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Thirty years ago, the stunning explosion of Supernova 1987A captivated astronomers, shining brighter than 100 million suns for months. The closest supernova observed in centuries, SN 1987A offers a rare opportunity to study the phases of a star’s demise. Recent images and data reveal that the supernova shock wave has surpassed a critical point, now […]
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Minesweeper is a classic game loved by many, but this web project takes it to a whole new level of uselessness. With no winners or losers, the game simply generates a grid of mines that can never be cleared. Some may find this concept controversial, perhaps even frustrating. However, the unique twist on a familiar […]
Sudoku in Python has been taken to a whole new level – solving these puzzles using Python packaging! The grid is represented by packages with specific version values. By writing a pyproject.toml file, the grid can be converted into dependencies. This unique concept allows users to solve Sudoku grids using their favorite package managers. Although […]
The author details their training and doubts leading up to the Chicago Marathon, aiming to run under 3 hours. They reflect on their race strategies, nerves, and preparation before the big day. As the race kicks off, they feel strong but ultimately face the consequences of going out too fast early on. Despite struggling with […]
SpaceX successfully landed their Super Heavy booster with precision, catching it using unique chopsticks. Vice President Bill Gerstenmaier claimed they had achieved a half-centimeter accuracy, sparking skepticism. An aerospace engineer questions this level of accuracy, citing errors from measurement methods, manufacturing tolerances, and thermal effects. However, they praise SpaceX’s achievement and explain the challenges of […]
Researchers at Stanford University have discovered a unique species of bioluminescent phytoplankton called Pyrocystis noctiluca that inflates to six times its original size to travel up to 200 meters from the depths to the ocean’s surface. By utilizing a gravity machine, the team found that the inflated cells are less dense than seawater, allowing them […]
Scientific papers, known as “sleeping beauties,” often receive little attention initially, then become highly cited years later. These papers contain groundbreaking discoveries that may have been overlooked for various reasons. Examples include the work of Herbert Freundlich and William Hummers, whose papers were rediscovered decades later due to their relevance to new technologies. The concept […]
Egypt has made history by being certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) after nearly a century of efforts. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called this achievement “truly historic,” as Egypt’s battle against the disease dates back to the time of the pharaohs. The country is only the third in the Eastern Mediterranean Region […]
The IOCCC Flight Simulator was the winning entry in the 1998 International Obfuscated C Code Contest and is public domain. It’s a flight simulator in under 2 kilobytes of code, offering relatively accurate dynamics, wireframe scenery, and a small instrument panel. Use the keyboard to fly the Piper Cherokee. Loadable scenery files with options to […]
Epublifier is a unique tool that converts websites into ePub books, allowing them to be imported into eReaders. Advanced users can customize the parsing of any site by writing JavaScript code. The tool currently supports popular sites like Novel Update and Wuxia World, as well as custom sites with UL/OL elements or regex on link […]