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First, make me care
andsoitis about 11 hours ago

First, make me care

The article explores the concept of 'making people care' and the challenges associated with it, discussing the importance of engaging the audience's emotions and values, as well as the difficulties in crafting persuasive narratives that resonate with diverse perspectives.

gwern.net
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Scientists identify brain waves that define the limits of 'you'
mikhael about 6 hours ago

Scientists identify brain waves that define the limits of 'you'

Original paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-67657-w

sciencealert.com
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A macOS app that blurs your screen when you slouch
dnw about 14 hours ago

A macOS app that blurs your screen when you slouch

Posturr is an open-source project that provides a simple and lightweight way to manage and deploy web applications using Docker and Docker Compose. It offers a streamlined process for setting up and managing containerized environments for development, testing, and production.

github.com
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Iran's internet blackout may become permanent, with access for elites only
siev about 2 hours ago

Iran's internet blackout may become permanent, with access for elites only

The article explores Iran's implementation of a 'tiered internet' system, where access to certain online services is restricted or slowed down, leading to a widespread internet blackout in the country. The article delves into the technical and political implications of this system, and its impact on Iranian citizens' access to information and communication.

restofworld.org
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musculus about 7 hours ago

Case study: Creative math – How AI fakes proofs

This case study explores the use of machine learning algorithms and data analysis to optimize the performance of a math tutoring platform. It discusses the challenges, methodology, and results of the data-driven approach implemented to improve the platform's effectiveness in providing personalized learning experiences for students.

tomaszmachnik.pl
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The Science of Fermentation [audio]
fallinditch 3 days ago

The Science of Fermentation [audio]

The article discusses the surging popularity of podcasts in the UK, with data showing a significant increase in podcast listeners over the past year. It explores the factors contributing to this growth, including the pandemic's impact on media consumption habits and the wide range of podcast content now available.

bbc.co.uk
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Video Games as Art
andsoitis about 4 hours ago

Video Games as Art

The article explores the artistic merit of video games, arguing that they can be considered a legitimate art form. It discusses the various ways in which video games incorporate and build upon traditional artistic elements like visual design, narrative, and interactivity.

gwern.net
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Delta single handle ball faucets (1963)
userbinator 4 days ago

Delta single handle ball faucets (1963)

The article discusses Delta single-handle ball faucets, which are a type of faucet design that utilizes a single handle to control both the water temperature and flow. It provides an overview of the key features and benefits of this faucet style.

archive.org
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Spanish track was fractured before high-speed train disaster, report finds
Rygian about 11 hours ago

Spanish track was fractured before high-speed train disaster, report finds

The article explores the growing popularity of plant-based meat alternatives and their potential impact on the traditional meat industry. It examines the environmental and health benefits of these alternative protein sources, as well as the technological advancements and consumer trends driving their increasing adoption.

bbc.com
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tanelpoder about 14 hours ago

Using PostgreSQL as a Dead Letter Queue for Event-Driven Systems

The article discusses the use of PostgreSQL to implement a dead-letter queue (DLQ) system, which helps handle and process failed or undelivered messages. It provides a step-by-step guide on setting up a DLQ using PostgreSQL's features, including creating tables, managing message states, and implementing retry logic.

diljitpr.net
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idd2 about 12 hours ago

Show HN: An interactive map of US lighthouses and navigational aids

This is an interactive map of US navigational aids and lighthouses, which indicates their location, color, characteristic and any remarks the Coast Guard has attached.

I was sick at home with the flu this weekend, and went on a bit of a Wikipedia deep dive about active American lighthouses. Searching around a bit, it was very hard to find a single source or interactive map of active beacons, and a description of what the "characteristic" meant. The Coast Guard maintains a list of active lights though, that they publish annually (https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/light-list-annual-publication). With some help from Claude Code, it wasn't hard to extract the lat/long and put together a small webapp that shows a map of these light stations and illustrates their characteristic with an animated visualization..

Of course, this shouldn't be used as a navigational aid, merely for informational purposes! Though having lived in Seattle and San Francisco I thought it was quite interesting.

lighthouses.app
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voxadam about 2 hours ago

Environmentalists worry Google behind bid to control Oregon town's water

The article discusses how Google plans to build a data center near Oregon's Mount Hood that will use water from a nearby river for cooling, raising concerns about the potential impact on the local water supply and ecosystem.

sfgate.com
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clircle 6 days ago

Guix for Development

The article discusses using Guix, a powerful package manager and distribution built on the GNU system, to manage development environments and dependencies. It highlights Guix's ability to create reproducible environments, track changes, and provide a declarative approach to managing development workflows.

dthompson.us
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Clawdbot - open source personal AI assistant
KuzeyAbi about 5 hours ago

Clawdbot - open source personal AI assistant

The article discusses Clawdbot, an open-source robotics platform designed for educational and hobbyist purposes. It provides a detailed overview of the hardware and software components that make up the Clawdbot system, highlighting its modularity and customizability.

github.com
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Web-based image editor modeled after Deluxe Paint
bananaboy about 17 hours ago

Web-based image editor modeled after Deluxe Paint

DPaint-js is a web-based pixel art editor that allows users to create and edit pixel art directly in the browser. The project provides a simple and intuitive interface for digital painting, making it a useful tool for artists, designers, and hobbyists.

github.com
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Turbopack: Building faster by building less
feross 5 days ago

Turbopack: Building faster by building less

Nextjs announces Turbopack, a new incremental bundler that aims to improve the development experience for large-scale web applications by providing faster build times and incremental rebuilds.

nextjs.org
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Show HN: A small programming language where everything is pass-by-value
jcparkyn about 7 hours ago

Show HN: A small programming language where everything is pass-by-value

This is a hobby project of mine that I started a few years ago to learn about programming language implementation. It was created 95% without AI, although a few recent commits include code from Gemini CLI.

I started out following Crafting Interpreters, but gradually branched off that until I had almost nothing left in common.

Tech stack: Rust, Cranelift (JIT compilation), LALRPOP (parser).

Original title: "A small programming language where everything is a value" (edited based on comments)

github.com
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kylegalbraith 4 days ago

Building a Real-Time HN Display for $15

The article discusses the process of building a real-time Hacker News display, including the use of NodeJS, WebSockets, and the Hacker News API to create a web application that dynamically updates with the latest top stories.

medium.com
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The future of software engineering is SRE
Swizec about 8 hours ago

The future of software engineering is SRE

The article explores the growing importance of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) as a key discipline in software engineering, emphasizing its role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of complex software systems in the modern digital landscape.

swizec.com
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The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the world (2019)
choult about 8 hours ago

The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the world (2019)

The article explores the concept of 'social tipping points,' where a small percentage of people (around 35%) can spark widespread social change. It discusses how this phenomenon has been observed in various historical and contemporary movements, and the implications for driving positive societal transformations.

bbc.com
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validatori about 9 hours ago

Oneplus phone update introduces hardware anti-rollback

The article discusses how a recent software update for OnePlus phones introduced a hardware anti-rollback feature, which prevents users from downgrading their device's OS version. This change has caused controversy, as it limits user control over their devices.

consumerrights.wiki
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Microsoft suspects some PCs might not boot after Windows 11 January 2026 Update
nsoonhui about 4 hours ago

Microsoft suspects some PCs might not boot after Windows 11 January 2026 Update

Microsoft has warned that some PCs might not boot after the Windows 11 January 2026 update (KB5074109), likely due to compatibility issues with certain hardware or drivers. The company is investigating the issue and recommends users to back up their data before installing the update.

windowslatest.com
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Bitwise conversion of doubles using only FP multiplication and addition (2020)
vitaut about 15 hours ago

Bitwise conversion of doubles using only FP multiplication and addition (2020)

The article discusses a method for converting double-precision floating-point numbers to their equivalent integer bit representations using only floating-point multiplication and addition, without any bitwise operations. The technique involves manipulating the exponent and mantissa of the floating-point number to extract the individual bits.

dougallj.wordpress.com
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ICE using Palantir tool that feeds on Medicaid data
JKCalhoun about 12 hours ago

ICE using Palantir tool that feeds on Medicaid data

eff.org
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Show HN: Bonsplit – Tabs and splits for native macOS apps
sgottit about 18 hours ago

Show HN: Bonsplit – Tabs and splits for native macOS apps

BonSplit is an open-source app that allows friends to easily split bills and track expenses. It simplifies the process of dividing costs and managing shared payments, making it a useful tool for groups and households.

bonsplit.alasdairmonk.com
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cainxinth 4 days ago

Infinite pancakes, anyone?

https://archive.ph/qNfbg

nytimes.com
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timr about 21 hours ago

A flawed paper in management science has been cited more than 6k times

The article discusses the importance of acknowledging and addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the statistics and data science communities. It emphasizes the need for proactive steps to create more inclusive and welcoming environments for underrepresented groups in these fields.

statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu
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SF Microclimates
rmason about 3 hours ago

SF Microclimates

This article explores the concept of microclimates and their impact on urban environments, highlighting the importance of understanding local climate variations for urban planning and design to create more sustainable and livable cities.

microclimates.solofounders.com
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arin-s about 17 hours ago

Doom has been ported to an earbud

doombuds.com
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pjmlp 6 days ago

Optimizing GPU Programs from Java Using Babylon and Hat

openjdk.org
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