Norway makes shithouses great again

376 giuliomagnifico 2026-11-01 11:42:13 UTC visitnorway.com Llama Share 179

The Norwegian Scenic Routes feature unique and architecturally impressive public toilets, some of which have been designed by renowned architecture firms. These rest stops offer stunning views and are worth visiting, even if you don't need to use them.

HackerTube: YouTube built from videos recommended by HN

1536 karpathy 2026-10-31 20:42:13 UTC karpathy.bearblog.dev Llama Share 412

The user created a YouTube clone called Hackertube.org using Opus 5.5, filtering comments from Hacker News to find recommended videos. The site provides personalized ForYou recommendations without requiring user accounts or storing state in local browser sessions.

Proving and Improving the Platonic Representation Hypothesis with JEPAs

10 Anon84 2026-11-01 13:26:13 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 0

Models trained on different modalities converge to the same representation as they scale, according to a new theorem. This convergence is driven by "good views" of shared scenes and not just scale alone.

An Italian farmer found some unknown seeds in his attic and planted them

545 ecares 2026-10-31 22:42:13 UTC smithsonianmag.com Llama Share 165

Claudio Grossi, an Italian farmer, discovered a 100-year-old sack of seeds that produced a unique and ancient wheat variety called "grano del miracolo" or "miracle grain." This hardy wheat has been shown to have nutritional benefits and is more resilient to droughts and extreme weather events.

Domain hacks with unusual Unicode characters (2018)

24 n_plus_1_acc 2026-11-01 11:42:13 UTC xn--69f31l4t57c0mag4b613h.xn--7uh4898msjaso Full Share 17

Brazilian Court Sanctions Lawyers for Prompt Injection in Court Filing

182 doodlesdev 2026-11-01 02:42:13 UTC jetstream.security Llama Share 78

Two Brazilian lawyers were fined for intentionally embedding a hidden command in a court filing to manipulate an AI system, potentially undermining justice. The case may be the first globally to address intentional manipulation of a court's AI system through prompt injection.

Radiation Map of the World

14 slater 2026-11-01 10:42:13 UTC radiaverse.com Llama Share 4

RadiaCode owners share public dose rate maps with valuable information. Users can publish their recordings anonymously and interact with others on the map.

Memdoor: A team of 5 Qwen3.8-27B models beats Fable 5 on LiveCodeBench Hard

301 guregodevo 2026-10-31 23:42:13 UTC github.com/guregodevo Llama Share 143

A multi-agent harness for programming problems was developed using a Memdoor workflow, achieving a mean score of 9.8 out of 10 on LiveCodeBench Hard problems. The harness uses five roles and a repair worker to solve the problems through file-based communication without relying on human intervention or models.

TCP Use-After-Free: CVE-2026-98432 / CVSS 9.8

566 oger 2026-10-31 19:42:13 UTC atlasum.net Llama Share 262

A critical Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-98432) allows a remote, unauthenticated peer to reach and crash the system. The fix is available in kernels 5.10.272, 5.15.223, and others; users should install the fixed kernel and reboot as soon as possible to prevent exploitation by attackers who can run arbitrary commands as root without credentials or user interaction on servers with a ...

Running a bootstrapped SaaS for 20 years with my brother

149 whyleyc 2026-11-01 05:42:13 UTC blog.zamzar.com Llama Share 34

Zamzar, a file conversion website, was launched in 2006 and has since helped over 550 million people convert files. The company remains independent and small, focusing on supporting users with their file needs rather than pursuing trendy technologies.

A tiny Pacific country rolls out universal basic income

80 motionlessveloc 2026-11-01 10:42:13 UTC economist.com Llama Share 60

The US conducted 67 nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands from 1946 to 1958, causing lasting health damage. The experience shaped the islands' relationship with America and led to a new party, Opportunity Party, addressing global issues.

Show HN: Point your camera at a landscape to learn about its geology

41 headsupernova 2026-11-01 09:42:13 UTC outcrop.rocks Llama Share 6

The Outcrop app uses augmented reality to show geologic maps of the land, providing information on rock units, age, composition and formation. It also offers additional features such as 3D globe views and satellite imagery to help users understand Earth's geological history.

The Ocean 'Was the Color of Chocolate.' Mexico Declares War on Seaweed.

21 bookofjoe 2026-11-01 09:42:13 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 17

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The AI cost of JavaScript frameworks

147 luu 2026-11-01 06:42:13 UTC nolanlawson.com Llama Share 98

The author conducted a benchmark to compare the performance of various JavaScript frameworks, including Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, and Angular. The results showed that most frameworks were similar in terms of development time and cost, but some were more expensive than others.

Leaking Secrets from Air-Gap Computers by Spelling Radio Signals from RAM (2024)

112 hapax_legomena 2026-11-01 02:42:13 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 59

Air-gapped systems are vulnerable to information leakage through malware-generated radio signals. Attackers can intercept and decode these signals using software-defined radio hardware, allowing them to steal sensitive data from air-gapped computers.

Understanding Email Encryption

49 nmjenkins 2026-11-01 07:42:13 UTC fastmail.com Llama Share 12

Fastmail uses encryption in transit and on servers to protect email, with TLS 1.3 and PKI for secure connections, while also storing encrypted data at rest. This provides strong security against threats like phishing and malware without compromising searchability or functionality.

No AI, 52 min. Build all Linux Files utils in C by Hand [video]

79 surprisetalk 2026-11-01 08:42:13 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 64

One-minute frequency disturbances from synchronization in power systems

3 croes 2026-11-01 12:42:13 UTC nature.com Prefix Share 0

Electric power systems are evolving into cyber–physical infrastructures shaped by power electronics and digital control. As inverter-based generation alters system dynamics and digitalization heightens vulnerability to errors and attacks, cyber–physical coupling can also introduce subtle system-level effects. Here we show that grid-frequency time series worldwide exhibit a persistent 1-min ...

Altoids Project

128 uvdn7 2026-10-31 23:42:13 UTC uvdn7.github.io Llama Share 7

A father and son spent two months on the "Altoids project," creating a tiny robot that fits inside an Altoids tin, with five iterations of improvements. They used various components, including Arduino boards, displays, and LiPo batteries to achieve their goal.

Pilot-wave hydrodynamics (Quantum phenomena in macroscopic hydrodynamic systems)

61 peter_d_sherman 2026-11-01 04:42:13 UTC thales.mit.edu Llama Share 12

Researchers have studied droplets walking on a vibrating fluid bath, finding features similar to quantum behavior. This work aims to understand and rationalize the emergent quantum-like behavior in a hydrodynamic system.

Everyone Has Email. Nobody Uses It Right

13 ExMachina73 2026-11-01 12:42:13 UTC kaplich.me Llama Share 3

Unsubscribe from unwanted emails and use filters to organize your inbox, creating a system that helps you process information faster. Use email search effectively by learning its tricks to reduce manual organization and boost productivity.

Zinc creep in cable spelter sockets brought down the Arecibo telescope in 2020

136 ohjeez 2026-10-31 22:42:13 UTC maketecheasier.com Llama Share 41

The 2020 collapse of the Arecibo Observatory telescope was caused by long-term zinc creep in cable spelter sockets, which allowed cables to pull out and cause the platform to fall. The National Academies report highlights the need for careful monitoring and maintenance of unique science facilities as they age.

A brief history of just-in-time: forty years of JIT work, from 1960–2000

46 gjvc 2026-11-01 03:42:13 UTC dl.acm.org Full Share 0

It's the memory latency, stupid

221 ntur1337 2026-10-31 18:42:13 UTC pivotlake.io Llama Share 72

A CPU at 100% utilization doesn't necessarily mean it's fully utilized, as memory accesses are much slower than internal CPU operations. Optimizing database queries to utilize the CPU cache can significantly improve performance.

A 1580 Map Shows Why Data Visualization Is Never Neutral

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Electrification Could Cut Global Energy Use in Half

150 toomuchtodo 2026-10-31 19:42:13 UTC fullycharged.show Llama Share 81

Robert Llewellyn interviews Professor Jan Rosenow about the "hidden 80%" of global energy, tackling fossil fuels in mobility and heating sectors. They discuss electrification's potential to cut global energy demand in half.

Jepsen: ParticleDB 1.1.4

287 aphyr 2026-10-31 15:42:13 UTC jepsen.io Llama Share 163

ParticleDB is a database system that claims to be 1087x faster than PostgreSQL but has been found to have numerous serious safety errors, including data loss and corruption. Despite its promising features, the database's documentation was riddled with omissions, inconsistencies, and confabulations.

noyb win: French electronics retailer Fnac Darty fined €7M

26 latexr 2026-11-01 11:42:13 UTC noyb.eu Llama Share 3

The French data protection authority fined Fnac Darty €7 million for illegally tracking users' personal data without consent in its mobile app. The fine is the result of a noyb complaint filed in 2023, which highlighted the company's failure to obtain user consent for targeted advertising.

The question we should all be asking about AI

9 heresie-dabord 2026-11-01 12:46:13 UTC cnn.com LocalLLM Share 2

Big Tech's AI spending spree continues despite market volatility, driven by massive infrastructure costs and delayed profits. The bond market remains supportive, but concerns grow over sustainability as debt levels rise and profit timelines stretch.

Surviving "The Graduate"

136 samizdis 2026-10-31 20:42:13 UTC newyorker.com Llama Share 40

The author, Dustin Hoffman, recounts his experience filming "The Graduate" under the direction of Mike Nichols. He struggled with insecurity and felt miscast in the lead role due to his ethnic background. Despite initial reservations, Hoffman eventually landed the part after a memorable screen test that impressed Nichols.