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Docker Compose is a useful tool for setting up local development environments, but it can be cumbersome when working with multiple projects due to port clashes. However, there are ways to make managing multiple projects more enjoyable. One solution is to use a separate compose.override.yaml file, which can be automatically merged into the main compose.yaml […]
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The author acknowledges the global water crisis and the need for proper management of fresh water resources. They express a sense of hope that technology will eventually solve the problem, as there is a lot of water in the world and we can make fresh water from salt water. However, they recognize that this perspective […]
In this web content, the author, Benjamin Breen, explores the practicality and usefulness of AI translation tools like GPT-4 and Claude. Breen acknowledges that while these tools have the ability to make educated guesses based on imperfect source material and have extensive knowledge of historical context, they are seen as tools to augment human researchers […]
Can large, diverse pretrained models be used to consolidate robotic learning methods? In this paper, the authors explore the possibility of training a “generalist” X-robot policy that can adapt to new robots, tasks, and environments. They provide standardized datasets and models for robotic manipulation, showcasing the RT-X model trained on data from 22 different robots. […]
Crime prediction software produced by Geolitica (formerly known as PredPol) has been found to be ineffective in accurately predicting crimes in Plainfield, New Jersey. An analysis by The Markup revealed that less than half a percent of the predictions made by the software were accurate, with only a few predictions lining up with reported crimes. […]
Young people often reach out to me for career advice, particularly in the fields of security and software development. However, I often hesitate to answer their questions because I believe the question itself may be flawed. I’m tempted to tell them not to pursue these careers, as focusing solely on a job can change a […]
In this blog post, the author discusses the miscalculations made by NIST in their standardization of the Kyber-512 cryptosystem. The author highlights how NIST multiplied costs that should have been added, resulting in a severe and indefensible miscalculation of the security level. The author questions the review process followed by NIST and raises concerns about […]
In Japan, the traditional style of architecture requires a substantial amount of wood, but by the 15th century, the country was facing a shortage of seedlings and suitable land for cultivation. To solve this problem, the ingenious technique of daisugi was developed. Daisugi involves growing additional trees out of existing trees, creating a kind of […]
Kyla Bennett, an ecologist and attorney in Easton, Massachusetts, passionately opposes the use of chemicals to kill insects in the Hockomock Swamp, a 26-square-mile area near her home. She believes in antispeciesism, considering it unethical to show preference to any animal species, including humans. The Hockomock Swamp has a rich history, with the Wampanoag people […]
In the short film “ONE REVOLUTION PER MINUTE,” the filmmaker, Erik Wernquist, explores the concept of artificial gravity in space. The film is set aboard the “SSPO Esperanta,” a planetary orbiter that spins at a rate of one revolution per minute, generating artificial gravity of approximately 0.5 g. Wernquist wanted to create a leisure-like environment […]