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A geological survey has revealed the remains of an ancient branch of the Nile River near the Giza pyramid complex in Egypt, potentially used by ancient Egyptians to transport materials to build their monuments. The Ahramat Branch, as researchers have named it, passed by more than 30 Old- and Middle-Kingdom pyramids, indicating a crucial waterway […]
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Data scientists are realizing the importance of working with databases for scalable analytics, but many struggle with making the leap. Contrary to popular belief, working with a database isn’t much different from a data.frame. Knowing how to write dplyr means you already know how to work with a database. To scale analysis, understanding RDBMS, primary/foreign […]
The Llama 3 model, recently unveiled at Meta, is causing a stir with its impressive scale and performance metrics. Despite some similarities to its predecessor, Llama 2, such as the use of GQA, the model still boasts significant enhancements. One unique feature is its method of normalizing activation values using RMSNorm, rather than traditional methods […]
Deutsche Bahn introduces groundbreaking MetaWindow noise barrier technology, developed with Phononic Vibes. The MetaWindow utilizes meta technology to dramatically enhance sound absorption, offering noise insulation levels of 34 to 37 decibels while maintaining 72 percent transparency. This innovative approach is set to debut on the S4 railway construction in Hamburg. DB Board Member Berthold Huber […]
Our goal at Slack is to create a product that simplifies work life and boosts productivity while prioritizing the privacy and security of Customer Data. We utilize Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to enhance our product, but take measures to ensure that Customer Data is not compromised. Customers have the option to opt out of […]
This article discusses the impact of the Starlink service on TCP, the main transport protocol of the Internet. Geosynchronous satellites have limitations in terms of latency and capacity due to the high altitude, leading to longer round trip times. Low Earth Orbit systems aim to address these issues by bringing satellites closer to Earth. Starlink […]
In the 1970s, Austria’s future of power production was almost dominated by nuclear plants until a public outcry stopped it. The Zwentendorf nuclear plant was completed but never turned on due to anti-nuclear sentiments. The modern facility cost around a billion euros and was equipped with a boiling water reactor and radioactive rods. After a […]
American infrastructure is often criticized for being inefficient and outdated compared to other countries, like China with its rapid development. The roots of these issues can be traced back to urban renewal programs in the 1950s and 1960s that displaced communities and failed to achieve their goals. The aftermath of urban renewal has led to […]
A suspicious eBay auction claiming to sell Apple Employee #10’s badge caught the attention of the author, who discovered it was likely a fake with the help of Apple Employee #8, Chris. The badge’s provenance from the German Red Cross, complete with a purchase receipt from 2001, was also debunked as a forgery with the […]
Welcome to “100 Exercises To Learn Rust”! This course focuses on teaching Rust’s core concepts through interactive exercises. You’ll start from scratch, building your knowledge step by step. The course is designed for beginners with no prior Rust or systems programming knowledge. It follows a “learn by doing” approach, with each section introducing a new […]