Using UUID as a primary key in PostgreSQL can be inefficient due to its large size, but using the dedicated uuid data type can improve performance. UUID v7, which produces time-sorted values, is a good fit for B-tree indexes and can be up to 2x faster than regular UUIDs when inserting large datasets.

The user created a small PICO-8 game, "Put the DVD Logo in the Corner", which is a simple arcade game with a strong theme and limited scope, and enjoyed the experience of working with the PICO-8 console. The user found the PICO-8's simplicity and constraints to be refreshing and creative, and is excited to make more small arcade-feeling games with the console.

The Enlightenment occurred in the last two-thirds of the 18th century, and the American Revolution happened during this period. The user suggests using "the 1700s" instead of "the 18th century" to avoid confusion and make dates easier to understand.

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The text discusses the intricacies of C++ initialization, including default initialization, value initialization, and list initialization, and how they interact with constructors, aggregates, and other language features. The author concludes that writing one's own constructors is generally the best approach to avoid the complexities and potential pitfalls of C++ initialization.

Starcraft, a real-time strategy game developed by Blizzard Entertainment, became a global phenomenon in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in South Korea, where it was played professionally and became a national obsession. The game's success led to the creation of a professional esports scene, with millions of viewers and players worldwide, and its impact on the gaming industry and ...

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The Tao Te Ching, a foundational text of Taoism, explores the nature of reality, the balance of opposites, and the path to enlightenment through a series of poetic and paradoxical statements. The text emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with the natural world, letting go of ego and desires, and embracing the cyclical nature of life and death.

Factorio: Space Age expansion will be released on October 21st, 2024, for $35, continuing the player's journey after launching rockets into space with new worlds, resources, and challenges. The expansion will also coincide with the release of Factorio version 2.0, a free upgrade for all users, with new features, enemies, and gameplay mechanics.

The term "software crisis" was coined in 1968 to describe the growing complexity of software development, which was exacerbated by the increasing power and speed of computing hardware. The crisis persists today, with the widespread use of abstraction and layers of complexity hiding the true nature of software, and a need for a shift towards more transparent, composable, and ...

The user spent 6+ years at AMD in the mid to late 2000s designing CPUs, APUs, and GPUs, witnessing AMD's market cap surpass Intel's in 2020 and Nvidia's in the process. The user shares an inside story of AMD's failed attempt to acquire Nvidia and the lessons learned from the experience.

The author is building a custom hardware controller for video equipment using Raspberry Pi Pico boards, and is struggling to choose a suitable Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) due to issues with FreeRTOS and NuttX. They have also tried Zephyr, but encountered difficulties with cross-compiling and setting up the project, and are considering returning to FreeRTOS or exploring other options.

TechCrunch's weekly recap covers startup news, including OpenAI's breach, Elon Musk's X integrating xAI's Grok, and more. The European Commission targets Amazon, and Spanish startups' combined enterprise value surpasses €100 billion.

Birds migrate at night for various reasons, including avoiding predators, using stars for navigation, and avoiding heat stress, but these nighttime flights are largely invisible. With simple electronics and software, such as a microphone, preamp, and acoustic-spectrogram software, it is possible to identify nocturnal migratory birds, including species like the killdeer, dark-eyed junco, and ...

The bug report describes an issue where the "Copy" context menu entry is disabled in some cases, particularly when navigating between pages or using the bookmarks toolbar, and a workaround is to click the address bar to change selection focus. The issue is believed to be related to the Fission focus handling and the active browsing context tracking in the parent process, and a patch is being ...

DuckDB has launched a Community Extensions repository, allowing users to easily install and load third-party extensions, and developers to publish and distribute their extensions without compilation and distribution burdens. The repository simplifies extension discovery, installation, and maintenance, and enables users to package utilities and scripts as DuckDB extensions, fostering a ...

Large Language Models (LLMs) are flawed as conversation partners, summarization engines, and language generators due to their limitations in understanding and generating accurate information. LLMs are prone to plagiarism, copyright violations, and generating plausible-sounding lies, making them unsuitable for integration into web browsers like Vivaldi.

The website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks and has blocked the user's action. The user can email the site owner to report the block and include details of what they were doing when the page came up.

A study on homeopathy's effectiveness in cancer patients was found to be fraudulent, with data falsification, fabrication, and manipulation discovered by the Austrian Agency for Scientific Integrity. The scandal highlights the need for stricter research standards and funding regulations in the field of alternative medicine, where ideological conflicts often drive research rather than ...

Theodore Gaillard Thomas, a 19th-century gynecologist, advocated for milk transfusions as a substitute for blood, but the practice was eventually replaced by saline solutions. Today, researchers are working on developing a synthetic blood substitute, such as ErythroMer, which uses recycled human hemoglobin wrapped in a membrane to mimic the function of red blood cells.

The author argues that the term "technical" is often used to dismiss skills that are not computer programming or software engineering skills, but every field has technical skills that are essential to producing good work. By recognizing and appreciating these technical skills, we can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the work that goes into creating something, and unlock new ...

Rogers Communications experienced a major service outage in July 2022 due to an error in configuring distribution routers, which caused a flood of IP routing information into the core network routers, leading to a catastrophic loss of all services. The outage exposed several deficiencies, including the absence of overload protection on core network routers, limited communication among staff, ...

A new water harvester design from MIT can collect up to 1.3 liters of fresh water per day from air with 30% humidity using a specialized zeolite material. The device can produce enough water to meet the daily needs of several people, with the potential to tap into waste energy or heat to release the water.

Unison is a programming language that stores code in a machine-readable format, allowing for collaboration with the compiler and simplifying distributed programming. The language has a unique approach to naming, storing, and updating code, which enables features like automatic dependency management and seamless library upgrades.

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The article discusses the potential economic impacts of generative AI, with some experts, such as Daron Acemoglu, predicting limited upside, while others, like Joseph Briggs, expect significant benefits. The article highlights the importance of considering the potential risks and challenges associated with AI adoption, including the need for better regulatory tools, to ensure that the ...

A BGP hijack and route leak incident occurred on June 27, 2024, affecting Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver service, causing some users to experience unreachability or high latency. The incident was caused by a combination of AS267613 announcing 1.1.1.1/32 and AS262504 leaking 1.1.1.0/24, which was further propagated by AS1031, and was exacerbated by a Tier 1 provider accepting the hijacked ...

The United States military initiated the Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion (ANP) program in 1946 to develop a nuclear-powered aircraft capable of unlimited range, with the goal of creating a nuclear reactor small enough to fit into an aircraft yet powerful enough to provide the necessary thrust. The program involved extensive research and development, including the Heat Transfer Reactor Experiments ...

The GNU/Hurd project has made progress in Q2 2024, including GCC patches for AArch64, new tests for thread signal handling, and support for copying send once rights to Mach and MIG. Debian GNU/Hurd now offers an experimental SMP GNU Mach kernel and the official rustc compiler, allowing for the compilation of 71% of Debian packages.

Scientists have developed nanoscale grippers, called microrobots, that can handle single cells with precision, allowing for new opportunities in imaging and manipulating cells. The microrobots use optical tweezers to trap and manipulate cells without damaging them, and can be customized for specific tasks and applications.

ChatGPT revealed internal instructions to a user, including rules for generating images and interacting with the web, which sparked discussion about AI design and safety measures. The discovery also led to attempts to "jailbreak" the system, highlighting potential vulnerabilities and the need for ongoing security measures in AI development.

Philip Morris International and its Japanese affiliate secretly funded research on smoking cessation and influenced public health policy through various means, including funding academics and consultants. The revelations raise concerns about the company's research ethics and the manipulation of science for profit, which undermines public health and credibility of research.

In early modern England, books were advertised as antidotes or cures for melancholy, featuring funny songs, stories, and poems to purge melancholy from the mind and body. These collections, often marketed as "pills" to cure melancholy, expressed the common assumption that music and humor were useful therapies for mental disorders, diverting people's minds from sadness and bad thoughts.

Roku updated its TVs to add motion smoothing, a feature that interpolates missing frames, but users dislike it and want an off-switch. The company's silence on the issue and lack of consideration for filmmakers and users' preferences is seen as a bad look.

The Welsh government plans to introduce legislation making lying in politics illegal, aiming to combat the "existential threat" of deception to democracy. The move, set to be introduced before the next Welsh elections, would make Wales the first country to prohibit politicians from lying, with the goal of restoring public trust in politics.

The 2024 UK general election saw a majority win for the Labour Party, with notable declines in internet traffic during the afternoon and evening, and a DDoS attack on a political party shortly after polls closed. Cloudflare's data shows significant increases in DNS traffic for Labour and news sites, as well as attacks targeting political parties, highlighting the impact of cyberattacks on ...

A team of researchers has explained the structure of a rare supernova remnant, SN 1181, which was recorded in historical documents in Japan and Asia in 1181. Through computer modeling and observational analysis, they recreated the structure of the remnant white dwarf and discovered that high-speed stellar winds may have started blowing from its surface within the past 20-30 years.

Researchers examine the impact of additional information on compiler optimization, finding that more information does not always lead to better optimization. They develop a testing method to identify issues and report 59 cases in GCC and LLVM, highlighting the practical relevance of their findings.

The DEA's quota system is the root cause of the ADHD medication shortage, as it restricts the amount of medication available to pharmacies, leading to frustration and suffering for patients. The FTC's public testimony invitation is seen as an attempt to shift blame away from the DEA and onto other agencies, rather than addressing the DEA's flawed and inflexible distribution mechanism.

Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission boss, softened on green policies before EU elections. She blocked pesticide law, loosened agricultural policy strings, and delayed heat-pump plan publication.

The author, a Ph.D. student, struggled with a research project that didn't yield expected results, leading to feelings of despair and self-doubt, but eventually discovered a lesson in troubleshooting and perseverance. Through persistence and a willingness to adapt, the author was able to salvage their research and publish a paper, emerging as a better scientist with valuable skills and insights.

The Michigan Department of Transportation uses a Ford Model T to audit rural roads' shoulders to ensure safety for horse and buggy travel, leveraging the vehicle's similar axle width to most northern-built buggies. The Model T's unique feature helps prevent traffic conflicts and potential fatal crashes, making it a valuable tool for a specific purpose despite being an outdated vehicle.

The author acquired a rare IBM MT/SC (Magnetic Tape/Selectric Composer) system, which is a word processing and publishing system that uses magnetic tapes to store and retrieve text, and a Selectric typewriter to input and output text. The system consists of two main parts: the input station, which is used to enter text and save it to tape, and the output station, which reads the tape and ...

Norfolk Plant Sciences has developed a genetically modified purple tomato with high levels of anthocyanin, a health-promoting compound, and is now selling the seeds directly to home gardeners in the US, aiming to change perceptions of GMO foods. The company hopes the release of the Purple Tomato will show the benefits of biotechnology, such as better taste and nutrition, and eventually lead ...

The English language has many words with unknown origins, including "bird", "boy", "dog", "girl", and "recorder", which cannot be reconstructed using the comparative method due to lack of cognates in other languages. These "proper words" remain a puzzle, offering insights into the mindsets and cognitive strategies of our ancestors in naming the world around them.

The CSS property vertical-align is used to align inline-level elements, which are elements that can have a width and height, and are laid out next to each other in lines, with the most important reference point being the baseline of the involved elements. The property can be tricky to work with, but understanding its behavior and the different alignment options, such as baseline, middle, and ...

A massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant is being built in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, despite concerns about its vulnerability to hurricanes and rising sea levels, which could flood the facility and surrounding communities. The plant's construction highlights the tension between the need for energy and the need to address climate change, with some arguing that the plant's exports will ...

Elon Musk claims desalination is "absurdly cheap", with costs as low as a penny per 6.4 gallons in Israel, and the technology is growing at a 10.22% compound annual rate, doubling every seven years. Desalination has become increasingly efficient and affordable, with the time price decreasing from 4.14 minutes in 2012 to 1.56 minutes in 2022.

The town of Wilson, Wyoming, was affected by a catastrophic failure of Highway 22, a scenic byway, which led to a landslide and closure of the road. The incident highlighted the socioeconomic problems of Teton County, including overdevelopment, affordable housing, and the impact on wildlife and the ecosystem.

The user wants to simplify online shopping by saving links to create outfit boards, eliminating the need for multiple tabs and bookmarks. The user prefers a one-time fee over a monthly subscription and appreciates the ability to request a refund within 7 days of purchase.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) prioritizes timely data provision and prohibits bot activity that doesn't conform to its usage policy. This is to avoid delays and ensure other customers' timely access to information.

Kien, a game developed by a group of five Italians in 2002, has finally been released 22 years later, holding the record for the most-delayed video game in history. The game, an action platformer, was inspired by 15th-century tales and early Japanese games, and its release is a result of a resurgence in interest in retro games and classic consoles.

The tech industry's idealism and individualism often lead to rationalization and compromise, as people struggle to reconcile their values with the reality of working for companies that do harm. To make a positive impact, individuals can choose to participate in systemic solutions, acknowledge their own limitations, and focus on incremental, unglamorous efforts that contribute to a better world.

Sony is ceasing production of recordable Blu-ray discs, but will continue to produce discs for corporate customers and sell existing stock for consumers. This move marks a shift towards an all-digital future, with implications for data storage and potentially the future of physical media in gaming and entertainment.

Shapeways, a pioneer in on-demand 3D printing and fabrication, is filing for bankruptcy, potentially signaling the end of the service. The rise of similar services in China may have contributed to the decline, as the market landscape has changed since Shapeways' inception in 2013.

WebKit and Chromium adopted fast SIMD routines to scan HTML content using vectorized classification, achieving speeds of 7 GB/s on an Apple MacBook. A C# implementation of the SIMD-based function is over 4 times faster than the conventional function and matches the performance of the C/C++ version on an Intel Ice Lake system.

A Neanderthal child with Down's syndrome, nicknamed "Tina", survived until at least age six, suggesting compassionate caregiving among the extinct human species. The discovery of Tina's fossil, which dates back to between 273,000 and 146,000 years ago, provides evidence of true altruism among Neanderthals, as the group likely assisted the mother in caring for the child.

A new trial has shown that a twice-yearly injection of lenacapavir is 100% effective in preventing HIV infections in women, compared to 2% effectiveness with daily PrEP pills. The results are significant, as they could provide a new option for HIV prevention, particularly in areas where adherence to daily medication is a challenge.

DJI, a global leader in civilian drones and camera technology, has unveiled the Avinox Drive System, a groundbreaking e-bike drive system that offers unparalleled power, endurance, and intelligent features. The system features a compact drive unit, smart-assist algorithm, and high-energy density batteries, and is designed for broad adaptability and long-range use.

A federal jury ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on DirecTV. The damages could be tripled, making the total liability $14.1 billion, which would be split equally among the 32 NFL teams.

Panpsychism, the idea that consciousness is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of the physical universe, is gaining popularity among scientists and philosophers, who argue that even atoms and electrons may possess some form of consciousness. While panpsychism raises questions about the nature of consciousness and our moral obligations to all conscious beings, it also offers a more inclusive ...

You discussed your Twitter journey, sharing kind responses from random accounts and your friend's skepticism about whether people actually read and implement your advice. You emphasized the importance of being genuine and optimistic online, citing examples like Lex Fridman, and choosing to focus on the positive despite the internet's negativity.

Russian experts have analyzed the structure of the American Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile, gaining insight into its functionality and potential countermeasures. This analysis could help Russia develop effective countermeasures, including jamming GPS signals and disrupting communication, to neutralize the missile's capabilities.

The blog post provides an introduction to large language models, the transformer neural network architecture, and its applications in natural language processing, with a focus on the OpenGPT-X project and its goals. The post covers the basics of neural networks, attention mechanisms, and transformer blocks, as well as the evolution of large language models, including GPT-3 and OpenGPT-X, and ...

The rapid growth of generative AI has led to a surge in energy consumption and emissions, with companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon building massive data centers to power their AI tools, and their environmental impact is accelerating the climate crisis. Tech industry leaders, including Bill Gates, are downplaying the climate threat and advocating for increased energy production and ...

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The user discusses their favorite rolling Linux distributions, including Arch, Debian Sid, and openSUSE Tumbleweed, highlighting their pros and cons. They also mention their experience with CentOS and RHEL, and how they prefer the stability and predictability of openSUSE Tumbleweed's rolling release.

Researchers used motion-capture technology to identify specific dance movements that influence women's perceptions of men's dancing ability. The study found that variability and amplitude of neck and trunk movements, and speed of right knee movements, were key predictors of dance quality, suggesting these movements may serve as honest signals of male quality.

Governments worldwide have imposed identical export controls on quantum computers, citing national security concerns, but the scientific rationale behind the regulations remains undisclosed. The identical limits across European states may point to a European Union regulation, but a European Commission spokesperson claims that EU members are free to adopt national measures, leading to ...

Bruce Bastian, co-founder of WordPerfect, died at 76 due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He was a pioneer in making computers more productive and later became a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ causes after coming out as gay.

From July 7, 2024, all new cars sold in the EU will be required to have a speed limiter, but Great Britain will not adopt this rule. The speed limiter, also known as Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA), uses GPS and traffic-sign-recognition cameras to limit the vehicle's speed to the maximum allowed in an area, with the driver still responsible for adhering to speed limits.

Google's support for Messaging Layer Security (MLS) could lead to secure, end-to-end encrypted group messaging across apps and platforms. References to MLS have been found in the Google Messages app, indicating preparations to make it the default security layer for messaging.

Aerolane is developing a system to tow cargo planes through the air, mimicking the formation flying of geese, to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The company is testing its technology, which uses autopilot and a safety pilot, and aims to achieve autonomous operation using AI, with the goal of cutting fuel costs and increasing efficiency in air cargo transport.

Researchers found that the circadian rhythm has a significant impact on the composition of the microbiome, with changes occurring as frequently as every four hours, and recommend reporting time of day in experimental studies to improve reproducibility. The study highlights the importance of considering time of day in microbiome research, which is crucial for understanding the complex ...

Intel's stock fell 9% after the company missed revenue and margin outlooks, marking the second significant post-earnings decline in as many quarters. Analysts are concerned about the company's short-term and long-term prospects, citing a "profoundly broken" business that will take years to repair.

You're considering a job at a regulated online betting platform but worry about the industry's ethics and potential impact on future job prospects. You're unsure if working in this field would be viewed positively by potential employers.

The author explores the question "Why did this happen to me?" from a mathematical perspective, using numbers to demonstrate that it's likely that something bad will happen to oneself or someone loved, and that this understanding can foster empathy and compassion. By calculating the probability of various negative events, the author shows that suffering is a universal human experience, not a ...

The AI industry is experiencing unsustainable growth, with low prices and high demand, similar to the early days of cloud computing, which eventually led to consolidation and price increases. As the hype subsides, AI startups will struggle to achieve profitability, leading to mergers, acquisitions, and shutdowns, and those who survive will need to differentiate themselves and adapt to ...

Alexander Abian was an Iranian-born Armenian-American mathematician who taught at Iowa State University and advocated for the destruction of the Moon, claiming it would end natural disasters. However, his proposal was rejected by astronomers due to several scientific flaws, including the Moon's crust not being vulnerable to nuclear destruction and the potential for devastating consequences ...

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Governments worldwide have imposed identical export controls on quantum computers, citing national security concerns, but the scientific rationale behind the regulations remains undisclosed. The identical limits across European states may point to a European Union regulation, but a European Commission spokesperson claims that EU members are free to adopt national measures, leading to ...

Japan is a country where cash is still widely accepted, especially in rural areas and traditional establishments, despite the growth of cashless payments. The recent introduction of new banknotes with high-tech security features may not be accepted by many vending machines and other old machines, requiring upgrades to process the new notes.

Code galaxies visualization allows you to explore huge graphs of software package managers (npm, go, ruby gems, composer, etc.)

Sasan Sadrizadeh's doctoral student found a paper with plagiarized data from Sadrizadeh's previous work, which was published in Energy Conversion and Management. The paper was later withdrawn from Energy and Buildings after the editor-in-chief noticed the similarities and the author's explanation was unable to resolve the issues.

The BentoML engineering team conducted a comprehensive benchmark study on the Llama 3 serving performance with various inference backends, including LMDeploy, MLC-LLM, vLLM, TensorRT-LLM, and Hugging Face TGI, to help developers make informed decisions when choosing the best backend for their specific use case. The study found that LMDeploy delivered the best decoding performance and lowest ...

The Refined GitHub extension aims to fix annoyances on GitHub and proposes improvements, encouraging users to open discussions or contact GitHub support. The extension is highly opinionated, but open to suggestions and contributions, with a high bar for adding features.

Zen allows you to view multiple tabs at once, dividing your screen into multiple views to browse multiple websites simultaneously. It also features a sidebar for quick access to favorite websites and multiple profiles for separate work and personal browsing.

Researchers found an association between consuming certain emulsifiers and an increased risk of cancer, particularly breast and prostate cancer, in a study of 92,000 adults. The study suggests that emulsifiers, commonly used in ultra-processed foods, may disrupt gut microbiota and increase inflammation, potentially increasing cancer risk.

Llama 3 on Telegram is an AI bot that can access the internet to provide the latest information, summarizing content from articles and videos, and answering questions. Users can add the bot to groups, ask queries, and receive instant help, with options for a free trial and paid plans starting at $7/month.

Rivian vans caught fire at Amazon distribution centers in Houston and Salt Lake City, with each van parked at a charger, sparking concerns about charger safety. The cause of the fires is unclear, but Rivian claims the vans were not charging when the fires started, potentially questioning the charger theory.