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In recent years, there has been a concerning increase in clear air turbulence events affecting commercial aircraft, leading to injuries, emergency landings, and even fatalities. Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) occurs at high altitudes and is becoming more common due to climate change intensifying atmospheric conditions. Wind shear, jet streams, temperature gradients, mountain waves, and atmospheric […]
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The Apple ][ is a vintage computer with a rich history. Designed in 1977 by Wozniak, it stood out with video extravagance and sixteen colors, unlike competitors like Commodore and Tandy. The CPU and graphics system accessed RAM independently, a unique feature. Woz’s design choices were cost-effective, using discrete logic over chips. The Apple II’s […]
In September 2015, the first direct detection of gravitational waves changed the course of physics. Astronomers now ‘hear’ cosmic events, in addition to ‘seeing’ them. This breakthrough has provided a new sense of exploration for physicists, revealing secrets of the universe previously unknown. The window opened by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory has led to […]
Dorkly offers a free and open-source feature flag system that integrates smoothly with LaunchDarkly’s SDKs. This git-based system allows for consistent implementation of feature flagging across various programming languages. Dorkly aims to simplify the feature flagging process without adding more cognitive burden. It can easily be integrated into existing workflows for users of Terraform, AWS, […]
Jacob Baynham, an award-winning writer, takes readers on a journey through the origins and significance of lithium in the universe and human history. From the explosive Big Bang birth to its modern psychiatric applications, lithium’s unique properties and mysterious nature make it a standout element in the periodic table. With anecdotes from astronomers and historical […]
John Moltz, an iPhone mini superfan, shares his experience with e-readers, particularly the Kobo Clara HD. Despite enjoying the Kobo, Moltz was intrigued by smaller e-readers like the Boox Palma but put off by the high price. He stumbled upon the Xiaomi Moaan InkPalm Plus, offering a larger screen, additional storage, and more up-to-date Android […]
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. A security breach revealed that AU10TIX, a company that verifies the identities of users for platforms like TikTok and Uber, exposed administrative credentials online for over a year. This potentially allowed hackers to access sensitive data, including processing photographs of faces and driver’s licenses. AU10TIX offers identity […]
Dozens of civil rights organizations criticized the recent changes to the American Privacy Rights Act, which removed key sections aimed at preventing discrimination in data usage by companies. The Republican lawmakers opposed the civil rights language in the bill. The deletions also included provisions for users to opt-out of algorithmic decisionmaking. Digital rights groups urged […]
Larry Finger, a devoted contributor to the Linux kernel who passed at 84, had no formal computer training yet left a significant mark. With over 1,400 commits since 2006, Finger focused on improving Linux Wi-Fi when Wi-Fi setup was a nightmare. Known for his work on Broadcom and Realtek drivers, Finger’s code is still utilized […]
Summary: Starlink, the satellite Internet provider by SpaceX, operates in a secretive manner. Much of the available information comes from FCC filings, but the process is complicated and takes effort to navigate. The FCC applications reveal the technical and operational aspects of Starlink, including details about the satellite constellations and the ground equipment. The journey […]