On the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem

158 tedsanders 2026-09-08 17:14:39 UTC openai.com Llama Share 87

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.

Google DeepMind Releases AlphaGenome Atlas

221 utiiiD 2026-09-08 15:42:39 UTC blog.google Llama Share 50

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

231 tosh 2026-09-08 13:42:39 UTC blackmagicdesign.com Full Share 97

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

27 neehao 2026-09-08 17:01:39 UTC cepr.org Llama Share 22

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.

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

85 stared 2026-09-08 15:42:39 UTC quesma.com Llama Share 49

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.

The Helicopter with Radioactive Blades

62 zdw 2026-09-08 14:42:39 UTC hackaday.com Llama Share 14

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.

Show HN: LLM Attention Visualization

16 ifz 2026-09-08 17:00:39 UTC ishamf.dev Full Share 0

Y Combinator Early Access Network

19 tosh 2026-09-08 16:42:39 UTC events.ycombinator.com Full Share 6

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...

Connecting the Machines

19 collinmanderson 2026-09-08 16:44:39 UTC herdr.dev Llama Share 6

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.

Show HN: Copperhead – Hardware as Fast as Software

144 animeshchouhan 2026-09-08 13:42:39 UTC copperhead.sh Llama Share 53

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.

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

94 domhudson 2026-09-08 14:42:39 UTC github.com/ayghri Llama Share 65

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

C*: Unifying Programming and Verification in C

30 rramadass 2026-09-08 16:42:39 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 21

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.

LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby

143 sbulaev 2026-09-08 16:42:39 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 53

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.

The two Christian saints who are the Buddha

106 surprisetalk 2026-09-08 15:42:39 UTC signoregalilei.com Llama Share 44

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.

ZX Spectrum: Experimenting with 1-Bit Sound

47 ibobev 2026-09-08 15:42:39 UTC bumbershootsoft.wordpress.com Llama Share 17

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.

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

43 fady0 2026-09-08 14:42:39 UTC deepmind.google Llama Share 5

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

184 hn_acker 2026-09-08 14:42:39 UTC techdirt.com Llama Share 57

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.

OUI-1: world's first model for Generative UI

11 zahlekhan 2026-09-08 17:08:39 UTC openui.com Llama Share 2

A finetuned DiffusionGemma model, OUI-1, generates reliable user interfaces in openui-lang on consumer-grade hardware. It achieved a benchmark score of 71.7%, surpassing other models with similar parameters.

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

193 abraham 2026-09-08 14:42:39 UTC 404media.co Llama Share 76

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

164 HatchedLake721 2026-09-08 10:42:39 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 138

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

36 adrianhoward 2026-09-08 15:42:39 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.

Hire Every Engineer Like You'd Hire a VP

9 mooreds 2026-09-08 16:42:39 UTC businessasusual.io LocalLLM Share 2

The author reflects on past hiring practices, realizing that funnel metrics don't reflect true talent quality. They now prioritize scoped roles and network-based shortlists for better hires.

The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice

34 robinhouston 2026-09-08 15:42:39 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 3

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Extracting Steering Vectors from J space

49 martianvoid 2026-09-08 12:42:39 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

433 pizzaiolo 2026-09-08 02:42:39 UTC weirdgloop.org Llama Share 178

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.

Antiquated HTML Snippets and Artefacts

193 patadune 2026-09-08 10:42:39 UTC vale.rocks Llama Share 61

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.

Navier-Stokes – Tristan Buckmaster [pdf]

503 procedurecall 2026-09-08 06:42:39 UTC cims.nyu.edu Llama Share 296

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.

FreeBSD 14.5-Release

42 joshcsimmons 2026-09-08 12:42:39 UTC freebsd.org Llama Share 4

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.

Reverse engineering the 2008 LogiCola, a logic drill program

14 kotk 2026-09-08 15:42:39 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.

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

7 h0ek 2026-09-08 16:42:39 UTC 0ut3r.space Full Share 3