Young people often reach out to me for career advice, particularly in the fields of security and software development. However, I often hesitate to answer their questions because I believe the question itself may be flawed. I’m tempted to tell them not to pursue these careers, as focusing solely on a job can change a […]
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In this blog post, the author discusses the miscalculations made by NIST in their standardization of the Kyber-512 cryptosystem. The author highlights how NIST multiplied costs that should have been added, resulting in a severe and indefensible miscalculation of the security level. The author questions the review process followed by NIST and raises concerns about […]
In Japan, the traditional style of architecture requires a substantial amount of wood, but by the 15th century, the country was facing a shortage of seedlings and suitable land for cultivation. To solve this problem, the ingenious technique of daisugi was developed. Daisugi involves growing additional trees out of existing trees, creating a kind of […]
Kyla Bennett, an ecologist and attorney in Easton, Massachusetts, passionately opposes the use of chemicals to kill insects in the Hockomock Swamp, a 26-square-mile area near her home. She believes in antispeciesism, considering it unethical to show preference to any animal species, including humans. The Hockomock Swamp has a rich history, with the Wampanoag people […]
In the short film “ONE REVOLUTION PER MINUTE,” the filmmaker, Erik Wernquist, explores the concept of artificial gravity in space. The film is set aboard the “SSPO Esperanta,” a planetary orbiter that spins at a rate of one revolution per minute, generating artificial gravity of approximately 0.5 g. Wernquist wanted to create a leisure-like environment […]
In a sophisticated scam, gas station owners are being targeted by scammers who are using Bluetooth technology to hack into pumps and steal gas for free. In a recent incident at a Shell gas station in Detroit, a thief managed to steal almost 800 gallons of gas, worth nearly $3,000. The thief overrides the system […]
Approximately 150 miles off the shore of Costa Rica, an octopus hatched just in time to witness an alien invasion. As the baby octopus emerged from its egg, a remotely operated submersible was exploring the same area, capturing the moment on camera. This discovery excited the scientists and crew members on board, as it was […]
In this blog post, two major announcements are made regarding the “Public IPFS DHT,” which will now be called “Amino.” The first announcement is about a major refactoring of the Amino codebase to address existing challenges and make it easier for developers to contribute. The second announcement is an optimization of the publish operation in […]
Predictive policing, a popular law enforcement technique that uses data to predict crime locations, may not be as effective as previously believed, according to a new study by The Markup and Wired. The investigation focused on the city of Plainfield, New Jersey, and found that the crime prediction software used by the police department, Geolitica, […]
daktilo is a command-line program that creates typewriter sounds when you press keys. It can be customized to create different typing experiences, whether for practical use or pranks. The name daktilo comes from the Turkish word for “typewriter” and the Ancient Greek word for “finger.” You can use the built-in presets, such as the classic […]