The author discusses discovering a highly cited paper, “On the Universal Relation” by MH Graham, from 1979 in a databases class, which is considered a classic in the field. Despite its significance, the paper was not available online or in local libraries. After tracking down a physical copy from across the country, the author scanned […]
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In the realm of Nintendo’s Zelda franchise, time is a crucial gameplay element. In games like Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, and Breath of the Wild, time shapes the player’s experience and connection to the world of Hyrule. The 10,000-year time interval in Breath of the Wild draws inspiration from Japan’s Jōmon period, evident in […]
Basis is a cutting-edge robotics development framework created by Basis Robotics that focuses on testability, usability, and performance. Unlike traditional frameworks like ROS, Basis abstracts publishers and subscribers, simplifying the development process. Its alpha software status indicates that it may not yet be production-ready. Unique features include code generation, plugin-based serialization and transport layers, and […]
The founders of Slight created a data “switchboard” to simplify data access within companies, with numerous options for user interaction and security measures in place. Despite positive customer feedback, the startup failed to secure funding and gain significant traction due to lack of features for large companies, slow adoption by startups, and a crowded market. […]
The author, in collaboration with @swapgs, discovered a bug in Zscaler’s VPN client, allowing them to execute arbitrary JavaScript. They noted the outdated version of SpiderMonkey being used by pacparser but did not exploit it at that time. Fast forward to the present, the author revisited the bug and successfully utilized it to execute arbitrary […]
Imagine being a honeybee in a world where your wings carry you through vast landscapes while your five eyes and antennae reveal hidden patterns and smells. Researchers have discovered that bees, spiders, and other insects can detect electric fields and use static electricity for survival, from attracting pollen to evading predators. The physics of electrostatic […]
The author presented a reflection on the concept of essential equality of proofs, particularly focusing on the question of when two proofs are considered the same. They provided examples of different-seeming proofs that are actually based on the same idea, such as the factorization of numbers and the irrationality of √2. They also explored the […]
The content explores the shared roots of Halloween, Día de Muertos, and Chaharshanbe Suri, examining the historical connections between these celebrations. Carlo Ginzburg’s work on liminal states and ancient practices, such as the benandanti, provides insight into cultural patterns. The post delves into the origins of Halloween from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, highlighting […]
The author received an abuse report regarding potential security issues on their IP address, leading them to investigate a series of denied SSH connections from their server to random IPs. After thorough analysis, they discovered that their server wasn’t actually initiating the connections – instead, they were receiving TCP reset packets, likely the result of […]
Integuru is an AI agent that generates integration code by reverse-engineering internal APIs. It takes browser network requests, cookies, and a prompt to create runnable Python code that hits the platform’s endpoints to perform actions like downloading utility bills. The agent identifies dynamic parts of requests and their dependencies, generating a graph of requests leading […]