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In May 2024, Earth experienced its largest geomagnetic storm in over two decades, impacting satellite operations in low Earth orbit. The surge in satellite population since 2003 has led to challenges in predicting and managing the effects of such storms. The forecast performance assessment of the storm revealed poor predictability, even one day in advance. […]
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PgManage is a Postgres-centric graphical database client focused on “management.” Leveraging work from a previous project, the tool offers a range of features, such as SQL syntax highlighting, data type display, and multi-statement query support. The recent 1.1 release introduces new functionalities like grid layout options and color labels for database connections. Notably, the tool […]
Our lab aims to create powerful tools for thought, with a focus on end-user programming and the success of spreadsheets. Spreadsheets allow for gradual enrichment, supporting dynamic complexity over time through incremental building of formulas and labels. They enable programming in the moment by providing live, reactive, declarative formulas that treat data and formulas equally. […]
In researching old transcriptions from the Parish Register of Gargrave in Yorkshire, I stumbled upon a peculiar use of the letter “j” at the end of Roman numerals which seemed to alter the numbers’ usual endings. Initially thought to be a unique style quirk, I soon realized it was a common practice in Yorkshire before […]
rr is a Linux debugging tool that aims to enhance gdb by allowing users to record a failure and debug it deterministically multiple times. This tool provides efficient reverse execution under gdb, enabling the setting of breakpoints and data watchpoints quickly. rr works on real applications and helps developers fix bugs efficiently. It features low […]
The author discusses using Z3 to find inefficient integer operations in JIT traces of real benchmarks optimized by PyPy’s JIT. By translating integer operations into Z3 formulas, the author identifies redundancies and inefficiencies in the traces. Surprisingly, the author highlights the discovery of redundant operations and provides examples like int_eq(b, 1) == b and ((x […]
The author dives deep into the fascinating world of box shadows, revealing their versatility and potential for creativity beyond traditional graphic design. Pushing the boundaries of what can be done with box shadows, the author explores various techniques, from layering multiple shadows for added depth to creating interactive animations and even simulating 3D effects. While […]
JSON-threat-protection.rs is a Rust library designed to protect against malicious JSON payloads by validating them against a set of constraints. The library features the ability to check for the maximum depth of the JSON structure, the maximum length of strings, the maximum number of entries in arrays and objects, and the maximum length of object […]
The Buttplug library provides developers with a challenging yet exciting opportunity to create sex tech applications. With a focus on empathy for users and ethical considerations, the goal is to ensure user satisfaction and safety. The lack of established best practices in sex software development requires careful planning and collaboration with communities like GitHub. The […]
Google Distributed Cloud now offers an air-gapped appliance that provides cloud and AI capabilities to challenging edge environments like disaster areas or remote research stations. It boasts Department of Defense Impact Level 5 accreditation, advanced AI features, a rugged design, and full isolation from the public internet. With use cases ranging from disaster response to […]