2. Bot Detection Without JavaScript: What My Blog Measured (gkoreli.com)

Cloudflare Workers bot detection without JavaScript: headers, network evidence, and an unresolved gap of 95 browser observations versus 14 script page loads.

Cloudflare Workers offers a method for detecting bots that doesn’t rely on JavaScript, using headers and network evidence instead. The article discusses a significant discrepancy between browser observations and script page loads, highlighting challenges in bot detection techniques.

4. Adverse Selection and Markouts (machow.ski)

Being a market maker isn’t for the faint of heart. Every quote you place is at risk of being picked off if you aren’t careful. In this article, I cover the concept of adverse selection, as well as how markouts can be used to measure it.

Market makers face significant risks from adverse selection, which can lead to losses if not managed properly. This piece discusses the concept of adverse selection and introduces markouts as a tool for measuring its impact in trading.

11. UN backs new map showing Africa's true relative size with US alone in opposition (www.npr.org)

The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.

The U.N. has officially endorsed a revised map that accurately represents Africa’s size compared to other continents, while the U.S. remains the only country opposing this change. This decision highlights ongoing debates about geographical representation and perception on a global scale.

13. GitSpawn: Untrusted repos can execute code via AI coding agents (www.manifold.security)

Popular CLI AI coding agents run git commands on startup. A repo you were sent can hijack them to run code on your machine, no clicks required.

AI coding agents that operate through the command line can be exploited by untrusted repositories to execute code on your machine without any user interaction. Learn how this vulnerability poses a significant risk and what steps you might take to protect yourself.

29. Study Math with Kusama (medium.com)

A small, nerdy way to look at her art: learning a little mathematics inside the dots, nets and mirrors.

Kusama’s art offers a unique opportunity to explore mathematical concepts through her distinctive use of dots, nets, and mirrors. Discover how her creative vision intertwines with math in an engaging and visually stimulating way.

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