Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, NTSB report says
The article discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, noting that while AI could displace some jobs, it may also create new ones and increase productivity. It explores the challenges and considerations surrounding the integration of AI in the workplace.
SETI Home Flags 100 Signals After Sorting 12B Others
This article discusses the SETI@home project, a crowdsourced effort led by UC Berkeley scientists to search for extraterrestrial intelligence using home computers. After 21 years, the project has identified over 100 signals that warrant further investigation as potential evidence of intelligent life beyond Earth.
Show HN: Reversing YouTube’s “Most Replayed” Graph
Hi HN,
I recently noticed a recurring visual artifact in the "Most Replayed" heatmap on the YouTube player. The highest peaks were always surrounded by two dips. I got curious about why they were there, so I decided to reverse engineer the feature to find out.
This post documents the deep dive. It starts with a system design recreation, reverse engineering the rendering code, and ends with the mathematics.
This is also my first attempt at writing an interactive article. I would love to hear your thoughts on the investigation and the format.
The Myth of the ThinkPad
The article explores the popular perception of the ThinkPad as an indestructible and reliable laptop, challenging this myth by examining the brand's history, design changes, and quality issues over time. It suggests that the ThinkPad's reputation may not always align with the actual user experience and product quality.
The spectrum of isolation: From bare metal to WebAssembly
This article provides a comprehensive guide to execution environments, explaining the fundamental concepts, key components, and practical considerations for developers when working with different execution environments, such as virtual machines, containers, and serverless functions.
Building a better Bugbot
The article discusses the development of Bugbot, a tool that automates the process of finding and reporting bugs in software applications. It covers the motivations behind creating Bugbot, the technical details of its implementation, and the benefits it offers to developers and quality assurance teams.
Cloudflare threatens Italy exit over €14M fine
Cloudflare, a major internet infrastructure company, threatens to exit the Italian market after being fined €14 million by Italy's data protection authority for allegedly failing to remove illegal content in a timely manner.
Federal immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in Minneapolis
The article discusses the case of Aliya Rahman, a Minneapolis resident who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in 2019. It focuses on the controversy surrounding the incident, which was captured on video and drew attention to the use of aggressive tactics by ICE during arrests.
Just the Browser
JustTheBrowser.com is a website that provides a fast, privacy-focused web browsing experience, offering a lightweight browser without distractions or data collection.
ICE Throws Flash Bang at Family Car, Sends Three Children to the Hospital
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents deployed a flash bang grenade near a family's vehicle during an encounter in Minneapolis, raising concerns about the use of excessive force against civilians.
Infant needs CPR after feds unleash flash-bangs on family van with 6 kids inside
The article discusses the arrest of several undocumented immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking concerns among local officials and advocates about the impact on immigrant communities.
After Hostile Takeover Fail, Ellison's Paramount Skydance Sues WBD Netflix
The article discusses a failed hostile takeover bid by David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital against Earthbound Farm, a major organic produce company. It details the events leading up to the unsuccessful takeover attempt and the aftermath of the failed bid.
Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike wants to do for AI what he did for messaging
Moxie Marlinspike, the creator of the Signal messaging app, aims to apply his expertise in secure communications to the field of artificial intelligence, with plans to develop AI systems that prioritize privacy and user control.
Behind Trump vs. Powell Is a Battle over US Empire's Future
The article discusses the tensions between the US Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, and former President Donald Trump over interest rate policy. It examines how this conflict has impacted the global economy, particularly the flow of US dollars to European markets.
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after meeting between Carney and Xi
The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focusing on the diplomatic efforts to find a resolution. It highlights the challenges faced by the international community in facilitating negotiations and the potential impact of the conflict on global stability.
How to Melt ICE
The article explains the science behind how ice melts, including the role of heat transfer, phase changes, and the unique properties of water. It covers factors that affect the melting rate, such as temperature, pressure, and the presence of impurities or salts.
Connect multiple Claude Code agents into one collaborative team
OpenAgents is a showcase for open-source AI agents that can be used for a variety of tasks, including language generation, task completion, and knowledge representation. The site features a collection of agent profiles, highlighting their capabilities, applications, and implementation details.
New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiled (2025)
A new map of the landscape beneath Antarctica has been unveiled, providing the most detailed and comprehensive view of the continent's subglacial terrain to date. The map reveals a diverse and dynamic landscape, featuring mountains, valleys, and subglacial lakes, and will help scientists better understand the geology and glaciology of Antarctica.
Jeff Bezos Needs to Speak Up
The article discusses the potential ramifications of a hypothetical raid on the Washington Post newsroom by an authoritarian government, examining the impact on press freedom and the challenges journalists would face in continuing to report the news under such circumstances.
OpenAI and Gabe Newell Back a Bold New Take on Fusing Humans and Machines
The article reports that OpenAI and Sam Altman have invested in Merge Labs, a startup developing brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Merge Labs aims to create a non-invasive BCI system that can enhance human cognitive abilities.