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- 1Researchers claim faster forgery of 1024-bit RSA signatures●Forging 1024-bit RSA signatures in nearly SNFS time [pdf]
A new cryptography paper describes a method for forging 1024-bit RSA signatures in time close to that required by the Special Number Field Sieve, the best known factoring approach at that key size. The work is circulating on a technical discussion forum, where readers are debating whether the claimed speedup is genuine, how practical it is, and what it means for systems still relying on 1024-bit RSA keys.
- 2Hobbyist Turns Dwarf Papyrus Plants Into Handmade Miniature Paper●Since I have dwarf papyrus plants, I made miniature paper! Don't forget to tickle the soil now again my # gamedev friend
A game developer who grows dwarf papyrus plants has made miniature sheets of handmade paper from them, sharing the craft alongside gardening photos. In the message they encourage fellow game developers to spend time with their plants and soil, framing hands-on gardening and crafting as a mental health break, with an Egyptian reference to the soul's lasting reward.
- 3Remembering Anna May Wong, Hollywood's First Asian-American Star●Remembering Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s First Asian-American Star “Wong provides us with a road map of how to forge ahead
Tributes and retrospectives are honoring Anna May Wong, widely recognized as Hollywood's first Asian-American movie star. Writers highlight how she forged a pioneering career despite the severe racial barriers of early Hollywood, with one remembrance noting that Wong 'provides us with a road map of how to forge ahead even under the most difficult of circumstances.' Readers are revisiting her legacy and its relevance to ongoing conversations about Asian-American representation in film.
- 41989 British documentary resurfaces in Tantura massacre debate●British TV show aired in 1989. For those who think it started with October 7th, and forget events like the 1948 Tantura
A British television programme first aired in 1989 is being recirculated to challenge the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict began with the October 7th attacks. Posts point to the 1948 Tantura massacre, in which Palestinian villagers were killed, as evidence the violence has far deeper roots. Commenters invoke the Latin phrase 'ridendo castigat mores' to argue satire and documentary expose long-standing injustices.
- 5Five Unforgettable Celebrity Maternity Fashion Moments▼Bump & Glam, 5 Unforgettable Celebrity Maternity Looks
A feature rounding up five memorable celebrity maternity looks is circulating among entertainment readers. The piece, published on Yahoo, celebrates pregnancy style moments from well-known stars, framing them as both glamorous and culturally notable. No specific celebrities are named in the available information, and there is no indication of a news event driving interest; the item appears to be light lifestyle content aimed at fashion and celebrity audiences.
- 6Fundraiser seeks university tuition for Hilen and his sister●🍉🍉🍉Please don't forget Hilen @ helynbasil ‼️ HILEN NEEDS DONATIONS FOR HIMSELF AND HIS SISTER TO GO TO UNIVERSITY‼️ THIS
A fundraising appeal is circulating for Hilen, a young man from Gaza, who is seeking donations to pay for university tuition for himself and his sister. The appeal says the family is also dealing with health problems and needs additional support. Donations are being collected through a verified GoFundMe link, and supporters are urging others not to forget his case amid many competing appeals from the region.
- 7Control Resonant's City Falls Short Of First Game's Setting▼Control Resonant's City Is A Slog Compared To The First Game's Unforgettable Office Building
Early commentary on Control Resonant is focusing on its setting, with critics arguing the game's city environment feels like a slog to traverse compared to the first Control's office building, the Oldest House, which is widely regarded as one of gaming's most memorable locations. The comparison suggests the sequel's larger open structure may have come at the cost of the original's tight, atmospheric level design.
- 8Asian, African and Arab Fashion Leaders Forge Ties in Moscow▼Worldview | Asian, African and Arab Fashion Leaders Forge Ties in Moscow
Fashion industry leaders from Asia, Africa and the Arab world are building new partnerships in Moscow, according to Business of Fashion reporting. The gathering signals efforts to strengthen cooperation between these regions' fashion sectors, with Moscow positioning itself as a hub for non-Western fashion alliances. Details about the participants and outcomes of the initiative remain limited.
- 9Night sky brightening 10% a year as light pollution grows▼The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like
New reporting highlights that the night sky is growing roughly 10% brighter each year, far faster than previously estimated, as artificial light pollution spreads worldwide. The concern is that an entire generation is losing the ability to see stars and natural darkness, with effects on wildlife, human sleep and cultural heritage. Commenters and scientists are calling for better lighting policies and darker-sky protections.
- 10A technologist shares a personal story of free software●Forging Free Software: A bit of my story in tech and the tools I use https:// lemmy.world/post/52515149
A technology community member has published a personal essay describing their path in tech and the free and open-source software tools they rely on. The piece, titled 'Forging Free Software: A bit of my story in tech and the tools I use', offers a first-person account of working with free software rather than reporting news, and has so far drawn only modest attention.
- 11Medieval church relied on a forged imperial decree for centuries●The medieval world had its own ‘deepfakes’ – church officials cited a fake imperial decree for centuries
Historians are revisiting the Donation of Constantine, a forged imperial decree that medieval church officials cited for centuries to support papal authority over secular rulers. The document, now widely recognised as an eighth-century fabrication, functioned much like a modern deepfake, lending false legitimacy to claims of power until Renaissance scrutiny exposed it.