Vitamin D and Omega-3 have a larger effect on depression than antidepressants
The article explores the author's personal experience with depression, discussing the challenges of living with the condition and the importance of compassion and understanding in supporting those affected by mental health issues.
Europe’s next-generation weather satellite sends back first images
Europe's next-generation weather satellite, Meteosat Third Generation (MTG), has sent back its first images, marking a significant milestone in the development of advanced meteorological capabilities for the continent.
Winapp, the Windows App Development CLI – Windows Developer Blog
The article announces the release of WinApp, a new Windows App Development CLI that simplifies the development and deployment of Windows applications. WinApp provides a streamlined command-line interface for building, packaging, and publishing Windows apps, making the app development process more efficient for developers.
Render Mermaid diagrams as SVGs or ASCII art
The article provides an overview of the Beautiful Mermaid project, an open-source tool that generates UML diagrams from Markdown-like syntax. It highlights the project's key features, including a simple syntax, real-time rendering, and the ability to create various diagram types.
Apple to soon take up to 30% cut from all Patreon creators in iOS app
Patreon, a platform for creators to receive funding from supporters, is considering moving away from Apple's App Store due to the 30% commission fee charged by Apple. The article discusses Patreon's concerns about the impact of this fee on its business model and the potential implications for creators and supporters using the platform.
We can’t send mail farther than 500 miles (2002)
See also https://ibiblio.org/harris/500milemail-faq.html
The Chemistry of Tea [pdf]
The article provides an in-depth overview of the chemical composition and properties of tea, including the key compounds responsible for its unique flavors, aromas, and health benefits. It covers the various types of tea, their processing methods, and the complex interactions between the diverse range of phytochemicals present in tea.
Decompiling Xbox games using PDB debug info
Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ who fished for nearly a century dies aged 105
The article reports on the passing of Vida Hatch, a Maine lobster fisher who died at the age of 105. It highlights her remarkable life and long career in the lobster industry, which spanned over eight decades.
Mecha Comet – Open Modular Linux Handheld Computer
Mecha.so is a decentralized web3 platform that enables the creation of interactive metaverse experiences. The article discusses the platform's features, including a no-code engine, integrated marketplace, and cross-chain support for building immersive virtual worlds.
OpenAI's Unit Economics
The article delves into the unit economics and business model of OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence research company. It explores the company's revenue streams, cost structure, and overall financial sustainability as it navigates the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Airfoil (2024)
This article explains the principles of airfoil design, focusing on the physical mechanisms that generate lift. It provides a detailed, technical analysis of the pressure distribution and flow characteristics around airfoils, helping to illustrate the fundamental concepts behind aircraft aerodynamics.
Xmake: A cross-platform build utility based on Lua
xmake is a cross-platform build utility that supports multiple programming languages and platforms. It provides a simple and efficient way to manage and build software projects, with features such as dependency management, cross-compilation, and plug-in ecosystem.
Trinity large: An open 400B sparse MoE model
Trinity, a large language model developed by Anthropic, promises to push the boundaries of AI language capabilities, offering improved safety, alignment, and scalability compared to previous models. The article explores Trinity's architecture, training process, and potential applications in various domains.
Tesla ending Models S and X production
Tesla is reportedly ending production of its Model S and Model X electric vehicles, instead focusing on its more affordable Model 3 and Model Y models, as the company looks to streamline its product lineup and increase production efficiency.
Android’s desktop interface leaks
The article discusses a leaked image that suggests Google is working on an Android-based desktop operating system. The leak indicates that this new OS may be intended to compete with other desktop platforms like Windows and macOS.
Show HN: A MitM proxy to see what your LLM tools are sending
I built this out of curiosity about what Claude Code was actually sending to the API. Turns out, watching your tokens tick up in real-time is oddly satisfying.
Sherlock sits between your LLM tools and the API, showing you every request with a live dashboard, and auto-saved copies of every prompt as markdown and json.
Did a celebrated researcher obscure a baby's poisoning?
https://web.archive.org/web/20260126132426/https://www.newyo...
https://archive.ph/GA6XV
Questom (YC F25) is hiring an engineer
Questom, a YC-backed startup, is seeking a Founding Engineer to help build their AI-powered platform that simplifies the complex loan application process for small businesses. The role involves designing and developing the core architecture, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating closely with the founding team to drive the company's technical vision.
Mousefood – Build embedded terminal UIs for microcontrollers
How London became the rest of the world’s startup capital
https://archive.ph/ebA1T
Satellites encased in wood are in the works
Researchers are developing wooden satellites as a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional metal satellites. These wooden satellites could help reduce space debris and provide a greener approach to space exploration.
LM Studio 0.4
LMStudio AI announces the release of version 0.4.0, which introduces new features and improvements to their AI-powered design platform, enabling users to create high-quality visuals and animations more efficiently.
Oban, the job processing framework from Elixir, has come to Python
The article provides an overview of Oban, a powerful job processing library for Python, and how it can be used to handle asynchronous tasks and background jobs in web applications. It discusses Oban's key features, such as job scheduling, retrying, and monitoring, and presents a step-by-step guide on implementing Oban in a Python project.
In a genre where spoilers are devastating, how do we talk about puzzle games?
The article discusses the challenges of discussing and spoiling puzzle games, where information is critical to the experience. It explores the delicate balance between providing insights and preserving the joy of discovery for players.
Computer History Museum Launches Digital Portal to Its Collection
The Computer History Museum has launched a digital portal providing access to its extensive collection, allowing users to explore artifacts, documents, and multimedia related to the history of computing and technology.
Bf-Tree: modern read-write-optimized concurrent larger-than-memory range index
The article discusses the bf-tree, an open-source library developed by Microsoft that provides a data structure and algorithms for building efficient binary function trees. The bf-tree is designed to enable fast and memory-efficient programs, particularly in the context of machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.
The Only Moat Left Is Knowing Things
The article discusses the importance of authenticity in building a successful business, emphasizing the need for brands to convey genuine values, connect with customers, and maintain transparency to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Show HN: Externalized Properties, a modern Java configuration library
Externalized Properties is powerful configuration library which supports resolution of properties from external sources such as files, databases, git repositories, and any custom sources
Somebody used spoofed ADSB signals to raster the meme of JD Vance
https://archive.ph/VrEtg
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