https://flipso.com/ Latest posts on Flipso Flipso en-us https://flipso.com/static/img/favicon_rss.png https://flipso.com/ 144 144 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss oisp61umm https://flipso.com/p/oisp61umm?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:09 GMT A collection of technical papers and articles on compiler design, microprocessors, web technology, and software engineering by Jason R. C. Patterson. [lighterra.com] 4bdj33swr https://flipso.com/p/4bdj33swr?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:09 GMT Analysis of 15,836 ancient West Eurasian genomes finds hundreds of signals of directional selection over the past 10,000 years, with some allele-frequency shifts linked to changes in predicted complex traits. [reich.hms.harvard.edu] dnkf09649 https://flipso.com/p/dnkf09649?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:30 GMT Climate-driven permafrost thaw and heavier rainfall are mobilizing sulfide minerals in Arctic bedrock, acidifying rivers and lakes and turning some waters orange. Researchers say the changes are spreading across Alaska and northern Canada, with serious risks for fish, wildlife, Indigenous drinking water, and subsistence fisheries. [e360.yale.edu] 5s68c9sbz https://flipso.com/p/5s68c9sbz?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:20:09 GMT Interactive map of North American English dialects with audio and video samples, dialect notes, and comparisons across regions in the U.S. and Canada. [aschmann.net] 8xxjcks0o https://flipso.com/p/8xxjcks0o?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:20:08 GMT A vision for using paper as a computer interface: simple email decisions handled with pen strokes, drafts reviewed on printed pages, and handwritten edits scanned back into digital workflows. The piece imagines a more natural, screen-light way to handle everyday computing tasks with AI assistance. [jsomers.net] uvknr6wsi https://flipso.com/p/uvknr6wsi?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:40:29 GMT A skeptical look at non-celiac gluten sensitivity, arguing that challenge studies and symptom patterns point more toward IBS, FODMAP sensitivity, and nocebo effects than to a distinct gluten intolerance. [cremieux.xyz] b0pqo7i9d https://flipso.com/p/b0pqo7i9d?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:20:09 GMT Files hidden in satellite TV broadcasts help keep news, safety info, and anticensorship tools flowing into Iran during internet shutdowns. [spectrum.ieee.org] wkfe087s7 https://flipso.com/p/wkfe087s7?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:29 GMT Accounts from nurses who divert medical supplies and time to help patients and community members, including support for anti-ICE defense in the Twin Cities. The piece argues that workplace theft can function as harm reduction and mutual aid in an exploitative healthcare system. [crimethinc.com] k8y3pyald https://flipso.com/p/k8y3pyald?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:20:29 GMT Viktor Orbán’s Hungary shows how a leader can undermine democratic norms without fully ending elections. The piece argues that losing an election doesn’t erase years of media control, gerrymandering, harassment of opponents, and other anti-democratic tactics, and that we still need better language for this gray zone between democracy and dictatorship. [astralcodexten.com] runcgr6pz https://flipso.com/p/runcgr6pz?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:20:08 GMT Two inmates at an Ohio prison assembled computers from recycled parts, connected them to the prison network, and concealed them above a training room ceiling. Investigators found pornography and material about drugs, explosives and credit cards on the machines. [bbc.com] 4r7ft3g37 https://flipso.com/p/4r7ft3g37?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:00:29 GMT MP3 players were widespread in the early 2000s, but a lot of the music on them likely came from piracy. The post points to peer-to-peer downloading, notes that iTunes helped legitimize digital music, and argues that the era’s nostalgia was built partly on stolen music. [birchtree.me] d951vqd1v https://flipso.com/p/d951vqd1v?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:20:30 GMT A pastor reflects on a home internet outage that predictably hits during a weekly livestreamed sermon, then uses Psalm 12 to argue that God’s reliability is steadier than the broken systems and “backup plans” people rely on when evil feels immediate. [ofb.biz] 4m7e6s1ky https://flipso.com/p/4m7e6s1ky?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:20:08 GMT Amandla Thomas-Johnson says Google handed his account data to ICE in response to an administrative subpoena without giving him the promised chance to challenge it. The case raises concerns about how major platforms handle law enforcement requests and whether users can rely on notice policies that are supposed to protect them. [eff.org] 8x9t6me0z https://flipso.com/p/8x9t6me0z?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:29 GMT Julia Watson argues that Indigenous water technologies offer a blueprint for climate adaptation, showing how ancestral practices such as chinampas, tidal weirs, and wetland systems can inspire regenerative design. The piece links traditional ecological knowledge with modern planning and emphasizes protecting Indigenous intellectual property in the process. [commonedge.org] 81bmgjlz5 https://flipso.com/p/81bmgjlz5?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:20:24 GMT A data-driven look at whether new songs are losing cultural ground to streaming-era superstars and enduring older hits. The essay compares Spotify chart dynamics, playlist effects, and the decline of one-hit wonders to ask whether novelty still breaks through in modern pop. [statsignificant.com] sttt2xnor https://flipso.com/p/sttt2xnor?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:09 GMT Government funding could help golden eagles return to England as part of a reintroduction plan, with a feasibility study identifying suitable habitat and public consultation expected next. [bbc.co.uk] 1qk2c9iwc https://flipso.com/p/1qk2c9iwc?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:40:08 GMT A New York federal jury found Live Nation Entertainment illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans, handing a major victory to a coalition of 33 states and Washington, DC in an antitrust case. [bloomberg.com] g7ymvu0au https://flipso.com/p/g7ymvu0au?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:20:09 GMT Spotify and major record labels won a $322 million default judgment against Anna’s Archive’s unknown operators after the site failed to appear in court. The order also imposes a permanent injunction aimed at disabling several Anna’s Archive domain names and preserving evidence tied to the site. [torrentfreak.com] bcjshdujv https://flipso.com/p/bcjshdujv?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:20:29 GMT A word for nostalgia for a time you never experienced — especially the wistful pull of old photos, faded eras, and imagined past worlds. [thedictionaryofobscuresorrows.com] 5fqyppmrd https://flipso.com/p/5fqyppmrd?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:30 GMT Redevelopment threatens another of London’s best food markets. Words by Zoe Suen. Photographs by Zaineb Abelque. [vittlesmagazine.com] 1iihg6t22 https://flipso.com/p/1iihg6t22?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:12 GMT The pros who sit around and sniff beans and slurp coffee help set prices for arabica. They’re struggling to find new recruits. [wsj.com] iknf4pluw https://flipso.com/p/iknf4pluw?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:20:09 GMT An interactive breakdown of where federal tax dollars went in FY2025, with spending grouped by major budget categories. [wherethefuckdidmytaxesgo.com] 78891mrz0 https://flipso.com/p/78891mrz0?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:36:14 GMT Letty Lynton, the 1932 Joan Crawford drama once withdrawn after a plagiarism dispute, is finally being screened legally again. The release also revives the film’s notorious pre-Code scandal, its influence on fashion, and Crawford’s enduring star power. [theguardian.com] v93qyf515 https://flipso.com/p/v93qyf515?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:20:10 GMT A Discworld explainer of Sam Vimes’s “Boots” theory from Men at Arms: cheap boots wear out quickly, while expensive ones last, so poverty can force people to spend more over time. It also connects the idea to broader costs of being poor, from repairs and laundrettes to bulk buying and time lost. [terrypratchett.com] avixcuquq https://flipso.com/p/avixcuquq?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:40:08 GMT A look at how VF Corporation consolidated major backpack brands like JanSport, The North Face, Eastpak, and Kipling, then pushed cost-cutting measures that helped lower durability while preserving brand trust. It also examines warranty limits, product segmentation, and how consumers end up paying more over time for bags that wear out faster. [worseonpurpose.com] ue75jx7e1 https://flipso.com/p/ue75jx7e1?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:40:27 GMT A personal essay arguing that confidence is learned: Hart says his mother repeatedly told him he was great, and that belief helped him persist through failures, build skill, and eventually succeed. He extends the lesson to parenting and self-talk, urging readers to give children — and themselves — more confidence and persistence. [molsonhart.com] 5l1be3vxz https://flipso.com/p/5l1be3vxz?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:20:29 GMT Egg freezing is more effective than many headlines suggest, especially when done younger. The article argues that recent coverage overstates the risks by relying on older patients’ outcomes, explains why fertility declines with age, and breaks down how IVF and freezing actually work. [worksinprogress.news] 1p2lw88tl https://flipso.com/p/1p2lw88tl?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:10 GMT Snapshots from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Unearthed: Raw Beauty exhibition. [wchambliss.wordpress.com] orfdw2fnn https://flipso.com/p/orfdw2fnn?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:09 GMT A chemistry reference on the ingredients commonly found in road flares, including a table of example formulations and notes on how the components affect color and combustion. It also discusses why extracting strontium nitrate from a flare is difficult and unlikely to yield a pure product. [spiegl.org] 81epytfad https://flipso.com/p/81epytfad?ref=rss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:40:09 GMT How Win32 lets you build non-rectangular windows directly with regions, layered windows, and message handling. The examples show an oval window, a bitmap-shaped cutout, and an animated desktop mascot, then explain why these custom UIs became rarer as the maintenance burden and edge cases outweighed the novelty. [warped3.substack.com]