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The author dives into creating a particle simulation in Python based on Jeffrey Ventrella’s “Clusters” concept, showcasing emergence of lifelike structures from simple rules. They touch on flocking behavior in birds and complex systems like human societies. The author struggles with Python’s inefficiency and explores optimizing the code using C, JS, and WebAssembly. Surprisingly, JS […]
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The Hagley Museum and Library Visitor Center in Wilmington, Delaware, houses an exhibit called “Nation of Inventors,” displaying patent models dating back to the 1790s. Curator Chris Cascio showcased a variety of intriguing inventions, including a machine for preserving fish and a miniature boat by Abraham Lincoln. The exhibit reflects America’s history of innovation, from […]
Vector is an open-source, high-performance observability data pipeline that allows you to collect, transform, and route all your logs and metrics to any vendors you desire. It boasts reliability as its primary design goal, being up to 10x faster than other alternatives. The platform is unified, supporting logs, metrics, and traces, and can dramatically reduce […]
SatCSS allows for the minimization of CSS files while preserving semantics. It can refactor CSS code to combine selectors that have the same properties, but cannot combine selectors that affect different elements. The tool can also be used to test if two selectors may match the same node in a DOM. SatCSS creates an abstract […]
Streetsboro, Ohio, is heavily influenced by the automotive industry, with 6.5 million cars passing through each year. The local retail scene is filled with motels, gas stations, and drive-through businesses. Mayor Glenn Broska has faced backlash from residents regarding the abundance of car washes in the area.
“Superiority” by Arthur C. Clarke is a science fiction short story that details how a technologically advanced side can be defeated due to its own organizational flaws despite its superiority. The narrative follows the defeat of a fleet that fails to fully perfect new technology, resulting in a series of setbacks and losses. Through strategic […]
In the realm of video and image compression, the evolution and future prospects are explored in this post. Starting with the famous JPEG standard and its lossy codec, which strategically discards less important data, a deep dive into neural compression is provided. From autoencoders to learned image codecs, the content delves into various techniques such […]
Claire Voisin, recipient of the 2024 Crafoord Prize in Mathematics, views math as art, language, and abstract thought. Initially drawn to math by its structure, Voisin explored philosophy, painting, and poetry before fully dedicating herself to mathematics. She emphasizes the creative nature of math, comparing theorems to poems. Voisin delves into algebraic geometry and Hodge […]
A series of mysterious drone incursions at Langley Air Force Base in December prompted a significant response from the U.S. government. The incursions, witnessed by base personnel, involved various uncrewed aerial systems of fluctuating size and configuration. While the drones did not display hostile intent, they posed a threat to flight safety and prompted the […]
Three students looking for a quiet study spot in 1979, decided to cart a desk up to Hancock Hill, offering stunning views of west Texas. An epistolary tradition began when one student left a note in a notebook and returned to find a reply. Today, visitors can write in the notebook to reflect on leaving […]