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Scientists have long puzzled over whether sea stars have defined front and back ends, or if they even have heads at all. New genetic research suggests that sea stars are largely heads that lack torsos or tails. The discovery was made possible by advanced genetic sequencing methods, which revealed that sea stars have a unique […]
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The Great Inflation, which lasted from 1965 to 1982, was a period of economic turmoil that led to major changes in macroeconomic theory and policies of central banks. While there is debate about the factors that caused inflation, it is widely agreed that the policies of the Federal Reserve, particularly the excessive growth of the […]
The author reflects on the impact of the internet on their life, describing it as an alien intelligence that we are still trying to understand. They explain how their writing became a search query, a way to find and connect with people who shared their interests. The author discusses the social mechanics of the internet […]
Swedish payment giant Klarna has averted a strike by agreeing to sign a collective bargaining agreement with its unions. Talks had broken down last month, with three unions pledging to carry out sympathy strikes if an agreement was not reached. However, with the help of a mediator, an agreement was reached on Friday. Klarna CEO […]
In his recent CppCon talk, Herb Sutter discusses his plan to make C++ 10x simpler and 50x safer. He distinguishes between the “Dart plan” and the “TypeScript plan” for improving an existing popular language. The Dart plan prioritizes perfect C++ interop and ecosystem compatibility, while the TypeScript plan focuses on a different set of constraints. […]
In his weekly recap, KDE developer Nate Graham highlights the recent achievements in the open-source desktop world. This edition covers two weeks of progress, as the developers gear up for the end of October. Notable accomplishments include support for per-screen color management in KDE Plasma Wayland, the return of the KDE Desktop Cube effect, and […]
Othello, a complex and popular game, has finally been computationally solved after years of being a challenge in computer science. With an enormous number of possible game records and positions, Othello posed a significant challenge for researchers. However, a recent paper announces a breakthrough achievement: it has been proven that perfect play by both players […]
CPU-Z, developed by CPUID, is a hardware information tool that also features a built-in benchmark. While the benchmark is not its primary function, it has gained attention and is worth investigating. The author plans to evaluate CPU-Z’s benchmark on various CPUs and use performance counters to assess its impact on different CPU architectures. The benchmark […]
Rising climate change awareness is sparking a renewed interest in nuclear energy, with public support in the U.S. reaching a decade high. The development of small modular reactors and existing nuclear infrastructure make nuclear power a viable and stable energy source. The increased demand and higher uranium prices indicate a bullish outlook for the nuclear […]
YouTube’s crackdown on ad blockers has resulted in record numbers of users uninstalling the software. However, even more users are turning to better ad blockers that won’t trigger YouTube’s warning. Some are even switching to a different browser altogether. Although YouTube’s efforts have seen success in terms of uninstallations, an even larger number of users […]