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The first Soviet calculators had their own operational language, with unique features like Svetlana’s C3-07 combination functions and eight-element display. The transition from fixed to floating point calculators led to more advanced models like B3-18, offering trigonometry and algebra functions. The B3-21 became the first Soviet programmable calculator, with 60 programming steps and the ability […]
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strlcpy(3) is often considered a safer option than strcpy(3) and/or strncpy(3) in the OpenBSD function world. Despite potential safety issues if the source isn’t null-terminated, the real problem lies in its inefficiency. Ulrich Drepper rejected adding strlcpy to glibc citing its inefficiency as a core reason. The issue stems from copying a “c-string” or a […]
A rare spade-toothed whale washed ashore on a New Zealand beach, potentially providing scientists with valuable information about this enigmatic species. With no live sightings ever recorded, researchers are eager to learn more about the creature’s habitat, diet, and behavior. If confirmed, this discovery could lead to groundbreaking scientific discoveries and shed light on the […]
Caltech’s astrophysicists have created the first simulation depicting the journey of primordial gas turning into a disk that feeds a supermassive black hole, challenging previous beliefs and shedding light on unknown aspects. The simulation, combining the FIRE and STARFORGE collaborations, shows that magnetic fields play a crucial role in shaping the fluffy disks of material […]
The author explores the shift in modern machine learning towards handling non-Euclidean data, contrasting with the traditional focus on Euclidean geometry. Complex data structures like space-time curvature, brain neuron interactions, and physical system symmetries require a broader mathematical approach, similar to the 19th-century non-Euclidean geometry breakthroughs. The review offers a comprehensive overview of this evolving […]
In the early 1900s, a widow named Elizabeth Peck had her portrait taken and unknowingly became the face of Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey, which falsely claimed medicinal benefits. The rise of the Kodak camera allowed for mass exposure and the exploitation of individuals in photography, leading to a crisis of privacy. Advertisers used people’s portraits […]
The concept of the Maya zero holds deep philosophical and mathematical significance for the Maya people. Represented through symbols like flowers and seeds, the zero symbolizes both the beginning and end, the absence of quantity, and a connection between the past and future. The Maya worldview of time, seen as cyclical, influences their mathematical concepts. […]
Kaskade is a powerful text user interface (TUI) for Apache Kafka, packed with features like easy topic management and various deserialization options for consumers. The tool supports Schema Registry with Avro and Protobuf deserialization. Installation is straightforward using brew or pipx. Configuration examples include multiple bootstrap servers, consuming from the beginning, and SSL encryption. Kaskade […]
Saranta, a wealthy overlord on a distant planet, hosts Solar Council agent Tardo and his companion Peo for a luxurious lunch. Despite the inviting ambiance, Tardo’s inspection reveals a dark secret – the apparent absence of animal life on the planet leads to the shocking realization that the delicious steaks served at the meal were […]
The author unlocks an older paid post for a Federal holiday, discussing his interest in history and recent research on the origins of languages, states, and prehistory. The article explores how modern technology and rising living standards are relatively recent in human history, contrasting with the long duration of Homo sapiens’ presence on Earth. The […]