The hottest Research Substack posts right now

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Mister Slang 98 implied HN points 29 Jun 23
  1. New update for Green's Dictionary of Slang scheduled on June 30.
  2. Research findings focused on sex-related slang from the British Raj era in India.
  3. Manual creation of update lists is still ongoing.
Sundman figures it out! 98 implied HN points 23 May 23
  1. The author is working on two novels: 'Mountain of Devils' and 'Creation Science'.
  2. The novel 'Acts of the Apostles' was initially written without a detailed outline, following a 'pantsing' approach.
  3. Research and inspiration for the novels include studying cults, charismatic leaders, 70's music, and feminist classics.
Axis of Ordinary 98 implied HN points 24 May 23
  1. Yoshua Bengio discusses the potential emergence of rogue AIs.
  2. Windows is introducing Windows Copilot for enhanced productivity.
  3. Shenzhen has integrated drone food delivery into everyday life.
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The Algorithmic Bridge 159 implied HN points 25 Nov 24
  1. The report discusses the current state of Generative AI in businesses for 2024, highlighting its growth and use.
  2. Large language models (LLMs) mainly focus on approximate retrieval rather than deep reasoning, which affects their performance.
  3. Recent studies indicate that people often prefer AI-generated art and poetry over works created by humans.
The Pole 39 implied HN points 01 Mar 24
  1. Find the intersection of what you find interesting, what makes an impact, and what produces income when deciding on work.
  2. To make profitable videos, having valuable skills, working with clients who have money, and understanding the reasons people buy things are key.
  3. When pursuing work, focus on what brings meaning over just creating, consider the balance between practicing and studying, and do what comes naturally to you while facing challenges.
The Counterfactual 59 implied HN points 03 Jan 24
  1. Subscribers can vote on which research topics to explore each month. This makes it a fun way for people to get involved in science.
  2. Most research will focus on concrete questions and often involve Large Language Models. The goal is to keep projects manageable and achievable in a month.
  3. Some topics will involve summarizing existing research. This helps everyone understand what we know about a subject more clearly.
The Good Science Project 122 implied HN points 26 Jan 25
  1. Top scientific journals sometimes have trouble understanding basic statistics. This can lead to confusion and errors that affect research outcomes.
  2. A recent case showed that reviewing a paper could involve contradictory requests, like asking for a post-hoc power analysis, which is generally not helpful after results are already obtained.
  3. Researchers should not rely solely on journal editors for correct statistical advice. The system needs to improve how it addresses statistical issues in published studies.
Research-Driven Engineering Leadership 19 implied HN points 13 May 24
  1. Empowerment is key: Giving engineers more control over their work leads to higher productivity and job satisfaction.
  2. Promote continuous learning: Encouraging ongoing learning and development increases adaptability and productivity.
  3. Ensure engineers feel valued: When engineers feel their contributions are important, it results in higher-quality outcomes.
Rod’s Blog 39 implied HN points 29 Feb 24
  1. Adversarial examples can deceive AI systems by manipulating inputs, leading to incorrect outcomes in various domains like medical imaging and autonomous vehicles.
  2. Understanding these risks is crucial for building effective defenses and creating awareness about the vulnerabilities in AI systems.
  3. Researchers are actively working to develop robust defenses against adversarial attacks to enhance the security and reliability of AI technology.
Democratizing Automation 395 implied HN points 20 Dec 23
  1. Non-attention architectures for language modeling are gaining traction in the AI community, signaling the importance of considering different model architectures.
  2. Different language model architectures will be crucial based on the specific tasks they aim to solve.
  3. Challenges remain for non-attention technologies, highlighting that it is still early days for these advancements.
Tripsitter 99 implied HN points 12 Jun 23
  1. DMT entities are mysterious humanoid creatures that appear in psychedelic experiences on large doses of DMT.
  2. There are various theories about the origins of DMT entities, with explanations ranging from extraterrestrial communication to manifestations of the collective unconscious.
  3. DMT entities are reported to have a significant impact on individuals, with encounters often leading to emotional responses, positive interpretations, and lasting improvements in well-being.
Quantum Formalism 39 implied HN points 24 Feb 24
  1. The Quantum House of Cards paper by Xavier Waintal raised varied reactions in the quantum computing community, sparking debate between skeptics and optimists.
  2. Zaiku Group adopts a balanced view on quantum computing, recognizing both the transformative potential and significant challenges, advocating for open dialogue between skeptics and optimists.
  3. Xavier Waintal will hold a talk in the Quantum Formalism community on February 29th, promoting a nuanced and productive discourse on quantum computing.
The Heart Attack Diet 79 implied HN points 06 Nov 23
  1. Sucrose combined with streptococcus mutans can damage teeth by creating plaque that leads to acid buildup.
  2. Most animals have enzymes that break down sucrose, indicating it's been a common part of diets for a long time.
  3. Questions remain about why fruit-eating animals don't get tooth decay, the impact of high-fructose corn syrup, and the historical evolution of sucrose consumption and dental health.
Holodoxa 139 implied HN points 29 Mar 23
  1. Current systems for basic scientific research have weaknesses in terms of funding, publication incentives, and impact evaluation. Scientists often spend less time on actual research due to grant application efforts, and research impact is measured ineffectively.
  2. Systemic issues in research science include inefficiencies, triviality, and misaligned incentives, leading to concerns about technological stagnation and economic growth. The replication crisis is a notable problem, affecting various fields due to lack of reproducibility.
  3. Metascience, analyzing and improving scientific methodology, offers hope for enhancing the quality and efficiency of research. It encourages transparency, awareness of limitations, and informed decision-making by scientists, policymakers, and funders, despite facing obstacles in adoption.
TheSequence 63 implied HN points 30 May 25
  1. LLMs are now used as judges, which is an exciting new trend in AI. This can help improve how we evaluate AI outputs.
  2. Meta AI's J1 framework is a significant development that makes LLMs more like active thinkers rather than just content creators. This means they can make better evaluations.
  3. Using reinforcement learning, J1 allows AI models to learn effective ways to judge tasks. This helps ensure that their evaluations are both reliable and understandable.
A Biologist's Guide to Life 13 implied HN points 18 Nov 25
  1. It's important to avoid jumping to conclusions about people in news stories. Quick judgments can harm our understanding.
  2. Investigating complicated scientific issues, like the origin of viruses, needs careful and thorough analysis.
  3. Bad media reporting can lead us away from the truth and misunderstandings about important topics.
TheSequence 112 implied HN points 02 Feb 25
  1. HLE is a new test for AI that has 3,000 tough questions covering many subjects. It helps to see how well AI can perform on academic topics, especially where current tests are too easy.
  2. The questions used in HLE are carefully checked and revised to make sure they truly challenge AI models, ensuring they can't just memorize answers from the internet.
  3. AI is currently struggling with HLE, often getting less than 10% of questions correct. This shows there's still a big gap between AI and human knowledge that needs to be addressed.
Spilled Coffee 52 implied HN points 26 Jun 25
  1. AI tools like ChatGPT can take on many tasks, making them valuable assistants instead of hiring more employees. This change can boost productivity significantly.
  2. Many large companies are now adopting AI technology to improve their work processes, which hints at a future where AI becomes a standard part of business operations.
  3. Mary Meeker's report on AI gives important insights into how this technology is changing the way we build and work, suggesting that we should pay attention to these trends.
TheSequence 126 implied HN points 02 Jan 25
  1. Fast-LLM is a new open-source framework that helps companies train their own AI models more easily. It makes AI model training faster, cheaper, and more scalable.
  2. Traditionally, only big AI labs could pretrain models because it requires lots of resources. Fast-LLM aims to change that by making these tools available for more organizations.
  3. With trends like small language models and sovereign AI, many companies are looking to build their own models. Fast-LLM supports this shift by simplifying the pretraining process.
The DisInformation Chronicle 640 implied HN points 28 Feb 23
  1. Government scientists were conducting research to make bugs more deadly and contagious, potentially contributing to the increase in Lyme disease cases.
  2. There is evidence suggesting that Lyme disease may have an unnatural origin related to bioweapons research programs.
  3. There are challenges in addressing chronic Lyme disease, with issues surrounding testing, treatment, and the development of effective vaccines.
The Algorithmic Bridge 148 implied HN points 18 Nov 24
  1. AI companies are facing tough challenges towards the end of 2024. They’re struggling to keep up with expectations and demands.
  2. A guide was shared on how to avoid relying too much on tools like ChatGPT for writing. It's good to think creatively and write on your own.
  3. Only a few AI models have been able to solve a small percentage of tough math benchmarks. This shows that there's still a long way to go in AI development.
Intercalation Station 219 implied HN points 27 Feb 23
  1. Conflicts and lawsuits are arising over silicon anode technology in the battery industry.
  2. There is a growing demand for lithium for electric vehicles, requiring increased mining efforts.
  3. Major fundings are fueling the US battery industry, with Redwood Materials and Ford receiving significant investments.
The Bell Ringer 19 implied HN points 05 May 24
  1. There's a new group chat for subscribers to connect, share ideas, and ask questions about education.
  2. This chat space is designed for parents and educators to have meaningful conversations.
  3. You'll get access to interesting questions, ideas, and research that you can discuss with others in the community.
Weight and Healthcare 359 implied HN points 23 Feb 22
  1. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is being criticized for favoring weight stigma over scientific evidence in their guidelines for higher weight individuals.
  2. The guidelines recommend weight loss interventions for higher weight people, emphasizing body size over actual health outcomes.
  3. The guidelines are accused of ignoring research showing the failure of traditional weight loss methods and promoting weight stigma, raising questions about the motives behind these recommendations.
AI Snake Oil 307 implied HN points 05 Mar 24
  1. Independent evaluation of AI models is crucial for uncovering vulnerabilities and ensuring safety, security, and trust
  2. Terms of service can discourage community-led evaluations of AI models, hindering essential research
  3. A legal and technical safe harbor is proposed to protect and encourage public interest research into AI safety, removing barriers and improving ecosystem norms
Reboot 8 implied HN points 10 Dec 25
  1. There’s a one-week holiday flash sale: Kernel issues 3, 4, and 5 are 33% off, and you should order by December 13 to guarantee holiday delivery.
  2. All of Kernel 5 has been unlocked online, featuring pieces on web accessibility, the Gale–Shapley algorithm, poetry, and experimental fiction.
  3. The microdoses section highlights new projects and tools, including the launch of Diffuse AI for reporting on AI diffusion, a new resonant computing microsite, and Papertrail for tracking academic papers.
Am I Stronger Yet? 125 implied HN points 24 Dec 24
  1. A new community project is using AI to find errors in scientific papers. It's already made great progress in just a few days.
  2. Identifying and fixing errors in scientific research could help improve the quality of published papers. There are discussions on how best to implement this technology.
  3. The project faces challenges, like figuring out who will use the error-checking tool and how to manage costs associated with scanning many papers.
TheSequence 56 implied HN points 08 Jun 25
  1. The Darwin Gödel Machine is a new AI system that can improve itself by changing its own code, leading to better performance in coding tasks. This approach mimics evolution by letting different versions of the AI compete and innovate.
  2. A recent study found that large language models have a limited capacity for memorizing information, roughly 3.6 bits per parameter. This helps us understand how these models learn and remember data.
  3. Both papers highlight how AI can evolve and learn, with one focusing on self-improvement and the other on what models can and cannot remember. Together, they show the potential and limits of AI development.
Risk Musings 401 implied HN points 28 Oct 23
  1. Covid has become a global experience with waning immunity and increased contagiousness.
  2. Understanding Covid's spread involves looking beyond R0 numbers to factors like effective reproduction rate and incubation period.
  3. To combat Covid, focus on reducing susceptibility through therapeutics, policy changes like banning gain-of-function research, and investing in public health infrastructure.
A Piece of the Pi: mathematics explained 115 implied HN points 11 Jan 25
  1. Henry Dudeney showed in 1902 that you can cut an equilateral triangle into four pieces and rearrange them into a square with the same area. This is a fun example of how shapes can transform while keeping their total area the same.
  2. The Wallace–Bolyai–Gerwien theorem explains how you can rearrange two shapes with the same area into each other through cutting, but Dudeney's method is unique because the pieces stay connected during the transformation.
  3. Recent research proved that you can't turn a triangle into a square using fewer than four pieces without flipping any. This shows how specific and tricky these geometric dissections can be.
TheSequence 63 implied HN points 18 May 25
  1. AlphaEvolve is a new AI model from DeepMind that helps discover new algorithms by combining language models with evolutionary techniques. This allows it to create and improve entire codebases instead of just single functions.
  2. One of its big achievements is finding a faster way to multiply certain types of matrices, which has been a problem for over 50 years. It shows how AI can not only generate code but also make important mathematical discoveries.
  3. AlphaEvolve is also useful in real-world applications, like optimizing Google's systems, proving it's not just good in theory but has practical benefits that improve efficiency and performance.
Wadds Inc. newsletter 99 implied HN points 27 Jul 23
  1. Public relations saw a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic, which suggests its potential future importance in management. It's important to understand how PR can be both positive and negative depending on its use.
  2. The author has faced difficulties developing a strong argument and is currently reconsidering his work to make it more dynamic and engaging. It often requires starting over to create better clarity and focus.
  3. The connection between management and public relations is not well-studied yet, and there's a chance to make meaningful contributions to this field. Tightening the research scope could help in making it more manageable and impactful.
Navigating AI Risks 78 implied HN points 18 Oct 23
  1. The UK, US, and other Western countries are establishing a Multilateral AI Safety Institute to evaluate national security risks of advanced AI models.
  2. Biden's Executive Order will set public procurement standards for AI to mitigate risks, with the aim to influence industry safety standards.
  3. Open-sourcing AI models presents risks of misuse by malicious actors, irreversible releases, and challenges in ensuring safety without compromising the benefits of public access.