by a bigger question—beyond inheritance, what more can you do with DNA? The results are mind-bending. From sperm plastic to woolly mammoth meatballs, here are ten projects that prove DNA is a freakishly malleable material. Related: 10 Awesome […]
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The Nobel economics prize is set to be announced Monday
The final Nobel of this year’s prize season is being announced Monday morning when organizers reveal the winner or winners of the Nobel memorial prize in economics. ⌘ Read more
It took 10 years to build, but does it deliver the perfect toast?
A team of Australian researchers spent a decade developing a toaster that watches the slices for you, so every type of bread is done to your liking. ⌘ Read more
How to Build a Solar Powered Electric Oven
Image: The insulated solar electric cooker that we build in this manual. Photo by Marie Verdeil. ARTICLE
- Cooking’s high power use
- [How to adapt an electric cooking device to solar power](#ada … ⌘ Read more
Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza peace plan
President Trump will lead Monday’s summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed. ⌘ Read more
6.18-rc1: mainline
Version:6.18-rc1 (mainline)Released:2025-10-12Source:linux-6.18-rc1.tar.gzPatch:full ⌘ Read more
Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza peace plan
President Trump will lead Monday’s summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed. ⌘ Read more
Satellite images reveal ancient hunting traps used by South American social groups
Satellite images have revealed an ancient system of elaborate, funnel-shaped mega traps likely built by hunters and pastoralists to catch prey in the high altitudes of northern Chile. ⌘ Read more
Using Constraint Satisfaction to Optimize Item Selection for Bundles in Minecraft
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Starmer to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan, No 10 says
President Trump will lead Monday’s summit, where No 10 says the peace plan will be signed. ⌘ Read more
The colorful autumn looks stunning, even with a gray sky. https://lyse.isobeef.org/spaziergang-zum-oedenturm-2025-10-12/
Sustainable practices could cut food-related emissions in half
Food systems make up roughly 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions globally. But transforming them could cut these emissions by more than half, according to a report released Oct. 3 from a commission of global experts from more than 35 countries across six continents. ⌘ Read more
It’s Sunday, and tomorrow I don’t have to work, as I have two weeks of vacation. The first time since May. My only breaks from work were when I hurt my hand and wasn’t able to type for a week, and two free days last week, but those also weren’t really relaxing for me. So I am very much looking forward to the next two weeks! I really feel the exhaustion from the last few months with work sometimes being stressful, the start of my fiancée’s teacher training, and some other topics. But this year again showed me that bi … ⌘ Read more
6.12.52: longterm
Version:6.12.52 (longterm)Released:2025-10-12Source:linux-6.12.52.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.12.52.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.12.52 ⌘ Read more
6.6.111: longterm
Version:6.6.111 (longterm)Released:2025-10-12Source:linux-6.6.111.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.6.111.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.6.111 ⌘ Read more
This Nazi philosopher’s playbook explains everything Donald Trump does
Thom Hartmann, Commentator - Raw Story
_Stephan: I have been telling you since before Trump was inaugurated the last time that he was going to follow and is following Hitler’s playbook. That’s what Project 2025 was all about. I was going to write a paper on this, but haven’t had time. Now Thom Hartmann has done it, so I don’t have to. The media lacks the courage to speak the truth … ⌘ Read more
‘Page one of the authoritarian playbook’: how Trump and allies are exploiting Kirk’s killing
Peter Stone , - The Guardian (U.K.)
Stephan: Have you noticed that Trump, his vassals, and their MAGAT Republican supporters, still have not given up on the murder of Charlie Kirk. Why is this murder the endless focus of Trump and MAGAt world? Here is the answer.
_Stephan: One of the tragedies that now defines the United States, as it is seen by the rest of the world, is that Trump has created a military combat uniformed and armed for war Gestapo that is now wandering the streets of major American cities, just as the world has seen happen in other fascist control … ⌘ Read more
DNA repair mechanisms help explain why naked mole-rats live a long life
Naked mole-rats are one of nature’s most extraordinary creatures. These burrowing rodents can live for up to 37 years, around ten times longer than relatives of a similar size. But what is the secret to their extreme longevity? How are they able to delay the decay and decline that befalls other rodents? The answer, at least in part, is due to a switch in a common protein that boosts DNA repair, according to new research published i … ⌘ Read more
Private Equity Tightens Its Grip on Outpatient Surgery
Jennifer Henderson, Enterprise and Investigative Writer - MedPage Today
_Stephan: Depending on which poll you look at, between 25% to 40% of the emergency rooms in hospitals are not actually part of the hospital. Instead, they are owned by private equity investment firms, and the physicians and nurses are employees of those firms. Private equity firms also own approximately 8.5% to 9% of all private hospitals in … ⌘ Read more
Immigrants nationwide placed in solitary confinement for weeks, report says
Steph Solis , Staff Writer - msn | Axios
_Stephan: The United States is now running concentration camps. They don’t call them that, but as accurate information about their living conditions comes out, it is clear that is what they are. This is all part of the fascist coup, engineered by Trump, his vassals, the Republican Party, and the Supreme Court they have created toge … ⌘ Read more
Republican Candidate in Virginia Caught in Tumblr Nazi Porn Scandal
Robert McCoy, Staff Writer - The New Republic
_Stephan: What stands out about what has happened to democracy in the United States is the almost universal scum of the Republican Party. It’s not just that the party controls all the branches of government and yet is doing nothing to foster wellbeing for the people of America. Instead, we have the Bondis, the Patels, the Homans, and this cre … ⌘ Read more
Questions loom over Albania’s forests after devastating fires
As Albania recovers from a summer of devastating wildfires, locals and experts are eyeing a long road back to save its shrinking forests from intensifying disasters. ⌘ Read more
Beyond the AI Hype: Guido van Rossum on Python’s Philosophy, Simplicity, and the Future of Programming
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Cumquat may, these farmers are enjoying ‘anti-retirement’
When Roslyn and Pat McCarthy readied themselves to leave their careers, they were uninspired by spending their “twilight” years on golf courses or bowling greens. Instead, they put their faith in cumquats. ⌘ Read more
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 Co-Located Event Deep Dive: Data on Kubernetes Day
Data on Kubernetes Day (DoK Day) began as a virtual event in 2021 and became an official co-located event for KubeCon + Cloud Native Con in 2023. Since then, it has been a staple at both… ⌘ Read more
Gregg Wallace claims BBC caused him ‘distress and harassment’
The former MasterChef presenter is seeking up to £10,000 in damages from the BBC, court documents show. ⌘ Read more