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The article explores the relative sizes of various living organisms on Earth, from microscopic bacteria to the largest known animals. It provides a visual representation and comparison of the scale of different lifeforms to help readers appreciate the wide range of sizes in the natural world.

The article discusses the performance impact of using closures in C++, highlighting the additional memory and runtime costs associated with them. It provides insights into the underlying implementation and considerations for developers when deciding to use closures in their C++ code.

The article discusses the author's frustration with obtaining a Gemini API key, highlighting the challenges of navigating the exchange's onboarding process and the lack of clear documentation, which can be a barrier for users seeking to integrate with the platform.

https://archive.md/i0VxX

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cwy54q80gy9t

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/world/asia/australia-soci... (https://archive.ph/Ba2JR)

The article discusses the importance of design patterns in software development, providing an overview of common patterns and how they can be applied to create more maintainable, scalable, and efficient code.

The article explores the inner workings of the Linux kernel, describing it as a program that manages the hardware and software components of a computer system. It delves into the kernel's role in resource allocation, process management, and system call handling, highlighting the complexities involved in designing and maintaining this crucial component of the Linux operating system.

Related from yesterday: Show HN: Gemini Pro 3 imagines the HN front page 10 years from now - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46205632

The article discusses the advancements made in Cloudflare's Python Workers, including the introduction of Python 3.9, the ability to access environment variables, and the ability to make HTTP requests. These updates aim to enhance the functionality and flexibility of Cloudflare's Python-based serverless platform.

The article profiles neuroscientist Liina Pylkkänen, who investigates how the brain processes language and meaning, using a multidisciplinary approach that combines linguistics, neuroscience, and computer science to better understand the neurological mechanisms underlying language comprehension.

VCMI is an open-source project that aims to create a modern, cross-platform engine for the classic turn-based strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III, allowing players to enjoy the game on various operating systems and devices.

The article explores how Google Maps quietly allocates resources, focusing on the company's use of machine learning to prioritize certain locations and routes over others, potentially impacting traffic patterns and accessibility for users.

The article discusses common mistakes made in CSS development, including over-specificity, inefficient use of selectors, lack of modularity, and performance issues. It provides guidance on how to avoid these pitfalls and write more maintainable and efficient CSS code.

The article discusses the concept of escape analysis in the Go programming language. It explains how Go's compiler can optimize memory allocation by determining when variables can be stored on the stack instead of the heap, improving performance and reducing memory usage.

https://archive.md/x0Sxc

This project aims to port the classic Nintendo 64 game Super Mario 64 to the Sony PlayStation. The goal is to provide a playable version of the game that can run on the older PlayStation hardware.

Hi HN!

I'm building a JavaScript debugger called Wirebrowser. It combines network inspection, request rewriting, heap snapshots, and live object search.

The main experimental feature is BDHS (Breakpoint-Driven Heap Search): it hooks into the JavaScript debugger and automatically captures a heap snapshot at every pause and performs a targeted search for the value or structure of interest. This reveals the moment a value appears in memory and the user-land function responsible for creating it.

Another interesting feature is the Live Object Search: it inspects runtime objects (not just snapshots), supports regex and object similarity, and lets you patch objects directly at runtime.

Whitepaper: https://fcavallarin.github.io/wirebrowser/BDHS-Origin-Trace

Feedback very welcome, especially on whether BDHS would help your debugging workflow.

The article examines the common reasons why startups fail, including lack of market need, running out of cash, poor management, and inability to scale. It provides insights into the key factors that contribute to startup success and survival in the competitive technology industry.

Study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02724634.2025.2...

The article discusses the launch of Qwen.ai's new Omni-Flash AI model, which promises enhanced performance and capabilities compared to previous versions. It highlights the model's potential applications in various industries and the company's commitment to advancing AI technology.

The article discusses the importance of finding flow, a state of deep engagement and focus, in one's daily activities. It suggests techniques to help individuals achieve flow more easily, such as setting clear goals, providing immediate feedback, and matching task difficulty to one's skill level.

Built this over the last few days, based on a Rust codebase that parses the latest ALPR reports from OpenStreetMaps, calculates navigation statistics from every tagged residential building to nearby amenities, and tests each route for intersection with those ALPR cameras (Flock being the most widespread).

These have gotten more controversial in recent months, due to their indiscriminate large scale data collection, with 404 Media publishing many original pieces (https://www.404media.co/tag/flock/) about their adoption and (ab)use across the country. I wanted to use open source datasets to track the rapid expansion, especially per-county, as this data can be crucial for 'deflock' movements to petition counties and city governments to ban and remove them.

In some counties, the tracking becomes so widespread that most people can't go anywhere without being photographed. This includes possibly sensitive areas, like places of worship and medical facilities.

The argument for their legality rests upon the notion that these cameras are equivalent to 'mere observation', but the enormous scope and data sharing agreements in place to share and access millions of records without warrants blurs the lines of the fourth amendment.

The article discusses the relationship between Common Lisp, Quicklisp, and ASDF, highlighting their importance in the Lisp ecosystem. It explains how these tools work together to manage and distribute Lisp libraries, making it easier for developers to build and maintain Lisp-based applications.

Researchers have developed a new type of ultra-fast memory using light, which can potentially revolutionize computer processing speeds. This novel memory technology utilizes the unique properties of light to achieve significantly faster data storage and retrieval compared to traditional electronic memory systems.

The article discusses Valve's ongoing efforts to have the HDMI Forum unblock HDMI 2.1 support for Linux systems. Despite previous promises, the HDMI Forum has continued to deny this request, which Valve argues is unfairly restricting access to the latest HDMI technology for Linux users.

This article explores the similarities between the popular Gundam anime series and the works of Jane Austen, arguing that both share common themes of social commentary, character development, and exploration of human relationships, despite the vastly different settings and genres.

The article discusses the debate around whether the current stock market conditions constitute a 'bubble'. It analyzes various factors such as valuation metrics, investor sentiment, and market fundamentals to examine the potential risks and opportunities in the current environment.

The article discusses how Go's memory arenas, a feature designed to improve memory management, can lead to unexpected memory usage and performance issues in certain scenarios. It explores the limitations of the current implementation and suggests potential ways to address these challenges.

Terraform-CDK is an open-source infrastructure as code framework that allows developers to use familiar programming languages like TypeScript, Python, and Go to define cloud resources, providing a more flexible and programmatic approach to infrastructure management.