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One of the main questions about ancient societies is how many people lived in them. However, the reliability of population estimates and the methods used to determine them are often overlooked. Many estimates are based on uncertain evidence and can lead to misleading conclusions. For example, popular books like the Atlas of World Population History […]
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The author describes their experience building a clock projector, which can project the time onto a ceiling at night. They explain that they chose a small LCD for the projector to keep costs down and make the device smaller. They also discuss the importance of the focal length and the use of a condenser lens […]
Last month, a strange incident occurred at Washington-Liberty High School that disrupted classes and prompted a police investigation. It was discovered that a student had used an electronic device that caused nearby iPhones to turn off. The police have identified the student involved and determined that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Although […]
In this blog post, the author shares their experience using Qt for cross-platform app development and expresses their growing concerns about its suitability for mobile development in 2023. They highlight several areas in which Qt falls short, such as touch interaction and UI performance. The author notes that Qt’s rendering of UI in its own […]
We apologize for the lack of blog posts this year as other priorities took precedence. However, we plan to use this blog more frequently starting now. In this post, we will provide information about the shutdown of Nintendo Network, specifically regarding Super Mario Maker and new accounts. Nintendo announced the shutdown for April 2024, but […]
Google’s Pixel 8 phones have sparked discussions about the ethical implications of their image manipulation tools. However, these debates have failed to acknowledge the historical context of such manipulations in photography. Throughout the history of the medium, photographs have been altered for various reasons, ranging from artistic choices to political propaganda. The introduction of Google’s […]
A new interpretation of cave art suggests that men and women in prehistoric times may have had their fingers deliberately amputated during religious rituals. Researchers have examined 25,000-year-old paintings in France and Spain that depict hand silhouettes, with over 200 prints showing missing digits. While the absence of fingers was previously attributed to artistic license […]
Stirling-PDF is a locally hosted web application that provides powerful PDF manipulation tools. It allows users to perform various operations on PDF files, such as splitting, merging, converting, reorganizing, and more. The application is built using docker and does not make any outbound calls for record-keeping or tracking. All files and PDFs are either client-side […]
In an era where food security is becoming increasingly challenging, researchers at Linköping University have developed a new approach to hydroponics that offers hope. They have created an electrically conductive cultivation substrate called “electronic soil” or eSoil, which is derived from cellulose and a conductive polymer. This innovation is not only environmentally friendly but also […]
In a recent ruling, Chief Judge Richard Myers has declared that the state violated the First Amendment by restricting retired engineer Wayne Nutt from sharing his opinions about engineering without a state license. Nutt, who used his vast experience as an engineer to provide his insights on the designs of public works, was told by […]