An entire Herculaneum scroll has been read for the first time

719 verditelabs 2026-06-25 15:51:05 UTC scrollprize.org Llama Share 163

Scientists have virtually unwrapped and read a 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scroll, PHerc. 1667, without damaging it. The scroll contains a Stoic philosophical treatise on ethics, dated to the 2nd century BC, and is the first to be read continuously from start to end.

Oxide computer 3D rack guided tour

221 darthcloud 2026-06-25 16:51:05 UTC explorer.oxide.computer Full Share 95

Explore the Oxide Cloud Computer in 3D. Navigate from rack to sleds to CPUs with guided tours of the components that make up the Cloud Computer.

Un-0: Generating Images with Coupled Oscillators

30 babelfish 2026-06-25 20:52:05 UTC unconv.ai Llama Share 2

Researchers at Unconventional AI built Un-0, an image generator powered by a simulated system of coupled oscillators, achieving FID 6.74 on ImageNet 64×64, matching the quality of leading conventional image generation methods. Un-0's architecture harnesses the laws of physics to do the computing, aiming to run modern AI on a fraction of the energy today's machines need, around 1,000x less.

IBM debuts sub-1 nanometer chip technology

208 porridgeraisin 2026-06-25 15:51:05 UTC newsroom.ibm.com Llama Share 118

IBM unveiled a sub-1 nanometer chip technology with a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm node, nearly doubling transistor density. The breakthrough offers up to 50% more performance and 70% greater energy efficiency, enabling future advancements in computing and AI.

Show HN: OpenKnowledge – open source AI-first alternative to Obsidian/Notion

125 engomez 2026-06-25 18:51:05 UTC github.com/inkeep Llama Share 62

OpenKnowledge is a local markdown editor with integrations for LLMs, available as a desktop app or local web app via CLI. It supports macOS, Linux, and Intel Macs, with Node.js 24+ required for installation.

The Doorman's Fallacy in Action

30 rozumem 2026-06-25 20:51:05 UTC rozumem.xyz Llama Share 35

A restaurant replaced physical menus with a QR code, causing inconvenience and chaos among a group of six people. This experience illustrates the Doorman's Fallacy, where technology replaces humans without considering the consequences on customer experience.

Show HN: Chess-Inspired Roguelike

150 cowboy_henk 2026-06-25 16:51:05 UTC princechazz.com Full Share 54

A seeded chess-pathfinding roguelite. Guide Prince Chazz across the board, dodging enemy pieces, and race the per-seed leaderboard.

Zig's new bitCast semantics and LLVM back end improvements

191 kouosi 2026-06-25 14:51:05 UTC ziglang.org Llama Share 75

The Zig compiler has made several improvements in 2026, including a new ELF linker with fast incremental compilation, improved LLVM backend, and enhanced build system. These changes aim to improve performance, usability, and stability, with features like incremental compilation, lazy type analysis, and better error messages.

Parallel Parentheses Matching

15 Athas 2026-06-25 20:51:05 UTC williamdue.github.io Llama Share 2

A paper called More Fun with Monoids by Oleg Kiselyov introduced a map-reduce pattern that can be used to solve the parentheses matching problem with O(n) work and O(log⁡n) span. The problem can be further parallelized using a previous or smaller element problem algorithm to solve the general definition of the parentheses matching problem with O(nlog⁡n) work and O(log⁡n) span.

OS9Map

138 LaSombra 2026-06-25 15:51:05 UTC yllan.org Full Share 19

OS9Map lets you browse OpenStreetMap on Mac OS 9. Search for landmarks and addresses, and save the places you care about as bookmarks for next time. Smooth scrolling map canvas — drag with the mouse to pan; nearby tiles load as you go. Bookmarks — save the places you visit often and return to them from the menu in one click.

Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads

526 virgildotcodes 2026-06-25 13:51:05 UTC reuters.com Full Share 774

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The last Romans are still around

13 surprisetalk 2026-06-25 19:51:05 UTC signoregalilei.com Llama Share 7

The Roman identity has evolved over 1500 years, with various groups in Europe and beyond claiming Roman heritage. These groups include Romanians, Romansh people in Switzerland, Romeika speakers in Greece, and others who have maintained their connection to the Roman Empire.

Om Malik, 1966-2026

106 minimaxir 2026-06-25 20:51:05 UTC om.co Llama Share 9

Om Malik passed away on June 24, 2026, at Stanford Hospital after a long health journey. He will be remembered for his insightful writing and creative endeavors, including photography.

The annotated PyTorch training loop

41 smaddrellmander 2026-06-25 18:51:05 UTC idlemachines.co.uk Llama Share 9

The PyTorch training loop involves several key components, including the data pipeline, model, optimizer, and scheduler, which must be carefully configured to achieve optimal results. Common mistakes to watch out for include incorrect data loading, model initialization, and optimizer configuration, as well as failure to properly switch between training and evaluation modes.

GloriousEggroll's Proton has been rebased on Proton 11

26 d3Xt3r 2026-06-25 18:51:05 UTC github.com/gloriouseggroll Llama Share 3

GE-Proton11-1 is released with video rework and Proton 11 rebase, enabling d7vk and winealsa channel count override.

Besimple AI (YC P25) Is Hiring

0 2026-06-25 17:51:05 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

Besimple AI is hiring a Strategic Projects Lead - Audio Data to own high-priority audio data projects end to end through their platform, translating customer requirements into executable workflows and identifying platform gaps to improve features. The ideal candidate has 3-7+ years of experience in data operations, AI data delivery, and annotation operations, with a strong operator mindset, ...

The anxiety of the perfect loaf: the illusion of culinary precision

17 infinitewalk 2026-06-25 19:51:05 UTC iza.ac Llama Share 16

The author argues that modern recipes often prioritize precision over intuition, leading to a loss of connection with the kitchen as a living environment. They advocate for a more flexible approach to cooking, trusting one's senses and adapting to the unique variables of each kitchen.

Early adversity leaves lasting molecular imprint across the body: primate study

68 gmays 2026-06-25 14:51:05 UTC medicalxpress.com Full Share 37

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You can't unit test for taste

226 kalli 2026-06-25 12:51:05 UTC dev.karltryggvason.com Llama Share 102

The user built an app called In the Long Run, which allows users to virtually run famous routes worldwide and view points of interest along the way. They used GeoNames data, Python, and DuckDB to create a pipeline that enriches the app with relevant points of interest, overcoming challenges with AI hallucinations and biases.

RRB-Trees: Efficient Immutable Vectors (2012) [pdf]

21 azhenley 2026-06-25 19:51:05 UTC infoscience.epfl.ch Llama Share 6

Immutable vectors are a convenient data structure for functional programming, but they have limitations in parallel processing. A new data structure, Relaxed Radix Balanced Trees (RRB-Trees), extends the vector structure to support efficient concatenation, splits, and inserts in O(logN) time.

An oral history of Bank Python (2021)

12 tosh 2026-06-25 20:51:05 UTC calpaterson.com Llama Share 4

The author describes Bank Python, a proprietary fork of the Python ecosystem used by investment banks, which includes a global database called Barbara, a job runner called Walpole, and a data management system called MnTable. The system is designed to be holistic and all-encompassing, with a focus on data-first development and a unique approach to software engineering that differs from ...

I built a GPU back end for Emacs

154 andros 2026-06-25 17:51:05 UTC en.andros.dev Llama Share 79

A developer created a GPU display backend for Emacs, using Metal on macOS and OpenGL on Linux, with a neutral driver layer for abstraction. The project was rejected due to the use of an LLM-generated contribution, but led to a valuable conversation about performance, software freedom, and AI in code.

Advanced Nintendo Entertainment System (ANES) – NES Modded to Use 2 PPUs

75 zdw 2026-06-25 14:51:05 UTC github.com/decrazyo Llama Share 22

This NES mod uses two PPU chips for advanced graphics, requiring a modified console and donor parts. The process involves modifying the motherboard and installing a custom socket for the 74LS139 chip.

Show HN: I made Google Trends for Hacker News by indexing 18 years of comments

576 ytkimirti 2026-06-25 14:51:05 UTC hackernewstrends.com Llama Share 138

The tech industry has seen numerous lead-swaps and changing of the guard across various fields including cloud platforms, AI, programming languages, frameworks, and more. Key players like Cloudflare, Vercel, OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD, and others have vied for dominance in their respective areas over the years.

Political bias in AI: Where the AI models stand

80 mektrik 2026-06-25 13:51:05 UTC trakkr.ai Llama Share 174

This study measures AI models' political bias by asking them open questions, classifying their answers, and plotting the results. The results show each model's stance on politics, economics, and society, without implying which stance is good.

How physicists track and trap the elusive neutrino

44 ibobev 2026-06-25 15:51:05 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 18

Physicists Clyde Cowan and Frederick Reines detected neutrinos in 1956 using a massive device. Neutrino detectors have since been built to study these particles, revealing their secrets and answering questions about the universe.

Tw-fade: pure CSS scroll-driven edge masking

71 petekp 2026-06-25 14:51:05 UTC pete.design Full Share 30

tw-fade is a Tailwind CSS v4 plugin for scroll-edge fading with CSS masks. Add fade-y or fade-x so content dissolves into any surface with zero JavaScript.

The disappearance of Japan's animators

113 andsoitis 2026-06-25 12:51:05 UTC economist.com Llama Share 93

The anime industry is facing a labour crisis despite its growing popularity, with a shortage of animators and poor working conditions. The industry's shift to contract labour and outsourcing has led to a lack of on-the-job training and a decline in the number of animators.

OpenAI Leans Toward Waiting Until Next Year for IPO

23 mfiguiere 2026-06-25 20:51:05 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 8

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Show HN: Turn native language audio into flashcards and shadowing practice

69 alder 2026-06-25 12:51:05 UTC lingochunk.com Full Share 28

Comprehensible input that sticks. Turn the audio you study into native-voice Anki cards.