FOSS Weekly #26.36: Debian CERN Win, Faster Firefox, Free Bash Course, Grub Customization and More Linux Stuff
Firefox 155 has arrived quietly, speeding up page loads with Happy Eyeballs v3 and QUIC v2. And the timing is perfect for you to switch.
1Password Just Pledged $300,000 to DHH’s Omarchy, and its Own Employees Aren’t Happy
Omarchy has been on something of a roll now. Funding for its foundation has been climbing fast, from an $8 million launch to $10 million
As life expectancy rises, healthy aging is more important than ever
Global disease burden is shifting toward aging-related conditions as people live longer, with these diseases now representing the largest expected lifetime health burden for newborns
Semaglutide extended lifespan in older female mice, but that was not the only finding
Late-life semaglutide treatment slowed age-related physiological decline, attenuated multiple molecular hallmarks of aging, and extended median lifespan from 742 to 834 days in aged female
Coffee, tea and dementia risk: Why the amount you drink could matter
A targeted perspective synthesizes epidemiological and mechanistic evidence examining how caffeine consumption during midlife may influence dementia risk later in life. The authors highlight potential
Psilocybin may protect against a common, debilitating side effect of chemotherapy, early study finds
Chemotherapy can save lives, but for many cancer patients, it leaves behind a painful legacy: damaged nerves that burn, tingle or go numb. Now, researchers
Hubble spots a mysterious 10-sided ‘decagon’ growing around Saturn’s south pole
New Hubble observations have revealed a dramatic, 10-sided jet surrounding Saturn’s south pole, and it appears to be evolving before our eyes. The Hubble Space
Lavish private bath used by Roman emperor and ‘high-status residents’ discovered at imperial palace in Serbia
Archaeologists excavating in eastern Serbia have discovered the remains of a lavish and uniquely constructed Roman bath that once belonged to an emperor. The suite
As jurors deliberate the Lindsay Clancy case, here are key moments from the trial
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder case are trying to decide whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three
Missouri candidate wanted campaign manager to plant cocaine in opponent’s car, authorities say
A candidate for the Missouri state House is accused of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on a political rival.
Mark Sanchez to plead guilty
Former NFL quarterback and sports analyst Mark Sanchez striking a deal, according to a court document. Sanchez was facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly attacking
Sitting up straight may improve your mood and decision-making
A simple change in posture may subtly affect how people feel and make decisions. Participants who sat upright reported greater feelings of pride and took
80-million-year-old snake brain reveals a surprising evolutionary secret
An exceptionally preserved snake fossil from Brazil reveals that early snakes were far more diverse than scientists once thought. Detailed brain reconstructions show that Tametara
AI agents aren’t ready to replace humans in behavioral research
A new study finds that digital twins don’t yet replicate the views of the individuals they are modeled after.