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A proposal by environmental agencies in several European countries could result in significant restrictions on the production of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), commonly known as forever chemicals. PFASs are used in a variety of everyday products, including non-stick cookware, clothing, and smartphones. These chemicals are known for their durability, but their persistence in the […]
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The author discusses the concept of occluding contours in computer graphics and the challenges associated with rendering them in a visually pleasing and accurate manner. They explain that while simple occluding contour renderings are common in animations and films, more complex stylizations are difficult to achieve reliably. The author introduces their papers ConTesse and a […]
The Menominee tribe of Wisconsin has been sustainably harvesting its forest for nearly 170 years, setting an example for foresters around the world. Using a traditional code that prioritizes the growth of healthy trees, the tribe has managed to maintain a thriving forest despite climate change and other threats. The forest is home to a […]
Courtney, a mother from Missouri, started using marijuana at 17 and became addicted, struggling to quit for many years. Despite the perception that marijuana is natural and therapeutic, some users find it difficult to quit and face negative consequences. Experts acknowledge that marijuana can be addictive and that the potency of the drug has increased […]
In the decade since its creation, icanhazip has become a valuable tool for network operators worldwide. However, hosting the site has been a challenging journey. Originally born out of a need to quickly check IP addresses for backend infrastructure, the site gained popularity after being featured by Lifehacker Australia. As traffic skyrocketed, the creator had […]
Junio C Hamano, the creator of Git, believes that it is not a good practice to include the public key used to sign things in the repository itself. Despite this, Git includes the maintainer’s public key, which is hidden in the git object database. Junio’s public key is tagged as junio-gpg-pub and can only be […]
This article provides an overview of the problem of induction in the philosophy of science. It explores the difference between induction, projection, and explanatory inferences, and presents the “Ravens problem” as an example. The article discusses David Hume’s framing of the problem of induction and the lack of rational basis for assuming that patterns observed […]
ChatGPT is an AI language model that generates responses based on guidelines and training data. It strives to be polite in its language, but you can give it a persona that changes its tone. By requesting ChatGPT to respond as an unapologetic and assertive person, it will deviate from apologizing or using polite expressions. However, […]
Researchers at MIT have developed a low-cost energy storage system using cement and carbon black. The materials can be combined with water to create a supercapacitor, an alternative to batteries, that stores electrical energy. The researchers claim that the supercapacitor could be incorporated into the concrete foundation of a house, storing a day’s worth of […]
This web content discusses the challenges and complexities of using the Event Tracing for Windows API. The author emphasizes the importance of getting APIs right and the unnecessary work that can be caused by mistakes in API design. The author walks through the steps necessary to use the Event Tracing for Windows API and highlights […]