🙈 Useless Fact of the Day
A rainbow can be seen only in the morning or late afternoon. It can occur only when the sun is 40 degrees or less above the horizon.
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Researchers achieved a record-breaking coherence time of 1 millisecond for transmon qubits, essential for advancing quantum computing. Improved coherence times reduce errors and increase efficiency, marking significant progress toward practical quantum computers, though many challenges remain.
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Nobel laureate Andre Geim criticizes scientific publishing for flooding the field with "useless" papers, amplified by AI errors, exemplified by a farcical paper featuring an AI-generated image of a rat with a gigantic penis. The system prioritizes quantity over quality, straining peer review and risking scientific integrity.
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Research from the University of Cambridge reveals certain gut microbes can absorb toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" and help expel them via feces, a promising alternative to current reduction methods like bloodletting. The discovery spurred plans for probiotic development.
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A Stanford study finds AI therapy bots like ChatGPT may pose risks by fueling delusions and giving inappropriate advice, particularly in crisis scenarios. While AI has potential to support therapy, it often violates therapeutic guidelines, showing significant limitations as a replacement for human therapists.
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The article discusses the subjective nature of pain perception and the variety of responses individuals have to pain. It highlights extreme cases like rugby player John Sattler playing through a game with a broken jaw, and examines how factors like stress, psychology, and social context influence how we experience and report pain.
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🌱 Good First GitHub Issue
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Language:
Repository: NextCloud Server
(Nextcloud server, a safe home for all your data.)
Why: Simple fix that requires checking and modifying device detection logic.
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⭐ 3649, 🖖 287
Use Claude Code as the foundation for coding infrastructure, allowing you to decide how to interact with the model while enjoying updates from Anthropic.
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⭐ 13, 🖖 0
Magnetar, a high-perf BitTorrent parsing and manipulation library
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⭐ 2896, 🖖 78
A zero-config, fast and small (~3kB) virtual list (and grid) component for React, Vue, Solid and Svelte.
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⭐ 32559, 🖖 3355
Fabric is an open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI. It provides a modular system for solving specific problems using a crowdsourced set of AI prompts that can be used anywhere.
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⭐ 2024, 🖖 120
Wizarr is an advanced user invitation and management system for Jellyfin, Plex, Emby etc.
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