Linus Torvalds Expresses Frustration With ‘Garbage’ Link Tags In Git Commits Summary Linus Torvalds has publicly complained about the growing habit of adding “Link:” tags to Git commits that merely…
Scientists Discuss Next Steps to Prevent Dangerous ‘Mirror Life’ Research Summary Researchers who explored creating “mirror life” — organisms built from molecular building blocks of opposite chirality to natural life…
Microsoft’s Cloud Services Disrupted by Red Sea Cable Cuts Summary Microsoft says some Azure cloud customers experienced delays after undersea cables in the Red Sea were cut, disrupting internet traffic…
There’s 50% Fewer Young Employees at Tech Companies Now Than Two Years Ago Summary Reporting by Slashdot (summarising a Fortune piece and Pave workforce data) finds the share of early‑career…
Can a bold ‘social contract’ make data sharing more palatable? Summary This comment from African bioethics and data-science researchers examines why biomedical data collected across Africa is often not shared…
Research misconduct: how the scientific community is fighting back Summary The Nature Podcast episode “Self Correction” (episode 2) examines research misconduct: why it occurs, how rare but damaging cases can…
The surprising ways bridges resist collapse Summary Researchers tested a scale model of a steel truss bridge to destruction and found six unexpected mechanisms that let these structures resist total…
Microsoft, Linode, warn of cloud latency spikes due to Middle East submarine cable problems Summary Microsoft has warned Azure customers of increased latency after undersea fibre cuts affecting routes through…
Nepal social media ban sparks protests, dozens injured Summary At least 14 people were reported killed and dozens injured after police clashed with thousands of mostly young protesters in Kathmandu.…
So much for the paperless office: UK government inks £900M deal for printers etc. Summary The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a four-year framework giving public sector organisations access to…
