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Göttingen, Germany, was once a powerhouse of mathematics with professors like Gauss, Riemann, Noether, and Hilbert leading the field. Despite being overshadowed today, Göttingen was a crucial hub of mathematical innovation for generations. The university attracted the brightest minds until the rise of the Nazi Party forced many to leave the country in the 1930s. […]
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This book aims to teach statistics, focusing on the field’s importance in understanding quantitative data to make evidence-based arguments in social sciences research. It emphasizes the necessity of a profound understanding of statistics for methodological decision-making, particularly for new estimators in empirical research. The book covers the fundamental concepts of assessing estimators and their application […]
A tritone substitution is a musical technique that adds sophistication to your music. In simple terms, it involves replacing certain notes in a dominant seventh chord to create a different sound. This substitution creates a dissonant yet interesting quality that can be heard in classical music and jazz. By understanding the relationship between notes and […]
Summary: sgrep is a command-line tool that uses word embeddings for semantic searches, allowing users to find semantically similar matches beyond simple string matching. Users can search for words similar to a query in a text, with options to display context, line numbers, and similarity scores. Features include configurable similarity thresholds, context display, color-coded output, […]
Recent advances in AI and computing have led to the development of new tools for creating highly realistic media, VR environments, and video games. Creating and editing realistic renderings of fabrics in real-time can be challenging, but researchers at Shandong University and Nanjing University introduced a new lightweight artificial neural network for real-time rendering of […]
This web content focuses on maximizing data visibility on screens by controlling data density settings. Pagination is avoided unless essential, and adjustments to settings like Decimals, Group Digits, and padding may not always affect UI density. The unique approach of considering all parameters together or realizing minimum values for certain settings sets this content apart. […]
In this article, Tom Tranter discusses the challenges of debugging batteries for electric vehicles, focusing on striking a balance between high energy and high power in battery design. He addresses the complexities of selecting materials, testing designs, and optimizing battery performance within various constraints like safety, cost, and efficiency. Tranter introduces PyBaMM, an open-source battery […]
Meta is currently facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly breaching the Wiretap Act by intercepting user’s encrypted HTTPS traffic using the “ssl bump” technique through the Onavo Protect app on Android. The app prompted users to install a certificate to decrypt TLS traffic, which was required for the interception. Facebook acquired Onavo for $120M […]
Velké Losiny, nestled at the base of the Jeseníky mountains, is a popular destination due to its fascinating history and numerous cultural landmarks. Visitors flock to this picturesque area to explore its rich heritage and admire the many valuable monuments it has to offer. Get ready to be captivated by the charm and beauty of […]
In this blog post, CF Bolz-Tereick introduces a small IR and optimizer, extending it with allocation removal and heap optimizations in a live stream. Abstract interpretation is explained as a method for efficiently computing properties of a program without running it, often used in compiler optimizations and static analysis. The author presents an example using […]