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In 1783, John Michell, an English country parson, introduced the idea of black holes. Despite being a brilliant scientist, Michell’s contributions are often overlooked because he did not promote his own ideas. Michell made significant achievements in various scientific fields, including the study of magnetism, seismology, and astronomy. He even proposed the concept of gravitational […]
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Stellarium is a remarkable software that allows users to experience realistic skies in real time using OpenGL technology. This free software is compatible with Linux/Unix, Windows, and macOS, making it accessible to a wide range of users. What sets Stellarium apart is its ability to accurately depict what you can observe with your own eyes, […]
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OpenWrt developers are working on the development of the “OpenWrt One/AP-24.XY” router board in collaboration with Banana Pi. This router board is based on MediaTek MT7981B SoC and MediaTek MT7976C dual-band WiFi 6 chipset. OpenWrt 23.05 release currently supports nearly 1,800 routers and devices, but this new router board will be created by the OpenWrt […]
The author discusses their approach to solving the Mastermind game using various tools and algorithms in Python. They explain the functions they have created, such as the scoring function and the decision entropy function, and how they are used to make guesses and determine the best next move. The author also explores the worst-case scenario […]
In a surprising discovery, astronomers have found pairs of Jupiter-mass objects in the Orion nebula, a phenomenon that had not been predicted by existing theories of star and planet formation. The objects, dubbed Jupiter Mass Binary Objects, or JUMBOs for short, challenge conventional wisdom about how planets and stars form. While some of the JUMBOs […]
Finding and fixing vulnerabilities is a crucial aspect of maintaining online security. By diligently searching for weaknesses in our systems and promptly addressing them, we can ensure a safer digital environment. It is essential to stay vigilant and continually update our defenses to stay one step ahead of potential threats. While controversial information or surprising […]
Robots worldwide are collaborating to share data on object manipulation with the goal of creating a general-purpose robotic brain. While generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney have revolutionized language models, enabling them to fulfill various user requests, the same success has not translated into robotics. Unlike the abundant text and image data available on […]
David Lynch’s Dune is considered a cult classic despite its shortcomings. Fans of the film have wondered what Lynch would have done if given the opportunity to adapt the next two novels in the series. Lynch had actually written half a script for the second installment, Dune II, but it was never made public until […]
English language is seen as deteriorating, but many believe that it cannot be fixed. People think that fighting against language abuse is an old-fashioned sentiment and that language is a natural growth that cannot be shaped. However, the decline of a language has political and economic causes. It becomes ugly and imprecise because our thoughts […]