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Geologist Jérome Lavé has uncovered evidence suggesting that a massive landslide in the late 12th century caused a mountain in the Himalayas to lose around 500 meters in height. If Lavé is correct, this would be one of the largest landslides ever recorded, displacing an estimated 27 cubic kilometers of rock. The energy released during […]
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PlanetScale is introducing a new offering called Scaler Pro that combines the best features of their current plans and enterprise offerings for companies of all sizes. This new plan allows customers to select the exact resources they need for their workloads, providing more control and clarity on pricing compared to traditional serverless models like Amazon […]
In this web content, the author discusses the complexities of working with textual data and introduces the unstructured Python library as a useful tool for handling unstructured data. The author explains how to install the library, split a document into smaller parts, and access different elements of the document. They also demonstrate how to convert […]
In this paper, the authors address the challenge of scaling sequence length in large language models. Existing methods have limitations in terms of computational complexity and model expressivity, leading to restrictions on the maximum sequence length. To overcome these issues, they propose LongNet, a Transformer variant that can handle sequence lengths of over 1 billion […]
BaseFEX, a crypto exchange that positioned itself as a Bitmex alternative, found itself bankrupt due to wash trading. Wash trading is a deceptive practice used by exchanges to fake trading volume and attract more customers. BaseFEX utilized rudimentary methods of faking volume, such as printing fake trades and executing real trades through bot accounts. However, […]
In this web content, the author discusses various topics and shares personal experiences. They start by talking about observing Venus through a telescope and discovering its phases. Then, they mention their work life and how it is divided into different percentages. The author also recounts their quest to find a rare poem by Ray Bradbury […]
In this web content, the author discusses the concept of “observational equivalence” and its relation to the expressiveness of programming languages. They start by explaining how adding certain features to a language can either increase or maintain its expressive power. They use examples such as unary negation, exceptions, and the “halt” keyword to illustrate how […]
In “The Overflowing Brain: Information Overload and The Limits of Working Memory,” Torkel Klingberg explores the concept of information overload in the modern world. He delves into the functioning of attention, working memory, and their limitations. Klingberg discusses the importance of working memory in problem-solving and how it can be trained and improved through specific […]
The Carlsbad Desalination Plant outside of San Diego produces around 10 percent of the area’s fresh water by pulling water directly from the ocean. Despite there being more than 18,000 desalination plants worldwide, they provide less than one percent of global water needs while consuming a quarter of the water industry’s energy. The two main […]
Raylib is a programming library designed for easy and enjoyable videogame programming. It draws inspiration from Borland BGI graphics lib and XNA framework, making it suitable for prototyping, tooling, graphical applications, embedded systems, and education. Raylib has no fancy interface, visual helpers, or debug buttons; it focuses on coding in a pure spartan-programmers way. It […]