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CU Boulder scholars have identified new fragments of Euripides plays after extensive research. Yvona Trnka-Amrhein and John Gibert deciphered the papyrus sent to them by an Egyptian archaeologist, discovering new material from Euripides’ plays Polyidus and Ino. The fragments introduce traditional tragic elements with a new twist. Despite possible controversy surrounding their interpretations, the scholars […]
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Andy Warhol’s lost Amiga art, created during a 1985 demonstration for Commodore, has resurfaced after 39 years. A print of the famous Debbie Harry image and a signed floppy disk containing more creations were found by former Commodore engineer Jeff Bruette in July 2024. Bruette reveals that he not only preserved these images but also […]
The Organic Maps app is experimenting with public transport support, introducing the GTFS feature in addition to the existing OSM transit data. By following specific steps to download, prepare, and merge GTFS data from sources like Transitland and OpenMobilityData, users can access proper public transport navigation with optimal routes and improved visual representation. The experimental […]
KDE projects offer diverse opportunities for contributions using various programming languages and specialized tools. Some surprising highlights include the use of Python for Appium tests and Selenium WebDriver in GUI applications. Notable projects like KDevelop and kde-builder utilize a combination of C++ and Python. Ruby is leveraged for tools like Gitlab Triaging and the Bugzilla […]
The Usb Sniffer Lite for RP2040 is a simple USB sniffer based on a Raspberry Pi RP2040 that supports Low Speed and Full Speed modes. It presents itself as a virtual COM-port and requires no additional software for compatibility with all operating systems. While it lacks packet decoding capabilities, an online USB Descriptor and Request […]
In this study, the focus is on reducing the size of neural networks to improve efficiency in terms of execution time, power consumption, bandwidth, and memory footprint. The proposed method, called Self-Compression, aims to remove redundant weights and reduce the number of bits needed to represent the remaining weights using a generalized loss function. Surprisingly, […]
The author’s fascination with guilds in medieval history, particularly the Hanseatic League, led to an exploration of how these merchant and craft guilds emerged in Europe. The guild system aimed to create a trade monopoly, maintain quality standards, stabilize prices, and influence local governments. The terms Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master were used to denote proficiency […]
Own Your Food Customer: Set up FarmBot at home to grow food for yourself, family, and community, providing food sovereignty and peace of mind. Watch the Sudweeks Family from Cedar City, Utah assemble their FarmBot Genesis kit and share their passion for sustainability. FarmBot is a fun and hands-on tool for K-12 schools and universities […]
The author emphasizes the importance of healthy skepticism when it comes to the hype surrounding photobiomodulation, which uses light to stimulate healing. While the concept may seem scientifically sound, the reality is that most studies have been done on animals, not humans, and positive results in lab animals do not always translate to effective treatments […]
Born in Suffolk in 1838, Lorina Bulwer was a British needleworker who created a massive embroidered letter during her stay at Great Yarmouth Workhouse. The letter is a rambling, angry biography that mentions family, neighbors, and even Queen Victoria. Lorina passed away in 1912, still at the Workhouse. One surprising aspect is her detailed account […]