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Self-Folding Origami: Art Meets Engineering

2025-06-19

This art explores the natural equilibrium forms achieved by folding paper along curved creases. The resulting sculptures, transforming flat paper into swirling surfaces, feel surprisingly alive. This research has implications for deployable structures, manufacturing, and self-assembly. The artist's work, including pieces like '200 Circles' (2018) and the 'Holderness Series' (2013), has been featured in prestigious galleries and even entered the permanent collection of MoMA.

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(erikdemaine.org)
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Marginalia Search Engine Upgrades: Online Status and Ownership Change Detection

2025-06-19

The Marginalia Search Engine team implemented a new system, 'ping-process,' to detect server online status and significant website changes, including ownership transfers and parking. Primarily using HTTP HEAD requests and DNS queries, the system analyzes certificate details, security posture, and server headers to identify changes. Data is stored in 'snapshot' and 'event' tables, the former holding current information and the latter historical events. The system overcame scheduling and certificate validation challenges, showing early success in identifying parked domains. Future plans include refining the ownership change detection model and integrating it into crawler strategies for improved efficiency.

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(www.marginalia.nu)
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RoureXOS 2.0: A Lightweight OS Rewritten in Rust

2025-06-19
RoureXOS 2.0: A Lightweight OS Rewritten in Rust

The RoureXOS operating system has been rewritten in Rust for its second iteration. This lightweight OS can run in the QEMU emulator (using the provided ISO image) and on x86_64 bare metal (booting from USB). Detailed instructions cover dependency installation, kernel compilation, ISO image creation, QEMU emulation, and even networking using SLIP. The clear steps make it easy to experience this new OS.

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(github.com)
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CRISPR Gene Editing: From Bacterial Immunity to Human Therapies

2025-06-19
CRISPR Gene Editing: From Bacterial Immunity to Human Therapies

Victoria Gray's successful treatment for sickle cell anemia using CRISPR gene editing marks a new era for gene therapy. This article delves into the diverse CRISPR systems, including Cas9, Cas12, Cas13, base editors, and prime editors, explaining their mechanisms, advantages, disadvantages, and clinical applications. Evolving from a natural bacterial defense mechanism, CRISPR technology is now widely used in disease treatment, agriculture, and sustainability efforts, but faces challenges such as high costs and off-target effects. The discovery and improvement of more novel gene editing tools will further drive the development of this field.

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(www.asimov.press)
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Starship Explodes on Test Stand: Another Setback for SpaceX's Ambitious Plans

2025-06-19
Starship Explodes on Test Stand: Another Setback for SpaceX's Ambitious Plans

SpaceX's Starship rocket suffered a catastrophic explosion during a static fire test, marking the latest setback in a string of recent failures. The explosion occurred on the test stand, with SpaceX assuring all personnel are safe. This incident significantly impacts the planned tenth test flight scheduled for June 29th or 30th, casting a shadow over planned Mars landings (2026) and the Artemis III lunar mission (2027). Prior to the incident, the Starship had completed a full-duration static fire test of its 33 Raptor engines. Video footage suggests the explosion originated from a rupture or venting event at the top of the Starship. SpaceX is yet to release detailed investigation results, and Elon Musk has remained unusually quiet.

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(www.theregister.com)
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Caudena's CFD: Redefining Blockchain Intelligence with In-Memory Speed

2025-06-19
Caudena's CFD: Redefining Blockchain Intelligence with In-Memory Speed

Caudena introduces CashflowD (CFD), a cryptocurrency analytics engine built with a modern C++ in-memory database and JIT-compiling query engine. CFD boasts a 200-400X reduction in infrastructure costs and sub-millisecond query times, delivering court-admissible evidence. Its core technology includes an in-memory C++ core, JIT compilation, intelligent clustering and reclustering, and robust risk scoring. Handling petabyte-scale data, CFD overcomes the limitations of traditional blockchain analytics platforms—slow speed, high cost, and shallow analysis—providing unparalleled real-time, in-depth, and reliable blockchain intelligence for financial institutions and law enforcement.

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(caudena.com)
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MIT Study: AI Chatbots Reduce Brain Activity, Impair Fact Retention

2025-06-19
MIT Study: AI Chatbots Reduce Brain Activity, Impair Fact Retention

A new preprint study from MIT reveals that using AI chatbots to complete tasks actually reduces brain activity and may lead to poorer fact retention. Researchers had three groups of students write essays: one without assistance, one using a search engine, and one using GPT-4. The LLM group showed the weakest brain activity and worst knowledge retention, performing poorly on subsequent tests. The study suggests that early reliance on AI may lead to shallow encoding and impaired learning, recommending delaying AI integration until sufficient self-driven cognitive effort has occurred.

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(www.theregister.com)
AI Brain Activity

Painting Worlds with Raymarching: A GLSL Shader Journey

2025-06-19
Painting Worlds with Raymarching: A GLSL Shader Journey

This article details creating 3D scenes using Raymarching and GLSL shaders. Starting with fundamental concepts like ray marching and signed distance functions (SDFs), it guides you through building simple shapes and combining them using SDF operators (like min and smoothmin) to create complex scenes. Advanced topics covered include lighting models, soft shadows, creating infinitely repeating scenes, and generating realistic terrains using noise derivatives. The author culminates with a stunning example of an infinite Martian landscape, sharing their creative process and insights.

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(blog.maximeheckel.com)
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How Close Are We to Black Mirror's Dystopian Visions?

2025-06-19
How Close Are We to Black Mirror's Dystopian Visions?

Black Mirror, a British anthology series, satirizes the dark side of technology. This website tracks the real-world progress towards scenarios depicted in each episode, using progress bars to visualize how close we are. It's a subjective assessment based on current trends, not a scientific study. The site illustrates how advancing technology brings us closer to the world of Black Mirror.

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(www.howclosetoblackmirror.com)
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OpenAPI: Revolutionizing API Development

2025-06-19
OpenAPI: Revolutionizing API Development

In software development, efficient application building, maintenance, and integration are paramount. The OpenAPI Specification (OAS), a universal language for describing RESTful APIs, is key to achieving this efficiency. It provides a detailed blueprint for your API, encompassing endpoints, request and response formats, and authentication methods. Benefits of OAS include: improved team collaboration, automation (e.g., auto-generating client SDKs and server stubs, interactive documentation, and automated testing), enhanced developer experience, fostering a thriving partner ecosystem, and driving an API-first development culture. Creating an OAS can be done manually, via code-first generation, or with AI assistance, each with its own pros and cons. OpenAPI and Swagger are distinct: OpenAPI is the specification itself, while Swagger is a toolset built around the OpenAPI Specification. Adopting OpenAPI is a strategic imperative for any organization building robust, scalable applications.

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(www.deployhq.com)
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Quantum Physicist Scott Aaronson's LessOnline Adventure

2025-06-19
Quantum Physicist Scott Aaronson's LessOnline Adventure

Renowned quantum physicist Scott Aaronson attended the LessOnline rationalist conference and shared his unique perspective on the experience. The article describes the vibrant atmosphere of discussion, and Aaronson's deep conversations with fellow rationalists about AI, free will, and more. He ultimately embraced the identity of 'rationalist,' explaining the reasons behind this shift, including a reassessment of the speed of AI development and changes within the rationalist community itself.

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(scottaaronson.blog)
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Not Every AI System Needs to Be an Agent

2025-06-19
Not Every AI System Needs to Be an Agent

This post explores recent advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and compares different AI system architectures, including pure LLMs, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)-based systems, tool use & AI workflows, and AI agents. Using a resume-screening application as an example, it illustrates the capabilities and complexities of each architecture. The author argues that not every application requires an AI agent; the right architecture should be chosen based on needs. The post emphasizes the importance of building reliable AI systems, recommending starting with simple, composable patterns and incrementally adding complexity, prioritizing reliability over raw capability.

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(www.codelink.io)
AI AI Architectures

Steam Beta Simplifies Linux Gaming: Proton Enabled by Default

2025-06-19
Steam Beta Simplifies Linux Gaming: Proton Enabled by Default

A recent Steam Beta client update simplifies Linux gaming by changing how Proton is enabled. Proton, Steam's compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux, previously required manually enabling the "for all other titles" option. This option has been removed, and Proton is now enabled by default in the Steam Beta. This streamlined process eliminates a common source of frustration for Linux gamers. The change doesn't force Proton on every game, nor does it override native Linux titles.

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(www.gamingonlinux.com)
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Strudel: Code Your Music

2025-06-19
Strudel: Code Your Music

Strudel is a JavaScript-based music programming environment that brings the Tidal Cycles pattern language to JavaScript. Even without prior knowledge of JavaScript or Tidal Cycles, you can easily create dynamic music pieces. Strudel supports live coding music, algorithmic composition, and integration with your existing music setup. Tutorials and example code get you started quickly, allowing you to create stunning musical works.

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(strudel.cc)
Development music programming

Six-Month-Old Vibe-Coding Startup Base44 Acquired by Wix for $80M

2025-06-19
Six-Month-Old Vibe-Coding Startup Base44 Acquired by Wix for $80M

Maor Shlomo's Base44, a six-month-old bootstrapped vibe-coding startup, was acquired by Wix for $80 million in cash. Base44, boasting 250,000 users and rapid growth (10,000 users in three weeks), provides compelling evidence for the 'solo unicorn' concept, although Shlomo had a small team. The acquisition highlights the potential of low-code/no-code platforms and the rapid adoption of AI in startups.

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(techcrunch.com)
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Real-time Claude Code Token Usage Monitor: Track and Predict Your Consumption

2025-06-19
Real-time Claude Code Token Usage Monitor: Track and Predict Your Consumption

This terminal monitoring tool, Claude Code Usage Monitor, provides real-time tracking of your Claude AI token usage. It features visual progress bars for tokens and time remaining, burn rate calculations, and predictions of when you'll run out of tokens. Supporting Pro, Max5, Max20, and custom max plans, it automatically switches to custom_max when Pro limits are exceeded and includes alerts and customizable reset times. The clean interface enhances user experience.

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(github.com)
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Liberux Nexx: A Crowdfunded Open Source Linux Phone Challenging the Giants

2025-06-19
Liberux Nexx: A Crowdfunded Open Source Linux Phone Challenging the Giants

Spanish company Liberux launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for their new Linux phone, the Nexx, starting at €799. Boasting impressive specs like two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and a modular design (allowing for replaceable cellular modems, RAM, and storage), the Nexx aims to be one of the few smartphones designed and manufactured in Europe. The team, comprised of experienced hardware and software engineers, is committed to building a phone that respects user freedom, runs an auditable OS with no backdoors, and challenges the dominance of existing mobile operating systems. Despite the challenges of a nascent software ecosystem and higher manufacturing costs in Europe, Liberux is pushing forward with its open-source hardware and software vision, planning to gradually release all design files.

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(linmob.net)
Tech open source phone

Silicon Valley Execs Join Army Reserve: A Double-Edged Sword

2025-06-19
Silicon Valley Execs Join Army Reserve: A Double-Edged Sword

Four executives from top Silicon Valley tech companies—Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI—have joined the U.S. Army Reserve as lieutenant colonels, aiming to accelerate technology adoption in the military. This unusual move highlights the growing military-civilian fusion but also raises concerns about conflicts of interest and political risks. These executives will work on projects helping the Army rapidly adopt commercial technologies, serving around 120 hours annually with significant remote work flexibility. However, their ties to their companies and potential political associations with the current administration could impact their companies' reputations and public perception, particularly amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

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(gizmodo.com)
Tech military-civilian fusion

Open Source: The Smallest 3D-Printed Telescope Kit

2025-06-19

A maker has open-sourced their design for a miniature 3D-printed telescope kit, "Smallest." The kit includes complete instructions and files for users to print and assemble themselves. For a flawless experience, a pre-assembled version is also available for purchase. Crucially, never point the telescope at the sun—it's extremely dangerous. Technical details include material recommendations (avoid PLA!), part quantities, glue suggestions, and assembly tips such as balancing the telescope tube.

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(www.printables.com)
Hardware

Open Source Maintainer Revolt: libxml2's Sole Maintainer No Longer Prioritizes Security Issues

2025-06-19

The sole maintainer of libxml2 has announced they will no longer treat security issues differently from bugs, sparking debate within the open-source community. The author argues this reflects growing discontent among maintainers regarding corporate exploitation of open-source software. A distinction is drawn between personal, cooperative open source (e.g., Debian, BSD) and corporate use of open source for profit. The author predicts a future where the open-source community increasingly emphasizes this distinction, potentially altering interactions with corporations.

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(utcc.utoronto.ca)
Development community maintenance

Rediscovering the Joy of Programming Through Toy Projects

2025-06-19

The author believes that creation is key to understanding. Instead of avoiding reinventing the wheel, build your own—it teaches you more than any book. In today's increasingly commodified software development landscape, the author advocates for building simple 'toy projects' to rediscover the joy of programming. The article lists numerous toy projects, such as a regex engine, an x86 OS kernel, and game emulators, rated by difficulty and time commitment, encouraging readers to try them and learn.

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(blog.jsbarretto.com)
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Zed Editor Launches Powerful New Debugger

2025-06-19
Zed Editor Launches Powerful New Debugger

The Zed editor team announced the release of its highly anticipated debugger, supporting popular languages like Rust, C/C++, JavaScript, Go, and Python. Designed to be fast, familiar, and configurable, the debugger leverages the Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP) and an innovative locator system for automatic debug session configuration. Its architecture, split into data and UI layers, ensures efficiency and scalability, laying the groundwork for future collaborative debugging. Furthermore, it features out-of-the-box inline variable values using Tree-sitter and supports keyboard-driven debugging.

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(zed.dev)
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Escaping the Nightmare of Pasted Text: WYSINWLB

2025-06-19

The author encountered the frustrating task of manually untangling nested `` and `

` tags from pasted content. The formatting was a mess, machine-generated for appearance rather than semantic correctness, rendering the text nearly uneditable. The author argues this poor editing experience would cause average users to give up, coining the term "WYSINWLB: What You See Is Not What Lies Beneath" to highlight the problem of pasted text's deceptive simplicity.

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(ratfactor.com)
Development text editing

Sneaky Google Ads Inject Fake Phone Numbers onto Legitimate Websites

2025-06-19
Sneaky Google Ads Inject Fake Phone Numbers onto Legitimate Websites

Malwarebytes uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign. Attackers buy Google Ads appearing at the top of search results for major companies like Apple and Microsoft. These ads contain cleverly hidden parameters that inject fake phone numbers onto the legitimate website after a user clicks. These parameters are invisible in the ad itself, making detection difficult. The scam exploits the inability of some websites to identify malicious queries, displaying fake support numbers that trick users into revealing personal or financial information. Malwarebytes' browser security now flags these scams; users are advised to avoid clicking Google Ads and instead opt for organic search results.

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(arstechnica.com)
Tech google ads

Dr. Demento Retires After 55 Years of Broadcasting Novelty Music

2025-06-19
Dr. Demento Retires After 55 Years of Broadcasting Novelty Music

Radio personality Barret "Dr. Demento" Hansen announced his retirement this week, ending a 55-year career dedicated to comedy and novelty music. His show, which began in 1970, will conclude in October with retrospective episodes culminating in a final broadcast of the program's top 40 songs. Dr. Demento's show, initially a freeform rock program, evolved into a platform for comedic songs and musical oddities, introducing audiences to artists like "Weird Al" Yankovic, whom he's largely credited with discovering. The show's long run spanned various mediums, from reel-to-reel tapes to online streaming, showcasing Hansen's enduring influence on radio and comedy.

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(sopghreporter.com)
Misc

Microsoft to Cut Thousands of Jobs Amid AI Spending Spree

2025-06-19
Microsoft to Cut Thousands of Jobs Amid AI Spending Spree

Microsoft is reportedly planning to lay off thousands of employees, primarily in sales, in a cost-cutting measure following heavy investment in artificial intelligence. The cuts are expected early next month, after the close of Microsoft's fiscal year, though the exact timing and departments affected may still change. This move highlights the potential for industry-wide adjustments after the recent AI boom.

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(www.bloomberg.com)
Tech Tech industry restructuring

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

Bridging Elixir and Go Backends with a Crystal Wrapper

2025-06-19
Bridging Elixir and Go Backends with a Crystal Wrapper

The Mozi team needed to connect a new Elixir Phoenix LiveView app to an existing Go backend. They explored NIFs and Ports, but ultimately chose Erlang's C Node approach, using Crystal to write a C wrapper for improved maintainability. This decouples the codebases at compile and runtime, leveraging `Node.list` in Elixir to detect C node connectivity and S6 for in-container restarts. While there's a performance penalty crossing the C/Go boundary, it's acceptable for their use case. The result is a slick three-language (Elixir, Crystal, Go) mashup that enhances maintainability.

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(relistan.com)
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Citizen Science Illuminates Night Light Data: Analyzing the Nachtlichter App

2025-06-19
Citizen Science Illuminates Night Light Data: Analyzing the Nachtlichter App

The Nachtlichter project engaged citizen scientists in observing and recording night-time light sources using a dedicated app. Participants surveyed pre-defined routes, classifying and counting lights by type, size, color, and brightness. Researchers corrected for the effects of lights turning off during the night and combined the data with satellite observations to analyze the relationship between ground-level light counts and satellite-measured radiance. The study demonstrates that Nachtlichter data offer a more comprehensive picture than existing public databases, providing valuable insights into urban lighting patterns.

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(www.nature.com)
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