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'Super El Niño' could push global temperatures to unprecedented highs, forecasters say
A "super El Niño" could emerge by the end of the 2026 hurricane season, with forecasters predicting that the ongoing La Niña is about to finish.
Salt: A Vital Compound for Science and Society
From salt basins in the Persian Gulf to lithium reserves in Chile, evaporite minerals accumulate in sedimentary basins under tectonic and climatic processes of significance to scientists worldwide.
Country music star to bring signature ‘electric live’ show to Hollywood Casino
Jon Pardi will perform at Hollywood Casino's outdoor concert series on Friday, Aug. 21.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Adult Intensive Care Units Earn National Beacon Awards for Excellence - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County today announced that two of its adult critical care units have been nationally recognized by the American Association
The Health Management Academy Featured Among Herald-Tribune’s Notable Healthcare Networking Events in 2026
Herald-Tribune highlights THMA's Executive Convening forums in its roundup of upcoming healthcare events for the
Partisanship and science
I recently participated in a symposium of the Denver-based Institute for Science & Policy, during which I had a “fireside chat” with Tony Mills of the American Enterprise Institute. Mills has written extensively on the politicization of science, and the two of us had a very enjoyable hour-long conversation on the topic. You can watch it below. The main questions we dealt with are why there is such a vast partisan gap in trust of science, and to what extent this is a unique moment. Mills helpfully brings a good deal of data to the discussion, as he did in this useful piece at Issues in Science & Technology. Tusk depends on reader support. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe Note this graph, drawing on a range of survey data to demonstrate partisan attitudes toward science since 1970s. As it demonstrates, there’s been a very sharp partisan divergence in confidence in science during the Trump Era, starting prior to the Covid pandemic. At least in part, we can attribute this to a rise in populist anti-science rhetoric embraced by Trump, his appointees, and those in his media orbit. But as the graph also shows, the partisan divide has existed in the past, and it’s not always in the same direction. The largest divergence in party views toward science prior to 2016 was in the 1970s, when liberals equated scientific achievement with the military-industrial complex and thus trusted it less. That era of scientific mistrust is often overlooked. Indeed, as Mills notes, the Moon landings (1969-72), which today are considered one of the last great moments of national unity, were experienced nothing like that at the time. There was sharp debate back then over whether the Apollo missions were worth the vast expenditures when the country had so much else to deal with. It’s outside the dataset, and we don’t have the partisanship lens for it, but the 1950s was another deeply anti-science decade, with critics of intellectuals and college professors alleging their ties to communism and their lack of commitment to basic American moral beliefs. This was the subject of Richard Hofstadter’s 1962 book Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, in which he quotes religious leaders like Franklin Graham: [In place of the Bible] we substituted reason, rationalism, mind culture, science worship, the working power of government, Freudianism, naturalism, humanism, behaviorism, positivism, materialism, and idealism. [This is the work of] so-called intellectuals. Thousands of these “intellectuals” have publicly stated that morality is relative—that there is no norm or absolute standard.… This fervor was heavily whipped up by Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-Wisconsin), although it’s clear that not all his fellow Republicans were on board with his red-baiting. What ended that era? The simple answer is the 1957 launch of Sputnik. Americans became afraid that they were losing to Soviet scientists, and suddenly university researchers and government projects were awash with funding. In our conversation, I asked Mills about the possibility of us having a Sputnik moment again that would rally the American public in favor of science today. Mills argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was essentially a Sputnik moment — a terrifying threat to all Americans that required scientific advances to address. But thanks in part to political polarization and the populist and conspiratorial leanings of Donald Trump, we got the opposite of a unifying moment. Many Americans turned against science, despite science actually stepping up in that moment. As we discussed in the chat, it’s not clear what scientists could or should be doing in this moment to increase faith in their work. As Mills notes, one of the chief complaints against scientists and professors is that they’ve become too political; scholars becoming even more political might not help them achieve their goals. This (mainly Republican-driven) anti-science era will end, of course, but it’s not clear what event will bring that about. Share
Apple Announces AirPods Max 2
Apple today unveiled AirPods Max 2, with key upgrades including the H2 chip, increased active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation. AirPods Max 2 have the same overall design as the original AirPods Max, with most of the new features coming from the upgrade to the H2 chip.
Build a 4K PC gaming home entertainment setup for less with these limited-time discounts
A 4K PC gaming setup for your home entertainment center is closer than you think. With these limited-time deals, you'll be gaming in style.
Nearly $200M federal rural health grant in limbo in Idaho Legislature
Idaho lawmakers are debating how the state should spend hundreds of millions in federal funding this summer to improve rural health care.
Scientists create first-of-its-kind ‘hexagonal diamond’ harder than real thing
Material exhibits slightly higher hardness than naturally found diamond
Sports gambling was supposed to create new revenue. Instead it's damaging college scholarships
Tennessee's sports gambling tax revenue exceeds $100 million but the state's Lottery-funded scholarship program faces an $80 million deficit.
Vote in BI Today's trend-focused March Madness bracket
Business Insider kicks off its March Madness bracket, featuring eight top business trends, including SaaS, private credit, and robotics.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a major display flaw that cheap Android phones solved years ago
Forget the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display — I wish Samsung would finally care about PWM dimming and eye comfort features.
Spotify's mobile app may soon get a feature fans have wanted for 15 years
Playlist management is about to become a lot more convenient on Spotify's mobile app.
For women's sports fans in Boston, energetic Legacy home opener was a long time coming
The Boston Legacy lost their home opener against defending league champions Gotham FC on Saturday, 1-0. Despite the loss, more than 30,000 fans brought the energy to Gillette Stadium for the team’s first-ever game.
FIU defeats UTEP softball in DH to sweep series
MIAMI, Florida – UTEP softball finally saw action late Friday night after multiple weather-related schedule changes but ultimately fell to FIU, 4-3, in the series opener. Originally scheduled as part of a three-game series across three days, the weekend slate was first moved to an early Friday doubleheader and Saturday single game before prolonged lightning delays pushed the matchup to […]
Blind dates and guessing games: Reel8 creates entertainment, community through videos
Reel8 Productions creates social media videos featuring content that speaks to the interests, lifestyles and commonalities of Northwestern students, according to Co-Founder and Executive Director of reel8 and Medill senior Judy Zeng. Inspired by channels like Jubilee and Cut, the founding members of the unscripted video production club wanted to create similar videos with a...
Galaxy A37 and A57 unboxing and hands-on leak ahead of launch
Samsung hasn’t unveiled the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 yet, but someone has already unboxed the phone and had hands-on experience. Galaxy A37 and A57 unboxing and hands-on videos leak on TikTok (via @VerdeSelvans/X). The clips expose the design of both phones and first look at the software. The retail box features the model name […]
Oscars 2026: ‘Train Dreams,’ made in WA, goes home without hardware
"Train Dreams," the haunting made-in-Washington Netflix drama that was nominated for four Academy Awards on Sunday, did not bring home an Oscars statuette.
Notes: USA in WBC final, Dodger Stadium has new sponsor
In a World Baseball Classic, which by the way does not use the automatic ball-strike challenge system that is now in use in Major League Baseball, Team USA beat The Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal matchup on Sunday night at loanDepot Park in Miami. The game featured 23 total strikeouts, 15 by Dominican […]
Jimmy Kimmel calls out CBS over free speech; swipe at Trump at Oscars
"Oh, man, is he going to be mad his wife wasn't nominated for this?" Jimmy Kimmel joked while presenting the award for best documentary feature.
'Heated Rivalry' actor says the show isn't political
"Heated Rivalry" actor Robbie G.K. spoke to NBC News’ Chloe Melas at Elton John’s Oscar party about how he disagrees with the show becoming political, adding that the show "explores human nature."
Why Gene Hackman wasn't featured in the 'In Memoriam' segment at the 2026 Oscars
The 2026 Oscars didn't include Gene Hackman in its 'In Memoriam' segment on Sunday. Here's why.
New Animation: The Saviour of Armageddon Returns
The Hero of Hades Hive is back with a new miniature.
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2
Apple announced AirPods Max 2, bringing even better ANC, elevated sound quality, and intelligent features to the iconic over-ear design.
St. Patrick's Day celebrated at Jupiter Irish Fest in Abacoa
At downtown Abacoa in Jupiter, the two-day festival in its sixth year featured authentic food, drinks, culture, entertainment, and live music.
Girls learn about medicine, meteorology and other STEM careers at CBS Colorado's Girls & Science 2nd Saturday event
Girls & Science 2nd Saturday
2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur are free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming, including cooking activities in the CSU Spur kitchen, opportunities to watch veterinarians perform surgery on dogs and cats, see horses assisting with human therapies, engage with scientists at work, and play in a kid's kitchen and kid's vet clinic - allowing kids to become a veterinarian for the day and fix up stuffed animals.
2026 Oscar winners announced: See the full list (updating live)
The 2026 Oscar winners have been announced. See the full list from the Academy Awards, updating live as Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan race to Best Actor and 'Sinners' eyes up Best Picture.
Duke earns top overall seed in 2026 NCAA Tournament
The Blue Devils won their second consecutive ACC championship on Saturday night under head coach Jon Scheyer.
Diamondbacks-Brewers start time pushed back
The Diamondbacks-Brewers Cactus League game's start time on Friday has been pushed back due to expected high temperatures.
Windows 11's initial setup is getting a long-requested feature
Microsoft is improving Windows 11's initial setup experience with a highly-requested customization feature.
I heart this media.
This weekend’s Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Harry Styles had multiple bangers and I’ve been really impressed by the writing team over the past couple seasons. But this latest bit on Weekend Update about the social status of emojis felt exceptional. I don’t want to spoil it, but… “RBF: right before the flags” is some of the smartest writing on the show in a long time. This skit took the aerial tramway directly to my own heart. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59CpJqCbxXs]
Bcachefs 1.37 Released With Linux 7.0 Support, Erasure Coding Stable & New Sub-Commands
Kent Overstreet today released Bcachefs 1.37 as the newest feature release to this out-of-tree file-system driver and user-space tooling for this next-gen, copy-on-write file-system.
DeGette challenger Melat Kiros trounces 15-term Democratic incumbent in Denver delegate vote
The 28-year-old, first-time candidate challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in this year’s primary soundly defeated the 15-term incumbent in a delegate preference poll conducted Saturday at a county party assembly in Denver. Melat Kiros, the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants and a former corporate attorney, received nearly twice as many votes as DeGette in a […]
Army veterans Jessica Killin, Joe Reagan qualify for Democratic primary ballot in Colorado’s 5th CD
Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan secured spots Saturday in Colorado’s June primary to decide who will run against Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in a district that’s only ever sent GOP lawmakers to Congress. The two Democrats, however, told delegates at the party’s nominating assembly in Colorado Springs that the 5th Congressional […]
Here's what the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display does to its battery life
Benchmarks and tests to see what's going on under the surface
iOS 27 Will Reportedly Be Like Mac OS X Snow Leopard
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that iOS 27 will be similar to 2009's Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that one of Apple's biggest priorities is bug fixes for improved performance and stability. At WWDC 2008, Apple showed a presentation that said Mac OS X Snow Leopard had "0 new features," as it opted to focus on performance and stability improvements.
MacBook Neo 2 With a Touch Screen Has Gone From Yes to Maybe to No
A second-generation MacBook Neo with a touch screen has gone from a yes to a maybe to a no. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple has yet to decide whether to bring touch-screen support to any Macs beyond the next high-end MacBook Pro, which is expected to be released in late 2026 or early 2027. A touch screen would also slightly increase the cost of making the MacBook Neo, which is priced as low as $499, so the laptop will likely remain without one for years.
Ashley Spivey, entrepreneur and small business owner
Congratulations to Ashley Spivey, entrepreneur and small business owner for being named one of our 40 Under 40!
Jayson Tatum Talks Growing Confidence Following Fourth Game Back
This is great news for the Celtics and bad news for the rest of the Eastern Conference.
In physics first, Chinese scientists create rare 'hexagonal diamond' that's harder than natural diamond
Researchers made small, pure samples of the elusive mineral lonsdaleite – also known as hexagonal diamond — and tested its material properties to show it's harder than diamond.
Belinda M. Paschal covers features, entertainment for the Dispatch
Dispatch features reporter Belinda M. Paschal, whose focus is arts and entertainment, gives an update on what's happening on her beat.
Tinkatink Community Day April 2026: Shiny Odds, Bonuses & Gigaton Hammer Tinkaton
Trainers, get hyped! The next Community Day of 2026 stars Tinkatink, the Metal Hammer Pokémon! Join the event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time to enjoy 2x catch Candy, increased Tinkatink spawns, and a chance to encounter Shiny Tinkatink. Evolve Tinkatuff during the event—or up to four hours […]
High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores from Saturday.
Luka Dončić's overtime dagger lifts Lakers past Nuggets
LOS ANGELES — Saturday night at Crypto.
Lakers’ LeBron James calls Luka Dončić ‘generational player’
Luka Dončić made his first game-winner with Lakers in 127-125 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday at Crypto.com Are
4 Takeaways From Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal Win Over Japan
Venezuela knocked out Japan on Saturday night, ensuring there will be a new WBC champion.
Reign crumble against Firebirds in third straight overtime loss
Koehn Ziemmer's two-goal night wasn't enough as the Ontario Reign lose 4-3 in overtime to the Coachella Valley Firebirds Saturday night at Toyota Arena. This is the Reign's first time experiencing three losses in a row this season but they remain in first place in the AHL Pacific Division with 81 points and a record of 38-16-3-2.
High school basketball: State championship results
CIF state championship boys and girls basketball scores for Friday and Saturday.
Penguins overcome another multigoal deficit to win in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — For almost 35 minutes Saturday, it was shaping up to be a very bad night for the Penguins. The Islanders and Blue Jackets both won,...
Basketball box scores and results, other sports results for Saturday, March 14, 2026; playoff schedule
SATURDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball PIAA CLASS 6A PLAYOFFS Quarterfinals Western Region Central Dauphin 54, New Castle 43 New Castle 11 9 18 5 —...
Panthers re-sign starting defender
The Panthers brought back a starting defender on Saturday.
'SNL' recap: Harry Styles pulls double duty for the second time
Harry Styles is back in Studio 8H as host and musical guest, almost seven years after first pulling double duty on 'Saturday Night Live.'
Kansas City’s first women’s sports bar kicks off first full season with KC Current
A new sports bar dedicated to women’s sports opened Saturday in Kansas City, coinciding with the KC Current’s season opener.
Hundreds of students compete in Science Olympiad regional at Rock Valley College
Hundreds of middle school and high school students spent Saturday at Rock Valley College to put their science skills to the test during the annual Science Olympiad regional competition.
Flames Rally Falls Short in 3–2 Loss to Islanders
The Calgary Flames mounted a late push but couldn’t overcome a rough opening period, falling 3–2 to the New York Islanders on Saturday night in Long Island.
Big Ten hockey: Michigan thumps Penn State, advances to final
Michigan defeated Penn State, 5-2, in a Big Ten hockey tournament semifinal at Ann Arbor Saturday night, clinching a spot in the championship game.
Army veterans Jessica Killin, Joe Reagan qualify for Democratic primary ballot in Colorado’s 5th CD
Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan secured spots Saturday in Colorado’s June primary to decide who will run against Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in a district that’s only ever sent GOP lawmakers to Congress. The two Democrats, however, told delegates at the party’s nominating assembly in Colorado Springs that the 5th Congressional […]
Hurricanes outdo Lightning in heavyweight bout, 4-2
The Hurricanes got a preview of playoff intensity in Central Florida on Saturday night.
Girls learn about medicine, meteorology and other STEM careers at Girls & Science 2nd Saturday event
Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq
The Pentagon on Saturday identified the six airmen who died in an aircraft crash in western Iraq on Thursday.
Freeland buries late 3s for first MHSAA boys basketball state title
Freeland beat Hudsonville Unity Christian 42-32 in the MHSAA boys basketball Division 2 state championship game in East Lansing on Saturday.
Science Saturday at Smith teaches kids about food and energy
The first Science Saturdays at Smith was held in the Sixth Street Museum District on Saturday.
Jayson Tatum, Neemias Queta Shine As Celtics Handle Wizards
Boston is now 44-23 on the season.
Boulder businesses braced for Xcel Energy's power shutoffs on Saturday
The affect of Saturday's Xcel Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is being felt in different ways by people across Boulder. Some good, others not as much.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey addresses ‘misinterpretation’ amid struggles in college sports
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talked with the media in Nashville on Saturday, addressing the ‘misinterpretation’ regarding the SEC breaking away.
Promoting early relational health and resilience in pediatric primary care: a qualitative study
Pediatric Research - Promoting early relational health and resilience in pediatric primary care: a qualitative study
The day before the Oscars, the ‘Bridesmaids’ rehearsed
The “Bridesmaids” cast has reunited at the Dolby Theatre as Oscar presenters. On Saturday Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper, Rose Byrne and Melissa McCarthy ran through their lines and
Fund-raising Email Features Trump at Ritual for Soldiers Killed in Iran War
The email from the group Never Surrender seeks donations for President Trump from those who want access to “private national security briefings” from him.
JA CEO Challenge: Jackson-area students pitch business ideas for prize money
High school students from Jackson and Lenawee schools competed in the final “Launch” phase of Junior Achievement’s CEO Challenge at the Jackson Area Career Center on Saturday.
West Virginia repeats, wins program's 21st NCAA rifle title
West Virginia defended its NCAA rifle championship on Saturday, edging out TCU to claim the 21st national rifle title in program history.
Park City Main Street reopened following report of bomb inside local business
Businesses along Park City’s Main Street were evacuated Saturday afternoon following reports that a bomb had been planted inside the Egyptian Theater.Lt. Daniel
Pewamo-Westphalia outlasts Lewis Lovejoy eruption for D-3 MHSAA state title
Pewamo-Westphalia beat Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac, 61-57, in the Division 3 boys basketball state championship on Saturday, March 14.
Saturday Sports: State tournament basketball and hockey
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Saturday.
Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for $6.5 billion, CNBC reports
Tilman Fertitta's Fertitta Entertainment is negotiating to buy Caesars Entertainment for $32 per share, at an equity value of $6.5 billion, CNBC reported on Saturday, citing sources close to the situation.
Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for $6.5 billion, CNBC reports
Tilman Fertitta's Fertitta Entertainment is negotiating to buy Caesars Entertainment for $32 per share, at an equity value of $6.5 billion, CNBC reported on Saturday, citing sources close to the situation.
Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for $6.5 billion, CNBC reports
March 14 (Reuters) - Tilman Fertitta's Fertitta Entertainment is negotiating to buy Caesars Entertainment for $32 per share, at an equity value of $6.5 billion, CNBC reported on Saturday, citing sources close to the situation. Fertitta's terms for...
A historic year in film could culminate in a historic Academy Awards ceremony
Sunday’s award show could be historic
WHO chief Tedros says 12 dead in strike on primary healthcare center in Lebanon
The head of the World Health Organization said on Saturday that it has verified 12 doctors, paramedics and nurses were killed in a strike on the Bourj Qalaouiyeh primary healthcare center in Lebanon late on Friday.
Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies at 64
Legendary rock guitarist Phil Campbell, who spent more than three decades playing with the iconic heavy metal band Motörhead, has died at the age of 64. The news was announced Saturday in a stateme…
Panthers officially announce signing of new LT on Saturday
One way or another, the Panthers should have their blindside covered up come Week 1.
Where to watch the top 16 women's college basketball team reveal: Time, TV, stream
In an effort to help the sites prepare and get tickets sold, the NCAA will release the top 16 teams on Saturday afternoon.
Super STEM Saturday kicks off day of Science at Cal State San Marcos
Cal State San Marcos will host Super STEM Saturday, a free science festival with more than 130 hands-on, interactive activities and demonstrations.
World Baseball Classic picks: MLB expert offers best bets for Saturday's Italy vs. Puerto Rico quarterfinal
SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca analyzes Saturday's Puerto Rico vs. Italy quarterfinal at the World Baseball Classic and offers his best bets
Democrat Julie Stauch exits race for Iowa governor after petition issues
Julie Stauch announced her withdrawal from the Iowa governor race after her petitions failed to meet the required signature count.
Meta discontinues end-to-end encryption on Instagram
The company says the feature wasn't popular with users.
Miami’s Community Newspapers hosts Small Business Expo
Miami’s Community Newspapers, with the Miami-Dade Strategic Procurement Department, hosted a Small Business Expo in its South Miami offices on Tuesday, Feb. 17, attended by local government and...
Phillies announce 2 roster moves before Yankees game
The Philadelphia Phillies are making some tweaks to the roster before they face the New York Yankees Saturday.
Concord downs Detroit Douglass in MHSAA boys basketball D-4 title game
Concord beat Detroit Douglass, 60-47, in the MHSAA Division 4 boys basketball state title game on Saturday, March 14.
Fire ignites at uniform rental business in Salt Lake City
Firefighters extinguished a blaze after it ignited at a uniform rental business in Salt Lake City.The fire was reported Saturday morning at a business near 3370
Duke player to sports bettors: 'I hope you blow your knee out'
Duke men's basketball player Isaiah Evans said prop bets aren't healthy for the sports. He told WRAL's Brian Murphy that he and his Blue Devil teammates hear from people about their prop bets, including immediately after Saturday's ACC Tournament semifinal, and it is not helpful, even harrassment.
Duke player: Harassment by sports betting losers is out of hand
Duke men's basketball player Isaiah Evans said prop bets aren't healthy for the sports. He told WRAL's Brian Murphy that he and his Blue Devil teammates hear from people about their prop bets, including immediately after Saturday's ACC Tournament semifinal, and it is not helpful, even harrassment.
Dolly Parton Speaks out About Health in First Public Appearance
Dolly Parton made her first major public appearance in months since a health scare last year for the music legend. At Dollywood’s season opening on Friday, she said, “I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them.” NBC’s Kathy Park reports for Saturday TODAY.
Fetuses likely have more ‘forever chemicals’ in blood than thought
US test of 120 umbilical blood cord samples identified 42 Pfas compounds, which do not naturally break down
How often do people really fart? Scientists built smart underwear to find out
Researchers have created “Smart Underwear,” a wearable device that measures flatulence by detecting hydrogen produced by gut microbes. Early tests suggest people may pass gas about 32 times a day—much higher than previous estimates. The device gives scientists a new way to track gut microbial activity in everyday life. It will power a new nationwide study called the Human Flatus Atlas to map normal patterns of gas production.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Scientists discover giant swirling plumes hidden deep inside Greenland’s ice sheet
Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of strange plume-like structures hidden deep inside the Greenland ice sheet. New research suggests they form through thermal convection—slow, swirling motions driven by temperature differences inside the ice. This means the deep ice could be far softer than scientists once believed. Understanding this hidden movement could improve predictions about how Greenland’s ice sheet behaves in a warming world.
UCLA Faculty Association, science advocates host Stand Up for Science protest
Science advocates and UCLA Faculty Association members called on Californians to support a bill that would put scientific research funding on the 2026 ballot at a Saturday protest in Westwood.