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Fragments of Poetry: Dong Li's The Orange Tree

2025-03-11
Fragments of Poetry: Dong Li's The Orange Tree

Dong Li's debut collection, *The Orange Tree*, tells the story of a family shattered by the political turmoil of 20th-century China, using fragmented, evocative poetry. The poems blend personal emotion with historical suffering, exploring themes of memory, identity, and homeland. Li's concise yet deeply moving style, reminiscent of an enduring orange tree, weaves together a powerful narrative. This collection is both a poignant reflection on history and a profound exploration of poetic language, resulting in a truly remarkable work.

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(www.mcsweeneys.net)
Misc Chinese literature family history

Half-Life 2 RTX: Free DLC Brings Ray Tracing and 4K Visuals

2025-03-18
Half-Life 2 RTX: Free DLC Brings Ray Tracing and 4K Visuals

Orbifold Studios is releasing a free DLC, Half-Life 2 RTX, for all Half-Life 2 owners. Leveraging RTX Remix technology, the DLC boasts full ray tracing, DLSS 4, and NVIDIA Reflex, resulting in stunning 4K visuals with new textures, high-poly models, and improved lighting. Demos for Ravenholm and Nova Prospekt are set for March 18th. Note: The game contains violence depicting both humanoid and alien enemies, including zombies and detailed gore.

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(store.steampowered.com)
Game Free DLC

AI Copilot: Angel or Devil?

2025-05-23
AI Copilot: Angel or Devil?

This article uses humor to describe the author's experience working with an AI programming assistant (analogous to an incompetent colleague). While acknowledging AI's usefulness for simple tasks, the author argues that over-reliance on AI can stifle programmers' creativity and understanding of low-level technologies, ultimately leading to lower code quality and system performance degradation. The author urges programmers to maintain their passion for technology and avoid becoming puppets of AI.

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(deplet.ing)
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3D-Printed Job Application Lands Dream Startup Role

2025-05-16

A tech consultant, tired of mundane software work, craved a more tangible application of his skills. He cleverly combined his expertise with a love for physical objects, designing a unique job application for Matta, a startup focused on industrial cameras and machine learning. His application? A beautifully 3D-printed box containing his resume, chocolate, and a Lego minifigure, ingeniously using an NFC tag to link to his online resume. This creative application showcased not only his technical abilities but also his passion and creativity, landing him the job at Matta and marking a transition from abstract software development to tangible, real-world product creation. He found fulfillment in creating something that directly served humanity.

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(dancrimp.nz)
Startup job application

Surprisingly Stable: Dyson Spheres and Ringworlds in Binary Systems

2025-03-22
Surprisingly Stable: Dyson Spheres and Ringworlds in Binary Systems

Science fiction staples, Dyson spheres and ringworlds, are typically considered gravitationally unstable and prone to collapse. However, a new study from Colin McInnes at the University of Glasgow reveals that specific configurations of these megastructures near a binary star system can, in fact, be stable. McInnes identified seven equilibrium points around a binary system where a ring structure could maintain stability. This research has significant implications for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), potentially guiding future surveys to look for bright stars orbiting with objects exhibiting strong infrared excesses—a potential technosignature indicating such megastructures.

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(phys.org)
Tech Dyson Sphere Ringworld Gravitational Stability

SteamOS Breaks Free from Steam Deck, Challenges Windows Gaming Hegemony?

2025-01-08
SteamOS Breaks Free from Steam Deck, Challenges Windows Gaming Hegemony?

Lenovo's Legion Go S is the first non-Valve hardware officially powered by SteamOS, marking SteamOS's expansion beyond the Steam Deck. This $500+ handheld will compete with a Windows 11 version, offering players more choice. Valve also announced a public beta of SteamOS to improve compatibility and plans to support more devices in the future. This move could challenge Windows' long-standing dominance in PC gaming, suggesting a flourishing Linux gaming ecosystem.

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(arstechnica.com)
Game Linux Gaming

Molluscs of the Multiverse: A Biological Look at Magic: The Gathering

2025-08-27
Molluscs of the Multiverse: A Biological Look at Magic: The Gathering

Three museum researchers delve into the surprisingly diverse mollusc representation in the popular card game Magic: The Gathering. They examine snails, slugs, bivalves, and cephalopods, comparing the game's depictions to real-world biology. The authors highlight the creative ways the game uses biological forms, behaviors, and ecology, revealing a fascinating interplay between fantasy and science. This article is a fun exploration of game lore and a surprisingly insightful primer on mollusc biology, appealing to gamers and biology enthusiasts alike.

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(jgeekstudies.org)
Game Molluscs

Over 1 Million Children Possibly Affected by Long COVID, Study Suggests

2025-02-07
Over 1 Million Children Possibly Affected by Long COVID, Study Suggests

New federal data suggests over 1 million children may have experienced long COVID by 2023. A study analyzing the 2023 National Health Interview Survey found that children aged 12-17 were most likely affected, with higher prevalence among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white children compared to other groups. Lower income and lower parental education were also associated with higher rates. Among those currently experiencing long COVID, 80% reported activity limitations. Underreporting in younger children due to difficulty verbalizing symptoms is a potential concern.

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(abcnews.go.com)
Tech Long COVID Child Health

The King in Yellow: A Blend of Gothic Horror and Romance

2025-02-07
The King in Yellow: A Blend of Gothic Horror and Romance

Robert W. Chambers' 1895 collection of short stories, *The King in Yellow*, is a bizarre blend of gothic horror, supernatural elements, and romance. The nine stories and a sequence of poems begin with a macabre tone, revolving around a forbidden play, *The King in Yellow*, which drives readers to madness and introduces a malevolent entity. The first four tales are steeped in eerie atmosphere and supernatural horror, while the latter stories transition to a more lighthearted, romantic style, focusing on Parisian artists. This influential work has left a lasting mark, impacting H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos and inspiring modern works like the first season of *True Detective*.

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Game horror fiction gothic Cthulhu Mythos

Tesla Autopilot Fatally Strikes Motorcyclists: 5+ Deaths Since 2022

2025-04-06
Tesla Autopilot Fatally Strikes Motorcyclists: 5+ Deaths Since 2022

Analysis of NHTSA data reveals at least five fatal crashes since 2022 involving Teslas in Autopilot mode, all resulting in the death of motorcyclists. In every known instance, the Tesla rear-ended the motorcycle. This problem appears unique to Tesla; no other manufacturer reported similar fatalities during the same period. Tesla's redaction requests hinder investigation, but available evidence suggests serious flaws in Tesla's Autopilot's ability to detect and respond to motorcycles. This contrasts sharply with Tesla's planned launch of driverless robotaxis in Austin.

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(fuelarc.com)
Tech Traffic Safety

Apple's OS Overhaul: Ditching Version Numbers for Year-Based Naming

2025-06-06
Apple's OS Overhaul: Ditching Version Numbers for Year-Based Naming

Apple is planning a major UI redesign for its iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems, along with a new naming scheme. Instead of version numbers (like iOS 19), future releases will be named after the year (like iOS 26). This aims to simplify version management, making it easier for users to understand software age and unifying the version numbering across different operating systems like visionOS and watchOS. The new system is expected around September 2025, but Apple typically waits until later in the fall or winter to push updates, ensuring stability.

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(arstechnica.com)
Tech Apple OS UI Redesign Year-Based Naming

Sandia National Labs Deploys GPU-less, Storage-less Brain-Inspired Supercomputer

2025-06-06
Sandia National Labs Deploys GPU-less, Storage-less Brain-Inspired Supercomputer

Sandia National Labs has deployed SpiNNaker 2, a brain-inspired supercomputer that forgoes GPUs and internal storage. Supplied by SpiNNcloud, this top-five brain-inspired platform simulates 150-180 million neurons, achieving high speed through high-speed inter-chip communication and massive memory. Its energy-efficient architecture excels at complex event-driven computing and simulations, making it ideal for demanding national security applications like modeling nuclear deterrence missions. The system's architecture, initially developed by Arm pioneer Steve Furber, leverages 48 SpiNNaker 2 chips per server board, each with 152 cores and specialized accelerators.

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(blocksandfiles.com)
Tech Brain-inspired computing Neuromorphic

TI Fuels US Innovation with Major Tech Partnerships

2025-06-19
TI Fuels US Innovation with Major Tech Partnerships

Texas Instruments (TI), the largest US-based foundational semiconductor manufacturer, is expanding its US manufacturing footprint and partnering with Apple, Ford, Medtronic, NVIDIA, and SpaceX to meet soaring chip demand. TI's chips are critical components in smartphones, vehicles, data centers, and satellites. These collaborations not only secure the US supply chain but also drive innovation in AI, automotive, and healthcare. TI's advanced 300mm SiGe technology is crucial for SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, accelerating global connectivity.

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(www.ti.com)
Tech US Tech

Tiny Gene Timing Tweaks Lead to Big Eye Size Differences in Fruit Flies

2025-03-13
Tiny Gene Timing Tweaks Lead to Big Eye Size Differences in Fruit Flies

A new study reveals that minute changes in the timing of a single gene's expression can dramatically alter fruit fly eye size. Researchers compared two closely related fruit fly species, Drosophila mauritiana and Drosophila simulans, finding that subtle differences in the timing of the orthodenticle (otd) gene's expression led to significant variations in the size of ommatidia, the individual units composing the compound eye. Earlier otd expression in D. mauritiana resulted in larger ommatidia and overall larger eyes. This research offers valuable insight into the mechanisms driving organ size evolution.

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(phys.org)
Tech gene expression fruit flies eye development

Ayn Rand's Heir: A Tragedy of Loyalty, Power, and Family

2025-04-04
Ayn Rand's Heir: A Tragedy of Loyalty, Power, and Family

This article chronicles the life of Leonard Peikoff, Ayn Rand's devoted follower and heir, whose life revolved around unwavering loyalty to Rand. From his teenage epiphany with Rand's philosophy to becoming her sole inheritor, Peikoff dedicated his life to propagating Rand's Objectivist philosophy. However, after inheriting Rand's legacy and fortune, Peikoff's later years are consumed by a bitter dispute with his daughter, Kira, stemming from his marriage to a much younger caregiver, Grace Davis, and subsequent plans to leave his estate to her. The story highlights the clash between power, loyalty, and family, and the ironic fate of a man devoted to individualism who ends up defined by his dependence on others.

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(www.theatlantic.com)
Misc Objectivism Family Dispute

UAE's Ambitious Genomic Sequencing Project: Mapping the Nation's DNA

2025-08-21
UAE's Ambitious Genomic Sequencing Project: Mapping the Nation's DNA

Abu Dhabi is significantly expanding its national genomic sequencing project by collecting DNA from Emirati newborns, aiming to place the UAE at the forefront of healthcare. The project has already mapped the genomes of 68% of Emirati citizens, and voluntary at-birth sequencing is offered to detect over 800 treatable childhood genetic conditions. Addressing the global underrepresentation of Arab genomes (around 1% mapped), this initiative tackles public health challenges and expands personalized healthcare. M42, the state-backed AI firm running the project, is seeking collaborations with other nations and pharmaceutical companies to leverage its growing dataset.

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(www.semafor.com)
Tech Genomic Sequencing Personalized Healthcare

Trump Cuts Leave Iconic US Hiking Trails in Disrepair

2025-04-06
Trump Cuts Leave Iconic US Hiking Trails in Disrepair

Budget cuts under the Trump administration have severely impacted maintenance on iconic American hiking trails like the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Sections of both trails are impassable due to fallen trees and storm damage, increasing hazards for hikers. Layoffs within the National Park Service have further delayed repairs, negatively impacting local economies and outdoor enthusiasts. Despite the challenges, many hikers are proceeding with their journeys, but experts warn the future of these landmark trails is at risk.

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(apnews.com)
Misc National Parks Hiking Government Funding

nocc: A Distributed C++ Compiler for Blazing Fast Builds

2025-02-11
nocc: A Distributed C++ Compiler for Blazing Fast Builds

nocc is a distributed C++ compiler designed to dramatically speed up compilation, especially for large projects in CI/CD pipelines and collaborative development environments. By distributing compilation tasks to remote machines and leveraging shared remote caches, nocc avoids redundant compilations. Developed at VK.com to accelerate KPHP compilation, it achieved a 2-9x speedup over their previous solution. Easily integrated into existing build systems, nocc also supports precompiled headers for further performance gains.

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(github.com)
Development C++ compiler distributed compilation remote caching

The Seven Deadly Sins of the AI Industry: False Promises of AGI and the Perils of Attention-Hacking

2025-07-05
The Seven Deadly Sins of the AI Industry: False Promises of AGI and the Perils of Attention-Hacking

This article critically examines the current state of the AI industry, highlighting seven key problems: exaggerating the proximity of AGI, prioritizing engagement over utility, persistent and unresolved hallucinations in LLMs, oscillating between fear-mongering and utopianism regarding AI risks, a lack of a credible path to profitability, quasi-monopolistic tendencies in the AI field, and the overhype of AI agents. The author argues that these issues stem from the industry's pursuit of short-term gains, lack of self-reflection, and a disregard for real-world accountability, ultimately leading to a potential misdirection of AI development and negative societal consequences.

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(www.thealgorithmicbridge.com)
AI

Toothbrush-Sized Ultrasound Transducer for Painless Gum Disease Screening

2025-06-30
Toothbrush-Sized Ultrasound Transducer for Painless Gum Disease Screening

Scientists have developed a toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer for a less invasive way to screen for gum disease. In tests on animal tissues, this miniaturized device produced results comparable to traditional manual probing. Its small size allows easy access to molars and premolars, while its high-frequency operation provides high-quality images, overcoming limitations of larger transducers. This innovative tool promises a more comfortable and effective approach to diagnosing and treating gum disease.

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(phys.org)
Tech gum disease

Unearthing Ichijodani: A Samurai City's Secrets Revealed

2025-04-14
Unearthing Ichijodani: A Samurai City's Secrets Revealed

Excavations in Ichijodani, once one of medieval Japan's largest cities, have unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts revealing the opulent lives of its samurai inhabitants and the city's surprising prosperity. Archaeologists have uncovered samurai residences, the remains of the Asakura clan's palace, exquisite ceramics and tea sets, and even the oldest known Japanese flowerbed. Rivaling Kyoto in its heyday, Ichijodani was ultimately destroyed by Oda Nobunaga. Rediscovered after 400 years of obscurity, the site offers unparalleled insight into late medieval Japanese urban life and samurai culture during the tumultuous Warring States period.

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(archaeology.org)
Tech Japanese history Warring States period

Mind Uploading: Science Fiction or Future Reality?

2025-06-01
Mind Uploading: Science Fiction or Future Reality?

Uploading consciousness to a computer, achieving digital immortality, sounds like science fiction, but a brain scientist argues it's theoretically possible. While immense challenges remain – such as the need for extremely detailed 3D brain scans and sensory simulations – the technology's advancement could be surprisingly rapid. Though optimistic predictions point to 2045, the author believes it's unlikely within 100 years, but perhaps within 200. The success of this technology would fundamentally alter human existence, raising huge ethical and philosophical questions.

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(www.sciencealert.com)
AI mind uploading digital immortality

Yahoo's Rise and Fall: From Internet King to Forgotten Giant

2025-07-27
Yahoo's Rise and Fall: From Internet King to Forgotten Giant

Yahoo, once the undisputed king of the internet portal, has fallen from grace. This article recounts Yahoo's tumultuous journey from its founding in 1994 to its 2016 sale to Verizon. Yahoo initially rose to prominence with its well-organized directory-style search engine and content aggregation, reaching a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion. However, a series of disastrous acquisitions, such as Broadcast.com and Geocities, coupled with missed opportunities to acquire Google and Facebook, led to its decline. Yahoo was eventually sold for $4.8 billion, marking the end of a once-dominant internet empire. Only its shrewd investment in Alibaba remains a bright spot in its legacy.

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(dfarq.homeip.net)
Tech

Supercharge Search with LLMs: A Cheap and Fast Approach

2025-04-09
Supercharge Search with LLMs: A Cheap and Fast Approach

This article demonstrates building a fast and cost-effective search service using Large Language Models (LLMs). The author deploys a FastAPI application calling a lightweight LLM (Qwen2-7B), leveraging Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Autopilot for automated cluster management to achieve structured parsing of search queries. Docker image building and deployment, combined with a Valkey caching mechanism, significantly improve performance and scalability. This approach avoids frequent calls to expensive cloud APIs, reducing costs and showcasing the potential of running LLMs on local infrastructure, offering a new perspective on building smarter and faster search engines.

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(softwaredoug.com)
Development

Commodore Amiga's 40th Anniversary: The Rise and Fall of a Legendary Computer

2025-08-07
Commodore Amiga's 40th Anniversary: The Rise and Fall of a Legendary Computer

Forty years ago, in July 1985, the Commodore Amiga was launched, taking the computing world by storm. This article recounts the Amiga's incredible journey: from the vision of Atari engineer Jay Miner, through the struggles of Hi-Toro (later Amiga), to its acquisition by Commodore and eventual demise. Known for its advanced graphics and multitasking capabilities, the Amiga faced challenges due to its high price and design flaws. While ultimately losing out to the Atari ST in market share, the Amiga left an indelible mark on computing history, its influence still felt today.

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(www.goto10retro.com)
Tech

Amazon Warns AI Will Shrink Its Workforce

2025-06-20
Amazon Warns AI Will Shrink Its Workforce

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned employees that artificial intelligence will lead to a smaller workforce in the future. Efficiency gains from AI will ultimately reduce the need for human employees, though the exact impact remains unclear. Over the next few years, widespread AI adoption is expected to decrease Amazon's overall employee count. Jassy also noted that AI's impact extends beyond Amazon, transforming how people work and live, and spawning countless AI agents. However, this prediction is controversial; critics argue these warnings lack research and come from those set to profit from AI adoption. Economists acknowledge AI's significant potential impact on the economy and employment but say the current effect is difficult to isolate due to broader economic slowdown and reduced hiring activity.

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(www.cnn.com)
Tech

Building a Personalized Calendar with Org-mode

2025-03-14
Building a Personalized Calendar with Org-mode

The author initially used Org Roam for daily planning but found it too complex. Discovering calendar.txt's simple elegance, they decided to recreate its functionality within Org-mode. Using the `org-clone-subtree-with-time-shift` command, a year-long template was quickly generated, with each day containing sections for morning, work, and evening activities. While not as concise as calendar.txt, Org-mode's flexibility allows for richer entries, including images and tables. Ultimately, the author leveraged Org-mode's filtering and hiding features to boost efficiency.

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(sourcery.zone)
Development Calendar Management Productivity Tools

In the AI Era, Adaptable Tools Will Win

2025-08-27
In the AI Era, Adaptable Tools Will Win

In the age of AI, success hinges not on adapting to tools, but on tools adapting to you. The article contrasts Linear, a rigid tool, with Fibery, a flexible one, illustrating their diverging fates. Linear's inflexibility limits AI integration, while Fibery leverages LLMs to transform complex setups into simple prompts. LLMs shift the focus from solution design to problem definition; users describe needs in natural language, and AI handles the implementation. This highlights the power of malleable software, where configuration becomes fast and easy, allowing users to adapt to evolving needs, while rigid tools fall behind. The article predicts that malleable software will gradually replace rigid counterparts in the coming years, becoming the dominant paradigm.

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(www.mdubakov.me)
Development Malleable Software

iPhone Air: Surprisingly Repairable, Despite its Thin Profile

2025-09-21
iPhone Air: Surprisingly Repairable, Despite its Thin Profile

Apple's new iPhone Air boasts a remarkably thin design (5.64mm), but what's even more surprising is its impressive repairability. Through clever engineering, Apple placed the logic board above the battery, simplifying repairs while maintaining a slim profile. Battery replacement is easy, utilizing electrically debonding adhesive strips, eliminating the need for dangerous prying. While the battery is smaller, efficient power management delivers decent battery life. The modular USB-C port also facilitates repairs, although Apple doesn't currently offer replacement parts. Overall, the iPhone Air strikes a balance between thinness and repairability, earning a provisional 7 out of 10 repairability score.

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(www.ifixit.com)
Hardware repairability thin design
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