Ubuntu 25.10 entered user-interface freeze this weekend, but not before the Yaru design team managed to slip in a notable set of theme improvements. Yaru is Ubuntu’s default theme, which is a modified version of the GTK4/libadwaita stylesheet that themes modern apps and GNOME Shell (the desktop). Yaru also includesContinue Reading
Makani Galaxy at the center (black), surrounded by faint emission (white) and warm dust (red) extending up to 114,000 light-years. The James Webb Space Telescope revealed dust surviving light-years-long galactic winds. (Image credit: Sylvain Veilleux and Steven D. Shockley based on NASA/JWST data.) A team of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope has foundContinue Reading
“Even trying to describe “space” feels challenging…” Shutterstock/FastMotion One of the most awkward parts of writing a book is that, eventually, authors have to ask people for “blurbs” – the endorsements that you see on the cover of a book, encouraging you to buy it. I am now in this phase with The Edge ofContinue Reading
FORVIA HELLA and Tau Motors have announced a partnership to develop a virtually isolated onboard charger (viOBC) for electric vehicles, targeting series production within two to three years. The viOBC is designed to eliminate the need for a transformer, resulting in a compact charger with high power density and improvedContinue Reading
Join this webinar at our September Virtual Conference, presented by montratec, to learn how advanced conveyance and handling systems solve key challenges in cleanroom and dry-room battery production. We’ll cover strategies for maintaining ultra-low dew points, minimizing scrap, and maximizing uptime—while enabling scalable, ESD-safe, and cost-effective solutions for the EVContinue Reading
Tesla is looking for its investors to approve a proposed compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that could be worth almost $1 trillion and is based on the electric vehicle maker hitting certain milestones over the next decade…Continue Reading
Crowds were captivated on Sunday night (September 7) after being treated to a rare ‘blood moon‘ total lunar eclipse. The phenomenon occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow that gives the Moon a deep red hue due to scattered sunlight passing through Earth’sContinue Reading
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Police in Kathmandu opened fire Monday on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media, killing at least 10 and wounding dozens more. Six people died at the Bir Hospital in Kathmandu, the Kantipur newspaper said, quoting doctors. Two died at the Civil Hospital andContinue Reading
If you’ve been itching to try out the fancy-looking MPD client Euphonica, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s now available to install from Flathub. Euphonica is written in Rust and uses a GTK4/libadwaita UI. It’s still in beta (thus not stable) yet feels solid enough in day-to-day use. Plus, development isContinue Reading
In the first half of 2025, she racked up over 55 million views on TikTok and 4 million likes, mostly from tweens glued to their cellphones. Not bad for an AI-generated cartoon ballerina with a cappuccino teacup for a head. Her name is Ballerina Cappuccina. Her smiling, girlish face isContinue Reading
The Boeing 757 has long held a unique place in United Airlines’fleet, serving as a versatile workhorse capable of flying both transcontinental routes and shorter international hops. Known for its powerful engines, long range, and narrowbody efficiency, the 757 became a staple for United starting in the 1980s. It fitContinue Reading
For more than four decades, the McDonnell Douglas F‑15C/D Eagle has been the USAF’s premier air superiority fighter. With an unmatched air‑to‑air combat record and a design built for speed, climb, and lethality, the Eagle has guarded American skies since the late 1970s.Continue Reading
Well, that was certainly a thing. We mentioned yesterday that RFK Jr. was scheduled to go before the Senate Finance committee to answer all kinds of questions as to just what in the holy hell is happening at HHS. As we said, this was always going to be a contentiousContinue Reading