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Superoptimization is the concept of finding the absolute optimal code that has the same output as a given code snippet. It involves generating every possible permutation of code instructions and testing each program for equivalence to the original program. The computational complexity of this process is terrible, but it was possible on computers back in […]
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The article describes a new data schema called HDF5eis for handling large multidimensional environmental sensor time series data in high-performance computing (HPC) applications, which overpowers traditional geophysical data formats. The schema allows easy input and output protocols for data while also supporting metadata storage in UTF-8 encoded byte streams or columnar format with time series […]
The Vatican City flag is recognizable to many Catholics for its yellow and white design, but its coat of arms is less well-known. However, those familiar with it are likely accustomed to an incorrect version that has been published widely on online platforms including Wikipedia. The erroneous file includes a red disk at the bottom […]
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider Physics conference heard how the ATLAS and CMS collaborations have found the first evidence of the Higgs boson decaying into a Z boson and a photon. This decay could indicate the existence of particles beyond those predicted in the standard model of particle physics. Scientists at ATLAS and CMS have been […]
Sigils, the non-alphabetic prefix characters used in programming languages, have a bad reputation among some programmers who view them as old-fashioned or pointless. However, Hacker Noon argues that sigils are a powerful tool for writing clear and expressive code. To support this argument, the article explores non-programming situations where sigils aid clarity, such as chat […]
Setris is a unique and addictive game that combines the classic gameplay of Tetris with the physics of falling sand. Players must strategize to deal with the sand as it falls, creating combos and trying to beat their high scores. However, the game has some issues, such as being inaccessible to color blind players and […]
In a paper submitted on May 28th, 2023, researchers introduced a newly discovered “hat” aperiodic monotile which mixes reflected and unreflected tiles in every tiling it allows. This discovery raised the question of whether a single shape could tile aperiodically using solely translations and rotations. However, the researchers found that a related shape, the equilateral […]
Bigcapital offers online accounting software that automates business financial processes and allows for intelligent reporting for faster decision-making. The software includes features such as sales and purchases invoicing, financial reports, inventory tracking, and expense accounting. In addition, the software allows for collaboration with accountants and bookkeepers, supports multi-currency accounting, and offers customer support 12 hours […]
The .nz DNS Network is experiencing issues with DNSSEC chain validation due to a KSK rollover event affecting multiple domains including .co.nz, .org.nz, and .parliament.nz. The issue will resolve over time, but recursive server caches may need to be flushed to ensure proper DNS resolution. The .ac.nz domain was specifically affected by the KSK rollover […]
Cloudflare has launched a socket API that allows developers to create outbound TCP sockets to connect back to TCP-based infrastructures directly from a Worker. The API is available as a Runtime API, and the connect() function returns a TCP socket that allows developers to read and write data. Workers already interacted with HTTP endpoints and other […]