In a collaboration between NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope, an image of the MACS0416 galaxy cluster has been created. This panchromatic image combines both visible and infrared light, providing one of the most comprehensive views of the universe. The MACS0416 cluster is formed from a pair of colliding galaxy clusters and […]
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The author was examining the Zig programming language and came across a slow implementation of HashMap. They compared it to the Factor programming language and found that Factor’s implementation was faster. They ran a test case in both languages and recorded the time each block of actions took. Zig’s HashMap implementation was significantly slower over […]
Scientists have made an exciting discovery in Indonesia’s Cyclops Mountains, rediscovering a long-lost species of mammal called Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna. This unique creature, named after David Attenborough, has the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater, and the feet of a mole. After 60 years since its last recording, the echidna was photographed […]
In this web content, the author discusses the pitfalls and limitations of using existing AI models for product development. They highlight issues such as lack of differentiation, high cost, slow processing speeds, and limited customization options. Instead, the author advocates for building a customized toolchain by combining fine-tuned language models, custom compilers, and specialized AI […]
Leaders face the challenge of directing their team without being bossy. Most team discussions should involve everyone without imposing hierarchy to cultivate ideas, imagine solutions, and settle on a plan. The leader’s job is to nurture this discussion and ensure a convergence to a solid choice. However, there are times when commands are necessary. The […]
Dragon is a spacecraft that has the mission of traveling to the International Space Station (ISS). To accomplish this, Dragon goes through a series of burns to position itself closer to the station and then performs final docking maneuvers. After docking, Dragon goes through pressurization of the vestibule, hatch opening, and the crew enters the […]
This web content provides a list of useful browser debugger hacks that may not be immediately obvious to intermediate-level or higher developers. One such hack is the use of advanced conditional breakpoints, where expressions with side effects can be used to extract extra functionality from basic features. Other hacks include using logpoints to log messages […]
Automa is a user-friendly browser extension that allows you to automate various tasks and actions on your browser. Whether you need to auto-fill forms, perform repetitive tasks, take screenshots, or scrape data from a website, Automa has got you covered. One unique feature of Automa is its ability to scrape data and export it as […]
This post discusses the implementation of the Stack Blur algorithm for efficient CPU image blurring. The author shares their experience using this algorithm for building cross-platform audio plugins and highlights the benefits of using CPU blurring when GPU access is limited. They explain the concept of Stack Blur and its use in creating a smooth […]
The European Commission’s refusal to disclose the experts it consulted on the proposal to scan encrypted communication for child sexual abuse material has been criticized by Europe’s government watchdog, which deemed it as maladministration. The decision follows a complaint made by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties. Critics argue that the proposed legislation would compromise […]