The article introduces a new GPS jamming map that visualizes global navigation satellite system interference, color-coded from low to high levels. It utilizes aircraft broadcast data to calculate jamming, offering 6 or 24-hour resolution views.

The article reveals that in Python, contrary to the author's expectations, the '$' character can match the end of a string or a newline before it, which is platform-dependent. It suggests using '\z' or '\Z' instead of '$' to match the end of a string without a newline across different platforms.

The Rive Renderer, now open source, enables the creation of vector graphics with high performance, animating at 120 fps. It is built for Rive content, allowing designers to focus on creation without performance constraints.

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The article discusses the creation of the "Attention Is All You Need" paper by Google researchers, which introduced the transformer architecture revolutionizing AI. The authors, now famous, listed their names randomly as equal contributors, challenging academic conventions.

Redis is shifting from the BSD license to dual RSALv2 and SSPLv1 licenses starting with Redis 7.4, aiming to unify Redis with advanced modules in a free package. The change ensures permissive use of the code, while restricting cloud providers from using it without charge.

President Biden is set to announce a $8.5 billion grant to Intel for U.S. semiconductor production expansion. This is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on foreign chip manufacturing.

A new Northeastern study delves deep into how parrots use touchscreen devices, with the help of a bespoke gaming app.

The article discusses a public housing complex in Paris's upscale Seventh arrondissement, offering affordable rents to lower-income families. It highlights the city's policy of mixité sociale, aimed at preserving Paris's diverse character by preventing economic segregation.

The study suggests fermented foods, predating the use of fire, may have fueled human brain growth by providing a nutrient-rich, easily digestible diet, leading to smaller guts and more energy for the brain. It posits that accidental fermentation at common food storage sites could have inadvertently boosted our ancestors' cognitive evolution.

GritQL allows for simple code migrations without deep AST knowledge, using a built-in module system for pattern reuse across various languages. It streamlines the process by enabling pattern saving and test case exclusion, improving upon traditional codemod tools.

Michel Talagrand was awarded the Abel Prize for his profound work on probability theory, which has significantly impacted the understanding of random processes. His contributions include developing inequalities to predict extreme outcomes and the generic chaining technique to analyze high-dimensional data.

Lcl.host is launched to provide web developers with a free tool for setting up HTTPS locally, ensuring a secure development environment that mirrors production. It offers managed private CAs, easy setup via Anchor CLI, and resolves common development issues like CORS and certificate trust.

Implementing multi-threaded stat() calls in bfs led to intermittent "structure needs cleaning" errors, suspected to be caused by a race condition in Btrfs. Debugging efforts, including a patch by the author, eventually resolved the issue without finding filesystem corruption.

The GPT Store, OpenAI's marketplace for GPTs, showcases a rapid growth with 3 million GPTs but faces quality and copyright concerns. OpenAI's review system and policies aim to regulate content, yet the store contains GPTs promoting academic dishonesty and potential copyright infringement.

The author explores Zig for Ethereum bytecode interpretation, facing a performance issue due to misunderstanding bash pipeline behavior; they resolve it with parallel execution insights and buffered reading, leading to significant speed improvements. Their Zig implementation eventually outperforms the official Go version by optimizing syscalls and memory allocation.

Dharmawan Kusna Handoyo crafts DIY battery packs in Indonesia, a growing market due to lax regulations and e-bike subsidies. Safety concerns persist, but the demand for affordable, long-range batteries fuels this burgeoning industry.

Science News, established in 1921, aims to provide accurate science, medicine, and technology information. It's published by the Society for Science to promote public engagement in science.

The article discusses the support for a website through ads and the development of Nova, a new Linux DRM kernel driver in Rust for NVIDIA GPUs. Red Hat's team is working on Nova to replace Nouveau, focusing on modern GPUs and improving maintainability.

The article discusses the author's experience with creating a Tree-sitter grammar for the Djot language, detailing the complexities of parser development and integration with Neovim. It highlights the benefits of Tree-sitter's syntax highlighting and the ability to navigate and manipulate code structures across various languages.

Antithesis developed a deterministic hypervisor to ensure reproducibility in software testing, allowing for thorough bug exploration and providing users with detailed information for debugging. This hypervisor forms a core part of the Antithesis platform, enabling complex end-to-end testing and deterministic reproducibility.

The article provides information on SUPPORT login and lists the languages it's available in, including various European, Asian, and Latin American languages. It also offers a channel to report translation issues.

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GitHub code may be in "The Stack" dataset; removal requires action. Breach of trust cited with private, deleted repos included.

JITX accelerates design cycles significantly, automating mundane tasks and enabling focus on creative aspects of PCB design. It offers control over design specifics and simplifies part replacement with comprehensive checks.

London reduced its air pollution and carbon emissions by implementing policies to decrease road traffic, facing significant opposition but ultimately transforming city life and improving safety and air quality. European cities are similarly striving to reduce car dependency, despite challenges and resistance.

The author is self-teaching CUDA by creating a GPU-accelerated autodiff using micrograd as a model, demonstrated through Python code. They highlight the work-in-progress nature of the project, particularly in CUDA Tensor data handling.

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Soul, a command line tool, launches a REST API and Websocket server after initiating with specific commands. It supports extensions and is showcased in RCO-Soul project as a service for a React admin client.

Jim Ward, a pioneering game designer for Dungeons & Dragons, died at 72; he created Metamorphosis Alpha and rose to VP at TSR. His legacy includes various games and a Hall of Fame induction, inspiring future creatives.

/r/Physics is a community for discussing physics topics, requiring posts to be relevant and foster conversation. It offers resources like LaTeX guides, encourages proper sourcing for submissions, and directs homework questions to specialized subreddits.

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Knowledge is a web app that extracts content from social media and creates a searchable knowledge graph, hosted on Fly.io. It automates content tagging and updates, with costs managed through Fly.io and OpenAI dashboards.

Congress is considering two bills, PERA and PREVAIL, which threaten to revive harmful patent practices and strengthen patent trolls, potentially harming small businesses and enabling patents on abstract ideas and human genes. The bills aim to reverse previous rulings that protect against such patents, urging public action to oppose them.

camelQA introduces an AI agent to automate mobile device QA through computer vision, eliminating the need for engineers to maintain test scripts. Their technology works across various app frameworks without source code access and provides a hands-on demo.

The article discusses the challenges of slow compile times in Rust and explores various methods to improve them, including optimizing Rust's compiler settings and using alternative tools like Mold and Cranelift. It also addresses the potential of cargo-leptos for simulating hot module reloading in Rust web frameworks.

The author explores learning new programming languages through Exercism, highlighting the challenge of understanding APL's succinct syntax. They delve into APL's glyphs and point-free programming, finding that readability increases with familiarity.

Suyu, a new Switch emulator based on Yuzu's source code, launches its public beta with features like improved addons and multi-platform support. Unlike Yuzu, Suyu requires additional keys and firmware from a hacked Switch, emphasizing non-profit use and anti-piracy.

The individual recounts two significant downturns in life: the first involving mental health issues and unstable relationships leading to homelessness, which was overcome by persistence and support; the second, severe spinal health problems requiring multiple surgeries, managed through resilience, exercise, and continued career success.

The author discusses the importance of automating tasks and mastering tools to conserve mental energy and maintain focus, which is crucial in programming. They emphasize the need to learn and practice skills to minimize distractions and enhance productivity.

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The GNOME project announces GNOME 46, featuring a new global search in Files and performance upgrades, alongside Microsoft OneDrive support in Online Accounts. Significant enhancements include instant view switching in Files, a revamped Settings app, and accessibility improvements.

Words and Buttons Online offers interactive content on math and programming. The author reflects on his C++ addiction and the inefficiency of new languages to outperform C++ in modern software development.

The Columbia Pictures logo, a painting by Michael J. Deas, was based on a photo by Kathy Anderson of her colleague in 1991. Anderson's photo shoot used simple props and lighting to create the iconic image.

Nvidia unveils the B200 GPU at GTC 2024, boasting quadrupled training performance and 25x energy efficiency over its Hopper H100; the B200 is part of the new DGX SuperPOD, capable of 11.5 exaflops. The B200, based on the Blackwell architecture, uses cutting-edge TSMC N4P technology and HBM3e memory to enhance AI computing and reduce latency.

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Key members of Stability AI's team who developed the influential Stable Diffusion model have resigned amid company struggles, including a cash crunch and executive departures. The model's success was pivotal for the AI boom and the company's initial valuation at $1 billion.

The article by Mokhov et al. presents a framework for analyzing and developing build systems, proposing a method to understand and innovate them by recombination. It expands on their previous work with additional details and practical insights.

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock (A locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

RStudio is an IDE for R with a customizable workbench and server capabilities. It's AGPLv3 licensed, with source code on GitHub and support via forum and email.

Employers are posting 'ghost jobs' that may never be filled, contributing to a challenging job market where many listings linger without hires. These postings serve various purposes, from collecting resumes to shaping company perception, but often lead to job seeker frustration.

The article discusses the requirements for installing Dissent, including GTK4 and other libraries, and provides compiled binaries for Linux. It warns against logging in with credentials due to the risk of account bans, advising token use instead.

The article discusses a study on Neolithic seafaring in the Mediterranean, detailing the discovery of sophisticated boats dating back over 7,000 years. It suggests that these early boats exhibit advanced construction, possibly indicating significant nautical technology developments.

The article discusses the excavation of Must Farm, a Bronze Age site in Britain, where a fire preserved a vivid snapshot of life 2,850 years ago. The findings, which challenge existing views of the era, will be displayed in an upcoming exhibition.

The article expresses distrust in Glassdoor reviews, suggesting companies manipulate ratings and delete negative feedback. It also criticizes the job search interfaces of LinkedIn and Indeed, implying they've deteriorated in quality.

Tech leaders faced backlash at SXSW for praising AI, indicating a shift from admiration to fear of innovation. Public sentiment is turning against tech giants, with many feeling manipulated and skeptical of digital technology.

OpenAI's Sora model, a video generation diffusion model, has set new benchmarks in creating realistic videos, with significant implications for GPU demand due to its high compute requirements. The model scales up from previous technologies, suggesting rapid improvements and increased utility in various applications.

The European Space Agency is investing €76.6 million in Genesis, a satellite for millimeter-accurate positioning, part of a larger €233 million for satellite navigation systems. Genesis will enhance Earth measurements using synchronized techniques, impacting various applications and aiding the FutureNAV program.

The article provides a guide to using uBlock Origin and uBlacklist extensions to filter out AI-generated content from image search engines, with steps for installation and customization. It highlights the efficiency of uBlock Origin and the ability to create personal allowlists.

An eleventh-century Islamic astrolabe with Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions, found in Verona, showcases centuries of scientific exchange across Muslim, Jewish, and Christian cultures. Dr. Federica Gigante's discovery highlights the instrument's historical journey through Spain, North Africa, and Italy, reflecting modifications by various users.

A Texas company proposes cutting air cargo costs by 65% using autonomous gliders towed by planes, doubling payload capacity. They've tested prototypes since 2022, aim for a 2025 launch, and seek FAA approval for engineless aircraft.

Wisconsin's Governor Evers signed bills to develop an EV charging network with $80 million in federal aid, enabling businesses to operate chargers easily. The laws aim for a widespread network, with high-speed stations allowing recharging in under an hour.

The Crookes radiometer, invented in 1873, measures electromagnetic radiation intensity by spinning vanes in a partial vacuum when exposed to light. Its operation as a heat engine and the scientific debate on its working principle have made it a classic physics educational tool.

An observatory in Chile discovered three planets around a dim star, later named TRAPPIST-1, 40 light years away. NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope confirmed two and found five more, with three in the habitable zone.

Nebula is a network-agnostic DHT crawler that recursively follows DHT bootstrappers' k-buckets across multiple networks, with ProbeLab publishing weekly IPFS Amino DHT reports. It relies on Go 1.19 due to dependencies and can output crawl results as JSON or to a postgres database.

Lenovo launches new ThinkPad L and X13 series with sustainability and AI optimization; features include repairability, recycled materials, and efficient power management. Enhanced user experience with multiple form factors, optional 5MP camera, and up to 64GB RAM for multitasking.

Development of teler IDS is paused for a refactor to improve the process and plan for v3 with advanced features using eBPF & teler-waf; feedback is sought via survey. Meanwhile, v2 is available for use with alerts, monitoring, and customizable threat rules.

Pueue is a command-line tool for managing long-running tasks sequentially or in parallel, with a focus on simplicity and human interaction. It's feature-complete, allowing task control from any terminal and providing installation via system package managers or downloadable binaries.

Research in Antarctica halts due to bird flu reaching the continent, impacting wildlife studies; a report reveals over 4,200 hazardous chemicals in plastics, advocating for regulation. CAR-T therapy shows promise against brain cancer, the US approves first drug for liver disease linked to obesity, and scientists probe why early childhood memories are inaccessible.

Qamcom invests in research, sharing non-confidential results like 5GSimWave, a waveform simulator for 5G. It's free under the GNU License, with potential for open source collaboration.

The article discusses the concept of unbounded recursion, highlighting its potential dangers with examples like army ants dying due to following a looped trail, and cultural references such as nursery rhymes and songs that illustrate infinite loops. It also touches on recursion in literature and the humor found in recursive jokes.

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Bloomberg provides rapid and precise business and financial information globally. The WMO's 2023 report states climate indicators hit record highs, causing widespread disasters and economic losses.

Cox Communications was held contributorily liable for pirating subscribers, with a $1 billion damages award to be reassessed. Appeals for rehearing were denied, potentially leading to a Supreme Court case.

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The UAE invests in cloud seeding to combat water scarcity, partnering with global organizations for research. Skeptics question the ethics, but UAE officials assert their methods are scientifically sound and environmentally safe.

The U.S. surgeon general calls mental health the “defining health crisis of our time.” On a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker dives into the growing crisis and how to solve it.

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The article discusses a package that allows the growth of virtual creatures in Minecraft, which is less resource-intensive than traditional methods. It emphasizes modularity and scalability, enabling users to test hypotheses or just experiment on standard computers.

The article argues that modern vinyl releases often have superior audio data, not because of the medium but due to conscious production choices. It highlights the 'loudness war' in music production, where vinyl retains more dynamic range than CDs.

A costly dune built by homeowners on a Massachusetts beach to prevent erosion was washed away in three days. Despite its quick destruction, supporters claim it served its temporary protective purpose amid rising sea levels and extreme weather.

Eating wild fish like mackerel and anchovies directly is healthier and more nutrient-efficient than consuming farmed salmon. Scientists suggest this shift could improve human diets and reduce the strain on marine resources.

The articles cover evidence on the impacts of juvenile incarceration on future crime and human capital, and the effects of prostitution laws on crime rates, public health, and human trafficking. They also discuss methodological approaches in econometrics and the economics of sex work.

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The article discusses the pervasive presence of PFAS in blood and their link to cardiovascular risks, as shown by the DZNE and Dutch studies using advanced blood analysis technology. Researchers advocate for stricter PFAS regulation due to their health impact and near indestructibility.

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Google's AI tool Gemini faced criticism for ideological biases in image results, a symptom of a corporate culture prioritizing diversity over excellence. Ex-employees claim this culture affects hiring and product quality, leading to a decline in Google's AI leadership.

The macOS Sonoma 14.4 update introduces a bug that risks losing all previous saved versions of a file removed from iCloud Drive local storage if "Optimize Mac Storage" is enabled. Users are advised to turn off this feature to prevent data loss.

Fortescue and partners successfully conducted the world's first marine trial using ammonia and diesel fuel onboard the Fortescue Green Pioneer in Singapore, receiving necessary approvals and showcasing the vessel at COP28. The trial, part of efforts to decarbonize shipping, involved rigorous safety measures and training, with further tests planned to optimize the use of ammonia as a marine fuel.

California Highway Patrol detectives are targeting organized retail crime at Home Depot, aiming to uncover criminal networks behind shoplifting. They use undercover tactics and work with loss-prevention employees to prevent theft and arrest suspects.

The article discusses the builtin C.UTF-8 locale in Postgres, highlighting its fast sorting and case conversion features, and its stability across platforms. Despite lacking natural language sort order, it improves over libc's locales for many use cases.

The article discusses the complexities of measuring inflation with a focus on housing costs in the consumer-price index, highlighting that owners' equivalent rent (OER) may cause inflation to appear more persistent. It also notes the debate over the accuracy of OER and its impact on Federal Reserve policies.

The article discusses the increasing financial struggles of journalists due to media layoffs and the need for systemic reforms, including government-funded vouchers and subsidies. It also highlights immediate solutions like mutual aid and journalist cooperatives to support those affected.

Fully-qualified DNS domain names end with a dot, indicating completeness and avoiding ambiguity; this is often unknown to the public but crucial for accurate DNS resolution. Browsers often omit the trailing dot in URLs, potentially causing inefficiency and security risks.

Frank Herbert's essay in Omni Magazine discusses the creation of "Dune," highlighting the dangers of hero worship and systemic power. He reflects on human flaws, ecology, and societal dynamics, which shaped the novel's themes.

Apple's Core Technology Fee and security warnings about alternative app stores face EU scrutiny, with concerns it could stifle competition and app developers. EU antitrust chief Vestager finds Apple's tactics potentially unwise and subject to investigation.

In a series of Zebra Puzzles, players decipher clues to identify specifics of businessmen, social media influencers, cars in need of repair, girls with historical interests, and investors, using logic and deduction. Each puzzle presents a unique set of elements like attire, destinations, car problems, ancient civilizations, and investment sectors to match correctly.

The article explores the challenges and rewards of slow writing, highlighting how authors like Jeffrey Eugenides and Min Jin Lee take years, even decades, to complete their works, embracing the process as a chance for discovery and growth. It discusses the societal pressure for speed but advocates for the value of time in crafting a book, with personal anecdotes and advice from various writers.

The article reflects on curl's progress, noting internal refurbishments and improvements to ensure its longevity. It also humorously addresses the indeterminate number of curl installations, highlighting the commonality of multiple installations per device.

The study reveals Tanna's forests' high resilience to the strongest recorded cyclone, attributing recovery to resilient species and local stewardship practices. It emphasizes the importance of forest management in enhancing resilience to climate change.

Firefox version 124 enhances user experience on Macs with default full-screen mode improvements and on Android with a new refresh gesture. It also introduces caret browsing in the PDF viewer and inhibits screen-savers for various activities.

Several UK retailers including Greggs experienced temporary closures due to payment system failures, raising suspicions of interconnected issues. Outsourcing, unqualified staff, and potential cyberattacks are speculated as causes, highlighting the reliance on Greggs for national morale.

Danluu.com's analysis reveals that unoptimized web pages can severely slow down even devices capable of gaming, with sites like Wix and Quora demanding high data loads and causing long load times or failure. The report highlights the unrealistic trend in web design towards greater bandwidth and processing power, with performance issues even on entry-level phones.

Steve Edsel, who was abandoned as a newborn, learned about his origins from a scrapbook his adoptive parents kept. Later, DNA testing and a genealogist's help revealed he was born of incest, leading to a mix of emotions and the discovery of a support group for others like him.

The article discusses Microsoft Edge's application protocol 'microsoft-edge:', which enables Windows and apps to launch specific Edge experiences, but is not public or stable. The 'edge:' scheme is internal, used for browser settings and cannot be invoked externally.

Global e-waste is surging, with 62 million metric tons generated in 2022, outpacing recycling by five times and possibly growing to 82 million by 2030. Only 22.3% of e-waste is recycled, raising health and environmental concerns, and highlighting the need for better product life-cycle management.

In 2023, over 33.8 million mobile attacks were blocked, with Android being the prime target; notable malware included Tambir, Dwphon, and Gigabud, which often masquerade as legitimate apps to steal data. Users are advised to avoid unofficial app stores and scrutinize app permissions to protect against such threats.