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One Million-Year-Old Face Fossil Rewrites Early European History

2025-03-26
One Million-Year-Old Face Fossil Rewrites Early European History

A newly discovered one-million-year-old human facial fragment, nicknamed 'Pink,' represents the oldest known face in Western Europe. Found at the Atapuerca archaeological site in Spain and detailed in *Nature*, the discovery confirms the presence of at least two human species in the region during the early Pleistocene. Advanced 3D imaging and analysis, alongside traditional techniques, were used to study the fossil, tentatively classified as *H. aff. erectus*. The site also yielded stone tools and butchered animal remains, indicating sophisticated resource management by early Europeans. This remarkable find significantly enhances our understanding of Europe's earliest inhabitants and raises intriguing questions about hominin diversity in the Pleistocene.

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(www.sciencedaily.com)
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eBPF-Go on Windows: A Developer's Guide

2025-03-27

This document details running the eBPF-Go library on Windows. Because eBPF on Windows is not yet stable, the library supports three modes: interpreter, JIT, and compilation to a native Windows driver. It explains differences from Linux, handling platform-specific ELF files, the exported API, development setup (using a Windows VM and build scripts), using pre-built binaries, and debugging and interpreting error codes. Debugging includes using WinDbg and interpreting the trace log. Error handling involves understanding Windows system error codes, RPC errors, ebpf_result_t, and Unix-style errno.

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CSV: The Underrated Data Serialization Workhorse

2025-03-26
CSV: The Underrated Data Serialization Workhorse

This blog post sings the praises of the CSV format, refuting claims that it's becoming obsolete. It highlights CSV's simplicity and ease of use, readability and editability without specialized software. Its open nature, appendability, and dynamic typing make it advantageous in many scenarios, especially when dealing with large datasets. CSV's row-by-row reading capability and low memory footprint make it shine. Furthermore, its reverse-readability makes it ideal for efficiently resuming interrupted processes.

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Servo vs. Ladybird: A Battle of New Browser Engines

2025-03-26
Servo vs. Ladybird: A Battle of New Browser Engines

This article compares Servo and Ladybird, two projects aiming to revolutionize the browser engine landscape. Servo, initially backed by Mozilla, transitioned to the Linux Foundation due to funding issues and is now developed by Igalia with an undisclosed but significant funding source. Ladybird, started by Andreas Kling, relies on Patreon, GitHub sponsorships, and ad revenue, and has grown into an independent project with 7 full-time engineers, boasting substantial donations. In web standards compliance tests, Ladybird slightly edges out Servo, although Servo excels in CSS tests. Performance-wise, Servo significantly outperforms Ladybird, but both lag behind mainstream browsers. Both are open-source, but target different audiences and development models; Servo emphasizes embeddability, while Ladybird focuses on the browser itself.

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Weave is Hiring a Founding Product Engineer!

2025-03-26
Weave is Hiring a Founding Product Engineer!

Weave, a rapidly growing and profitable startup, seeks an exceptional founding product engineer. Reporting directly to the CTO and CEO, you'll build core products for millions of engineers. We value your grit, pragmatism, empathy, and communication skills. While familiarity with our tech stack (React, TypeScript, Go, Python) is a plus, we prioritize your problem-solving skills and passion for improving engineering productivity.

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Agentic Coding Assistants: Impressive Progress, Persistent Challenges

2025-03-26
Agentic Coding Assistants: Impressive Progress, Persistent Challenges

Generative AI, particularly LLMs, is revolutionizing software development. This memo details the author's experience using AI coding assistants over several months, revealing significant efficiency gains alongside persistent challenges. The AI frequently misdiagnoses problems, uses brute-force fixes, lacks code reusability, and generates redundant code, impacting team workflow and long-term maintainability. The author categorizes these issues into three impact radiuses: time to commit, team flow, and long-term maintainability, and offers mitigation strategies such as careful code review, regular reflection, and establishing code quality monitoring mechanisms. The core message is that despite rapid AI advancements, developer experience and skills remain crucial.

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EU Launches 'EU OS': A Linux-Based OS for Digital Sovereignty

2025-03-27

The EU has launched 'EU OS,' a community-driven initiative to develop a Linux-based operating system for its public sector. Built on Fedora and KDE Plasma, it aims to bolster digital sovereignty, reduce reliance on external vendors, and create a secure, self-sufficient digital ecosystem. While the choice of Fedora (backed by US-based Red Hat) has raised concerns, the open-source model promises cost savings and increased flexibility, offering a promising path towards digital independence for the EU.

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PgDog: Open-Source Sharding for pgvector

2025-03-26
PgDog: Open-Source Sharding for pgvector

Scaling pgvector beyond a million embeddings becomes challenging due to slow index building. This post introduces PgDog, an open-source project that shards the pgvector index. Leveraging IVFFlat's inherent clustering, PgDog distributes vector space partitions across multiple machines. Query vectors are routed to appropriate shards based on proximity to centroids, calculated using scikit-learn, significantly improving search speed and recall. The implementation details cover centroid calculation, a custom sharding function, and SQL parsing using pg_query. Experiments demonstrate PgDog's effectiveness, offering optimizations like parallel cross-shard queries and refined centroid allocation. Future work includes supporting more distance algorithms and SIMD instructions for faster calculations.

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JPMorgan Generates Truly Random Numbers Using Quantum Computer, a First

2025-03-27
JPMorgan Generates Truly Random Numbers Using Quantum Computer, a First

JPMorgan Chase & Co., in collaboration with researchers, has achieved a world-first: generating and mathematically proving the true randomness of numbers using a Honeywell quantum computer. This breakthrough addresses the vulnerability of traditional random number generators, which are often predictable and susceptible to hacking. The truly random numbers generated hold significant implications for enhancing security in various applications, from financial transactions and cryptography to online gambling and even election auditing. The achievement marks a significant step forward for practical quantum computing applications.

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(financialpost.com)
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Compositor Rewrite: Massive Performance Boost for Image Compositing

2025-03-27
Compositor Rewrite: Massive Performance Boost for Image Compositing

The Compositor image compositing engine has been rewritten, resulting in significant performance improvements. Performance gains are particularly noticeable in certain node configurations; caching of static resources like images is optimized, and memory usage is reduced on node setups with many nodes operating on pixels. Filter nodes are dramatically faster: Levels is up to 10x faster, Filter and Kuwahara are twice as fast, Blur nodes are up to four times faster, the Glare filter is 6x more performant and more advanced, and Pixelate is 9x faster. Adjusting compositor node trees is also significantly faster and more interactive, as the compositor now avoids computing outputs not viewed by the user through the backdrop or image editor. The overall compositing experience should feel much more responsive, whether using the CPU or GPU.

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Linux 6.14 Released: Gaming Boost, Enhanced Rust Support, AI Acceleration

2025-03-26
Linux 6.14 Released: Gaming Boost, Enhanced Rust Support, AI Acceleration

The Linux kernel 6.14 release, though slightly delayed, is packed with improvements. Highlights include: the NTSYNC driver significantly boosts performance of Windows programs in Wine and Steam Play, delighting Linux gamers; support for the latest AMD RDNA 4 graphics cards and an improved RADV driver for better gaming visuals; enhanced power management and compute performance for AMD and Intel processors; integration of the AMDXDNA driver, supporting AMD's XDNA architecture neural processing units for accelerated AI computation; further Rust language integration paving the way for more Rust drivers in the future; support for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor; a fix for the GhostWrite vulnerability; and improvements to the Btrfs file system. In short, Linux 6.14 offers substantial upgrades for gamers, AI researchers, and developers.

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(www.zdnet.com)
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Controversial Vaccine Study: The Geiers and the CDC

2025-03-26
Controversial Vaccine Study: The Geiers and the CDC

The Geier father and son duo have published numerous questionable studies linking vaccines to autism, particularly focusing on thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative. These studies, riddled with scientific flaws, have been widely criticized by the American Academy of Pediatrics and others. An upcoming CDC study involving the Geiers is anticipated to conclude that vaccines cause autism, a predetermined outcome that contradicts sound scientific methodology. Experts fear this study is driven by a pre-conceived conclusion, not objective research.

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(arstechnica.com)
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Nobel Prize Winners: A Data-Driven Look at Scientific Concentration and Dispersion

2025-03-26
Nobel Prize Winners: A Data-Driven Look at Scientific Concentration and Dispersion

This analysis examines data on Nobel Prize winners in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine from 1915 to 2016, revealing a concentration of scientific achievements. A small number of countries, primarily the US, UK, and Germany, and elite universities like Harvard and Cambridge, dominate Nobel Prize wins. However, a long tail effect is also observed, with many other countries and institutions contributing. Furthermore, the average age of laureates and the time lag between completing prize-winning work and receiving the award are increasing, potentially indicating a slowdown in groundbreaking discoveries or inherent delays in the Nobel Prize selection process.

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(www.construction-physics.com)
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Streaming Services Struggle with Differentiation as Viewers Can't Tell Them Apart

2025-03-26
Streaming Services Struggle with Differentiation as Viewers Can't Tell Them Apart

A new study from Hub Entertainment Research reveals that while viewers are aware of numerous streaming services, they struggle to differentiate between them. Major platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and Max have seen year-over-year declines in viewers' ability to explain what makes each service unique. Many streamers are cutting production and focusing on popular genres (dramas, movies, fantasy), resulting in a homogenization of original content and dampening subscription interest. Viewers are finding it harder to locate specific shows, while live sports have emerged as a key driver for new sign-ups and subscriber retention. Netflix's foray into live sports with NFL games proved particularly successful. The study suggests streamers should emphasize brand-defining features and value beyond exclusive originals to improve viewer loyalty.

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(www.advanced-television.com)
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AI's Unexpected Revolution: Brevity Trumps Verbosity

2025-03-26
AI's Unexpected Revolution: Brevity Trumps Verbosity

The proliferation of Large Language Models (LLMs) initially caused panic in schools and businesses, fearing their replacement of written assignments and professional communication. However, the author argues that the true impact of LLMs lies in their potential to revolutionize how we communicate and program. LLMs reveal the underlying simplicity of verbose business emails and complex code, pushing us towards concise communication. This could eventually lead to the obsolescence of LLMs themselves, giving rise to more efficient and streamlined business communication and programming languages. This shift towards brevity promises to change the world.

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(thomashunter.name)
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Supreme Court Weighs Fate of $8 Billion Telecom Subsidy

2025-03-26
Supreme Court Weighs Fate of $8 Billion Telecom Subsidy

The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could determine the fate of an $8 billion annual subsidy for phone and internet services in schools, libraries, and rural areas. The Universal Service Fund, which is funded by a tax on phone bills, is challenged on constitutional grounds. While both liberal and conservative justices expressed concern over the potential consequences of eliminating the fund, some justices questioned the level of authority delegated to the FCC and its reliance on a private administrator. A decision is expected by late June, with significant implications for tens of millions of Americans.

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Kilo Code: Building an AI Code Generator with a Blazing-Fast Community

2025-03-26
Kilo Code: Building an AI Code Generator with a Blazing-Fast Community

In just two weeks, the Kilo Code team assembled a team of ten and built an AI code generation tool based on open-source projects like Roo Code and Cline. They embrace rapid iteration and actively seek user feedback, offering a free tier and rewards. Kilo Code aims to create the most user-friendly AI coding agent, covering a range of functionalities from small projects to advanced use cases, including instant app generation, automated doc updates, and team collaboration.

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(blog.kilocode.ai)
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arXivLabs: Experimental Projects with Community Collaborators

2025-03-26
arXivLabs: Experimental Projects with Community Collaborators

arXivLabs is a framework enabling collaborators to develop and share new arXiv features directly on the arXiv website. Individuals and organizations participating in arXivLabs embrace arXiv's values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy. arXiv is committed to these values and only works with partners who adhere to them. Have an idea to enhance the arXiv community? Learn more about arXivLabs.

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Oracle Cloud Breach: 6 Million User Data Allegedly Compromised

2025-03-26
Oracle Cloud Breach: 6 Million User Data Allegedly Compromised

Cybersecurity firm BleepingComputer reports a hacker claiming to have breached Oracle Cloud servers, stealing authentication data for 6 million users. Oracle denies a breach, but BleepingComputer has confirmed the validity of data samples from multiple affected companies. The hacker released databases, LDAP data, and over 140,000 allegedly compromised domains. Investigations suggest exploitation of a vulnerability (CVE-2021-35587) in Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g. Despite Oracle's denial, evidence points to a significant security lapse, raising concerns about Oracle Cloud security.

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(www.bleepingcomputer.com)
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AMD Zen Chief Architect Interview: Unpacking the Secrets of Low-Power x86 Design

2025-03-26
AMD Zen Chief Architect Interview: Unpacking the Secrets of Low-Power x86 Design

This article presents a transcript of an interview between Casey and Mike Clark, the chief architect of AMD's Zen. The discussion centers on low-power design in x86 architectures. Clark dispels the myth that the x86 ISA inherently hinders low-power design, emphasizing the role of market strategy and design priorities. He explains how AMD improves energy efficiency through microarchitectural optimizations (like TLBs and uop caches), balancing bandwidth and power consumption. The interview delves into instruction set size, cache line size, scatter/gather operations, non-temporal stores, CPU pipeline diagrams, and how software developers can better leverage hardware features, offering invaluable insight into modern CPU design.

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(www.computerenhance.com)
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C++ Metaprogramming: Ditching IILEs in Favor of Expansion Statements and Structured Bindings

2025-03-26

This blog post explores how to streamline C++ metaprogramming, reducing reliance on Immediately Invoked Lambda Expressions (IILEs) by leveraging the `expand` helper, expansion statements, and structured bindings. It details element-wise expansion, early returns, and returning values, showing how to transform arbitrary ranges into packs for efficient compile-time data manipulation. These techniques significantly improve code readability and maintainability, avoiding verbose coding practices.

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Dapr Agents: A Framework for Building Scalable, Resilient AI Agent Systems

2025-03-26
Dapr Agents: A Framework for Building Scalable, Resilient AI Agent Systems

Dapr Agents is a developer framework for building production-grade, resilient AI agent systems that operate at scale. Built on the battle-tested Dapr project, it enables developers to create AI agents that reason, act, and collaborate using Large Language Models (LLMs). Built-in observability and stateful workflow execution ensure agentic workflows complete successfully, regardless of complexity. Key features include efficient multi-agent execution, automatic retry mechanisms, Kubernetes native deployment, diverse data source integration, secure multi-agent collaboration, platform readiness, cost-effectiveness, and vendor neutrality.

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(github.com)
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Sleep's Brain-Washing Secret: A Controversial New Study

2025-03-27
Sleep's Brain-Washing Secret: A Controversial New Study

A new study suggests a link between norepinephrine, blood vessel movement, and cerebrospinal fluid flow, potentially key to the brain's 'washing' process during sleep. Researchers manipulated norepinephrine levels and blood vessel activity in mice, observing changes in cerebrospinal fluid flow. However, the study has faced criticism; some argue it presents more interpretation than data, and that fluid movement may simply be diffusion. Despite the controversy, the research offers a fresh perspective on brain waste clearance during sleep, fueling further exploration of the 'glymphatic system'.

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Undercover DHS Agents Detain Tufts PhD Student in Somerville

2025-03-26
Undercover DHS Agents Detain Tufts PhD Student in Somerville

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University PhD student from Turkey, was unexpectedly arrested in Somerville by Department of Homeland Security agents. The agents, who did not identify themselves, masked their faces, and confiscated her phone before detaining her. A witness reported Ozturk was visibly distressed, crying and stating she was a student. Her lawyer has not yet been able to contact her or learn her location. The arrest appears connected to the Trump administration's campaign targeting pro-Palestinian campus activists.

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(www.bostonglobe.com)
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VMware Sues Siemens Over Unlicensed Software

2025-03-26
VMware Sues Siemens Over Unlicensed Software

VMware is suing Siemens' US operations for allegedly using more VMware software than licensed. The dispute began when Siemens requested extended support, submitting a list of its VMware software that significantly exceeded its purchased licenses. Siemens later attempted to retract the list, leading VMware to believe they intentionally concealed unlicensed software use. This lawsuit follows VMware's recent announcement of changes to its software download process, a move aimed at better tracking license compliance.

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(www.theregister.com)
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Elegant UI Undo Stack Algorithm: Avoiding Indexing Errors

2025-03-26

This article presents a clever implementation of a UI undo stack algorithm. Instead of the traditional index-based approach, it uses two stacks (undoStack and redoStack) to manage undo and redo operations, neatly avoiding common indexing errors and off-by-one issues. The code is concise and easy to understand. The author addresses the pass-by-reference problem in JavaScript using `structuredClone()`, ensuring idempotency. A complete code example is provided.

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(blog.julik.nl)
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Databricks' TAO: Outperforming Fine-tuning with Unlabeled Data

2025-03-26
Databricks' TAO: Outperforming Fine-tuning with Unlabeled Data

Databricks introduces TAO (Test-time Adaptive Optimization), a novel model tuning method requiring only unlabeled usage data. Unlike traditional fine-tuning, TAO leverages test-time compute and reinforcement learning to improve model performance based on past input examples. Surprisingly, TAO surpasses traditional fine-tuning, bringing open-source models like Llama to a quality comparable to expensive proprietary models like GPT-4. This breakthrough is available in preview for Databricks customers and will power future products.

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(www.databricks.com)
AI Model Tuning

Styrolite: A Secure and Efficient Low-Level Container Runtime

2025-03-26
Styrolite: A Secure and Efficient Low-Level Container Runtime

Styrolite is a new low-level container runtime offering a clean Rust API for container creation and management, addressing the complexity and error-proneness of existing tools like Bubblewrap's CLI. Acknowledging the inherent limitations of Linux namespaces, Styrolite incorporates careful defaults and explicit security controls for a more robust foundation. Used within the Edera Protect platform for secure microservices, application sandboxing, and custom CI/CD environments, Styrolite boasts container initialization times comparable to or faster than traditional CLI approaches.

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(edera.dev)
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Go 1.25 Removes Core Types, Simplifying the Language Spec

2025-03-26

Go 1.18 introduced generics, and with it, the concept of "core types" to simplify handling generic operands. However, this added complexity to the language specification and limited the flexibility of certain operations. Go 1.25 removes core types, replacing them with clearer and more concise rules, thereby simplifying the language specification and opening the door for future language improvements, such as more powerful slice operations and improved type inference. This change does not affect the behavior of existing Go programs.

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(go.dev)
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