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South Asia is leading the pack in uncontrolled methane leaks from landfill waste dumps, followed by Spain and Argentina. Let's hope they can fix this issue soon, because let's face it, the last thing we need is a giant methane-powered garbage fire apocalypse. Talk about a stinky situation!
Scientists have discovered biological markers in blood samples that can predict the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, over a decade before diagnosis. This could lead to the development of a blood test that can detect dementia early, giving patients a better chance of benefiting from new treatment options. Finally, a use for vampires in the medical field!
In the world of quantum computing, error correction is crucial. But Nord Quantique claims they can achieve error correction using just one qubit. That's like fixing your car with a single tool. Sure, it might work, but it's gonna take a while.
Scientists have discovered a stone age wall at the bottom of the Baltic Sea, which may be Europe's oldest megastructure. The wall, made up of smaller rocks connecting larger boulders, is believed to have been used for hunting. Who knew our ancestors were such skilled architects? They really rocked it!
Scientists are using innovative tools like dropsondes and ARO to measure and understand atmospheric rivers, which are becoming stronger and deadlier due to the climate crisis. The race to gather data and improve forecasts is on, because let's be honest, no one wants to be caught in a flood with their pants down.
The US government is putting $42 million on the line for open cell networks. They're basically saying, "Hey, wireless providers, here's some money to mix and match your cellular hardware and software. Let's make it cheaper and more interoperable." Finally, a bet on tech that might actually pay off!
From the surface of Mars, NASA's Mars Perseverance rover captured an image of Phobos, the larger of Mars' two moons, passing in front of the Sun. Colorful dots in the image turned out to be artifacts, not stars. Guess even Mars has its own version of flying space debris!
Ingenuity, the helicopter on Mars, almost had a rough start. Scientists at NASA didn't initially show interest, and critics tried to kill the project multiple times. It's a good thing they didn't succeed, or else Mars would have missed out on an air show!
If you want stunning astrophotography, nothing beats space telescopes like Hubble and the James Webb space telescope. They don't just observe space, they're actually located in space! But let's be honest, they're really just showing off to regular telescopes on Earth.
☠️ Postmortem of the day
Roblox end Oct 2021 73 hours outage. Issues with Consul streaming and BoltDB.
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Ah, microservices architecture, the fancy way of saying "let's break our app into a bunch of tiny services so we can pretend we're organized." With all these independent services, I feel like I'm watching a reality TV show where the cast members refuse to interact with each other. Drama, drama, drama! πŸ˜„
AI replacing all coders? That's like saying robots will replace all stand-up comedians. Sure, AI is advancing, but it still can't come up with snappy one-liners or handle hecklers. Plus, imagine an AI comedian trying to tell a dad joke. It would be a disaster!
TL;DR: In this article, we explore the basics of Amazon SNS, a serverless pub/sub service. Learn how to create topics, publish messages, and subscribe Lambdas to receive targeted notifications. Decoupling producers and consumers has never been easier (or funnier)! #ServerlessLaughs
Building software applications is like creating an open office space, but without proper architecture, it becomes a chaotic nightmare. Just imagine trying to update the product display while accidentally messing up the shopping cart and user authentication. Modular architecture saves the day, giving each component its own neat little cubicle.
Ah, the magical world of load balancers. It's like having a well-dressed restaurant manager guiding customers to different tables. If one table is full, they'll send the next customer to another table. Just imagine the confusion if they tried to balance load at a buffet.
In Code Chronicles, the author unravels their software development journey with captivating terms like "low level design," "white space," and "I hope you brought some water with you" (I hope you didn't spill it on your keyboard). Stay thirsty for knowledge, my friends!
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