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In this groundbreaking paper, the focus is on the energy efficiency of electronic processors, particularly the limitations imposed by electronic communication and interconnects. The industry is heading towards a shift to optical interconnects to vastly improve efficiency. Once this migration is successful, the main source of energy consumption will be digital computing, memory, and electro-optical […]
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The 4D Knit Dress by MIT Self-Assembly Lab and Ministry of Supply combines cutting-edge technologies like heat-activated yarns, computerized knitting, and a robotic arm to revolutionize garment construction. Unlike traditional methods that result in excess waste and bulky seams, this dress is sculpted to create a personalized fit and style. By using a tubular knitting […]
Monodraw is a powerful ASCII art editor designed exclusively for Mac. The software allows users to easily create text-based art like diagrams, flow charts, and algorithms, which can be embedded almost anywhere. It also supports exporting images as PNG and SVG. Monodraw offers unique features like mind mapping, ER diagrams, text banners, and custom attachment […]
Martin Kleppmann argues that the CAP theorem is too simplistic and widely misunderstood to be useful in characterizing systems. Brewer’s original CAP Conjecture was eventually proven by Gilbert and Lynch as the CAP Theorem, showcasing the impossibility of achieving Consistency, Availability, and Partition Tolerance simultaneously in a distributed system. Despite its fame, the CAP Theorem […]
The author shares their experience of structuring C projects in a way that is easy to maintain and build. They found best practices by researching popular open-source projects and sources like GitHub, Reddit, and Stack Overflow. While opinions on project layout vary, two common approaches are “modular” for large projects and “flat” for small projects. […]
The author presents the idea of the Forgiver’s Dilemma, where individuals must decide whether to forgive someone who wronged them or hold onto resentment for self-protection. Forgiveness is highlighted as a personal journey with significant mental health benefits, such as reduced stress and anxiety. However, forgiving can be challenging, especially in cases of betrayal. The […]
Rolldown is a fast Rust-based bundler for JavaScript with a Rollup-compatible API. Currently still a work in progress, it is not yet ready for production use. The creators are actively developing it and welcome community contributions. If you want to get involved, you can check out the Contribution Guide and join the discussion on Discord. […]
Out-of-control behavior by powerful individuals captivates the media, but new research from UC San Diego and Texas A&M suggests that self-control is the true predictor of power. Published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the study found that individuals with high self-control are perceived as more powerful and suited for influential roles by […]
The Biden Administration announced a ban on chlorpyrifos in 2021, stopping its use on food and animal feed due to safety concerns for children. However, in 2023, the ban was overturned by the U.S. Court of Appeals, causing controversy. Studies show that chlorpyrifos exposure can lead to lower IQ, cognitive deficits, and other developmental issues […]
Answer.AI is introducing an open-source system allowing efficient training of a 70 billion parameter language model on a regular desktop computer with gaming GPUs. Collaborating with industry experts from U Washington and Hugging Face, this project aims to democratize access to advanced AI models. By combining QLoRA and FSDP, they’ve made it possible to train […]