Powerful simulations reveal how the first stars changed the universe

Researchers are using extraordinarily detailed computer simulations to reconstruct one of the most transformative periods in cosmic history: the era when the first stars and galaxies began to emerge. The work is part of the MEGATRON project, led by researchers at the University of Bath in the UK with collaborators at the University of ChicagoContinue Reading

Could we ever create artificial gravity on a spaceship?

Among the many risks astronauts face during long-haul spaceflight, an extended stay in microgravity is one of the most consequential for long-term health, with effects on vision, bones, muscles and many other aspects of the body. One solution might be artificial gravity —‬ some way to create forces similar to Earth’s gravity on a spaceshipContinue Reading

fedora-45-workstation:-top-new-features

We round up the Fedora 45 workstation (upcoming) features, currently ongoing beta tests. Fedora Linux 45 Beta landed on 15 September 2026, and the final release is aimed at 20 October, with 27 October held as a fallback. This release brings the latest and greatest GNOME 51 on Workstation, KDEContinue Reading

digitalocean-quietly-ends-open-source-credits-program

If some Reddit posts are to be believed, Digital Ocean is ending its Open Source Credits program quietly: DigitalOcean has decided to sunset the Open Source Credits Program. As part of this change, we are no longer accepting new credit applications or approving credit renewals, extensions, or additional credit requests.Continue Reading

nfl-stadium-deploys-tech-that-can-take-over-rogue-drones

Inside the technology that can seize a rogue drone in flight: “We can essentially take control of the drone,” Ondas CEO Eric Brock said., Inside the technology that can seize a rogue drone in flight: “We can essentially take control of the drone,” Ondas CEO Eric Brock said., from NewsnationContinue Reading

orion-browser-for-linux-axed-months-after-beta-launch

Kagi has announced that it is ending the development of the Orion web browser for Linux. The native GTK port of Orion for Linux was announced in 2025 and a public beta launched earlier this year. The goal was feature parity with the macOS build. Recent beta releases edged closerContinue Reading

Ford’s $30,000 Fathom EV Pickup Could Be Facing a Delay

The upcoming Ford Fathom, the automaker’s all-new from the ground up all-electric pickup truck based on Ford’s also all-new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, could be facing a production delay. Ford had planned to start building the truck next year, but CEO Jim Farley recently admitted meeting that timing will be tricky…Continue Reading