UK Signs Scaled-Back Scientific Collaboration With China
The UK and China today signed a new bilateral agreement on scientific collaboration [non-paywalled source], narrowing the scope of their partnership to exclude sensitive technologies. Lord Patrick Vallance, Britain’s science and technology minister, met his Chinese counterpart Chen Jiachang in Beijing and agreed to focus cooperation on health, climate, plan … ⌘ Read more
KServe becomes a CNCF incubating project
The CNCF Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) has voted to accept KServe as a CNCF incubating project. KServe joins a growing ecosystem of technologies tackling real-world challenges at the edge of cloud native infrastructure. What is KServe?… ⌘ Read more
CNCF and SlashData Report Finds Leading AI Tools Gaining Adoption in Cloud Native Ecosystems
New report provides maturity and recommendation scores for tools and projects across AI inference, ML orchestration, and agentic AI platforms Key Highlights: ATLANTA, KUBECON + CLOUDNATIVECON NORTH AMERICA. – November 11, 2025 – The Cloud Native… ⌘ Read more
CNCF Launches Certified Kubernetes AI Conformance Program to Standardize AI Workloads on Kubernetes
New initiative targets cloud native AI portability and reliability across environments Key Highlights KUBECON + CLOUDNATIVECON NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTA — Nov. 11, 2025 — The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud… ⌘ Read more
CNCF and SlashData Survey Finds Cloud Native Ecosystem Surges to 15.6M Developers
New research reveals 15.6 million developers now use cloud native technologies, with backend and DevOps professionals leading adoption Key Highlights: ATLANTA, KUBECON + CLOUDNATIVECON NORTH AMERICA – November 11, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® … ⌘ Read more
OpenFGA Becomes a CNCF Incubating Project
The CNCF Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) has voted to accept OpenFGA as a CNCF incubating project. What is OpenFGA? OpenFGA is an authorization engine that addresses the challenge of implementing complex access control at scale in… ⌘ Read more
Lima becomes a CNCF incubating project
The CNCF Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) has voted to accept Lima as a CNCF incubating project. Lima enables secure, isolated environments for running cloud native and AI workloads. What is Lima? Where Does It Fit in… ⌘ Read more
CNCF Launches CNPE Certification to Define Enterprise-Scale Platform Engineering Globally
The Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineer (CNPE) joins CNCF’s expanding certification portfolio as it meets growth training demand Key Highlights KUBECON + CLOUDNATIVECON NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTA, Georgia – November 11, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing… ⌘ Read more
Germany plans to increase aid to Ukraine to over €11.5 billion next year ⌘ Read more
SDL3 Now Implements Render Batching For Direct3D, Metal & Vulkan
The SDL3 library that is popular with cross-platform games for abstracting various software/hardware features has implemented render batching for its built-in rendering API. This render batching is successfully wired up now for Direct3D 11/12, Apple Metal, and Vulkan APIs for more efficient graphics rendering… ⌘ Read more
China Is Trouncing The U.S. In Critical Trillion-Dollar Tech Race
StudyFinds Analysis Staff, - Study Finds
_Stephan: Neither Biden and the Democrats, but particularly Trump and the Republicans have properly recognized what is happening in China. By the election of 2028, notably thanks to Trump’s dismantlement of science and medical research – as 60 Minutes covered on Sunday – I predict China is going to be the leading scientific and economic nation in th … ⌘ Read more
Why China will Rule Renewable Energy
Paul Krugman, Nobel Laureate Economist - Paul Krugman Substack
_Stephan: Nobel Laureate economist Paul Krugman is, in my opinion, the most insightful economist in the United States. Over the decades that I have been doing SR, it is his predictions and his accuracy that have stood out for me. He has reached the same conclusion I have been sharing with you: As “king” Trump and the Republicans do everything they can to dismantle and end funding for no … ⌘ Read more
Trump Quietly Dishes Out More Tax Breaks to Rich Investors While Slashing Food Aid for Millions
Jake Johnson, Senior Editor - Common Dreams
_Stephan: While American children are facing food shortages, elderly and low income Americans are losing healthcare, and on and on, “king” Trump is giving further tax cuts to his oligarch supporters. It is just another step in the trend that is converting America from a dominantly middle-c … ⌘ Read more
Genetically Engineered Babies Are Banned. Tech Titans Are Trying to Make One Anyway.
Emily Glazer Follow , Katherine Long Follow and Amy Dockser Marcus , Reporters - The Wall Street Journal
_Stephan: In 2017, after studying the emerging CRISPR technology, I published a research paper, “The Oncoming Challenge of Homo Superior.” (See SR archive) I wrote it because I could see that, as CRISPR advanced, the rich would try to breed their childr … ⌘ Read more
New deployable structures could help astronauts maintain muscle mass in space
From muscle atrophy to bone loss, astronauts face a number of health risks while in space. ⌘ Read more
Non-harmonic two-color femtosecond lasers achieve 1,000-fold enhancement of white-light output in water
Scientists at Japan’s Institute for Molecular Science have achieved a 1,000-fold enhancement in white-light generation inside water by using non-harmonic two-color femtosecond laser excitation. This previously unexplored approach in liquids unlocks new nonlinear optical pathways, enabling a dramatic boost in supercontinuum generation. The breakthrough lays a foundation for next-generation b … ⌘ Read more
New study shows AI enhances teacher development
Research from the Manchester Institute of Education offers vital early insights into how AI tools can be responsibly and effectively embedded into teacher training. The preliminary findings from year 1 of the three-year longitudinal pioneering research project explore the integration of generative AI in primary teacher education, centered on the use of TeachMateAI (TMAI) within the University of Manchester’s Primary PGCE program. ⌘ Read more
Cancerous tumors less common in rapidly-evolving animals, study finds
Species that evolved rapidly in body size—such as the greater kudu and bighorn sheep—have fewer cancerous tumors, but the same is not true for non-cancerous tumors, according to new research. ⌘ Read more
This new robot has a clever spin on lunar mining
Work continues on designs for robots that can help assist the first human explorers on the moon in over half a century. One of the most important aspects of that future trip will be utilizing the resources available on the moon’s surface, known as in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). This would give the explorers access to materials like water, structural metals, and propellant, but only if they can recover it from the rock and regolith that make up the moon’s surfa … ⌘ Read more
UK Secondary Schools Pivoting From Narrowly Focused CS Curriculum To AI Literacy
Longtime Slashdot reader theodp writes: The UK Department for Education is “replacing its narrowly focused computer science GCSE with a broader, future-facing computing GCSE [General Certificate of Secondary Education] and exploring a new qualification in data science and AI for 16-18-year-olds.” The move aims to … ⌘ Read more
iOS 26.2 Available Next Month With These 8 New Features
Apple released the first iOS 26.2 beta last week. The upcoming update includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, including a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen’s clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more.
In a recent [press release](https://www.apple.com/ie/newsroom/20 … ⌘ Read more
China’s CO2 Emissions Have Been Flat Or Falling For Past 18 Months, Analysis Finds
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months, “adding evidence to the hope that the world’s biggest polluter has managed to hit its target of peak CO2 emissions well ahead of schedule,” reports the Guardian. From the report: Rapid increases in the deployment of solar and wind power generation – … ⌘ Read more
Friedrich Merz feiert Geburtstag: Machen Sie einen Neustart!
Der Bundeskanzler wird am 11. November 70 Jahre. Unser Kolumnist gratuliert, aber hätte da auch ein paar Wünsche. mehr… ⌘ Read more
How continents peel from below to trigger oceanic volcanoes
Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fueling volcanic activity in an unexpected place: the oceans. ⌘ Read more
Bacterial Rtc repair system provides new target in fight against resistant infections
The discovery of a new mechanism of resistance to common antibiotics could pave the way for improved treatments for harmful bacterial infections, a study suggests. Targeting this defense mechanism could aid efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the world’s most urgent health challenges, researchers say. ⌘ Read more
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Saudi Arabia’s Dystopian Futuristic City Project Is Crashing and Burning
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: It appears that Neom – Saudi Arabia’s hugely expensive, architecturally bizarre urban development project – is floundering and close to collapse. A new report from the Financial Times cites high-level sources within the project to paint a picture of dysfunction and failure at the h … ⌘ Read more
A Jailed Hacking Kingpin Reveals All About Cybercrime Gang
Slashdot reader alternative_right shares an exclusive BBC interview with Vyacheslav “Tank” Penchukov, once a top-tier cyber-crime boss behind Jabber Zeus, IcedID, and major ransomware campaigns. His story traces the evolution of modern cybercrime from early bank-theft malware to today’s lucrative ransomware ecosystem, marked by shifting alliances, Russian sec … ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Brisbane on Tuesday, November 11
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EU Eyes Banning Huawei, ZTE Corp From Mobile Networks of Member Countries
The European Commission is considering turning its non-binding 2020 guidance on “high-risk vendors” into a legal requirement that would effectively force EU member states to phase out Huawei and ZTE from mobile and fixed-line networks. Bloomberg reports: Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen wants to convert the European Co … ⌘ Read more
Apple Launches ‘iPhone Pocket’ Limited Edition Accessory
Apple has teamed up with Japanese fashion house ISSEY MIYAKE to launch iPhone Pocket, a 3D-knitted limited edition accessory designed to carry an iPhone and other everyday items.
The accessory features a ribbed, s … ⌘ Read more
The Linux Kernel Looks To ‘Bite the Bullet’ In Enabling Microsoft C Extensions
Linux kernel developers are moving toward enabling Microsoft C Extensions (-fms-extensions) by default in Linux 6.19, with Linus Torvalds signaling no objection. While some dislike relying on Microsoft-style behavior, the patches in kbuild-next suggest the project is ready to “bite the bullet” and adopt the extensi … ⌘ Read more
The Dismissal: How ‘the most tumultuous day in Australian political history’ unfolded
Power, principle, politics; all three collided to expose the fragility of our democracy. Watch what led to November 11, 1975, and how it changed the way we operated. ⌘ Read more
Critics Call Proposed Changes To Landmark EU Privacy Law ‘Death By a Thousand Cuts’
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Privacy activists say proposed changes to Europe’s landmark privacy law, including making it easier for Big Tech to harvest Europeans’ personal data for AI training, would flout EU case law and gut the legislation. The changes proposed by the European Commission … ⌘ Read more
PDF Will Support JPEG XL Format As ‘Preferred Solution’
The PDF Association is adding JPEG XL (JXL) support to the PDF specification, giving the advanced image format a new path to relevance despite Google’s decision to declare it obsolete and remove it from Chromium. The Register reports: Peter Wyatt, CTO of the PDF Association, said: “We need to adopt a new image [format] that can support HDR [High Dynamic Range] c … ⌘ Read more
Meta Is Killing Off the External Facebook Like Button
Meta is retiring Facebook’s external Like and Share buttons for third-party websites on February 10, 2026, officially closing the book on a once-dominant traffic driver as usage declines and Facebook’s role within Meta continues to shrink.Engadget reports: The blog post from Meta explains that site admins shouldn’t have to take any additional steps as a result of the … ⌘ Read more
New Project Brings Strong Linux Compatibility To More Classic Windows Games
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: For years now, Valve has been slowly improving the capabilities of the Proton compatibility layer that lets thousands of Windows games work seamlessly on the Linux-based SteamOS. But Valve’s Windows-to-Linux compatibility layer generally only extends back to games writt … ⌘ Read more
Wikipedia Urges AI Companies To Use Its Paid API, and Stop Scraping
Wikipedia on Monday laid out a simple plan to ensure its website continues to be supported in the AI era, despite its declining traffic. From a report: In a blog post, the Wikimedia Foundation, the organization that runs the popular online encyclopedia, called on AI developers to use its content “responsibly” by ensuring its contributions are … ⌘ Read more
The PHP Foundation Is Seeking a New Executive Director
New submitter benramsey writes: The PHP Foundation has launched a search for its next executive director.
The Executive Director serves as the operational leader of the PHP Foundation, defining its strategic vision and translating it into reality while managing day-to-day operations and serving as the primary bridge between the Board, staff, community, and sp … ⌘ Read more
A universal law explains the chaotic motion of chromosomes
Researchers from Skoltech, the University of Potsdam, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered a fundamental physical law that governs the seemingly chaotic motion of chromosomes inside a living cell. This discovery helps solve a long-standing biological mystery of how two-meter-long DNA molecules, packed into dense chromosomes, remain mobile enough for vital processes such as turning genes on and off. ⌘ Read more
World’s First Green Fuel Levy To Add Almost $32 To Air Fares
Air passengers departing Singapore will pay a green fuel levy of as much as S$41.60 ($31.95) from next year as the city-state locks in a key step in its effort to cut the aviation industry’s emissions. From a report: Travelers flying in economy and premium economy, as well as those on short-haul routes, will be charged far less. Those customers will pay an … ⌘ Read more
Apple Delays Release of Next iPhone Air Amid Weak Sales
An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple is delaying the release of next year’s version of the iPhone Air, its thinnest smartphone, after the first model sold below expectations, according to three people involved in the project.
Although the length of the delay remains uncertain, the product won’t be released in fall 2026 as previously planned, they said. App … ⌘ Read more
How to Switch from Clear or Tinted Appearance in MacOS Tahoe
The latest versions of macOS Tahoe include a new toggle that allows you to switch between two slightly different appearance modes for the Liquid Glass interface; “Clear” and “Tinted”. This setting was introduced to the Mac with macOS Tahoe 26.1 (and iOS 26.1 / iPadOS 26.1 for iPhone and iPad), and offers another way to … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/10/how-to-switch-from-clear-or-tinted-appearance-in- … ⌘ Read more
Deals: AirPods 4 from $85
AirPods 4 feature the iconic earbud design, and have many great features like gesture support, spatial audio, voice isolation, water and sweat resistance, Siri support, and USB-C charging. Get AirPods 4 for $85 (down 30% from $129) Apple Watch Series 10 from $279 You can get Apple Watch Series 10 for $279 at $120 off, … Read More ⌘ Read more
How HR Took Over the World
Human-resources departments in American companies employed 1.3 million professionals in 2024, a 64% increase over ten years. Overall employment grew 14% in the same period. Professional-services and technology firms saw the number of HR workers double since 2014. Similar patterns have emerged in Australia, Britain and Germany.
Chief human-resources officers also gained ground financially. Their total compensation, which stoo … ⌘ Read more
Africa Finally Has Its Own Drug-Regulation Agency
After more than a decade of planning, the launch of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) is being celebrated in Mombasa, Kenya, this week at the Seventh Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa. From a report: The agency’s establishment marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s public health, at a time when the need for biomedical research conducted i … ⌘ Read more
The Algorithm Failed Music
An anonymous reader shares a report: Spotify is the most popular music streaming service in the world. While its algorithmic recommendations aren’t necessarily the reason, its reach has meant that hundreds of millions of people are being fed a steady diet of music curated by a machine. Spotify’s goal is to keep you listening no matter what. In her book Mood Machine, journalist Liz Pelly recounts a story told to … ⌘ Read more