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Dr. Jason Bara of The University of Alabama is leading groundbreaking research on plastic recycling. Traditional processes often result in lower-quality plastics, limiting their reuse. Bara’s team is exploring the use of imidazole, an organic compound, to break down plastics like PET and polyurethane with remarkable success and minimal waste. This innovative approach does not […]
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University of Waterloo engineers have developed a breakthrough technology that shrinks satellite radar systems into a wearable device for non-invasive, continuous glucose monitoring, benefiting those managing diabetes. Dr. George Shaker and his team have created a radar chip and meta-surface that provide more accurate readings by focusing signals through the body. The system, powered by […]
The author discusses transitioning into the role of Engineering Manager five years ago, despite missing programming, they work on side projects to stay sharp. In 2024, they’ve been highly productive finishing v1 of various projects like jsonplayground.com and webtomarkdown.com. They also talk about building tools for their soaring club, utilizing LLMs for productivity, and a […]
In this study, we delve into the science behind creating the perfect “Pasta alla Cacio e pepe,” a classic Italian dish known for its simplicity yet difficulty in achieving the right creamy texture. We investigate the role of starch concentration in sauce stability, uncovering a critical threshold that determines whether the sauce turns into unappetizing […]
The author shares their experience preparing a 1993 Volvo 940 Estate for the Carbage run 2025 Winter edition, a 6-day journey covering 6000km in less-than-ideal conditions. They retrofit modern electronic actuators, such as an electric power steering actuator from a 2020 Toyota Corolla and a Bosch iBooster for adaptive cruise control features. The surprising part […]
The Prettier PGN plugin adds support for the Portable Game Notation format to Prettier, a code formatter with strict style rules. PGN is a standard plain text format for recording chess games. The plugin ensures proper formatting of PGN files, supporting variations, annotations, and comments within braces. It can handle multiple games in a single […]
This comprehensive post delves into 5 distinct techniques for rendering outlines in Unity, exploring both simple and advanced methods. From basic fresnel effects to complex edge-detection algorithms, each technique is meticulously broken down in detail. One surprising method involves using a blurred buffer to create soft, glowing outlines, while another utilizes a Jump Flood algorithm […]
The author delves into the world of VGA hardware, sharing their struggle with glitch art creation and fixing outdated video drivers. They spotlight using an Asus Eee PC 1000H, noting its uselessness today due to lack of x86_64 support. The focus is on improving video output for Windows 3.11, overwhelming with technical details and deep […]
I’m at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, experiencing the quiet of the long wave anechoic chamber where the iPhone 16’s sound is tested. Apple has always been a leader in video quality, with even Hollywood directors using iPhones for film projects. However, competitors like Samsung are catching up. The iPhone 16 Pro introduces new features […]
swc4j is a cutting-edge tool for fast JavaScript and TypeScript compilation and bundling on the JVM. It is part of the Javet portfolio and is essential for processing code before execution in Node.js or V8. With support for various platforms and code types, including JSX and TSX, swc4j offers extensive features like source map generation, […]