2026/04/26

1. The West Forgot How to Make Things. Now It's Forgetting How to Code from techtrenches.dev
   295 by milkglass 3h ago | |

   Discussion (153):

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2. Why has there been so little progress on Alzheimer's disease? from freakonomics.com
   221 by chiefalchemist 9h ago | | |

   Article:

   The article discusses the lack of progress in Alzheimer's disease research and prevention, suggesting readers to ensure their device is not infected with malware when accessing information online.

   • Importance of device security when accessing health information

   Quality:
   The article provides a balanced view on the topic but lacks cited sources.

   Discussion (122): 20 min

   The comment thread discusses the multifaceted nature of Alzheimer's disease, with arguments against focusing solely on Abeta 42 peptide fragment as its cause and criticism of potential scientific fraud. The complexity of the disease is highlighted, along with the importance of considering multiple factors in research and funding allocation.

   • The focus on Abeta 42 peptide fragment as a cause has led to potential fraud.
   • Many factors contribute to Alzheimer's disease.

   Counterarguments:

   • Fraud was foundational and tied to funding for research focused on Abeta 42 peptide fragment.
   • Diagnosing Alzheimer's can be challenging due to the slow onset of symptoms and difficulty in identifying specific biomarkers.
   Healthcare Disease Research & Management
3. EU Age Control: The trojan horse for digital IDs from juraj.bednar.io
   167 by gasull 5h ago | |

   Discussion (76):

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4. AGPLv3§74 Empowers Users to Thwart Badgeware Like OnlyOffice from sfconservancy.org
   67 by pabs3 4h ago | |

   Discussion (11):

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5. GnuPG – post-quantum crypto landing in mainline from lists.gnupg.org
   67 by zdkaster 6h ago | |

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6. The Super Nintendo Cartridges (2024) from fabiensanglard.net
   53 by offbyone42 8h ago | | |

   Article: 36 min

   This article delves into the technical aspects of Super Nintendo cartridges, discussing their components such as CIC copy protection chip, ROM size, SRAM, and various enhancement processors like SA-1, CX4, CS-DD1, DSP-1, etc. It also explores how these chips improved game performance and gameplay.

   • Explains the CIC chip's role in copy protection.
   • Discusses ROM sizes of various games, comparing bits to bytes.
   • Describes SRAM usage for saving game progress.
   • Details on SA-1, CX4, CS-DD1, DSP-1, and other enhancement processors.

   Quality:
   The article is well-researched and informative, providing detailed technical insights.

   Discussion (10):

   The comment discusses personal experiences with older gaming systems, specifically comparing Nintendo cartridges to Sega Genesis, noting maintenance issues for the former and expressing nostalgia for older technology.

   Counterarguments:

   • that of course is debatable
   Video Games Console History, Technical Analysis
7. What the FCC router ban means for FOSS from sfconservancy.org
   30 by pabs3 5h ago | |

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8. Europe to burned American scientists: We'll take you in (2025) from politico.eu
   25 by vrganj 8h ago | | |

   Article: 12 min

   The European Union is actively recruiting American scientists who are facing restrictions under the Trump administration, offering them financial support and creating special visas. Universities, cities, regions, countries, and the European Commission are all participating in this initiative to provide a 'safe space for science'.

   The initiative could lead to a significant shift in the global scientific community, with potential implications for collaboration and knowledge exchange between Europe and the United States.

   • Special financial support of up to €4.5 million is being offered.
   • A special visa for top talent is also being developed.

   Discussion (10):

   The comment thread discusses the feasibility and resource allocation of a proposed idea, with skepticism towards its implementation. It also delves into comparisons between software engineer salaries in Europe and the USA, questioning why countries should open their arms for academic talent from the USA due to defunded research affecting scientists.

   Science Biotechnology, Education, Global Affairs
9. Reviving BrowserID in 2026 from wakamoleguy.com
   23 by wakamoleguy 6h ago | |

   Article: 7 min

   The article discusses the development and potential use of WKID, a BrowserID-style identity provider for bespoke apps. The author aims to address user management challenges in small, personal projects without relying on centralized services.

   WKID's focus on email-based authentication and federated identity management could encourage more developers to consider privacy-focused solutions for personal projects, potentially influencing the development of similar tools in the future.

   • Lower barrier to entry in app development leads to an increase in small, bespoke projects.
   • User management is a challenge for solo or close-knit project developers.
   • WKID offers federated authentication based on email domains, controlled by the developer.
   • Privacy and censorship resistance are inherent features of the protocol.
   • Email addresses serve as identifiers without additional mapping required.
   • Relying parties can implement it with minimal effort.

   Discussion (6):

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   Software Development Identity Management, Web Applications
10. Exposing Floating Point – Bartosz Ciechanowski (2019) from ciechanow.ski
    21 by subset 2h ago | |

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