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Rye Language is an experimental high-level dynamic programming language influenced by Rebol, Factor, Linux shells, and Golang. It offers a Golang-based interpreter, making it a potential scripting companion to Go programs. The language is homoiconic, emphasizing expressions, pure functions, and input validation. Rye is intended to be flexible yet safe, with multiple dialects and prioritized […]
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In this web content, I explore the benefits of incorporating mindfulness practices into daily routines. I discuss how mindfulness can reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being. I also provide simple tips on how to start practicing mindfulness, such as focusing on the present moment and paying attention to sensations in the body. […]
“Team 0%” is on the verge of achieving the seemingly impossible task of clearing every Super Mario Maker level on the original Wii U before the gameplay servers are shut down by Nintendo on April 8th. This dedicated group of players has been meticulously working their way through the “uncleared” levels, starting with the ~13,000 […]
The author reflects on the concept of spacetime and how it influences our understanding of maps and coordinates. Despite new technologies, maps can still be inaccurate due to the constantly changing Earth’s surface and the challenges of aligning satellite images with a latitude and longitude grid. The discrepancies in map accuracy are further complicated by […]
In the late 1970s, Intel introduced the 8088 microprocessor, a variant of the 16-bit 8086 processor. IBM’s decision to use the 8088 processor in the IBM PC in 1981 was a pivotal moment in computer history, solidifying the x86 architecture’s dominance. One key feature of the 8086 and 8088 processors was prefetching, where instructions were […]
In 1983, after 41 years, I finally revisited my original Tomy Tutor computer, bought as a training wheels system before a full Commodore 64. This first generation computer, featuring a 16-bit TMS 9995 CPU and a 9918ANL VDP video chip, was intended for children with its simplistic design but limited capabilities. The Tutor, which boasted […]
A team of specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History of Mexico recently presented the discovery of three new Aztec codices, known as the Codices of San Andrés Tetepilco. This is a significant and exciting find, shedding light on the history of the Culhuacan polity. The newly discovered codices contain valuable information about […]
When you face an outage due to a performance issue, you can’t afford to waste time installing diagnostic tools. Here’s a list of essential “crisis tools” to install on your Linux servers by default, along with the corresponding package names. Including tools for basic stats, system logs, device info, network analysis, CPU details, and more, […]
The rare condition prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) causes facial distortions, with one patient experiencing only in-person distortions, not on screens. A new Dartmouth study published in The Lancet accurately visualizes these distortions. Lead author Antônio Mello highlights the struggle of PMO patients being misdiagnosed with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, leading to mistreatment. The study aims to increase […]
Industrial design student Cheng Chang created a robotic tail for astronauts in zero-gravity environments. The Augmented Limb for Zero-Gravity Movement Control automatically anchors and stabilizes the user’s position inside a space station. The limb, inspired by a snake hunting its prey, has been upgraded 12 times to ensure optimal performance. The limb consists of a […]