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The Galloway Hoard, the most significant collection of Viking-age objects ever discovered in Britain or Ireland, includes a silver vessel of west Asian origin, transported over 1,000 years ago. Surviving ancient textiles surround the vessel, uncovering intricate designs related to Zoroastrianism. Scientific analysis confirms the silver’s origin in Iran. The hoard, found in 2014, holds […]
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The brain and body are intricately connected through the vagus nerve, the longest nerve in our body. This nerve serves as the conduit of the mind, intertwining our brain and vital organs to regulate a wide range of functions such as mood, learning, and fear. Researchers are exploring the potential of stimulating the vagus nerve […]
Procreate CEO James Cuda made a bold decision not to include generative AI in their popular iPad app, citing concerns about the technology ripping the humanity out of creative work and threatening artists’ livelihood. The announcement has received mostly positive feedback from artists grateful for the support of human creativity. While some companies like Adobe […]
Marilou Schultz created a Navajo weaving in 1994 that accurately depicted Intel’s Pentium chip, utilizing traditional materials and techniques. The rug was commissioned by Intel and is part of an art exhibition that explores the junction between abstract art and woven textiles. Schultz used plant dyes and a fine yarn to recreate the intricate design […]
The Clang Compiler Frontend by Ivan Murashko is a must-read book for C++ engineers seeking to optimize their workflow by enhancing code quality. The book covers LLVM fundamentals, Chapter 1 addresses setting up the development environment using Unix-based OS, CLI Git, and CMake with Ninja for building projects. Chapter 2 delves into Clang’s role in […]
This tutorial for working programmers delves into the fascinating world of Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) using the author’s engaging voice. Exploring the concept through examples like hiding controversial messages in group chats using cryptography, the article reveals how group signatures work and introduces the innovative Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) for programming sigantures. The step-by-step guide […]
The study evaluates the deductive and inductive reasoning capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs). It questions which type of reasoning poses a greater challenge for LLMs. While deductive reasoning has been extensively studied, inductive reasoning remains unexplored. A novel framework, SolverLearner, is proposed to isolate inductive reasoning in LLMs. Surprisingly, LLMs demonstrate strong inductive reasoning […]
Akshay recently made several updates to the master branch of the project, including adding lists and index expressions. One controversial change was storing nodes as usize, which sparked some debate. Additionally, Akshay added useful features like string::substr and a trawk CLI. Surprisingly, the author is only 9 days old in terms of commit history. The […]
The SolarCamPi project involves a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W booting into Linux, capturing and uploading photos while conserving power. Balancing power consumption and run time is crucial, with tools like Nordic Power Profiler Kit II and USB-SD-Mux aiding hardware optimization. By tweaking settings to reduce operating current, boot time can be shorter by disabling […]
In Osaka, two iconic structures, Osaka Castle and Shitenno-ji, showcase the work of construction firm Kongō Gumi, the oldest continuously run company in the world. Founded in 578 to build Shitenno-ji, Kongō Gumi operated independently for over 1,400 years before shifting to coffin crafting due to changes in demand during World War II and the […]