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The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has detected the most massive black hole merger observed to date, involving two black holes with masses about 85 and 66 times the mass of the Sun, respectively. This observation provides valuable insights into the formation and evolution of black holes in the universe.

This article introduces Kiro, a new open-source framework for building fast and reliable web applications. Kiro aims to simplify the development process by providing a modular architecture, efficient data management, and a focus on developer experience.

This pull request proposes improving the documentation for the MLX project, including updating the README file and adding a new contributing guide. The changes aim to make it easier for new contributors to get involved and understand the project's goals and workflow.

Neural OS is an advanced artificial intelligence system that aims to emulate the human brain and nervous system, enabling it to perform complex tasks and learn autonomously. The article discusses the technical developments and potential applications of this innovative technology.

The article explores the sport of windsurfing, discussing its history, equipment, techniques, and the unique experience it offers. It highlights the physical and mental challenges involved, as well as the joy and sense of freedom that come with mastering the wind and waves.

Artificial intelligence companies Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Xai have been granted up to $200 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop advanced AI technologies, focusing on areas such as natural language processing, machine learning, and explainable AI.

I work on research at Chroma, and I just published our latest technical report on context rot.

TLDR: Model performance is non-uniform across context lengths, including state-of-the-art GPT-4.1, Claude 4, Gemini 2.5, and Qwen3 models.

This highlights the need for context engineering. Whether relevant information is present in a model’s context is not all that matters; what matters more is how that information is presented.

Here is the complete open-source codebase to replicate our results: https://github.com/chroma-core/context-rot

Hey everyone, this is my latest project.

Bedrock is a lightweight program runtime: programs assemble down to a few kilobytes of bytecode that can run on any computer, console, or handheld. The runtime is tiny, it can be implemented from scratch in a few hours, and the I/O devices for accessing the keyboard, screen, networking, etc. can be added on as needed.

I designed Bedrock to make it easier to maintain programs as a solo developer. It's deeply inspired by Uxn and PICO-8, but it makes significant departures from Uxn to provide more capabilities to programs and to be easier to implement.

Let me know if you try it out or have any questions.

This article discusses the use of Rails Engines to create modular and scalable Rails applications. It explores the implementation of Active Storage and a custom dashboard in a Rails Engine, highlighting the benefits of this approach for managing complex web applications.

The article discusses the introduction of user-defined Parquet indexes in Apache DataFusion, a powerful open-source data processing engine. This new feature allows users to create custom indexes on Parquet datasets, enabling faster data access and improved query performance.

The article discusses various strategies for implementing fast lexers, including using a switch statement, a jump table, and a hybrid approach. It explores the trade-offs and performance implications of these different techniques, providing insights for developers working on lexer implementations.

The article discusses the MailStation, a DIY email device built using a Raspberry Pi and a simple e-ink display. It highlights the author's motivation to create a focused, offline email device as an alternative to the distractions of modern smartphones and computers.

A giant Totoro sculpture has been installed at a bus stop in Japan, delighting fans of the iconic Studio Ghibli character. The life-sized sculpture is a whimsical addition to the public space, capturing the essence of the beloved forest spirit from the beloved anime film 'My Neighbor Totoro'.

The article discusses the benefits of joining the Meticulous organization, highlighting its focus on precision, attention to detail, and opportunities for professional development and networking.

The article explores the development of new lightning detection technologies that can more accurately predict and track lightning strikes, improving weather forecasting and emergency response capabilities. It discusses the use of advanced sensors, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms to enhance lightning detection and provide more timely and precise information to the public and emergency services.

The article discusses how data brokers are selling traveler data, including flight information, to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), raising privacy concerns around the collection and use of this personal data without the knowledge or consent of the individuals involved.

Cloudflare's DNS server doesn't appear to be working.

    6:03PM storm ~ % ping 1.1.1.1
    PING 1.1.1.1 (1.1.1.1) 56(84) bytes of data.
    ^C
    --- 1.1.1.1 ping statistics ---
    4 packets transmitted, 0 received, 100% packet loss, time 3103ms

Two frustrated Comcast customers built their own fiber internet service provider after being dissatisfied with the options available in their area. They founded Ting Internet, which has since expanded to several states, offering an alternative to large cable and telecom providers.

The article discusses the decline of the Tandy Corporation, once a prominent electronics retailer, and its eventual bankruptcy after a series of business missteps, including failing to adapt to changing market trends and losing ground to more successful competitors.

This article discusses the X-ray photographs taken by Dr. Ludovic O. Followell in 1908, which revealed the impact of corsets on the female body. The images provide a unique historical perspective on the health implications of this fashion trend.

The article discusses the discovery of a new type of supernova, named 'calcium-rich gap transients,' that appear to be the result of the explosion of a white dwarf star. This finding provides insights into the diverse ways in which stars can end their lives and the potential formation of neutron stars or black holes.

Refine.sh is a powerful, open-source React-based framework that simplifies building complex data-intensive applications, providing features like automatic CRUD generation, filtering, sorting, and more.

The article discusses the diverse educational backgrounds of successful entrepreneurs, highlighting how a traditional MIT degree is not always necessary for entrepreneurial success. It profiles individuals like Mitch Kapor and Bill Aulet, who have found significant success in the tech industry without a formal technical education.

The article discusses a lossless image compression technique for floating-point images, which can reduce file size without sacrificing image quality. The author presents a new algorithm that leverages the properties of floating-point representations to achieve efficient compression while maintaining the original data's integrity.

The article explores the centenary of quantum mechanics, a transformative field of physics that has revolutionized our understanding of the behavior of atoms, particles, and the fundamental nature of the universe. It highlights the profound impact of quantum mechanics on various scientific disciplines and its continuing influence on modern technology and scientific research.