Google DeepMind Releases AlphaGenome Atlas

205 utiiiD 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC blog.google Llama Share 41

Scientists have developed the AlphaGenome Atlas, a database predicting effects of single nucleotide variants in the human genome. The Atlas helps researchers quickly prioritize promising research areas by providing an easy-to-use score for coding and non-coding regions.

DaVinci Resolve 21.1

221 tosh 2026-09-08 14:22:13 UTC blackmagicdesign.com Full Share 92

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Benchmarking Qwen3.8 27B quantizations: 4-bit holds up, 1-bit collapses

78 stared 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC quesma.com Llama Share 41

The author tested various GPU RAM requirements for running Qwen3.8 27B without sacrificing quality, finding that a 24 GB card like RTX 4090 can handle the full BF16 model with some context reduction.

On the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem

20 tedsanders 2026-09-08 17:14:13 UTC openai.com Llama Share 1

Researchers at OpenAI have developed a proof that the Navier-Stokes equations for fluid motion can develop a singularity in finite time, resolving one of the Millennium Prize Problems. The solution involves an internal model significantly more capable than GPT-6 Astra and demonstrates the potential for AI to advance research and technology benefiting humanity.

The Helicopter with Radioactive Blades

53 zdw 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC hackaday.com Llama Share 13

The CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter uses a simple mechanical system to detect rotor blade cracks, involving ionizing radiation from Strontium-90. This method has been effective for decades and is still used today in newer models with fiber optic sensors.

Connecting the Machines

15 collinmanderson 2026-09-08 16:44:13 UTC herdr.dev Llama Share 2

Herdr now allows users to control multiple machines from a single TUI, with each machine's sessions and agents available in the same interface. This feature enables seamless switching between machines without opening another client or worrying about SSH setup.

C*: Unifying Programming and Verification in C

27 rramadass 2026-09-08 16:22:13 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 17

Researchers focus on formal verification of systems software due to its safety-critical nature. A new language, C*, integrates proof capabilities into C programming, enabling real-time verification and unifying implementation and proof code development.

Show HN: LLM Attention Visualization

11 ifz 2026-09-08 17:00:13 UTC ishamf.dev Full Share 0

Show HN: Copperhead – Hardware as Fast as Software

140 animeshchouhan 2026-09-08 14:22:13 UTC copperhead.sh Llama Share 51

Copperhead is an open-source AI platform for designing and verifying printed circuit boards. It helps hardware teams by automating the design process, ensuring consistency and accuracy.

Y Combinator Early Access Network

10 tosh 2026-09-08 16:32:13 UTC events.ycombinator.com Full Share 0

The Early Access Network is an invite-only group of senior technology leaders who want to see what's coming before it's on anyone's shortlist. Four times a year, we put a hand-picked group of YC's...

The two Christian saints who are the Buddha

101 surprisetalk 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC signoregalilei.com Llama Share 39

The story of saints Barlaam and Josaphat originated from an Arabic version of the Buddhist tale, with similarities to the life of Gautama Buddha, and was later adopted by Christian churches. The shared themes across different faiths highlight a common human experience that transcends individual eras and places.

Making Teenagers Read Newspapers. A Nationwide Experiment in French High Schools

12 neehao 2026-09-08 17:01:13 UTC cepr.org Llama Share 8

A study in France examined the impact of media literacy interventions on high-school students' news consumption and knowledge. The interventions, including free newspaper subscriptions and media education modules, led to significant increases in news consumption and knowledge among students.

I-have-ADHD: A skill to stop coding agents from burying the answer

79 domhudson 2026-09-08 14:22:13 UTC github.com/ayghri Llama Share 61

User wants to update jsonwebtoken API in auth.ts and run tests, also reviews claude plugin versions.

ZX Spectrum: Experimenting with 1-Bit Sound

46 ibobev 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC bumbershootsoft.wordpress.com Llama Share 13

The author implemented a 1-bit PCM playback system on the ZX Spectrum, which uses cycle counting to generate sound. The system produces poor quality audio due to the limitations of the 1-bit speaker, but it can be used for simple tones and chords.

LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby

107 sbulaev 2026-09-08 16:22:13 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 29

LG smart TVs secretly log and upload data about owners even when offline, including location and Wi-Fi network details. This practice is part of Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology used by many smart TV manufacturers to identify what users watch.

AlphaGenome Atlas predictive map of every DNA letter change in the human genome

41 fady0 2026-09-08 14:22:13 UTC deepmind.google Llama Share 4

Google has introduced AlphaGenome Atlas, a platform predicting the molecular impact of every possible single-letter DNA variant in the human genome. This comprehensive catalogue will help accelerate our understanding of biology and treat disease by providing researchers with an intuitive and free-to-use website portal.

Paramount Caught Using 'Astroturf' Group to Drum Up Fake Support for Merger

165 hn_acker 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC techdirt.com Llama Share 48

Paramount's $111 billion merger with Warner Brothers is criticized for its negative impact on labor, consumers, and markets. The company has employed astroturf tactics to create a false grassroots movement in support of the deal.

DHS 'Predictive Policing' Unit Is Analyzing Americans' Financial Habits

181 abraham 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC 404media.co Llama Share 72

Border Patrol's Predictive Intelligence Targeting Teams (PITT) analyze Americans' financial activity and other data to identify potential targets for traffic stops, raising concerns about civil liberties. The program has led to innocent people being pulled over and questioned, sparking calls for greater oversight and accountability.

Getting your hands dirty is good for you

159 HatchedLake721 2026-09-08 10:22:13 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 134

Touching natural materials like soil and plants can boost skin's microbial diversity, benefiting the immune system. Research suggests that prolonged or frequent contact with nature could significantly change what's happening on our skin and in our bodies.

Disappointed Optimists

31 adrianhoward 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC cwodtke.com Llama Share 2

The author discusses the "cursed problem" of designers being asked to change people's behavior for profit, and how this conflict can lead to disappointment and burnout. They suggest that designers must decide which promise they can live without in order to find a compromise.

The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice

30 robinhouston 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 3

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Antiquated HTML Snippets and Artefacts

186 patadune 2026-09-08 10:22:13 UTC vale.rocks Llama Share 59

The web has undergone numerous changes due to evolving devices, browsers, and personal preferences. Various non-standard HTML tags have been used to adapt websites for different environments and integrations.

Extracting Steering Vectors from J space

48 martianvoid 2026-09-08 12:22:13 UTC darshanmakwana412.github.io Llama Share 11

The user tested using the Jacobian space to derive steering vectors from concept tokens for simple model behaviors like generating all caps or refusing prompts, but found it prone to hallucinations and brittle.

There's a new "Google Jail" for independent wikis

426 pizzaiolo 2026-09-08 02:22:13 UTC weirdgloop.org Llama Share 176

The author is discussing the challenges of hosting video game wikis on new domains after a Google core update in March 2024, which has made it difficult for these wikis to show up in search results. The author is exploring possible solutions and potential long-term fixes to this issue.

Navier-Stokes – Tristan Buckmaster [pdf]

467 procedurecall 2026-09-08 06:22:13 UTC cims.nyu.edu Llama Share 281

A mathematician collaborated with a Large Language Model (LLM) to solve the Navier-Stokes problem, but OpenAI claims to have solved it first. The LLM was used to push the collaboration's work from rough forcing to smooth forcing and incompressible Euler equations.

Onionspector – now let's see what The Onion knows about you

6 h0ek 2026-09-08 16:22:13 UTC 0ut3r.space Full Share 3

Reverse engineering the 2008 LogiCola, a logic drill program

14 kotk 2026-09-08 15:22:13 UTC logicola.org Llama Share 0

The author has released an updated version of LogiCola, a logic practice tool, after receiving feedback from users. The new version includes features such as offline mode and improved accessibility for screen readers.

FreeBSD 14.5-Release

38 joshcsimmons 2026-09-08 12:22:13 UTC freebsd.org Llama Share 3

The FreeBSD 14.5-RELEASE is now available for various architectures, including amd64, i386, aarch64, armv7, powerpc and others. It can be installed from bootable ISO images or over the network using USB memory sticks. The release includes bug fixes and updates to externally-maintained software.

Hire Every Engineer Like You'd Hire a VP

4 mooreds 2026-09-08 16:31:13 UTC businessasusual.io Prefix Share 0

Years ago; around 2008, at ASTL, when we were maybe 20 people; I sat through a quarterly hiring review where Marcia, wearing one of the many hats you wear at a startup that size, walked us through a funnel chart. Eleven hundred applications at the top. Forty-something phone screens. One accepted offer at the bottom. Conversion was up over the prior quarter, so the slide had green arrows on ...

Mistral raises €3B

723 kuberwastaken 2026-09-08 05:22:13 UTC mistral.ai Llama Share 523

Mistral raised €3 billion in a Series D funding round, valuing the company at over €21 billion. The investment will help Mistral expand its frontier research and infrastructure to support mission-critical AI transformation for global enterprises.