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CasNum
aebtebeten about 3 hours ago

CasNum

The article discusses CasNum, a command-line tool that allows users to quickly and easily convert between different number systems, including decimal, hexadecimal, binary, and more. It provides a simple and efficient way to perform numerical conversions without the need for a calculator or other external tools.

github.com
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mtweak about 2 hours ago

$3T flows through U.S. nonprofits every year

The article explores the significant impact of healthcare systems' inability to address social determinants of health, which contribute to over $3 trillion in annual economic losses. It highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach that integrates social services and healthcare to improve population health outcomes.

charitysense.com
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zacwest about 7 hours ago

A decade of Docker containers

The article examines the impact of Docker containers on the software industry over the past decade. It discusses how Docker has revolutionized the way applications are developed, deployed, and managed, leading to increased efficiency, scalability, and portability in software development.

cacm.acm.org
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theblazehen 1 day ago

Dumping Lego NXT firmware off of an existing brick (2025)

The article describes a process for dumping the LEGO NXT firmware from an existing brick, allowing users to analyze and potentially modify the firmware. This could be useful for educational, research, or hobbyist purposes related to the LEGO NXT platform.

arcanenibble.github.io
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Effort to prevent government officials from engaging in prediction markets
stopbulying about 3 hours ago

Effort to prevent government officials from engaging in prediction markets

Senators Merkley and Klobuchar are launching an effort to ban federal elected officials from profiting from prediction markets, which they argue poses conflicts of interest and undermines public trust in government.

merkley.senate.gov
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walterbell about 3 hours ago

LLM Writing Tropes.md

The article provides an overview of tropes, which are commonly used narrative devices or patterns in stories, films, and other media. It explains the purpose and significance of tropes in creative works, and highlights how they can be used effectively to convey ideas, evoke emotions, and engage audiences.

tropes.fyi
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The Day NY Publishing Lost Its Soul
wallflower about 3 hours ago

The Day NY Publishing Lost Its Soul

The article examines the pivotal moment in 2011 when a major New York publishing house was acquired by a large media conglomerate, sparking concerns about the impact on editorial independence and the future of the publishing industry.

honest-broker.com
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Ki Editor - an editor that operates on the AST
ravenical about 14 hours ago

Ki Editor - an editor that operates on the AST

KI-Editor is an open-source collaborative writing tool that allows multiple users to work on a document simultaneously, with real-time updates and version control. The platform provides features like commenting, in-document chat, and export options to make the writing and editing process more efficient for teams.

ki-editor.org
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FLASH radiotherapy's bold approach to cancer treatment
marc__1 about 8 hours ago

FLASH radiotherapy's bold approach to cancer treatment

The article discusses the development of a new form of radiotherapy that uses ultrashort pulses of high-energy electrons to treat cancer tumors more precisely and with less collateral damage to surrounding healthy tissue compared to traditional radiation therapy.

spectrum.ieee.org
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jstrieb 3 days ago

macOS code injection for fun and no profit (2024)

The article explores the concept of code injection on macOS, discussing how developers can leverage dynamic linking and runtime libraries to modify the behavior of existing applications. It highlights the potential for both benign and malicious use cases of this technique.

mariozechner.at
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In 1985 Maxell built a bunch of life-size robots for its bad floppy ad
rfarley04 3 days ago

In 1985 Maxell built a bunch of life-size robots for its bad floppy ad

The article discusses Maxell's development of life-size robots, which are designed to be used in marketing and promotional campaigns. The robots are capable of engaging in lifelike interactions and can be customized to meet the needs of different clients.

buttondown.com
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Package Managers Need to Cool Down
zdw 3 days ago

Package Managers Need to Cool Down

The article discusses the growing complexity of package managers in software development, arguing that they have become too powerful and that the industry needs to 'cool down' and focus on simplicity and sustainability in software management.

nesbitt.io
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PaulHoule 4 days ago

Compiling Prolog to Forth [pdf]

vfxforth.com
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Re-creating the complex cuisine of prehistoric Europeans
apollinaire 1 day ago

Re-creating the complex cuisine of prehistoric Europeans

The article explores the culinary practices of prehistoric Europeans, describing how archaeologists are using advanced techniques to recreate the complex cuisine consumed by these ancient populations, providing insights into their diet, food preparation methods, and cultural practices.

arstechnica.com
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Show HN: ANSI-Saver – A macOS Screensaver
lardissone about 9 hours ago

Show HN: ANSI-Saver – A macOS Screensaver

Hi, I've been working on something I've been thinking for long time but since I had no experience with macOS screen savers I always posponed. Now thanks to Claude I was able to create a screensaver that scroll ANSI files while your computer is idle.

It allow to use local ANS files or packs directly from 16colo.rs.

Repo: https://github.com/lardissone/ansi-saver

github.com
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BelVisgarra about 2 hours ago

Ask HN: Would you use a job board where every listing is verified?

Online job scams seem increasingly common. I'm curious whether people would actually use a job board where every job listing is verified before being published. Would something like this make you more likely to search for jobs there?

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Autoresearch: Agents researching on single-GPU nanochat training automatically
simonpure about 4 hours ago

Autoresearch: Agents researching on single-GPU nanochat training automatically

The article discusses a new AI system called Autoresearch, which can autonomously conduct scientific research, generate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze results. The system aims to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery by automating the research process.

github.com
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pranay01 about 7 hours ago

SigNoz (YC W21, open source Datadog) Is Hiring across roles

signoz.io
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The yoghurt delivery women combatting loneliness in Japan
ranit about 11 hours ago

The yoghurt delivery women combatting loneliness in Japan

The article explores how a group of women in Japan are combating loneliness in their communities by delivering yogurt to elderly residents, providing not just a daily food delivery but also a social connection and a way to check on the well-being of the elderly.

bbc.com
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Bourdieu's theory of taste: a grumbling abrégé (2023)
sebg 3 days ago

Bourdieu's theory of taste: a grumbling abrégé (2023)

The article discusses the sociologist Pierre Bourdieu's concepts of cultural capital, habitus, and field, which explain how social and economic inequalities are reproduced through the educational system and other social institutions. Bourdieu's theories provide a framework for understanding how privilege and disadvantage are perpetuated across generations.

dynomight.net
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Self-Portrait by Ernst Mach (1886)
Hooke 2 days ago

Self-Portrait by Ernst Mach (1886)

This article discusses a self-portrait of Austrian physicist and philosopher Ernst Mach, created in 1886. The portrait provides insight into Mach's scientific and philosophical interests, as well as his personal appearance and style.

publicdomainreview.org
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War prediction markets are a national-security threat
fortran77 about 4 hours ago

War prediction markets are a national-security threat

The article discusses the risks of insider trading in the prediction market Polymarket, which could have serious consequences for users. It highlights the need for stronger regulation and oversight to protect investors from potential harm.

theatlantic.com
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PC processors entered the Gigahertz era today in the year 2000 with AMD's Athlon
LorenDB about 10 hours ago

PC processors entered the Gigahertz era today in the year 2000 with AMD's Athlon

In the year 2000, AMD's Athlon processor became the first consumer PC CPU to reach 1 GHz, marking the dawn of the gigahertz era in personal computing. AMD's marketing of the 1 GHz Athlon as a breakthrough achievement helped the company gain ground on industry leader Intel.

tomshardware.com
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The surprising whimsy of the Time Zone Database
jprs about 5 hours ago

The surprising whimsy of the Time Zone Database

The article explores the unexpected charm and history behind the Time Zone Database, a crucial yet often overlooked piece of global infrastructure that keeps our clocks and calendars in sync across the world.

muddy.jprs.me
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duck 3 days ago

48x32, a 1536 LED Game Computer (2023)

The article introduces the concept of 48x32, a new aspect ratio for computer displays that aims to provide a more efficient and productive workspace. It discusses the potential benefits and practical considerations of adopting this new standard in the technology industry.

jacquesmattheij.com
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Show HN: µJS, a 5KB alternative to Htmx and Turbo with zero dependencies
amaury_bouchard about 15 hours ago

Show HN: µJS, a 5KB alternative to Htmx and Turbo with zero dependencies

I built µJS because I wanted AJAX navigation without the verbosity of HTMX or the overhead of Turbo.

It intercepts links and form submissions, fetches pages via AJAX, and swaps fragments of the DOM. Single <script> tag, one call to `mu.init()`. No build step, no dependencies.

Key features: patch mode (update multiple fragments in one request), SSE support, DOM morphing via idiomorph, View Transitions, prefetch on hover, polling, and full HTTP verb support on any element.

At ~5KB gzipped, it's smaller than HTMX (16KB) and Turbo (25KB), and works with any backend: PHP, Python, Go, Ruby, whatever.

Playground: https://mujs.org/playground

Comparison with HTMX and Turbo: https://mujs.org/comparison

About the project creation, why and when: https://mujs.org/about

GitHub: https://github.com/Digicreon/muJS

Happy to discuss the project.

mujs.org
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xfz about 7 hours ago

Verification debt: the hidden cost of AI-generated code

The article explores the concept of 'agentic coding' and the adolescence of artificial intelligence (AI). It discusses the potential for AI systems to exhibit autonomous decision-making and the implications this has for the future development and deployment of AI technologies.

fazy.medium.com
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PaulHoule 1 day ago

Plasma Bigscreen – 10-foot interface for KDE plasma

Plasma Bigscreen is an open-source project that aims to provide a user-friendly and versatile platform for large screen displays, enabling efficient multitasking and media consumption on big screens.

plasma-bigscreen.org
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Filesystems are having a moment
malgamves about 13 hours ago

Filesystems are having a moment

This article explores the importance of file systems in modern computing, highlighting their role in data storage, organization, and management. It discusses the evolution of file systems and the growing interest in understanding their impact on system performance and user experience.

madalitso.me
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askl about 15 hours ago

Uploading Pirated Books via BitTorrent Qualifies as Fair Use, Meta Argues

The article discusses a court ruling that uploading pirated books via BitTorrent can qualify as fair use, as long as the purpose is for personal, non-commercial use and not to generate profits. The ruling highlights the ongoing debate around the boundaries of fair use in the digital age.

torrentfreak.com
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