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What to know about Bill Gates’ nuclear science company planned for the former South Philadelphia refinery site
TerraPower Isotopes will manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in developing cancer treatments.
Montana senator pulls a fast one to boost preferred successor
Incumbent Steve Daines timed his retirement to all but guarantee his preferred successor will replace him. Never mind what voters, or other hopefuls, had in mind.
Josh Shapiro and the Battle for Israel’s Place in American Politics – The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune
Essays – With his Iran war, or, if you prefer, excursion, President Trump is upending political debate in America on the right. The resignation in March of Joe
Paleontology has an Epstein problem. Women in the field say it's a symptom of a deeper misogyny
The names of hundreds of scientists have appeared in the Epstein files, including prominent dinosaur researchers. As the paleontology community reckons with the fallout of these revelations, women in the field say it's bringing to the forefront what they've known for years — that paleontology is ripe with abuse and harassment, and its institutions protect men at the top at the expense of women trying to build careers in spaces that treat them as disposable.
A dietitian and doctor review RFK Jr's new food pyramid
The new food pyramid was released earlier this year. It emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and what Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls “healthy fats.” These guidelines influence the standards for school lunches, food labeling and programs like SNAP. Today on the show, Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong chats with registered dietitian nutritionist Shana Spence, and Dr. Sarah Kim, a diabetes specialist, about the new guidelines. Plus, NPR’s Reflect America fellow Kadin Mills unpacks how the new food pyramid could change school lunch trays. Check out more of Kadin’s coverage about the changes in dietary guidelines.Interested in more health science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Reflecting On Health Insurance Providers Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Progyny (NASDAQ:PGNY)
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Progyny (NASDAQ:PGNY) and the best and worst performers in the health insurance providers industry.
Douglas County Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson reflects on 32 years in politics
As Women’s History Month highlights the achievements of women in society and culture, one woman has served the metro area community for more than three decades.
White House offers 5 DHS reforms to Democrats
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed more than a month ago.
Trump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is 'very foolish mistake'
Trump called on nations to help police the Strait of Hormuz after Iran responded to U.S.-Israeli attacks by using drones, missiles and mines to \u200ceffectively close the channel for tankers.
Need a healthy reset? Scales, supplements and smart trackers are on sale now
Refresh your wellness routine for less with top Amazon deals on smart scales, supplements, fitness trackers and more—all under $50.
WATCH: Johnson refutes outgoing counterterrorism official's claim that Iran posed no imminent threat
ASUS Announces 2026 TUF Gaming Laptop Lineup
ASUS TUF Gaming A16, F16, A18 laptops for 2026: Featuring stunning OLED/300Hz anti-reflection displays, Intel Core Ultra 9, AMD Ryzen 9, and NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti for elite gaming. Subscribe to ASUS Pressroom for the latest tech updates!
Science & Innovation
Challenges to the American scientific enterprise—from the reproducibility crisis, to administrative bloat within research institutions, to diminished public trust in universities—together with sweeping reforms to the government’s role in science, make this a pivotal moment for science policy. An agenda to strengthen American science must enhance its productivity and credibility, preserve our research advantages, and ensure that the scientific enterprise remains accountable to American citizens.
Tim Cook names Apple's greatest contributions, talks tariff refunds and retirement rumors
Apple CEO Tim Cook continues the company’s 50th anniversary celebration with a press stop at Good Morning America on ABC...
'Probably the softest second booking I can remember seeing'
Who does not love a trip down to London? This felt like a fantastic opportunity for us to close the gap on Crystal Palace and pick up three points that some of the teams around us in the relegation fight failed to get. Fair play to West Ham for taking a point off Manchester City - although, if I am being honest, I would have preferred they did not.
The Morning After: Apple's surprise AirPods Max refresh
The biggest news stories this morning: Samsung ends Galaxy Z TriFold sales three months after launch, NVIDIA and Bolt team up for European robotaxis, Samsung Galaxy S26 review.
Your Average Democratic Voter Isn’t a Left Winger
President Donald Trump has a habit of referring to Democrats as “radical-left lunatics.” The unfair pejorative aside, it turns out the typical Democratic voter isn’t even left wing. Let that sink in.
Japan's Idemitsu to invest $500 million in Australian Midocean to enter LNG business
Idemitsu Kosan , Japan's second-biggest oil refiner, said on Tuesday it will invest $500 million in Australia's MidOcean Energy as part of a move towards a full-scale entry into the LNG business.
Clean your feed: Refresh your Instagram diet
It's not about missing out; it's about reclaiming your attention.
OpenAI to cut back on side projects to focus on core business, WSJ reports
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI's top executives are finalizing plans for a major strategy shift to refocus the company around coding and business users, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Intel launches Core Ultra 200HX Plus Arrow Lake Refresh mobile CPUs: 290HX Plus is 8% faster than 285HX
Intel announces Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus for gaming laptops Intel has announced its new Core Ultra 200HX Plus series for
Volvo Construction Equipment announces closure of Rokbak business
As part of a long term strategic shift and due to the unsustainable profitability of the Rokbak business Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will close its Rokbak business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions. The business had revenues of SEK 1.0 bn in 2025 and was loss-making. The closure of the business will negatively impact operating income by about SEK 0.7 billion in the Construction Equipment segment in Q1 2026 and will be reported as an adjustment. About SEK 0.4 billion refers to non-cash items with the majority related to goodwill impairment.
Bull sharks make ‘friends’—and prefer females to males
The ocean’s bad boys don’t just cruise alone—they have preferred swimming partners.
10 Audio Improvements in Apple's New AirPods Max 2
Apple refreshed the AirPods Max today, and the main new addition is an H2 chip that replaces the H1 chip. The H2 chip has previously been used in the AirPods 4 and the AirPods Pro 2 and later, but it's new to the AirPods Max. It brings multiple audio improvements alongside an updated high dynamic range amplifier. We've listed all of the audio features that are new to the AirPods Max according to Apple.
Samsung Is Reportedly Offering Refunds So That Galaxy S26 Ultra Owners Do No Return Their Phones
A netizen has just discovered a grift for the ages, provided that you are the not-so-proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone.
Chiefs Reportedly Make Trade With Jets For Former Steelers QB
Justin Fields is on the move again. On Monday, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the New York Jets are reportedly trading Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. The deal is still pending a physical. Other teams were reportedly interested in Fields, but his preference was to […]
2026 NAMI-Ipsos Workplace Mental Health Poll
A NAMI-Ipsos poll conducted in January – February 2026 highlights what mental health support American employees are looking for from their companies. This data reflects employee sentiment across industries at companies with at least 100 employees.
Bridging Classrooms and Cutting-Edge Science
Kat Bay ’16, a University of La Verne chemistry alumna, now manages the Teaching with Schrödinger program (Courtesy Kat Bay). The ULV alumna now helps professors and students around the world explore chemistry through advanced computational tools When Kat Bay reflects on her journey from undergraduate chemistry major to manager of the Teaching with Schrödinger program, […]
Trump calls on allies to help guard the Strait of Hormuz. Most have refused
The diplomatic friction reflects the limits of Trump’s influence at a moment when the global economy is absorbing one of the worst oil supply shocks in modern history.
'Empty refrigerators and eviction notices': TSA union leaders demand end to DHS shutdown
TSA workers in Atlanta face a mounting financial crisis as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, with agents dealing with evictions and hardships.
Massachusetts ER doctors say long wait times reflect a health system under strain
Emergency doctors say hospital bed shortages, an aging population, and gaps in primary care are driving delays.
Fired DHS chief Kristi Noem faces criminal referral from congressional Democrats
Democrats accuse Kristi Noem of making "demonstrably false" statements to Congress regarding DHS contracts and Corey Lewandowski, weeks after her ousting by President Trump.
Dem senators call to fund DHS after voting to block it 4 times amid shutdown fight
Government shutdown continues over Department of Homeland Security funding as Democrats seek immigration enforcement reforms amid terror attacks.
Scientists uncover the secret timing behind glowing fireflies
Researchers have discovered the mathematical pattern that allows thousands of synchronized fireflies light up the night.
Blizzard Elsa hampers efforts to control business fire in Green Bay
Firefighters are facing extreme weather while putting out a fire at a Green Bay business.
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
The science of how fireflies stay in sync
Engineers have uncovered the mathematical rules fireflies follow to sync up their flashes.
A strange twist in the universe’s oldest light may be bigger than we thought
Scientists studying a mysterious effect called cosmic birefringence—a subtle twist in the polarization of the universe’s oldest light—have developed a new way to reduce uncertainty in how it’s measured. This faint rotation in the cosmic microwave background could point to entirely new physics, including hidden particles such as axions and clues about dark matter or dark energy.
Trump gives second wind to reforming college sports regulation
An effort to regulate the big business of college sports is receiving a second burst of energy on Capitol Hill thanks to President Trump’s insistence that more be done to curb&n…
Virginia entrepreneurs on Trump’s dodgy tariffs: ‘It disrupts your business’
Refunds of the unconstitutional tariffs paid by companies across Virginia and the country will not come soon — if at all, guest columnist Jim Spencer writes.
Play-off dream back on for Stoke?
Final Score's Sam Fletcher reflects on an important win for Stoke City and how it could reignite their promotion ambitions.
In Switching to Original Medicare, Beware of Medigap Plan Refusals
Open enrollment season lasts until March 31 for people enrolled in Medicare Advantage who want to switch to original Medicare, but there’s a potential hitch.
SKF announces new business segments and releases restated figures
SKF today announces the introduction of a new segment reporting structure, effective from Q1 2026. The purpose of these changes is to reflect the Group's strategic focus and to provide increased transparency ahead of the planned separation of the Automotive business. SKF is also publishing restated financial information for the new segments for 2024 and 2025.
This is your brain on pleasure (even the guilty kind)
It’s likely you have at least one “guilty pleasure.” Maybe it’s romance novels. Or reality TV… Playing video games… or getting swept into obscure corners of TikTok. Neuroscientists say the pleasure response helps us survive as a species. So why do we feel embarrassed by some of the things we love the most? Even if you don't have these negative emotions, experiencing – and studying – pleasure is not as straightforward as it might seem. For a long time, neuroscientists thought the concept of "pleasure" referred to a singular system in the brain. But as research into the subject grew, scientists realized that pleasure is really a cycle of "wanting" and "liking" – each with separate neural mechanisms. Today on the show, producer Rachel Carlson explores this cycle with researchers, who weigh in on the science of pleasure. Even the kind that makes us feel guilty. Read more of Rachel’s story on guilty pleasures. Interested in more brain science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Ghilardi: ” We must get back on track and bounce back.”
Roma fell again, this time in Como, coming from behind. Referee Massa had a decisive influence, sending off Wesley with the score at 1-1 for a minor foul. After the match, Daniele Ghilardi spoke to DA...
Dick’s Sporting Goods is stepping up its game
The company has roughly doubled its sales in the past 10 years and has made big strides with tech.
Farage Mega Donor Exposes Vulnerability in UK Politics
Britain’s biggest political donor is a crypto investor and aviation entrepreneur who has lived in Thailand for more than two decades. The £12 million ($16 million) that Christopher Harborne gave to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK last year wouldn’t be permitted in France, Canada or Ireland. If you’re sensing something askew with the UK’s rules for campaign finance contributions, you’re not alone.
Strengthening One Health Field Epidemiology Capacity in the WHO South-East Asia Region
Recent public health emergencies—including the COVID-19 pandemic, recurrent zoonotic disease outbreaks, and the high level of antimicrobial resistance—have underscored the urgent need for strong, multisectoral field epidemiology capacities. This reinforces the importance of a workforce equipped with One Health field epidemiology competencies. To address this need, WHO works with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), as part of Quadripartite Alliance for One Health, to strengthen field epidemiology training programmes using a One Health approach.These efforts are aligned with WHO SEARO’s Strategic Framework for Action for Strengthening Surveillance, Risk Assessment and Field Epidemiology and the Regional Roadmap to Advance Field Epidemiology Capacities 2025–2029 emphasize workforce development, multisectoral collaboration, and enhanced preparedness for health emergencies. With funding from the Pandemic Fund, The Competency for One Health Field Epidemiology (COHFE) integration within Field Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETPs) or similar initiatives has been initiated in Bangladesh and India and is planned in Sri Lanka.BangladeshIn Bangladesh, COHFE is being adapted to strengthen the Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Bangladesh (FETP-B) Advanced programme. Initiated in July 2025 and led by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), the process brought together stakeholders from human, animal, and environmental health sectors, academia, and laboratories.A Multisectoral Working Group (MWG) was established to guide implementation, conduct readiness assessments, and identify opportunities to institutionalize One Health collaboration. Through national multisectoral consultations and a competency prioritization workshop held in Dhaka in November 2025, stakeholders identified priority technical competencies for surveillance, outbreak investigation, data analysis, and risk assessment, alongside functional competencies related to leadership, coordination, and the laboratory–epidemiology interface. The process also surfaced systemic barriers—such as challenges in data sharing and limited joint investigations—enabling targeted recommendations. These outcomes are guiding curriculum revision, the introduction of One Health simulations and joint field exercises, and the development of a national multisectoral mentorship pool, with updated training materials expected to be implemented in the upcoming cohort.Figure 1. Competency prioritization involving multisectoral stakeholders“COHFE represents a significant step forward in operationalizing the One Health approach. The collaboration between national institutions and the Quadripartite partners is critical for building resilient systems to address complex health challenges in the region.”, Prof. (Dr) Tahmina Sirin, Director, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh.Aligning India’s One Health Training with COHFEIn India, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has strengthened One Health workforce development through its SectorConnect initiative. WHO supported a comprehensive competency mapping and curriculum review to align the Field Epidemiology Programme in One Health (FEP-OH) with all 14 COHFE domains. The review identified strong foundations while generating actionable recommendations to strengthen One Health learning outcomes, expand joint field-based learning, and enhance competency-based assessment. These improvements are informing programme refinement and phased scale-up across additional states.Figure 2. Strengthening learning outcomes for the SectorConnect FEP OH CurriculumThrough these efforts, WHO SEARO will continue to support countries to move from separate sector-based training toward an integrated, impact-driven One Health field epidemiology workforce capable of addressing complex health threats at human-animal-environment interface.ReferencesFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Health Organization, & World Organisation for Animal Health. (2024). Competencies for One Health field epidemiology (COHFE) framework. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240080058World Health Organization. (2023). Strategic framework for action for strengthening surveillance, risk assessment and field epidemiology for health security threats in the WHO South-East Asia Region. WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789290210030World Health Organization. (2024). Regional roadmap to advance field epidemiology capacities in the WHO South-East Asia Region 2025–2029. WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789290229544
‘It’s not a solvable problem’: Maine’s outgoing hospital lobbyist says there’s no fix for rising health care costs
As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.
Jurassic Park River Adventure Replaces Old Track, Aerial Photos Show
Refurbishment work is moving along at a steady pace on the Jurassic Park-themed water ride at Universal Studios Florida.
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 […]
Animated ‘Firefly’ Series in Development With Original Cast Set to Return
‘Clearly, the return of Firefly is something the fans want,’ star Nathan Fillion said. ‘More importantly, it’s something they deserve.’
Appointee wants to replace White House columns with the ones Trump prefers
The head of a federal arts commission is proposing the more ornate Corinthian style for the nearly 200-year-old columns at the building’s front entrance
The rise of the daycap: Gen Z prefers intentional, daytime sips
Brands from Absolut to Malibu are reorienting around Gen Z's preference for earlier social drinking occasions instead of late-night bar crawls.
Shifting police approach to enforcing psychiatric holds in Sonoma County can leave loved ones at a loss and those in crisis at risk, advocates say
Involuntary mental health holds have been one option to ensure someone in crisis, and deemed a danger to themselves, gets help. But increasingly, local police are refusing to carry out those holds.
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
Bracketology: Arizona vs. Houston offers high stakes as potential NCAA Tournament No. 1 seeds refuse to flinch
Who will be the first team in the mix for a No. 1 seed -- or the No. 1 overall seed -- to flinch?
Kansas prepares to update Children’s Health Insurance Program eligibility stuck in 2008
Kansas is the only state where eligibility for the Children's Health Insurance Program is tied to income levels from 2008
Kansas moves closer to updating Children’s Health Insurance Program eligibility stuck in 2008
Kansas is the only state where eligibility for the Children's Health Insurance Program is tied to income levels from 2008
White House advisor calls for food pyramid reform to lower healthcare costs
White House senior advisor Calley Means discusses diseases stemming from ultra-processed foods, such as diabetes and heart disease, costing the healthcare system trillions.
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.
This doctor treated migrants’ severe injuries at the US-Mexico wall: ‘Political decisions made it as violent as possible’
Dr Brian Elmore witnessed a public health crisis unfold at the border near El Paso. He reflects on why it was like a ‘perverse Groundhog Day’
The ultimate entertainment budget hack: Your local library
Bereft after finishing Heated Rivalry? Hoping for more Sinners-like thrills? Your local library has what you need—and it’s free!
Humanizing Science: Kate Marvel's Human Nature
If you are giving a talk about climate change, the very last thing you want to do is flip through a series of slides with graphs and statistics showing greenhouse […]
Please drive carefully: scientists plan to transport volatile antimatter for first time
Cern researchers are testing traps capable of moving antimatter, which explodes into energy as soon as it comes into contact with regular matter
NBC's 'Access Hollywood' is canceled as daytime TV audiences shrink
Talk programs "The Steve Wilko Show" and "Karamo" will also end, reflecting the shift to streaming and the decline in daytime TV viewing.
Full interview: Bill Nye reflects on being the science guy and what's next
FBI Announces Steam Investigation Into Indie Game Malware
The games were removed from Valve's storefront earlier this year but concerns remain
6 U.S. airmen die in crash; Hegseth says Iran's leader is 'likely disfigured'
Six American airmen deployed to operations against Iran were killed after their KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command said Friday.
Public Administration as Solution Science
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Naim KapucuMarch 13, 2026 Public administration is often described as the bridge between public goals and real results. When communities face complex problems such as public safety, health threats, climate risks, housing pressures or […]
Willie Robertson says he ‘never would have dreamed’ of joining family business in his 20s
The Duck Commander CEO reflects on nearly taking a different path and explains why, on “Duck Dynasty: The Revival,” he now encourages his children to pursue what they love.
Micah Bob Finds His Foundation in Materials Science
UC Davis materials science and engineering student Micah Bob studies sustainable cement alternatives to reduce carbon emissions. As graduation approaches, he reflects on the transformative course, research experiences and campus life — including MASC and Video Game Orchestra — that shaped his journey.
How to Apply for Small Business Tariff Refunds
What we know so far about tariff refunds and how the process will work.
Federal drug price reforms are working, finds study
Medicare beneficiaries skipping fewer medications due to cost.
DAVID MARCUS: Craven politics is the only excuse left for Dems refusing to fund DHS
Congressional Democrats allegedly continue blocking DHS funding despite key concessions, raising concerns about airport security during tensions.
Fed's favored inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in January as consumer price pressures persist
The Commerce Department on Friday released the January 2026 PCE inflation report, which showed the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high for consumers.
Congestion pricing, energy demands driving up cost of doing business in New York
United Refining Chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss Strait of Hormuz tensions, oil price swings, President Donald Trump’s response to Iran and New York City’s budget crisis.
Arts & Entertainment Calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling.
‘We’re in a downward spiral’: Inside the high-stakes battle to reform WorldTour cycling
A confused race calendar and an imbalanced revenue model has led to several attempts to change the sport — could we be nearing a denouement?
Pete Hegseth wanted an ‘American Crusade.’ Now he’s leading a war in the Middle East
In the war the US launched on the Islamic Republic, the US secretary of war, as he prefers to be called, likes to talk about how the Christian God is on his side.
100 firefighters knock down flames at downtown LA business
Windows 11 gets extreme display refresh rate support and new features in KB5079387
A preview of this month's non-security update for Windows 11 is here, and it brings support for extremely high display refresh rates, improved File Explorer, and more.
New environmental justice track brings new perspectives and methods to environmental science
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 12, 2026 – With a world facing numerous challenges that affect not only the environment but the people within it, there is a growing need for innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative approaches to addressing global crises. However, there remains a gap between the scientists and the communities they aim to help, who […]
Costco member sues for share of tariffs refund
A Costco shopper is suing the wholesale club for a piece of any tariff refunds after CEO Ron Vachris pledged "lower prices and better values."
Radian Shuts Down Mortgage Conduit Business, Refocuses On Insurance Strategy
Radian Group has ceased accepting new business for its mortgage conduit platform and will wind down the unit over the coming months. The company determined that discontinuing the operation was preferable to selling it, according to company statements.The conduit, which operated primarily through Radian Mortgage Capital, bought mortgages from lenders in the secondary market. It then sold these to investors or into private-label securitizations, sometimes retaining mortgage servicing rights on those loans.
A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.
Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.
Scientists discover a universal temperature curve that governs all life
Researchers have uncovered a universal pattern showing how temperature affects life on Earth. Across thousands of species—from microbes to reptiles—performance rises gradually with warming until an optimal temperature is reached, after which it drops sharply. Although each species has its own preferred temperature range, they all follow the same underlying curve. This surprising constraint suggests evolution may have limited room to help species cope with rapid climate warming.
Misunderstandings about science are as bad as misinformation | Psyche Notes to Self
People’s misunderstanding of terms like ‘heritability’ shows how important it is to communicate science carefully
NC State Health Plan won’t extend Aetna or CVS contracts, will seek bids instead
“This administration has different priorities and would prefer a contract that is more in line with those priorities,” said a plan spokesperson.
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
LACLxS Work-in-Progress Seminar: The Politics of Everyday Conflict in Refugee Shelters
Fabricio Carrijo, a research affiliate at the Jagiellonian Centre for Migration Studies at Jagiellonian University, will give a talk titled "The Politics of Everyday Conflict in Refugee Shelters: Decolonial Perspectives from the Brazilian Amazon" for the Program in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies.
Class struggle, but weird: The surreal politics of this year's Oscar nominees
The Best Picture contenders reflect a mad world—and they're suitably lurid, pulpy, comic, and strange.
Student Led Service Group Helps Refugees Navigate Healthcare System
UW Medical Students Helps Refugees Navigate Healthcare System
I Tested the Galaxy S26 Ultra and It's Pretty Amazing, But Here's What Falls Short
The Galaxy S26 Ultra shines with incredible cameras, smart AI features, and a refined design, making it an exceptional phone for creatives, even if it doesn't offer the longest battery life or perfect viewing angles.
Kansas City Chiefs, key cities and state officials endorse sports authority ownership of $3B stadium
The Kansas House plans to work quickly on a bill creating a state sports authority to provide oversight of facilities built for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tips to Give Your Mental Health a Spring Reset and Refresh
Psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Boardman joins TODAY to share tips for how you can give your mental health reset and refresh this spring. Her tips include going for an awe walk outside, writing down your recurring worries and more.
Studio Display vs. Studio Display XDR Buyer's Guide
Apple's refreshed Studio Display arrives alongside the all-new Studio Display XDR, which replaces the previous Pro Display XDR. The Studio Display XDR is more than twice the price of the Studio Display, so which should you choose? Both Studio Display models offer a wide range of the same core features and are designed to provide a very similar overall experience for everyday use.
Intel Launches "Arrow Lake Refresh": Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, New Binary Optimization Tool
Intel today announced the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus desktop processors in the Socket LGA1851 package. These chips are drop-in compatible with existing Intel 800-series chipset motherboards, with some boards needing UEFI firmware updates. Both chips are based on the current "A...
Senate Advances Bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity Reform
On February 26, 2026, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted 22-1 to advance the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026. Sponsored by a bipartisan group…