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Marine bacteria genus may hold mitochondria’s closest relatives

A recent study published in Science Advances suggests that the closest living relatives to mitochondria, the “powerhouses of the cell,” may belong to a genus of marine bacteria called Iodidimonas. This finding challenges past investigations that had identified a different genus called Rickettsia as the ancestral link to mitochondria. By analyzing the genomes of Iodidimonas […]

Llamafile lets you distribute and run LLMs with a single file

llamafile is a framework that allows AI developers to distribute and run LLMs (Large Language Models) with a single file. It aims to achieve the “build once anywhere, run anywhere” dream by combining llama.cpp with Cosmopolitan Libc. This framework offers several benefits, such as the ability to run on multiple CPU microarchitectures and CPU architectures, […]

Sam Altman returns as CEO, OpenAI has a new initial board

OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, announces his return to the company, with Mira returning as CTO. The initial board will be chaired by Bret Taylor, with Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo also serving. Altman expresses his excitement about the future and acknowledges the hard work of everyone in navigating an uncertain situation. He emphasizes his respect […]

BBC Basic returns on multiple platforms, open sourced

BBC BASIC for SDL 2.0 (BBCSDL) is a free and Open Source implementation of BBC BASIC that can run on various platforms, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android, iOS, and in a browser. It combines the simplicity of BASIC with the capabilities of a structured language, allowing users to create utilities and games, use […]

How to Work Effectively with Someone You Don’t Like

According to a poll by FlexJobs, many people have experienced toxic colleagues and bosses, leading to decreased civility and good manners in the workplace. Dealing with challenging colleagues can be stressful and affect one’s health and well-being. Research shows that incivility at work, such as sarcasm and rudeness, can cause stress, sleeplessness, anxiety, fatigue, and […]

In 1969, the U.S. turned off Niagara Falls

In 1969, the American Falls of Niagara were shut off completely as engineers studied the rock collapses that had led to concerns about the falls crumbling. This was not the first attempt to “fix” Niagara Falls, as engineers have been working to balance the goals of harnessing power and maintaining natural beauty for over a […]

Rolls-Royce calls off bets on electric planes, says low-carbon fuel is future

Rolls-Royce, a leading British company that manufactures jet engines, is selling off its electric jet engine unit to focus on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The CEO, Tufan Erginbilgiç, aims to redirect resources and generate greater value by shifting towards SAF instead of electric engines. This move comes as Rolls-Royce seeks to recover from the impact […]

MusicXML

MusicXML is the ultimate solution for those looking to publish interactive musical scores on the Internet and collaborate with musicians who use different music applications. With its design specifically for sharing sheet music files between applications and archiving them for future use, MusicXML ensures that your files can be read and used by a wide […]

Freetar – an alternative front end for ultimate-guitar.com

freetar is a fantastic alternative frontend exclusively for Ultimate Guitar. It functions similarly to Invidious, but specifically caters to Ultimate Guitar users. You can access it at https://freetar.androidloves.me. It boasts a clean and straightforward design with no annoying ads or popups. Simply search for tabs and view them effortlessly. Additionally, you can save your favorite […]

Rust std fs slower than Python? No, it’s hardware

In this web content, the author shares their experience and findings regarding the performance of OpenDAL’s Python binding compared to Python itself. The initial benchmark results show that the Python binding is slower than Python, which surprises and embarrasses the author. They propose hypotheses and refactor the code to investigate the reasons behind this. Further […]