Between the DXVK and VKD3D(-Proton) projects there is good support for Direct3D 8 through Direct3D 12 implementations atop the Vulkan API for Linux gaming usage. For those preferring more retro classic gaming, D7VK came about more recently for Direct3D 7 as a DXVK fork. Out today is D7VK 1.1 and bes…

The two parties have settled their respective lawsuits

For most, getting into a car is a task that can be done without assistance. Yet for those whose destination is the moon, the process of getting inside and secured—in this case, in NASA's Orion spacecraft—requires help. That's the role of the Artemis closeout crew.

A small, icy moon of Saturn called Enceladus is one of the prime targets in the search for life elsewhere in the solar system. A new study strengthens the case for Enceladus being a habitable world.

In new study, psychologists found that older people see the world as less win-lose than younger people.

Vandenberg Space Force Base is offering launch providers access to a new site with conditions that could enable flights of SpaceX’s Starship.
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Marine Conservation Action Fund project leader Frederic Airaud and the Programa Tatô team are strengthening sea turtle conservation.
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The veteran actor was known for his vivid character work and signature catchphrase: “Sheee-it"

Hyprland 0.53 was released today as the last feature update to this Wayland compositor for 2025...

A$AP Rocky, Kehlani, French Montana, and others are featured on Public Domain 7: The Purge

Meet this year's newest right whale mother and calf pairs.
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Even most rocket scientists would rather avoid hard math when they don’t have to do it. So when it comes to figuring out orbits in complex three-body systems, like those in Cis-lunar space, which is between the Earth and the Moon, they’d rather someone else do the work for them. Luckily, some scient…

For Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, the North's civil rights story has lived too long in the shadows. The noted civil rights organization's new museum in Harlem is its push to bring that history into the light — permanently.Why it matters: The Urban Civil Rights Museum will be N…

Flooding rains slamming Southern California forced families to evacuate their Los Angeles-area homes over Christmas in a deadly winter storm system that's set to disrupt holiday travel into Friday.The big picture: Nearly 32 million people were under flood watches Thursday. California Gov. Gavin News…

Feedback has spent some time sifting through 2025's key scientific achievements to come up with a range of weird and wonderful (and less wonderful) winners for our inaugural Backsies awards

The Trump administration said Monday that it's immediately pausing all leases for offshore wind projects under construction due to "national security risks."Why it matters: It's among the most sweeping broadsides yet against the renewable energy source that's most directly in President Trump's cross…

South Korea’s Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its small rocket in the first half of 2026 after its inaugural flight failed shortly after liftoff Dec. 22.
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The Ethernet Alliance has publicly released its 2026 Ethernet Roadmap, covering the technologies, trends, and innovations that will define next-generation high-performance, AI-driven networking. Initially announced at TEF 2025: Ethernet for AI, the roadmap highlights Ethernet's evolving role in arti…

Careful slope monitoring prevented mass casualties in the landslide at Blatten, Switzerland, this year, but mountain communities may face a growing risk of disasters

A new study took a new approach to figure out the mystery of how people adapted to living in one of the most extreme environments inhabited by humans.

Combination of concern about economy and household cost pressures will continue to limit spending, report suggestsUK consumers are reluctant to spend going into 2026 despite feeling almost as secure about their personal finances as they did at the beginning of the year, according to research.A study…

Nestled in the woods near North Liberty, Iowa, this antenna can’t be seen from the road, but is occasionally...
The post North Liberty, Iowa: The NSF VLBA’s Only Midwestern Radio Telescope appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory.

Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.

Solar sails have some major advantages over traditional propulsion methods—most notably, they don't use any propellant. But, how exactly do they turn? In traditional sailing, a ship's captain can simply adjust the angle of the sail itself to catch the wind at a different angle. But they also have th…

Scientists are beginning to understand that ageing is not simply a linear process and we age, according to recent research, in three accelerated bursts: at about 40, 60 and 80 years old. In this episode from July, Ian Sample talks to Stanford University’s Prof Michael Snyder, who explains what the d…

Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching much farther above and below the…

Bosch Sensortec and Espressif Systems have announced a strategic partnership to launch the ESP SensairShuttle, a universal sensor development platform designed for education, research, and multi-scenario application validation. By combining Bosch Sensortec's high-performance MEMS sensors with Espres…

InputPlumber 0.70 is out today as the newest feature update to this open-source input router and re-mapper daemon for Linux systems. With more gaming handhelds coming to market and other controllers as well as the upward trajectory of Linux gaming, InputPlumber is becoming more applicable for this d…

President Trump and his top advisers asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change Israel's policies in the occupied West Bank during their meeting on Monday, according to a U.S. official and another source, both with direct knowledge.Why it matters: While the security situation in the West Bank…

Leading X-ray space telescopes XMM-Newton and XRISM have spotted a never-seen-before blast from a supermassive black hole. In a matter of hours, the gravitational monster whipped up powerful winds, flinging material out into space at eye-watering speeds of
60,000 km per second.

The rollout of a type of genetic technology called a gene drive for tackling malaria could be edging closer after a lab study supports its success

Almost two decades ago, some scientists predicted that Arctic summer sea ice would ‘soon’ disappear. These predictions were mentioned by Al Gore and got a lot of press. However, they did not gain wide acceptance in the scientific community, and were swiftly disproven. Unsurprisingly, this still come…

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered the largest planet forming disk ever observed around a young star, stretching nearly 40 times the diameter of our Solar System. Nicknamed “Dracula’s Chivito” for its hamburger like appearance when viewed edge on, this massive disk reveals …

Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Trump: US made Xmas Eve strike on Venezuela facility President Trump during a recent radio interview revealed that the U.S. “knocked out” a “big” facility in Venezuela. © Photo Credit Asked about V…

Over the past few years building the Linux kernel with Clang has matured a lot thanks to upstream improvements to both LLVM/Clang and the Linux kernel. As it's been a while since our last comparison for GCC vs. Clang built kernels on the resulting system performance, our latest year-end 2025 benchma…

President Trump said after his Sunday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine and Russia are "closer than ever" to a peace deal and that 95% of the issues have been settled. Why it matters: The meeting comes at the height of Trump's diplomatic push to reach a peace agreement…

Using the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP), an international team of astronomers has discovered a spectacular bipolar outflow from the disk of a nearby galaxy known as ESO 130-G012. The finding was reported in a paper published December 17 on the pre-print server arXiv.

The year's top paleontological wonders ranged from a 540-million-year-old penis worm to a decades-old rodent impression.

High-level delegations from at least nine countries descended on the same locale for parallel negotiations this weekend on Ukraine and Gaza.Setting the scene: That location was not Geneva or Paris, but a sprawling country club outside Miami, co-owned by Steve Witkoff — President Trump's lead negotia…

In recent years, the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has extended its boundaries from cloud computing to the edge, which has profoundly changed the role of embedded microcontrollers (MCUs). We are not just talking about classification or pattern recognition algorithms, but generative model…

We ran more than 1,000km to test top-rated GPS fitness watches including Apple, Garmin and the best for beginners• The best running shoes for men and womenWhether you’re hitting the pavements for the first time, running with a club or racing for personal glory, the ability to track your workouts has…

Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are among the most powerful explosions in the universe, second only to the Big Bang. The majority of these bursts are observed to flash and fade within a few seconds to minutes. But on 2 July 2025, astronomers were alerted to a GRB source that was exhibiting repeating bursts …

Venture capitalist Alex Davis is "deeply concerned" that too many data centers are being built without guaranteed tenants, according to a letter being sent this morning to his investors.Why it matters: This critique is coming from inside the AI optimist camp.Davis' firm, Disruptive, recently led a l…

Planet, a company best known for providing geospatial intelligence through its constellation of imaging satellites, sees a significant opportunity in developing orbital data centers for artificial intelligence.
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Google’s new building is on one side, ‘Post No Bills’ on the other.

Trump’s order against the practice is a crucial step in restoring the purpose of higher education.

From writing lists to taking a walk, it can be possible to gain clarity and perspective, even when faced with the most daunting tasks• Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inbox“Perfection,” the French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once wrote, “is achieved, not when there is nothi…

What unites these quiet protests is a commitment to love one another.

During our latest ResourceWise webinar, Biofuels Market Outlook 2026, VP of Low-Carbon Fuels, Matthew Stone, highlighted the market signals that will define its short- and longer-term future.

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was involved in yet another first discovery recently available in pre-print form on arXiv from Cicero Lu at the Gemini Observatory and his co-authors. This time, humanity's most advanced space telescope found UV-fluorescent carbon monoxide in a protoplanetary de…

X.Org package wrangler Alan Coopersmith at Oracle announced today the release of imake 1.0.11, the newest version of this utility that 20+ years ago was used extensively as part of the X Window System build process for generating Makefiles from a template. With this first imake point release in two …

During November 2025, ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) used five of its science instruments to observe 3I/ATLAS. The instruments collected information about how the comet is behaving and what it is made of.

Beyoncé is a billionaire following the success of her Cowboy Carter tour, Forbes declared Monday.Why it matters: The Grammy award-winning star is only the fifth musician to make Forbes' billionaires list, after Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband, Jay-Z.By the numbers: Beyoncé's…

New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he wants NASA to move faster on programs such as Artemis but acknowledged he needs time to get up to speed on NASA’s activities.
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The year’s most memorable moments from astronomy and space exploration include a double-detonating supernova, a private moon landing and a stunning lunar eclipse

The Trump administration imposed visa restrictions Tuesday on five Europeans the State Department accused of leading "efforts to coerce American platforms to censor" or "suppress" U.S. viewpoints they oppose.The big picture: Among those now barred from entering the U.S. is former EU Commissioner Thi…

The project reflects a broader global shift toward using commercial remote-sensing satellites for national security missions
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From long exposures of motor racing to remote-operated cameras at football matches, here’s how our favourite sports images were madeTom Jenkins’s best sport photographs of 2025How one of the best tennis photos was takenWe’ve received more than 500,000 sports photographs in the past year, with some a…

A weekly email from our star chefs featuring the latest recipes and seasonal eating ideasEach week we’ll send you an exclusive newsletter from our star food writers. We’ll also send you the latest recipes from our star chefs, stand-out food features and seasonal eating inspiration, plus restaurant r…

Did you decide not to pursue your dream profession or did you have to retrain? We would like to hear from youAI will affect 40% of jobs and probably worsen inequality, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said.What has your experience been of trying to future-proof your career? Have you r…

The former Woman’s Hour host speaks candidly with older stars such as Paul Merton and Trevor McDonald. Plus, the secrets of how to win the World Cup!Former Woman’s Hour host Jenni Murray offers an amiable slant on the celebrity interview podcast. Her Saga magazine series features exclusively older i…

Three million years ago the fault regions of the Sierra Nevada and White Mountains began their thunderous rise. Their...
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With plans to launch the massive Starship from Florida next year, SpaceX defended its commitment to airspace safety after a Wall Street Journal article claimed an explosive mission in early 2025 was a greater danger to some flights than previously reported.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios on Friday that he hopes to agree on a framework with President Trump for ending the war when they meet on Sunday.Zelensky also revealed he's willing to bring that plan up for a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire of at least 60 days.Why it mat…

An Indian LVM3 rocket launched AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation direct-to-device BlueBird satellite Dec. 23, kicking off a rollout of dozens of spacecraft built around the largest commercial communications antenna ever deployed in LEO.
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A first launch of the Long March 12A Chinese state-owned reusable rocket reached orbit late Monday, but attempted recovery of the first stage downrange failed.
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Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity.
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A French launch startup that recently closed a funding round is seeking defense applications for its hybrid propulsion technology.
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Mikroe introduced CAN-LIN SBC Click, a new Click board designed to streamline the development of embedded systems. This compact board enables engineers to quickly move from proof-of-concept to prototyping and software development, significantly accelerating project timelines. CAN-LIN SBC Click enabl…

EMASS, a subsidiary of Nanoveu specializing in next-generation semiconductor technologies, has announced that its latest ECS-DoT system-on-chip (SoC), manufactured on an advanced 16-nm process node, has entered the final stages of development. The device is now approaching key milestones, including …

Border taxes on imports from Canada will slow rebuilding in Los Angeles and North Carolina.

He’s made millions from referring clients to trial lawyers, and he advocates mass tort litigation that would ruin the vaccine industry.

The Constitution gives the president broad discretion in enforcing the law and conducting foreign affairs.

Water stored as snow during the winter months feeds waterways in the summer and supplies cities and farmsA series of December storms delivered a welcome boost to California’s snowpack, scientists said on Tuesday in a closely watched assessment of the state’s water resources for the year ahead.The sn…

Meteorological office reports high temperatures across country and record measured at Seyðisfjörður in eastRecord temperatures of almost 20C were reached in Iceland on Christmas Eve, the local meteorological office has confirmed.Seyðisfjörður, a small town in the east of Iceland, hit 19.8C on 24 Dec…

A 3-2 series scoreline may make it hard to change coach but you don’t reward a failure of planning because the players clawed a bit back when it was too lateThere’s a good origins-story-style video in the Sky Sports masterclass archive. Filmed at Edgbaston in 2016, it shows the blue-sky brothers, Br…

The rings of Saturn are normally thought to be flat, but measurements by the Cassini spacecraft show that some of their particles fly hundreds of thousands of kilometres above and below the thin main discs

Our writers and contributors have chosen their favourite ever science-y books, films, TV shows, music, video games, board games and more to see you through the festive period

An experimental gene therapy seems to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease by about 75 per cent, and researchers are working to make its complicated delivery much more practical

Excavations of sewer drains at a Roman fort in northern England have revealed the presence of several parasites that can cause debilitating illness in humans

Some of the world's most advanced robots showed off their skills at tech shows and sporting events, doing everything from cooking shrimp to running half marathons

New research shows that the modern mode of hearing evolved much earlier than previously thought.

Biologist says specimen filmed by a Victorian fisher is ‘unusual’, but not a rare albino as some had wonderedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCody Stylianou thought he saw a huge trout. But, skimming just below the surfa…

Astrophysicist Prof Tomonori Totani says research could be crucial breakthrough in search for elusive substanceNearly a century ago, scientists proposed that a mysterious invisible substance they named dark matter clumped around galaxies and formed a cosmic web across the universe.What dark matter i…

The largest supermoon of the year, the so-called ‘beaver’ moon on Wednesday 4 November, was the biggest and brightest of 2025, just 357,000km from EarthWatch November’s ‘beaver’ supermoon rising over Sydney’s Bondi beach – videoGlowing September supermoon lights up the sky – in pictures Continue rea…

Conservation Biology, Volume 39, Issue 6, December 2025.

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.

Conservation Biology, Volume 39, Issue 6, December 2025.

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.

This month, several updates have come out of the EU and UK with impending shifts in regulations and the price adjustments in response to those upcoming changes. Bio-bunkering implementation has also seen several challenges, the role of SAF incentives came to attention, and the 1.5 C global temperatu…

In 2025, the global plasticizer market has been squeezed by weak macroeconomic conditions, soft construction demand, and shifting trade barriers. U.S. tariff uncertainty has disrupted traditional trade flows and planning cycles, while shifting tariffs and antidumping duties (ADDs) have reshaped regi…

The global nylon 66 industry has undergone a dramatic reversal over the past few years. Not long ago, producers were struggling with a shortage of upstream materials, particularly adiponitrile and hexamethylenediamine. By the end of 202,5, the sector is facing the opposite problem. A surge of new ca…

The UK government’s recent call for evidence on crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) signals a notable shift in policy. For years, official guidance was clear that only waste-based fuels would qualify for support under the SAF mandate. This position helped the UK distance itself from one of …

Clearing your TV's cache can greatly decrease stuttering and improve performance. Here's how to do it on brands like Samsung, LG, and more.

If you love Samsung's feature-packed software, this OneUI tool is your next rabbit hole to explore.

Tuxedo Computers' InfinityBook 14 Pro runs Tuxedo Linux, based on Ubuntu.