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In this blog post from GOV.UK, the author explains the process of migrating their PostgreSQL database with minimal downtime. They discuss the importance of minimizing downtime as GOV.UK Notify sends millions of important notifications each day that require accessing the database. The author mentions using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to transfer data from the […]
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Researchers have used the protein-structure-prediction tool AlphaFold to identify hundreds of thousands of potential psychedelic molecules that could be used in the development of new antidepressants. AlphaFold’s predictions, which are easily accessible, have been shown to be just as useful as experimentally derived protein structures for drug discovery. Some scientists have expressed skepticism about the […]
I received the sad news that Dave Mills, an important figure in the early days of the Internet, has passed away. He was known for his contributions to the Network Time Protocol, the Fuzzball routers of the early NSFNET, and his leadership in the INARG taskforce. Mills also made notable work at COMSAT Labs and […]
This is a non-exhaustive list of various ways websites can shut down and user content can be permanently deleted. The author emphasizes the importance of proactive backups to keep data safe. They mention that sometimes websites can suddenly become profitable, but this is not something to count on. The author categorizes different situations that can […]
The Canton of Zurich held a press conference to reveal the discovery of a well-preserved medieval gauntlet from the 14th century. The gauntlet was found during excavations near Kyburg Castle in Switzerland. The castle, known as Chuigeburch during medieval times, is a significant medieval complex with various structures. Excavations near the castle also uncovered a […]
Queues are often misused in the world of programming, especially when it comes to fixing issues with slow apps. In order to understand why this is a problem, we need to look at the concept of queues in more detail. Imagine a large bathroom sink, with water flowing in from the faucet and out through […]
This page serves as a compilation of useful information from the PostgreSQL community, including blogs, wikis, and websites. The goal is to organize and summarize the articles and provide links for further reading. The page covers topics such as the PostgreSQL architecture, compatibility between client and server versions, logical and physical database structures, database object […]
Summary: The author recounts their experience encountering excessive memory usage in their Rust project and the process of identifying and resolving the issue. The problem was traced back to the Vec data structure, which was allocating more memory than necessary. The author discovered that calling shrink_to_fit() or using into_boxed_slice() instead of collect() resolved the memory […]
IBM has come under fire after canceling its “Invention Achievement Award Plan,” a program that rewarded inventors with points that could be converted into cash bonuses. By canceling the program, IBM has avoided the financial liability of issuing these bonuses. The program, which incentivized employee innovation through patent filings and publications, was replaced with a […]
Airborne wind energy (AWE) offers a solution to the land constraints of traditional wind turbines. Companies like Kitepower are developing systems that use kites on a string to generate electricity. These kites are more nimble and can provide a constant energy supply, harnessing the steady winds at higher altitudes. Kitepower’s 40-kilowatt Hawk system is designed […]