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The xz/liblzma vulnerability analysis often overlooks the original maintainer burnout and attacker offering help, gaining trust. A discovered email thread captures this crucial step 0. The maintainer admits falling behind due to mental health issues but emphasizes unpaid hobby project. A consumer demands change in maintainer, while another suggests passing on projects without offering help. […]
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was born in a small Hungarian town, the daughter of a butcher and a bookkeeper, with a humble upbringing far removed from her groundbreaking mRNA research. Facing rejection and setbacks, Karikó remained steadfast in her belief in the potential of mRNA, eventually collaborating with Weissman to develop groundbreaking mRNA technology. Despite initial lack of recognition, […]
The author delves into the world of mathematics, focusing on the properties of algebra, semirings, and matrices. They explore how these concepts can be applied to various scenarios, including transition systems and path descriptions. Through the demonstration of different data types and representations, the author shows the versatility of mathematical constructs in creating meaningful models. […]
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have discovered the first orchid species pollinated by gall midges, tiny fly species. This groundbreaking finding was published in the journal Ecology, shedding light on the intricate relationship between orchids and their pollinators. The team observed Oberonia japonica, a unique orchid species native to Japan, and found that the […]
The svelte-zoomable-circles component is a dynamic way to display and explore hierarchical data, using Svelte and D3.js. The interactive live demo on openopensource.com showcases its capabilities. Users can easily implement the component by importing it and providing a JSON tree object in a specific format. The component offers customization options for container size, colors, label […]
Feeling stuck in life is a common struggle. Our brains are wired to resist discomfort and cling to what’s familiar, even if it leads to unfulfillment. Research shows that our brain’s primary goal is to conserve energy, favoring “True” signals over “False” ones that challenge our perceptions. To break free from the cycle of stagnation, […]
The author is at a big crossroads and planning to finish the Pepper & Carrot series after 10 years. Despite the success, they feel it’s time to end it well while it’s still thriving. They have four more episodes to release and are seeking support for the new quest. The surprise announcement is the introduction […]
The letsblock.it project helps users remove low-quality content and intrusive features from the commercial web. With over 800 active users, it aims to make the online experience more enjoyable by filtering out unwanted elements. However, due to the worsening state of the commercial web, the project will be shutting down in June 2024. User data […]
Williams Racing’s decline in Formula 1 standings over the past two decades is now being attributed to a complex, outdated, and disorganized Microsoft Excel spreadsheet holding back car development. Team principal James Vowles revealed that the team’s internal processes were a disaster, resulting in inefficiencies, delays, and ballooning costs. The 20,000-part spreadsheet lacked important logistical […]
In 2023, Alice and Bob play a game of coin tosses to determine the most number of tails. Bob’s all-tails sequence raises suspicion from Alice, who questions the randomness of the outcomes. Bob uses probability to defend himself, but Alice argues that probability does not accurately reflect randomness. The post introduces Kolmogorov Complexity as a […]