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A recent study analyzing data from NASA’s Cassini mission has revealed exciting findings about Saturn’s moon Enceladus. The study confirms the presence of hydrogen cyanide, a molecule crucial for the origin of life, as well as several organic compounds that serve as a supercharged source of chemical energy. These discoveries suggest that Enceladus could have […]
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At the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, Intel, Samsung, and TSMC showcased their progress in developing CFETS (complementary field-effect transistors), which could lead to processors with almost double the density of transistors. CFETs involve stacking different types of transistors needed for CMOS logic into a single structure. The transition from FinFET to nanosheet transistors is […]
The author, who considers themselves a regular person, specializes in performing development and training missions in hard-to-reach places. They emphasize the unique requirements of these missions, where one must prepare for various challenges and pack essential items such as soap, HDMI cables, and a hunting knife. The author reflects on the unpredictability of life and […]
Signal has recently open-sourced a SQLite extension that improves support for non-latin languages in the Full-Text Search (FTS) feature. This article provides additional information about the internal structure of SQLite’s FTS implementation for developers interested in delving deeper than the official documentation. It explains how FTS5 is used, introduces Signal’s FTS5 extension for Chinese and […]
Ecologist Thomas Crowther, formerly of the United Nations’ Trillion Trees Campaign, used to advocate for mass tree plantations as a solution to climate change. However, he has now changed his tune, arguing that these plantations are not as effective or beneficial as they are often portrayed. Crowther’s previous study, which suggested that the Earth had […]
In this web content, the author emphasizes the decreasing nutritional value of fruits and vegetables over time. They explain that these foods are essential for a healthy diet due to their mineral and vitamin content. The author highlights a study that compared the mineral contents of fruits and vegetables from different time periods and found […]
In this blog post, the author discusses the incorporation of Swift in the OS and its impact on app developers. The author acknowledges a complaint made on the Swift Forums and refrains from dismissing it with a snarky comment. They proceed to explain the trade-off between static and dynamic linking for libraries shipped with the […]
Forge is an open-source “Rules Engine” for the popular card game Magic: the Gathering, completely unrelated to the creators of the game, Wizards of the Coast. The software, released under the GNU Public License, offers a wide range of features and options. It supports up to 8 players, with control given to either humans or […]
The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the rationale behind previous decisions when making choices in order to avoid making things worse. They argue that it is essential to consider second-order thinking, which involves considering the consequences of the consequences of our decisions. The author introduces Chesterton’s Fence as a heuristic that cautions against removing […]
SSH3 is a new version of the SSH protocol that brings improvements to speed, security, and features. It uses QUIC+TLS1.3 for secure channel establishment and HTTP Authorization mechanisms for user authentication. SSH3 offers faster session establishment with only 3 round-trip times compared to SSHv2’s 5 to 7 round-trip times. It also enhances security by relying […]