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A giant gas planet, WASP-127b, located 520 light-years away, has been found to have supersonic winds pummeling its equator at speeds up to 33,000 km/h, making it the fastest jet stream ever recorded on a planet. The discovery was made using the European Southern Observatory’s VLT in Chile, providing unique insights into faraway weather patterns. […]
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The author expresses concern about the lack of foundational knowledge in new developers who heavily rely on AI tools like Copilot and GPT to ship code quickly. While these tools are convenient, they may lead to a lack of deep understanding and critical thinking. The author reminisces about the days of StackOverflow where developers engaged […]
Data structures were once designed to suit a specific purpose, not just to comply with compilers. The constraints for valid dates, particularly for Social Security benefits, can be traced back to the introduction of the program in 1935. This led to the logic of using 1875 as a base year for date entries in order […]
Researchers at the University of Surrey have discovered that time may not be as fixed as previously thought. They found that time could potentially flow both forward and backward in certain quantum systems. The study, published in Scientific Reports, delves into the perception of time moving in one direction and how it may actually emerge […]
Once homeless in Golden Gate Park, Kaine spent over 20 years living in the woods around Hellman Hollow, known for his deep knowledge of the park and semi-wild way of life. Despite attempts by park staff to remove him, ranger Amanda Barrows befriended him and helped him navigate the complex process of obtaining housing. Through […]
The author discusses the process of creating synthetic aperture radar (SAR) using a drone, with a focus on low-cost, high-resolution systems. They explain the concept of synthetic aperture imaging and the differences between single-channel radar and multiple-channel radar. The design goal for the radar is to achieve the best imaging performance within a budget of […]
NetOperator presents the Color Palette for Internet Lovers, featuring unique color combinations for web design. The palette includes a range of colors from gray to blue to green, each with its own distinctive values for hue, saturation, and lightness. The palette showcases varying shades and tones, allowing for creative and eye-catching website designs. Controversially, the […]
In this gaming article by Franz Enzenhofer, the author expresses their hope for a fun experience in playing the game. The final score mentioned is 0, indicating a challenging round. The hard mode described includes faster drops and no block decoupling, adding an extra level of difficulty for players. The content focuses on the gaming […]
Many developers who started their careers with OOP may not realize the flaws in traditional getter-setter pattern. This pattern, although ingrained due to indoctrination with OOP, creates issues with mutability and state, complicating code understanding. By embracing immutability, the code becomes easier to reason about. Implementing the with pattern and Builder pattern can further enhance […]
In Stolen Focus, Johann Hari highlights how behavior can be influenced by simple rewards, drawing parallels between big tech and researchers manipulating rats and pigeons for results. He explores how artists find fulfillment in the process of creating rather than seeking external validation. Hari emphasizes the importance of the environment in fostering productivity, advocating for […]