1. Interactive Tree of Life (ptree.org)

Explore life across 11 scientific trees, comparing ancestry, traits, fossils, habitats, and sources.

Discover a comprehensive tool that allows you to compare various aspects of life through 11 scientific trees, highlighting ancestry, traits, fossils, and habitats. This interactive resource offers a unique way to visualize and understand the connections between different species.

2. Is mathematics about to enter the conservatory? (mbmccoy.dev)

Math as cultural institution.

The piece examines the intersection of mathematics and culture, suggesting that math may soon be recognized as a vital part of the cultural landscape. It raises questions about how this shift could influence education and public perception of the subject.

3. Show HN: GET Together – A social network where you don't need POST to Post (gettogether.dev)

A social network with no POSTs. Send a message with an HTTP GET request.

GET Together allows users to communicate on a social network without the need for traditional posts, utilizing HTTP GET requests instead. This unique approach could change how we think about online interactions and data sharing.

4. Ask HN: Would you read a statistics textbook?

A user reflects on their unsatisfactory experience with statistics textbooks and considers creating a new book that focuses on intuitive understanding through effective illustrations. They seek feedback on whether such a resource would attract readers.

8. A Tesla ran a stop sign and killed a man, Full Self-Driving/Autopilot was on (electrek.co)

A Tesla Model 3 ran a stop sign in Buena Vista, NJ and killed 82-year-old Stephen Field. Tesla's own data confirms its driver-assist was engaged.

A Tesla Model 3 fatally struck an 82-year-old man while its Full Self-Driving feature was active, raising serious concerns about the safety of Tesla’s driver-assist technology. The incident has prompted scrutiny into how such systems handle traffic laws and pedestrian safety.

9. Show HN: Engrim – A universal, local-first SQLite memory engine for AI CLIs (github.com)

The Universal Cross-Model Episodic Memory Standard. Local-first, project-scoped SQLite memory engine for Google Antigravity, Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. Zero cloud lock-in. - timgordontg/engrim

Engrim is a local-first SQLite memory engine designed for various AI command-line interfaces, promoting project-specific memory management without relying on the cloud. It aims to enhance interoperability across different AI models while ensuring users avoid vendor lock-in.

10. Hackers have withdrawn ~4k BTC (~$320M) from the Liquid Federation wallet (twitter.com)

We are aware of a security incident on @Liquid_BTC. Purported white-hat hackers have withdrawn ~4,000 BTC (~$320 million) from the Liquid Federation wallet. The @Blockstream team is working on contacting them on-chain with a signed message.

What we know so far is that the funds were withdrawn via …

A significant security breach has occurred at Liquid, where hackers, claiming to be white-hat, have taken approximately 4,000 BTC valued at around $320 million from the federation wallet. The Blockstream team is actively trying to communicate with the hackers to address the situation.

11. Tesla killing Solar Roof is leaving installers with six-figure losses (electrek.co)

Tesla killed its Solar Roof and told certified installers it will ship only panels. Contractors tell Electrek they sank six figures into the program.

Tesla’s decision to abandon the Solar Roof has left certified installers facing significant financial losses, with many reporting investments reaching six figures. The shift back to shipping only solar panels has raised concerns among contractors about the future of their businesses.

12. VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur's licensing fees by 85 percent (arstechnica.com)

Pro soccer team's CTO points to "issues with the Broadcom takeover."

Tottenham Hotspur’s CTO reveals that the team’s recent migration to VMware has significantly cut licensing fees, addressing challenges posed by Broadcom’s acquisition. The move highlights both cost-saving strategies and the impact of corporate changes on tech operations in professional sports.

13. Bing Wallpaper showing Ad for Harry Potter and Fantastic beasts box set (www.thurrott.com)

I have been using Bing Wallpaper happily for years. Today, for the first time I noticed a hecking ad in place of my wallpaper. Why this level of nickel and diming. This is atrocious UX, its ad over entire screen, For a moment I thought I installed some adware malware.

Bing Wallpaper users are frustrated after encountering a fullscreen ad for a Harry Potter box set, leading to concerns about user experience and potential adware. The incident raises questions about the platform’s approach to monetization.

17. I Connected My Withings Body+ to Home Assistant with an ESP32 (didac.dev)

My Withings scale now sends weight and body composition data directly to Home Assistant through an ESP32, without going through the Withings cloud.

A DIY enthusiast shares how they integrated their Withings Body+ scale with Home Assistant using an ESP32, allowing for direct data transmission without relying on the Withings cloud. This setup enhances privacy and control over personal health metrics.

19. Whistle Synth (www.jefftk.com)

My program that uses whistling to control a synthesizer is now available in the Mac App Store: It

A new program lets users control a synthesizer through whistling, now available on the Mac App Store. This innovative tool could change how musicians interact with sound.

20. I refused to train the AI that could replace me (restofworld.org)

AI companies are paying highly educated workers to teach machines the judgment they spent years developing — even when those systems could eventually replace them.

Highly educated professionals are teaching AI systems the skills and judgment they’ve honed over years, despite the risk of those very systems rendering their jobs obsolete. This raises important questions about the ethics and future implications of AI in the workplace.

22. Macbeth and His Problems (porticoquarterly.com)

If you’ve never seen a bad production of Macbeth, you’ve probably never seen a production of Macbeth. Famously cursed, the play has inspired perhaps the gravest superstition in the superstitious…

Bad productions of Macbeth might be more common than you think, and they bring with them a unique set of challenges and superstitions. This piece examines the darker side of staging one of Shakespeare’s most notorious plays.

24. How to bring up the Linux Kernel on a new platform (werwolv.net)

A guide to bringing up the Linux Kernel and a userspace application on a new hardware (or in this case, a self-made emulator)

Learn how to successfully launch the Linux Kernel and a userspace application on new hardware or even a custom emulator, with practical steps and insights. This guide is perfect for developers looking to expand their skills in kernel development and hardware integration.

25. Working on Economics with Fable 5 (wilsoniumite.com)

For the past few months I’ve been working on a theory. It started out as just a fun little data exercise looking at some different types of taxes and benefits and how it effects what people buy and how much they work. During that time I took advantage of opus and later fable to help […]

A new theory on how taxes and benefits influence consumer behavior and work patterns has emerged from a data exercise. The author shares insights gained through the use of tools like Opus and Fable in this intriguing exploration.

27. Political meddling at the Census Bureau damages the US statistical system (www.piie.com)

This summer marks the worst period for US statistical integrity since President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last August. Two different and seemingly uncoordinated events at the Census Bureau raised alarms about inappropriate political encroachment on the scientific and technical authority of the agency.

Concerns are growing over political interference at the Census Bureau, which is undermining the integrity of US statistical data. Recent events signal a troubling trend that could impact the accuracy and reliability of important national statistics.

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