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Odin is a data-oriented and pragmatic programming language that has gained popularity among developers. It aims to provide a joyful programming experience and has several built-in features that enhance day-to-day coding. One notable feature is the #caller_location compiler directive, which captures the file name, procedure name, line, and column of the caller of a procedure. […]
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The author discusses the concept of expertise and how it can be difficult for novices to understand the nuances of a particular skill. This lack of understanding can make it challenging for novices to learn from experts. The author also highlights a surprising aspect of expertise, which is that the rates charged by freelancers in […]
During a recent LHC beam operation, a radiofrequency interlock caused an electrical perturbation that led to the beams being dumped after only 9 minutes in collision. Following this, several superconducting magnets, including the inner triplet magnets crucial for the LHCb experiment, lost their superconducting state due to a quench. While this is not an uncommon […]
In this web content, you’ll find tips, tricks, and ideas for maximizing the performance of your paper airplanes. Crisp folds are important, and using a ruler can help you achieve accurate and straight folds. Symmetry is crucial as even the slightest asymmetry can cause the airplane to spin out of control. Adding tape or a […]
India has banned the export of non-basmati white rice in an effort to control domestic inflation. This move has raised concerns about further increases in global food prices, following Russia’s termination of a key grain deal which caused wheat and corn prices to rise. India is the largest exporter of rice, accounting for over 40% […]
Saturday, July 22 is predicted to be the busiest day ever for EV charging in the UK, with around 400,000 electric vehicles estimated to be on the roads. Moto Hospitality, a UK-based motorway service area operator, expects queues at charging sites located along major routes to holiday destinations this weekend. Despite the rollout of ultra […]
The author of this web content has taken on the task of writing a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in the Rust programming language. They have named their creation rjvm and have made the code available on GitHub. The author emphasizes that this is a toy JVM meant for learning purposes and not a fully functional […]
Primo is a cutting-edge visual CMS that allows users to effortlessly build pages, manage content, and edit code. It combines user-friendly content management with the flexibility of modern development techniques. With Primo, users can drag and drop blocks onto their pages without getting overwhelmed by design options. They can also edit text, images, and links […]
In this web content, the author discusses the controversy surrounding the labeling of LLaMA2 as “open source” in the AI community. While LLaMA2 has some open aspects, such as being mostly open and freely downloadable, there are restrictions in place that go against the principles of traditional open source software. These restrictions include limitations on […]
A recent study has found that dysregulation of certain proteins in middle age can be linked to the development of dementia later in life. The study, which followed thousands of individuals over a 25-year period, analyzed blood samples to identify predictors of dementia onset. Researchers found 32 proteins that, if dysregulated between the ages of […]