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Engineers have developed a new semiconductor that can be programmed using light and then erased, allowing its properties to be rewritten repeatedly. The advance could pave the way for reconfigurable electronic devices whose functions are changed optically rather than through fixed manufacturing. Coverage is highlighting it as a notable step in flexible, light-controlled materials for future electronics.
- 2How US universities fuel the Olympic athlete pipelineβInside the US Olympic pipeline: How universities create world-class athletes
A report examines how American universities function as the backbone of the US Olympic system, developing world-class athletes through collegiate training programs, facilities, and competitions. The NCAA system long served as a feeder for Olympic sports such as swimming, track and field, and gymnastics, and the piece explores how that model produces medal contenders ahead of the Games.
- 3Dermatologist unveils interactive 3D biophysical skin modelβShow HN: I'm a dermatologist and I vibe coded a 3D biophysical skin model
A dermatologist has launched a 3D biophysical model of the skin, built largely through AI-assisted coding without formal programming training. The interactive tool, hosted on Dr Magnus Lynch's website, visualises skin structure and function. Commenters are discussing both the scientific value of the model and the growing trend of medical professionals building software themselves using AI coding tools.
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A weight-loss program for teenagers has been linked to improved lung function, according to a report circulated by Syria's state news agency SANA. The finding suggests that reducing excess weight in adolescence may bring measurable respiratory benefits, a point of interest for health professionals and parents monitoring teen fitness and obesity.
- 5Developer builds a functional programming language from a simple taskβNeeded 1+1, built a functional programming language
A developer has written about needing to compute something as simple as 1+1 and instead ending up building a complete functional programming language. The blog post, shared on Hacker News where it reached the front page, describes the language's design and implementation. Commenters are discussing the classic story of over-engineering, with many sharing their own experiences of building tools far more complex than the original problem required.
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A piece titled Turbo Haskell published on the comonad.com blog is drawing attention in programming communities, ranking highly on Hacker News and generating over a hundred engagements. The post discusses an approach to speeding up or rethinking the Haskell programming language, sparking discussion among functional programming enthusiasts about its practical implications.
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The Effect-TS/effect open-source library, described as a toolkit for building production-ready applications in TypeScript, is trending on GitHub. The project offers a functional approach to error handling, concurrency, and composability in TypeScript, and developers are sharing and discussing it as interest in more robust TypeScript tooling grows.
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Benton County in northwest Arkansas has approved funding for participation in the 287(g) program, which deputizes local law enforcement to cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration enforcement. The move means sheriff's office staff can be trained and authorized to carry out certain federal immigration functions locally, a decision likely to draw debate over public safety, trust in law enforcement, and local resources.
- 9Software Cryptography Audits Must Name Modules, Not Just Code LinesβΌMost of the cryptography your program runs was written by somebody else. A scan that stops at... # python # fintech # cr
Developers are being reminded that most cryptographic code running in modern programs was written by someone else, usually in third-party libraries. A cryptography inventory that only lists lines in a project's own source misses these dependencies. The argument is that proper audits must name the actual module providing each cryptographic function, a point seen as increasingly important for fintech and security-sensitive software.
- 10Rust 1.99.0 released with variadic C supportβRustπ¦ 1.99.0 released by @ rust - highlights: extern "C" variadics, layout information from raw pointers, recommend agai
The Rust project has released version 1.99.0 of its programming language. Highlights include support for extern "C" variadic functions, the ability to retrieve layout information from raw pointers, and new guidance recommending against round-tripping values after Box::leak due to leak concerns. Developers are sharing the release notes and discussing what the changes mean for systems and security-focused codebases.
- 11Real California Milk Excelerator Unveils 2026 Startup CohortβΌReal California Milk Excelerator Launches 2026 Cohort with Products Tackling Consumer Demand for Global Flavors, Functional Nutrition, Convenience, and Experiential Indulgence
The Real California Milk Excelerator has announced its 2026 cohort of startup companies, highlighting dairy-based products aimed at consumer trends such as global flavors, functional nutrition, convenience, and experiential indulgence. The program, backed by the California Milk Advisory Board, supports emerging food businesses building new products around California dairy.
- 12Las Vegas accelerator turns startup ideas into companies in three daysβΌLas Vegas startup accelerator aims to turn ideas into companies in 3 days
A Las Vegas startup accelerator is running an intensive program designed to take participants from raw idea to functioning company in just three days. The format compresses mentoring, product building, and pitching into a single weekend, an unusually fast timeline compared with traditional accelerator cohorts that run for weeks or months. It reflects a broader trend of ultra-short startup sprints aimed at rapid validation of business ideas.
- 13Programmers praise the beauty of simple, minimal codeβThere is something beautiful about a function that does exactly what it needs to do. No unnecessary complexity. No giant
Software developers are celebrating the craft of writing small, focused functions β code that does exactly what it needs without unnecessary complexity, large abstractions, or tangled dependency chains. The sentiment, shared widely in programming circles, resonates as a reminder that a five-line idea should not need a hundred-line explanation. Many in the community see it as quiet pushback against over-engineered modern software.
- 14Developer shares prototype genetic algorithms library in HaskellβPrototyping a Small Genetic Algorithms Library inHaskell (2019) https://anekstein.com/posts/2019-11-15.html # Haskell #
A 2019 blog post describing the prototyping of a small genetic algorithms library in Haskell is recirculating among programmers. The article walks through designing and implementing the library in the functional language, and readers in programming communities are sharing and discussing it, particularly those interested in Haskell, algorithms, and evolutionary computation techniques.
- 15St. Cloud Public Works Starts Annual Storm Drain MaintenanceβΌSt. Cloud Public Works Begins Annual Storm Drain Maintenance
St. Cloud's Public Works department has begun its annual storm drain maintenance program, clearing drains ahead of seasonal runoff. The work aims to prevent street flooding and keep drainage systems functioning during heavy rain and snowmelt. It is routine municipal infrastructure work, and there are no reports of unusual problems or disruptions so far.