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The study explores alternative ~12-h ultradian rhythms in gene expression in humans and their potential biological significance. By analyzing data from three healthy males, the researchers uncovered inter-individual variability in the number and periods of genes cycling at 10-14-h intervals, distinct from traditional circadian rhythms. The study suggests that ~12-h rhythms are not mathematical artifacts […]
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Hal Hickel, the Animation Supervisor for “Rogue One,” shared detailed insights on creating Grand Moff Tarkin using CGI. Despite controversy and misconceptions, Hal clarifies the process involved in bringing Tarkin to life, emphasizing accurate facial capture, actor casting, and meticulous attention to detail. The creation of a CG Tarkin model required precision, with CG Guy […]
A team at Caltech has developed a noninvasive method to continually measure blood pressure anywhere on the body using sound waves, enabling better vital-sign monitoring in various settings. Called resonance sonomanometry, the device promises to revolutionize blood pressure monitoring, going beyond traditional cuff measurements. The team’s decade-long effort resulted in a device that provides continuous […]
Deep Live Cam is revolutionizing real-time face swapping and video deepfake technology with cutting-edge AI. This state-of-the-art tool allows for high-quality face replacement using just one image, delivering astonishingly accurate results. Unique features include instant preview capabilities and one-click video deepfakes, all supported on multiple execution platforms like CPU, NVIDIA CUDA, and Apple Silicon. Striving […]
The author delves into the intriguing connection between the value of π squared and the acceleration due to gravity, g. While the equality is not exact due to discrepancies in units of measurement and Earth’s gravity varying with location, historically, the meter was defined by Christiaan Huygens using a pendulum. However, the French Academy of […]
Join our project community on our server to learn more about OpenSnitch, a GNU/Linux application firewall. Key features include interactive outbound connections filtering, system-wide blocking of ads, trackers, and malware domains, and the ability to configure the system firewall from a user-friendly GUI using nftables. Manage multiple nodes from a centralized GUI and integrate with […]
Leon Theremin created the Theremin in 1920, using high frequency oscillators that change frequency when an object is close. It became popular in 1960s and 70s music, as well as horror films. The Theremin has two ariels for pitch and volume control, but calibration and drift issues led to the development of light Theremins. With […]
Qlot Qlot (pronounced kyü-‘lät) is a project-local library installer aiming to be like Bundler of Ruby or Carton of Perl. This tool solves the problem of using the same libraries across different projects and machines, ensuring version consistency. It automatically installs libraries project-locally using Quicklisp or Roswell. Controversially, Qlot avoids ASDF configurations, which may lead […]
The author describes installing GivEnergy solar panels with a local network API for monitoring and control, bypassing cloud services. After experimenting with the API and generating a token, they find a potential security vulnerability due to the use of a 512-bit RSA key. They successfully crack the key, access multiple accounts, and alert the vendor, […]
Dan Haskin conducted the Common Lisp Community Survey 2024, facing delays due to personal issues. The response was overwhelming, with positive engagement from the community. Lessons learned for future surveys include soliciting feedback for better questions. Results showed surprising data, such as 1/3 of respondents using Common Lisp for work. The preferred Common Lisp implementation […]