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Scientists find lead really can be turned into gold (with help from the Large Hadron Collider)
One of the ultimate goals of medieval alchemy has been realized, but only for a fraction of a second. Scientists with the European Organization for Nuclear Research, better known as CERN, were able to convert lead into gold using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's most powerful particle accelerator. Unlike the examples of transmutation we see in pop culture, these experiments with the LHC involve smashing...
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Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Trump fires head of Copyright Office two days following report that AI training may not be fair use
The Trump administration has reportedly fired Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter, who leads the US Copyright Office, following the officeβs choice to release a pre-publication version of its opinion on the fair use status of AI training data thatβs made up of copyrighted information. Representative Joe Morelle, the ranking Democrat of the Committee on House [β¦]
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Streaming on Max: The 27 Absolute Best Movies to Watch
Here are some highly rated flicks to try, plus a look at what's new in May.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:AI Essentials: 27 Ways to Make Gen AI Work for You, According to Our Experts
Where are you on your gen AI journey? This guide by CNET's experts will point you in the right direction.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:One of the best Hisense TVs of 2024 has a huge discount this week
The Hisense 75-inch U8N Series 4K ULED is on sale for $1,100 this week at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and PC Richard.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:I built a native Windows Todo app in pure C (278 KB, no frameworks)
Article URL: https://github.com/Efeckc17/simple-todo-c Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954649 Points: 252 # Comments: 136
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:More concise chatbot responses tied to increase in hallucinations, study finds
A recent study from Giskard found that asking a model to be concise also increases the chances that the response will be inaccurate.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Asus brings Nvidia's fastest superchip to a very boring desktop PC chassis, but there's even a DVD player and a mysterious slot
Asus has packed a 20-petaflop Nvidia AI chip into a retro-looking desktop PC able to train huge models without needing a server rack.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads (2025), WIRED Tested and Reviewed
Our top pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, Sea to Summit, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:US transportation secretary plans to reduce flights at Newark airport
Move after airport sees radar outages, flight delays and cancellations due to shortage of traffic controllersThe US transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty international airport for the βnext several weeksβ, as the facility β one of the countryβs busiest airports β struggles with radar outages, numerous flight delays and cancellations due to a...
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Microsoft and OpenAI may be renegotiating their partnership
OpenAI is currently in βa tough negotiationβ with one of its biggest investors and partners, Microsoft, according to the Financial Times. The AI startup recently announced a major change to its corporate restructuring plans β while it still aims to convert its business arm into a for-profit public benefit corporation, its nonprofit board will remain [β¦]
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:One brand has a golden opportunity to make the best camera phone of 2025
Sony is about to announce a new Xperia flagship phone, and I've got high expectations for it.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Iβm saving for Appleβs game-changing 2027 products and you should, too
Apple's 2027 product line-up could be a crowded one, but heavy on innovation as well. Foldable, anniversary edition iPhone, and smart glasses? You name it.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:4 things Iβm excited about in the new Microsoft Surface laptops
Microsoftβs new Surface laptops have arrived, and theyβre more than just routine refreshes. According to Microsoft, powered by Snapdragon X processors and built for the Copilot+ AI experience, they promise significant battery life, performance, and usability improvements. After reviewing the key updates, here are four standout features that make Microsoftβs latest Surface laptop worth the [β¦]
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:The Backbone Pro controller makes mobile gaming worth the hassle
The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, the Pro features full-size joysticks, re-mappable buttons, and Bluetooth compatibility, making for a more premium gaming setup. Unlike its predecessor, the Backbone Pro doesnβt need [β¦]
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Ukraine war: Trump envoy says βceasefire first, talks laterβ after Putinβs peace talk proposal β as it happened
General Keith Kellogg has reacted to the Russian presidentβs suggestion for talks with Ukraine on ThursdayOn Saturday morning, local officials in Ukraineβs northern Sumy region said Russian shelling over the past day had killed three residents and injured four more.Another civilian died on the spot on Saturday as a Russian drone struck the southern city of Kherson, according to regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin....
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:You Asked: Sony A95L vs. Bravia Mark II, and iPhone 17 Air battery life
On todayβs You Asked: Should you go with a 77-inch A95L or 65-inch Bravia 8 Mark 2? Will the expected iPhone 17 Air have poor battery life? And, is burn-in still a problem on some of the latest OLED TVs? Best 55-inch TV Peter asks: What is the best TV at 55 inches, OLED or [β¦]
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:The latest Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leak shows off the phone's design β and a potential price
We've got another unofficial look at the Galaxy S25 Edge, ahead of its expected unveiling tomorrow.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Tony Gilroy added a key line to Andor because his son teased him about it
It explains the origins of a line that we hear more than once in Rogue One.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Booting the RP2350 from UART
Article URL: https://pfister.dev/blog/2025/rp2350-uart-bl.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43954054 Points: 53 # Comments: 4
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:SNL Weekend Update pokes fun at new Pope and Trumps Alcatraz plans
'SNL' Weekend Update pokes fun at new Pope and Trump's Alcatraz plans
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Giant Bomb goes independent
At the beginning of the month, things werenβt looking good for gaming site Giant Bomb after its content was put on hold amid reports of editorial interference from its parent company, Fandom. Today, some feel-good news: Giant Bomb announced it is now an independent, employee-owned entity. βGiant Bomb lives! Fandom has sold the site to [β¦]
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Walton Goggins is a giant flirt in SNL Mothers Day sketch
Walton Goggins is a giant flirt in 'SNL' Mother's Day sketch
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Title of work deciphered in sealed Herculaneum scroll via digital unwrapping
Article URL: https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/title-work-deciphered-sealed-herculaneum-scroll-digital-unwrapping Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43953883 Points: 168 # Comments: 71
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Hack Your Happiness With These 7 Daily Habits
You can improve your mood for free. All it takes is focusing on these simple habit changes.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Amazon offers peek at new human jobs in an AI bot world
The tech industry seems to have two thoughts when it comes to where human workers fit into the AI-powered world they are creating: Either they think that all the jobs, except perhaps their own, will be done by bots. (VC Marc Andreessen seems to think that his work as an investor could never be automated). [β¦]
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 12 (game #1204)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:What lies beneath: filming gators in Florida springs
If you're like me, you've been anxiously searching for any relief from the Bad News and endless stream of AI slop plaguing your feed. Joseph Ricketts' breathtaking wildlife videos could be the antidote. An alligator taking a nap on the floor of a crystal clear spring. Schools of fish glittering in the darkness. A cosmic [β¦]
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:βNever again warβ: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address
New pontiff also urges a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza and welcomes truce between India and PakistanPope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and pleaded for an end to global conflicts, which he likened to a βthird world war in piecesβ.In his first Sunday address at the Vatican, the new pontiff urged an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza and the release of all hostages. He...
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:SNL Mothers Day Cold Open gets ruined by Trump
'SNL' Mother's Day Cold Open gets ruined by Trump
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Show HN: GlassFlow β OSS streaming dedup and joins from Kafka to ClickHouse
Hi HN! We are Ashish and Armend, founders of GlassFlow. We just launched our open-source streaming ETL that deduplicates and joins Kafka streams before ingesting them to ClickHouse https://github.com/glassflow/clickhouse-etlWhy we built this: Dedup with batch data is straightforward. You load the data into a temporary table. Then, find only the latest versions of the record through hashes or keys and keep them. After...
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:The 12 Best Gifts for Every Kind of Golfer (2024)
Make your favorite golferβs day with the best gifts to enhance every part of their game.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Netflix is pulling its last two interactive specials off the platform
The streamer appears to be pivoting away from interactive specials and towards gaming.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 11, 2025
Answers to each clue for the May 11, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.
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