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Researchers have found that early-life stress has a greater impact on gene activation in the brain than a head injury in childhood. The study, conducted on rats, aimed to understand the interaction between early-life stress and traumatic brain injuries. The results suggest that the potential long-term health consequences of early-life stress may not be fully […]
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In a special Thanksgiving announcement, GameMaker is now offering a free version for non-commercial use on non-console platforms. This change comes as a way to thank the community and celebrate the three-fold increase in active users since joining the Opera family. Additionally, GameMaker can now be used to create animated live wallpapers for the Opera […]
Our latest model, Claude 2.1, is now available and offers several advancements for enterprises. One notable feature is the 200K token context window, which allows users to provide larger amounts of information to Claude. This means users can upload technical documentation, financial statements, or even lengthy literary works for Claude to analyze. Claude 2.1 also […]
Observable is a powerful tool that allows you to build your own data visualizations. With the platform, you can explore your data, create stunning visualizations, and easily share your insights. It is designed to empower data teams, providing them with the tools they need to excel in their work. The creators of Observable have put […]
Based on the TUV SUD findings, the Tesla Model 3 has the highest fault rate among German automobiles after three years of use. This report, which analyzed 221 vehicle models, is notable because it focused on electric vehicles for the first time. The faults in the Model 3 were primarily attributed to lighting, brakes, and […]
Green Mountain Power in Vermont is using a network of electric storage batteries and residential solar panels to create a virtual power plant. By controlling the charging and usage of these batteries, the utility can effectively manage power supply during extreme weather events or times of peak demand. Other companies, such as Sunrun, are following […]
Typst is a browser-based tool that allows users to collaborate with their peers on writing projects. It features team workspaces where shared documents can be stored, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Typst also offers templates that automatically format content as you type, making it easy to switch between different formats without losing any […]
In this paper, the authors discuss the process of self-correction in LLMs (Language Model Models) and its impact on output quality and style. They highlight that while self-correction has shown promise in improving LLM outputs, recent attempts to correct logical or reasoning errors have resulted in worse performances overall. To further understand this issue, the […]
We’re excited to share that we have made significant improvements to UDP throughput on Linux, specifically for applications like HTTP/3 and QUIC. These changes build on our previous work to increase TCP throughput over wireguard-go. UDP is ideal for real-time applications where dropping a packet is preferable to delayed retransmission. With the integration of segmentation […]
Framework, a company specializing in modular laptops, offers refurbished and B-stock products as a more sustainable and affordable alternative to traditional laptops. They have recently opened a Framework Outlet section in their online marketplace to sell these products. The company is also expanding its “factory seconds” offerings, which include laptops with minor cosmetic defects at […]