The web content describes a unique competitive multiplayer FPS game where two football fan teams, Attackers and Defenders, battle to win rounds. Defenders aim to protect their fan base sanctuary from attackers using a graffiti bomb ball. Surprisingly, the game is low violence with no red blood or animal killing visuals. Players can download the […]
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Google’s ambitious project, codenamed “Project Ocean,” aimed to scan every book in the world to create a universal library accessible to all. The project, which began in 2002, involved scanning 25 million books after forging deals with top libraries. The detailed process involved custom-built scanning stations and sophisticated software to digitize books efficiently. The project […]
In this blog post, the author delves into the unique CPU of the Gameboy Advance, the ARM7TDMI, which is described as chaotic and filled with questionable design decisions. The focus is on the multiplication instruction of the CPU, particularly the behavior of the carry flag after execution. The author highlights the mysterious and meme-worthy nature […]
Stephan Beal announced plans for an overhaul of SQLite’s “configure; make” system, aimed at improvement. While efforts to prevent breakage are prioritized, given the diverse usage of the system, thorough testing is impossible. Users are encouraged to try new features in pre-release snapshots to address build-level breakage. Roger Binns inquired about -DHAVE_ values, suggesting a […]
A groundbreaking study by the USGS and Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment revealed the potential of extracting lithium from brines in the Smackover Formation, a geological unit stretching across several southern states. The research estimated enough lithium to replace U.S. imports and meet global demand for electric vehicles in 2030. Utilizing machine learning, the […]
We are thrilled to introduce the upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet and the new Claude 3.5 Haiku model. The Sonnet offers significant improvements in coding, leading the field in this area. The Haiku model matches the performance of our prior largest model, Claude 3 Opus, at a similar cost and speed. We are launching a groundbreaking […]
Thirty years ago, the stunning explosion of Supernova 1987A captivated astronomers, shining brighter than 100 million suns for months. The closest supernova observed in centuries, SN 1987A offers a rare opportunity to study the phases of a star’s demise. Recent images and data reveal that the supernova shock wave has surpassed a critical point, now […]
Minesweeper is a classic game loved by many, but this web project takes it to a whole new level of uselessness. With no winners or losers, the game simply generates a grid of mines that can never be cleared. Some may find this concept controversial, perhaps even frustrating. However, the unique twist on a familiar […]
Sudoku in Python has been taken to a whole new level – solving these puzzles using Python packaging! The grid is represented by packages with specific version values. By writing a pyproject.toml file, the grid can be converted into dependencies. This unique concept allows users to solve Sudoku grids using their favorite package managers. Although […]
The author details their training and doubts leading up to the Chicago Marathon, aiming to run under 3 hours. They reflect on their race strategies, nerves, and preparation before the big day. As the race kicks off, they feel strong but ultimately face the consequences of going out too fast early on. Despite struggling with […]