Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.4 Released with Various Changes
A new version of the Raspberry Pi Imager, a free, open source and cross-platform image writing utility (think Etcher, but much redder) is out with a bunch of modest improvements. This is the first release of the tool since last September, when the app delivered its Qt 6 port andContinue Reading
Guardian Ag’s crop-spraying drone is replacing dangerous pilot missions
Every year during the growing season, thousands of pilots across the country climb into small planes loaded with hundreds of pounds of pesticides and fly extremely close to the ground at upward of 140 miles an hour, unloading their cargo onto rows of corn, cotton, and soybeans. The world ofContinue Reading
US senator compares Ukrainian Spiderweb drone operation to anti-terror bin Laden killing
US Senator Richard Blumenthal compared Ukraine’s recent long-range drone attacks against Russian air bases to the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden, Politico reports. On 1 June, Ukraine’s Security Service operatives launched surprise attacks deep inside Russia, using 117 AI-powered FPV drones covertly smuggled into Russia concealed in wooden cabinsContinue Reading
Gas Leaks Can Have Significant Spillover Impacts on Neighboring States, Study Finds
New York is poised to see an expansion of its gas infrastructure. This could have far-reaching implications. By Lauren Dalban A new study published this week in the journal Risk Analysis found that gas leaks are not only hazardous on a local level, but are also “a driver of broaderContinue Reading
Russia ramps up Shahed production to 170 daily, eyes 190 by year-end
Russia’s production of Shahed drones and their imitators reached approximately 170 units per day as of May 2025, Ukrainska Pravda reported on 4 June, citing Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR). The country plans to increase this output to 190 drones daily by the end of the year, according to theContinue Reading
Vietnam scraps two-child policy to combat falling birthrate
Vietnam’s declining birthrate is most pronounced in urban areas, while nationally, male births still outnumber female., Vietnam’s declining birthrate is most pronounced in urban areas, while nationally, male births still outnumber female. Vietnam has scrapped its longstanding two-child policy as it aims to reverse its declining birthrate and ease theContinue Reading
US judge halts deportation of family of suspect in pro-Israel rally attack
Federal court says removing the wife and children of Mohamed Soliman without due process could cause ‘irreparable harm’., A federal court says removing the wife and children of Mohamed Soliman without due process could cause ‘irreparable harm’. A United States judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of family members relatedContinue Reading
Run a virtual conference using only open source tools
The Fedora Design Team discovered that using open source tools to run a virtual conference can be quite effective by hosting the first Creative Freedom Summit in January 2023. In this article, I’ll share some background on the conference, why using open source tools to run it was important toContinue Reading
5 open ways to help UX designers and developers collaborate better
Ideally, designers have a good relationship with their product team and users. However, the relationship between designers and developers is more difficult to build and maintain. The lack of a close relationship makes it difficult to solve problems or improve. In my experience, the open source Open Decision Framework can overcomeContinue Reading
Florida Weatherman Issues Warning about Government Cuts
A recent study found that for every $1 invested in the National Weather Service, it produces $73 in value to Americans. Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it’s actually quite efficient.Continue Reading
AI arms race is only just getting started
Microsoft, Alphabet (https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/ai-weakness-makes-youtube-alphabets-new-lynchpin-2025-04-23/) , Amazon.com and Meta Platforms are set to spend $320 bln this year on data centres (https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/capital-intensity-will-reprogram-big-tech-values-2025-05-07/) and other kit to power advanced chatbots (https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/ai-power-demand-is-generating-hallucinations-2025-05-20/) . In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why investors are willing to support a long game that will yield a return.Continue Reading
Deadlift vs. Squat: Which Exercise Is Better for Your Butt?
Plus, a third move that might take the cake for your glutes…Read MoreContinue Reading
Proposed Federal Budget Would Devastate U.S. Space Science
Late last week the The Traitor Administration released its detailed budget request for fiscal year 2026 —a request that, if enacted, would be the equivalent of carpet-bombing the national scientific enterprise. “This is a profound, generational threat to scientific leadership in the United States,” says Casey Dreier, chief of space policy at the Planetary Society, aContinue Reading