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Physicists from Fudan University, Henan University, Nanyang Technological University, and the Donostia International Physics Center have developed a method to create topological structures in surface water using gravity water waves. Their study, published in Nature, showcases structures like wave vortices, skyrmions, and Möbius strips on the water’s surface. The team’s innovative approach utilizes noise created […]
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The author presents a humorous and critical overview of physical audio formats, ranking them from best to worst. Compact Discs (CDs) are praised as the ideal audiophile format, while Vinyl is mocked for its staticky sound. Minidiscs (MDs) are a fan favorite for their fun and portable nature, but suffer from limited capacity. Shellac records […]
In a relatable saga with a washing machine, the author learned valuable lessons about estimating effort through a series of unexpected challenges. Moving into a new house for the first time as the sole occupant, the simple task of installing a washing machine turned into a 4-hour ordeal. From drilling holes to buying new hoses, […]
As of January 6, 2025, FFmpegKit is officially retired due to time constraints and legal complexities. Maintaining the project became increasingly difficult, with updating to the latest FFmpeg versions requiring more time than available. The legal challenges related to FFmpeg’s licenses and patents also played a significant role in the decision to retire the project. […]
and it feels like we’ve already tackled a month’s worth of challenges. But hey, that’s the life of a leader, always on the go. From dealing with unexpected issues to celebrating small victories, being a captain means staying steady in the storm. So whether it’s navigating through controversy or discovering surprising opportunities, remember that every […]
Matthew Plant introduces scheme-rs, focusing on the challenges of using async Rust and the need for a proper glue language. Scheme-rs, a work-in-progress implementation of R6RS, aims to provide seamless interoperability with async Rust by leveraging Scheme’s expressive nature and robust macro system. The author also shares plans to create a new language, Gouki, building […]
Scripton is a new type of Python IDE that allows for dynamic visualizations directly from Python scripts in real-time. Integrated plotting toolkits like Plotly and Observable Plot are included, eliminating the need for separate installations. The IDE also supports colormapped visualization of matrices and offers a unique canvas API for graphics rendering. Scripton features a […]
To generate a self-signed TLS certificate with OpenSSL, simply run a specific command that creates cert.key and cert.crt files. Although using this certificate will encrypt connections, browsers may not trust it, causing warnings when visiting websites that use self-signed certificates. One solution is to create a personal certificate authority (CA). Generate a private key and […]
The author discovered an app that has advanced protections like blocking debuggers, crashing the phone with a jailbreak, and exits if code is injected. The challenge is to bypass these protections to mod the app and see how it works. The app utilizes ptrace to prevent debugging, which is a private API on iOS. By […]
In the two years since ChatGPT launched, Large Language Models (LLMs) have become a cynical bubble inflated by OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman. Despite some use cases like coding or AI companions, there’s no evidence that generative AI is a sustainable industry. The media, led by industry sources, contributes to the hype. Questions arise about the […]