Iran claims it will close the Strait of Hormuz in response to fighting in Lebanon, as diplomatic talks between US and Iran are set to resume in Switzerland.
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Epoll vs. Io_uring in Linux
A detailed comparison of epoll and io_uring in Linux, highlighting confirmed technical differences, performance implications, and what remains uncertain.
Turns Out, There Is a Cabal of Elite Crazies Trying to Control the World
A leaked attendee list exposes a secret gathering of powerful elites discussing AI, geopolitics, and societal control, raising concerns about covert influence.
Not just books: renting a sewing machine from the library can improve democracy
Finnish libraries now lend sewing machines and other tools, fostering social inclusion and democratic participation through community access.
How I Learned to Love Mark Rober
A detailed analysis of how perceptions of YouTuber Mark Rober have shifted, highlighting his influence and why this matters for science communication.
Researcher turns wi-fi smart lightbulb into a Banned Book Library — open source project makes digital books available via a server and open Wi-Fi access point hacked into an ESP32-powered bulb
A security researcher has repurposed an ESP32-powered Wi-Fi smart bulb to host a library of banned books, creating a stealth digital dead drop. Code is open source.
Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles
Rivian faces a class action lawsuit alleging it overstated self-driving capabilities of its first-generation R1T and R1S vehicles, which lack the hardware for Level 3 autonomy.
Our long national sunscreen nightmare is almost over
The FDA approves a new chemical sunscreen filter, bemotrizinol, marking a milestone in US sun protection and addressing longstanding issues with American sunscreens.
How to feed a dictator
Exploring the dark history of chefs serving brutal dictators, revealing how food symbolizes control, trust, and complicity in authoritarian regimes.
Prediction Market Philosophers Got What They Wanted. They’re Not Happy About It
Prediction market advocates achieved their goals but face public backlash, insider trading, and regulatory threats, sparking internal discontent.