The perennial joke about the “Year of the Linux Desktop” is getting another serious look for 2026. According to a new analysis, for Linux to actually overtake Windows, a perfect storm of game developer support, desktop standardization, and major vendor buy-in would need to happen. It’s a tall order
The dream of asteroid mining has hit a reality check. New research on carbon-rich chondrites suggests most asteroids aren’t viable targets, but points to a specific mineral-rich type as a potential future resource.
Apple is leaning on data from its Heart and Movement Study to show Apple Watch users maintain their New Year’s resolutions. The company is adding four new workout programs and new challenges to keep the momentum going.
In response to a recent satellite explosion and a near-miss, SpaceX is taking action to make low Earth orbit safer. The company plans to lower thousands of its satellites to ensure they deorbit faster and reduce collision probability.
Technology might help us become better people by solving moral dilemmas without sacrificing self-interest. The piece highlights efforts to replace animal testing with human-cell chips and the challenges facing the plant-based and cultivated meat industries.
Researchers are increasingly using quantum computers to tackle complex chemistry calculations, with 2026 seen as a pivotal year. But a major hurdle—error-proof machines—still stands in the way of real progress.
Fusion power is moving from sci-fi to reality, fueled by billions in private investment. Startups like Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion are racing to build the first commercially viable reactors, but the path is expensive and fraught with challenges.
Scientists have used a novel strain technique to probe the mysterious superconductor Sr₂RuO₄. The results contradict long-held theories, pointing to a simpler or entirely new type of superconducting state and creating a fresh conflict with older data.
A fresh round of performance testing on the Linux 6.19 kernel reveals that builds using LLVM Clang 21.1.7, especially with Full Link-Time Optimization (LTO), are now competitive with and sometimes beat those from GCC 15.2. This marks a significant shift in the long-standing compiler rivalry for the
New data shows venture capital funds are returning far less cash to their investors. IPO performance has been mixed, with stocks often falling after their first-day pop.
