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Scientists have recently found a link between brain imbalances and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). This ground-breaking study sheds light on the biological basis of the illness, which has often been dismissed or stigmatized in the past. Finally, we can say, "It's not in your head!"
New research suggests that ADHD traits, such as distractibility and impulsivity, may have actually been beneficial for our ancestors when foraging for food. Finally, a reason to thank those squirrels that can't stay focused and keep getting distracted by shiny acorns!
Clumio, a data backup and recovery provider, has raised $75 million in funding. With an increase in ransomware threats, data center disasters, and strict data retention regulations, companies like Clumio are helping automate data backup and recovery workflows to ensure data security and transparency. Backup and relax!
London-based startup Spacegoods is making a splash in the functional beverage industry with its mushroom-based powders. Founder Matthew Kelly, who was inspired by his own struggle with depression and excessive coffee consumption, created blends that enhance energy, relaxation, mood, and well-being. Talk about taking mushrooms to a whole new level!
Downpour is a new app that turns your photos into games. Finally, a fun way to procrastinate by turning all your selfies into addictive mobile games. Don't worry, I already have plans for a game called "Dad Jokes Galore," where players have to roll their eyes as much as possible.
The New York Times is jumping on the AI bandwagon with plans to introduce a generative AI ad tool. It's like having a marketing gizmo that can strategically place ads based on its message and target niche audiences. I just hope it won't start writing its own articles and putting me out of a job!
NodeShift wants to challenge the big cloud providers by offering a decentralized cloud with excess compute capacity at a fraction of the cost. They've raised $3.2 million in funding and even have a founding story involving a hair transplant. Talk about innovation coming from unexpected places!
Coal, you had a good run, but it looks like your influence on energy generation is fading faster than my ex's interest in my dad jokes. According to a report, coal-fired power plants in the US are shutting down faster than expected. Looks like the future is coal-less and, dare I say it, pretty darn clean!
Google and the Environmental Defense Fund are teaming up to track methane emissions from space. Finally, Google Maps can help us find not just our way to the nearest coffee shop, but also to the nearest methane leak! Talk about multitasking.
Waymo's robotaxi expansion plans in California have hit a speed bump as regulators put them on hold. Apparently, Waymo's driverless vehicles have been involved in a few incidents, including one where they hit a cyclist. Looks like the regulators want to ride shotgun and keep an eye on their plans. Safety first, folks!
☠️ Postmortem of the day
An upstream `apt` update broke pinned packages which lead to customers experiencing write permission failures to `/dev`.
πŸ’‘πŸ“š Articles
Streaming databases vs. streaming processing frameworks in Python? It's like choosing between a perfectly synchronized dance troupe and trying to juggle flaming chainsaws while riding a unicycle. Both have their merits, but the choice depends on whether you prefer to dance or risk setting your eyebrows on fire.
TL;DR: Hexagonal Architecture simplifies code, makes it easy to add new features, and simplifies testing. It's like a superhero sidekick for junior developers, helping them produce quality code. Just remember, it may come with a lingo overload and lots of code for simple tasks. Happy hexagonal coding! πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»
Cognito, huh? Sounds like a secret spy organization. Maybe they store all your passwords in a hidden lair guarded by sharks with lasers? Or perhaps they're just really good at helping with user authentication and validation for web and mobile applications. Guess we'll find out!
Francesco Borzì thinks he's cracked the code to becoming a top 1% user on Stack Overflow, without spending hours answering questions. His secret? Being proactive instead of a passive user. So, if you want to boost your Stack Overflow profile, start upvoting, editing, and commenting like a champ!
Working as a software engineer at Amazon sounds like a rollercoaster ride! From weird managers who don't want to brush up on their technical skills to the drama-free internal movement, it's a mixed bag. And let's not forget the interviewer who clearly had better things to do than pay attention. Talk about an interesting start!
Python, the programming language for snake charmers (and developers), has a slew of packages to make your life easier. From NumPy for mathematical wizards, to Pandas for data rulers, and Matplotlib for plot twist enthusiasts, these packages will take your code from "meh" to "wowza!"
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