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In a shocking revelation, an essay by internet influencer He Jiayan highlighted the vast disappearance of Chinese internet content from the early 2000s. Major internet portals and private websites from the first decade of China’s internet have almost entirely vanished, raising questions about the Chinese government’s control of history and public opinion. Even searches on […]
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The MP3 format, invented in 1993, revolutionized music consumption by allowing smaller music files without loss of quality. Napster, created in 1999, made it possible for millions to access a vast music database for free, causing panic in the music industry. Despite its popularity, Napster faced legal challenges and shut down in 2001. The aftermath […]
ROOT is a high-performance software written mainly in C++ that enables statistical analyses of large amounts of data, with over 1 exabyte stored in ROOT files. The ROOT team is currently working on the development of RNTuple as the successor to TTree for use in Run 4. A surprising update is that the web-based canvas […]
Famed vehicle designer Henrik Fisker’s electric vehicle startup, Fisker Inc., has fallen short of its promises, leading to financial troubles and chaos within the company. Employees reveal that the blame lies with Henrik Fisker and his wife, Geeta Gupta-Fisker, who made questionable decisions. The company faced a lack of processes, inadequate customer service, and a […]
About 13.8 billion years ago, the Big Bang theory suggests that the universe went through a rapid period of expansion called inflation. This period of rapid expansion was caused by high-energy matter reversing gravity, quickly inflating the fabric of the universe. Mathematicians are now exploring what may have occurred prior to inflation, seeking to understand […]
Randall Collins’ book on interaction rituals, while intimidating in title, offers a unique perspective on social interaction based on Durkheim, Goffman, and Mead. His theory suggests that rituals amplify emotions, motivating individuals to act beyond immediate situations. Controversially, Collins argues that individuals seek emotional energy in ritual situations, driving their behavior. Symbols charged with value […]
In this web content, the author shares their GNU/Linux Distribution Guide of the Year, aiming to help professional computer graphics creators. They express frustration with recent changes in the GNU/Linux distribution landscape, highlighting issues with Wayland, KDE Plasma, and Krita. The author ultimately recommends Debian 12 “Bookworm” with KDE Plasma for its compatibility with their […]
The Evening Standard has announced plans to discontinue its daily print edition and go weekly due to declining circulation and financial losses. The London paper, which became free in 2009, has seen a significant drop in readers over the years. The paper’s owners, Alexander Lebedev and his son Evgeny, aim to replicate the success of […]
In a surprising turn of events, the Dendra armor, initially thought to be purely ceremonial, has been proven to be effective in battle after new tests. Mycenaean warriors from the Late Bronze Age, equipped with this full-body bronze plate suit, were found to be some of the best equipped soldiers in the Eastern Mediterranean. Despite […]
After 17 years, The New York Times is bidding farewell to the “Moveable Type” public art installation in its lobby. The dynamic artwork, which blends art, technology, and journalism, has captivated visitors with its visual narrative of news and communication. Created by Ben Rubin and Mark Hansen, the installation reflects the changing landscape of digital […]