2. Academics have a duty to defend open knowledge systems like Wikipedia (blogs.lse.ac.uk)

Wikipedia faces existential challenges from generative AI companies. Do researchers and teachers in higher education have an ethical duty to defend it?

Generative AI companies pose significant threats to Wikipedia, raising questions about the ethical responsibilities of academics in higher education. The article discusses the role of researchers and educators in protecting open knowledge systems amidst these challenges.

3. Making a 88x31 button book using ImageMagick (k.sosnierz.me)

Making an 88x31 book-button using ImageMagick

Learn how to create a compact 88x31 button book with ImageMagick, a powerful tool for image manipulation. This guide will walk you through the steps to design and customize your buttons effectively.

5. Steam Users Beg for "No AI" Filter as Vibecoders Flood Next Fest (www.ign.com)

Steam Next Fest, Valve's festival for indie games and demos, started earlier today, and while there are usually a ton of low-effort games, there seems to be more than usual this time around.

Steam users are expressing frustration over the influx of low-effort games at Next Fest, particularly those created by AI. Many are calling for a filter to exclude these titles from their searches.

6. Go will reject certificate chains containing eight distrusted SPKIs (github.com)

We're blocking trust in a small set of intermediate certificates due to specific security concerns around their operation. Verify will now filter out chains which contain these intermediates, preve...

Go is implementing new security measures by rejecting certificate chains that include certain distrusted intermediate certificates. This change aims to enhance trust and prevent potential vulnerabilities in certificate validation.

7. Drupal is now light-years ahead of its reputation (dri.es)

DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 DriesNote presentation.

The recent DriesNote presentation at DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 highlights significant advancements in Drupal’s capabilities, suggesting a shift in perception about the platform’s performance and potential. Attendees can expect insights on how these developments position Drupal as a leading choice for web development.

9. Show HN: Death Plan Switch, a self-hosted dead man's switch for solo devs (deathplanswitch.com)

A free, self-hosted dead man

Peter Bishop has developed a self-hosted tool called Death Plan Switch that ensures a smooth transition for solo developers in case of unforeseen circumstances, such as death or incapacitation. His personal experience with a health crisis that jeopardized his business inspired this solution to help others avoid similar pitfalls.

12. 'Der Viener Schlinger': The meat cannon that launched 20k hot dogs (flatwaterfreepress.org)

The Memorial Stadium fixture can fire a 2.67-ounce Fairbury Tomboy at 90 mph from Tom Osborne Field over the 165-foot-high skyboxes. But most land in the stands.

A meat cannon at Memorial Stadium can shoot hot dogs at impressive speeds, launching them over 165 feet high, but the majority end up in the stands instead of the intended targets. It’s a quirky attraction that adds a unique twist to the game-day experience.

13. Claude designed protein binders against scorpion neurotoxins (www.anthropic.com)

We asked an internal research Claude model to design minibinders (small proteins that attach tightly to a target) against scorpion neurotoxins.

Researchers utilized an AI model named Claude to create minibinders that effectively target scorpion neurotoxins, potentially paving the way for new treatments or antidotes. The innovative approach highlights the intersection of artificial intelligence and biochemistry in drug design.

15. Revolut down as users report app not working (www.bbc.com)

Some users of the British neobank reported being unable to make some payments or access funds in its app on Tuesday.

Revolut users faced issues on Tuesday, with many unable to make payments or access their funds through the app. The outage has raised concerns about the reliability of the neobank’s services.

16. Meta's GB{2,3}00 Cluster (engineering.fb.com)

With the recent release of the Muse family of foundational models, we want to take you inside the infrastructure that has made it all possible. The first phase of Prometheus, our gigawatt-scale sup…

Meta reveals the infrastructure behind its Muse family of foundational models, detailing the first phase of its ambitious gigawatt-scale computing project, Prometheus. Discover how this powerful setup supports advanced AI capabilities.

17. Show HN: Jev Cards, Can you beat a vision model at a picture quiz? (jevcards.com)

100 picture cards: fruit, flags, maps, chess, illusions. Jev answers in about 0.3 s. Race it in Sprint, Versus or Streak.

Test your skills against Jev, a new vision model that can answer quiz questions based on images in just a fraction of a second. The game features a leaderboard and is designed to challenge your knowledge while showcasing Jev’s impressive capabilities.

18. Why do we have so many meetings? (www.nber.org)

Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, and business professionals.

22. How Do Fungi Keep the Planet Healthy? (www.quantamagazine.org)

Evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers explains how fungal networks in soil trade nutrients with plants, help keep carbon underground, and strike bargains without having a brain.

Fungi play a crucial role in ecosystem health by trading nutrients with plants and sequestering carbon in the soil. Toby Kiers sheds light on these complex networks and their surprising ability to negotiate without a central brain.

24. UK Defence Startups Are Being Denied Banking Services Under ESG Rules (foxandlion.pub)

Eyebrook’s founder was refused accounts by Barclays and other UK banks. Analysts blame anti-money laundering and ESG screening.

UK banks are increasingly denying services to defense startups like Eyebrook, citing anti-money laundering and ESG screening. This trend raises questions about the impact of ethical investing criteria on emerging defense companies.

25. Making Solar Panels with a Microwave [video] (www.youtube.com)

Here we show some of what is possible out of a garage vs a semiconductor fab (or even a semiconductor shed :P )Visit www.semiconductor.diy for a breakdown. ...

A new video demonstrates how solar panels can be made using a microwave in a garage setting, highlighting the potential for DIY projects in renewable energy. It offers a practical comparison between home setups and traditional semiconductor manufacturing facilities.

26. The ovary doesn't retire after menopause (news.northwestern.edu)

Contrary to popular belief, the postmenopausal ovary is not defunct. In a new, paradigm-shifting study in ovaries from 28 women, scientists at Northwestern University and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging found in the decades well past menopause, the ovary remains biologically active and continues to remodel with age, showing increased inflammation and changes in tissue structure. <br />

New research reveals that ovaries retain biological activity long after menopause, challenging the notion that they become inactive. The study highlights ongoing changes in tissue structure and inflammation, providing fresh insights into female reproductive health in later life.

30. U.S. Supreme Court to review 1868 federal ban on home distilling of liquor (www.staradvertiser.com)

WASHINGTON >> The U.S. Supreme Court agreed today to decide the legality of a federal ban on the home distilling of alcoholic spirits that was enacted in 1868 after the U.S. Civil War to crack down on liquor tax evasion.

The Supreme Court will consider whether a 155-year-old federal law prohibiting home distilling of liquor is still valid. This review could have significant implications for homebrewers and the alcohol industry in general.

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