The author discusses the simplicity and power of using csvbase in conjunction with popular dataframe libraries like Pandas, Polars, and Dask. By leveraging fsspec, csvbase turns any csvbase:// url into a real table and can be used seamlessly with various dataframe libraries without the need for a separate API. The author emphasizes the versatility of […]

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Organic semiconductors are flexible materials used in various electronic devices, but they degrade quickly and are expensive to manufacture. Researchers in Stockholm have discovered that adding a common plastic, polystyrene, to the semiconductor can improve its electrical performance and sustainability. This unexpected blend not only enhanced device stability but also resulted in electrical performance three […]

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CIFAR-10 dataset contains 50,000 training images in 10 categories, with a test set of 10,000 images for classification. The state of the art accuracy is 80% achieved using whitening, k-means, and soft activation functions by Adam Coates et al. Human accuracy on the dataset is around 94%, with some challenging images. The dataset shows a […]

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The 996 working hour system in China requires employees to work from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, six days a week, totaling 72 hours per week. Many Chinese internet companies have adopted this system, leading to criticism as a violation of labor laws and labeled as “modern slavery”. Despite promises to eliminate the 996 system, […]

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Rakuten Kobo is breaking new ground with its latest color e-readers, the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour, featuring E Ink’s Kaledio color screen technology that transitions from grayscale to color. The Libra 2 stands out with its IPX8 waterproof design, physical page-turning buttons, and no lockscreen ads, making it a strong competitor to […]

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Intel and AMD have been competing with iGPUs for the past decade with mixed results, but the spotlight is back on with handhelds like Valve’s Steam Deck and ASUS’s ROG Ally showing consumer interest in gaming on the go. AMD leads with Van Gogh and Phoenix APUs in the handheld market, challenging Intel’s laptop market […]

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Chechnya is banning music deemed too fast or too slow, criminalizing many genres, with a tempo limit of 80 to 116 BPM to align with “Chechen mentality.” Culture Minister Musa Dadayev stated that borrowing musical culture is forbidden and music must reflect Chechen heritage. The controversial move, endorsed by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, is part […]

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the human philtrum.” The book gets heavy again as Baker outlines the physical and spiritual effects of working for hours on close scrutiny of specific facial features, particularly eyes. What began as a light-hearted exploration of a new art form morphs into a deep meditation on human connection and the intimate act of capturing one’s […]

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The web content covers a wide range of aviation topics including altitude, velocity, Boeing vs. Airbus, helicopters, high-performance light gliders, ultralight military, vertical speed, roll angle, and the A380, IL-76, and F-16 aircrafts. The content also mentions KLM, event times, weekends, emergency situations, helium balloons, ground vehicles, and Elon Musk. The author uses a concise […]

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ACM has awarded Avi Wigderson the 2023 ACM A.M. Turing Award for his foundational contributions to the theory of computation. Wigderson, a leading figure in theoretical computer science, has reshaped our understanding of the role of randomness in computation and made significant strides in various areas within the field. His work explores the relationship between […]

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