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In Unix terminology, the terms terminal, tty, console, and shell are closely related. Originally, they referred to the equipment used to interact with a computer, such as teleprinter-style devices or electronic keyboards and displays. In Unix, a tty is a device file that implements additional commands beyond read and write, making it synonymous with terminal. […]
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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin have discovered a mechanism that can trigger lupus in children. This mechanism disrupts the regulation of a specific immune receptor, causing the immune system to recognize the body’s own genetic material and turn against itself, resulting in systemic inflammation. The researchers identified a lupus […]
Swarovski has introduced a new standard in observation equipment with the launch of its new Swarovski Optik Ax Visio smart binoculars – the world’s first AI-supported binoculars. These binoculars can assist with the identification of birds and other creatures, offer practical extra functions, and allow discoveries to be shared. The built-in camera can capture photos […]
The author announces some updates and releases for the AsmBB forum platform. They introduce new themes, such as “Urban Sunrise,” which aims to improve the appearance of the forum. The themes also support Unicode Emoji characters. The releases fix bugs, improve performance, and implement new features like encrypted database support and support for Atom/RSS feeds. […]
In 1783, John Michell, an English country parson, introduced the idea of black holes. Despite being a brilliant scientist, Michell’s contributions are often overlooked because he did not promote his own ideas. Michell made significant achievements in various scientific fields, including the study of magnetism, seismology, and astronomy. He even proposed the concept of gravitational […]
Stellarium is a remarkable software that allows users to experience realistic skies in real time using OpenGL technology. This free software is compatible with Linux/Unix, Windows, and macOS, making it accessible to a wide range of users. What sets Stellarium apart is its ability to accurately depict what you can observe with your own eyes, […]
This file contains bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review the file, open it in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters. The code provided sets up a Docker container running a Node.js server that listens on port 8080. It uses SQLite for data storage and […]
OpenWrt developers are working on the development of the “OpenWrt One/AP-24.XY” router board in collaboration with Banana Pi. This router board is based on MediaTek MT7981B SoC and MediaTek MT7976C dual-band WiFi 6 chipset. OpenWrt 23.05 release currently supports nearly 1,800 routers and devices, but this new router board will be created by the OpenWrt […]
The author discusses their approach to solving the Mastermind game using various tools and algorithms in Python. They explain the functions they have created, such as the scoring function and the decision entropy function, and how they are used to make guesses and determine the best next move. The author also explores the worst-case scenario […]
In a surprising discovery, astronomers have found pairs of Jupiter-mass objects in the Orion nebula, a phenomenon that had not been predicted by existing theories of star and planet formation. The objects, dubbed Jupiter Mass Binary Objects, or JUMBOs for short, challenge conventional wisdom about how planets and stars form. While some of the JUMBOs […]