Sqids is an open-source library that allows you to generate YouTube-like IDs using numbers. These IDs are short, visually appealing, and guaranteed to be collision-free. You can use Sqids for various purposes, such as link shortening, safe URLs, event IDs, and one-time passwords. It is not suitable for sensitive data or encryption. Sqids features easy […]
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The Dunning-Kruger effect, which suggests that unskilled people tend to overestimate their competence, has gained popularity since its discovery in 1999. However, recent research suggests that the effect may be nothing more than a statistical artifact caused by autocorrelation. Autocorrelation occurs when a variable is correlated with itself, and in the case of the Dunning-Kruger […]
Naev is an exciting game that allows players to explore space, engage in trade, and participate in combat. It offers a large galaxy with numerous planets and moons to discover, as well as real-time, semi-Newtonian gameplay similar to the popular Escape Velocity games. The game features a wide variety of ships to purchase and customize, […]
In this study, researchers investigated the potential use of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) as a therapeutic option for gastric cancer. They evaluated the anti-proliferative effects of ATRA in gastric cancer cell lines and tissue samples, and performed RNA-sequencing studies to analyze the gene networks and molecular mechanisms underlying ATRA’s anti-tumor activity. The results showed that […]
In this blog post, the author shares their experience of seeing John Harrison’s sea clocks at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. They explain that Harrison solved the problem of calculating longitude at sea using a clock, despite facing challenges and opposition from the Board of Longitude. The author points out the porosity in some of […]
North Korea has a well-developed bureaucracy for artistic production, which is organized within the Korean Workers Party’s Agitation and Propaganda Department. Literature plays a crucial role in promoting the regime, and aspiring writers must register with the Korean Writers’ Union and go through rigorous evaluations to have their work published. The author, Kim Ju-sŏng, highlights […]
Topo, a Paris-based illustrated news magazine, aims to fill the gap in news products specifically for children and teenagers. The magazine uses a comic strip format to present news articles in a playful and engaging way, providing context and information that young people need. Each article is a collaboration between a print journalist and a […]
Darktable, an industry software for amateur photographers, is facing challenges due to the lack of method and structure in its development process. The software, which requires a deep understanding of colorimetry and psychophysics, fails to adhere to established interaction paradigms and has been degrading basic features. The module organization and order have been poorly implemented, […]
The author has stumbled upon a bash book that they believe to be the ultimate guide for all things Linux. They believe that simply stating “I learned a lot” does not adequately explain the book’s value, so they have compiled a list of questions to help potential readers decide if it’s right for them. The […]
Amidst a long-running investigation involving various US regulatory bodies, Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) have pleaded guilty to operating the world’s largest criminal conspiracy to launder money, resulting in over $4 billion in fines. The crypto exchange, which is currently the largest in the world, has been accused of running a global money […]