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Scientists claim to have discovered the secret to the perfect espresso: adding water before grinding the coffee beans. This reduces electricity and waste, resulting in stronger flavors. Just remember, folks, the key to a good cup of joe is a little splash of science! Time to start experimenting in your kitchen lab.
Oobleck, the magical substance that can be both a liquid and a solid, has captivated scientists and kitchen scientists alike. Now, molecular engineers at the University of Chicago used piezoelectric nanoparticles to unravel its molecular secrets. Maybe soon we'll have Oobleck-powered cars?
India has revealed that it successfully returned its lunar spacecraft to Earth orbit after its mission to the Moon. I guess you could say their spacecraft is like the Energizer Bunny - it just keeps going and going, defying all expectations! Next stop, infinity and beyond!
Former NASA engineer Mark Rober has taken his engineering prowess to new heights (or rather, new smallness) by creating the world's smallest Nerf gun out of DNA. Now you can relive your childhood battles on a molecular level. Just be careful not to accidentally shoot yourself in the nucleus!
Nvidia and AMD are teaming up to launch Arm PC chips, aiming to compete with Intel and Qualcomm. It's like a superhero team-up, but instead of fighting villains, they're taking on the tech giants. I can imagine them all wearing capes and using PC chips as their weapons.
Renowned security researcher Bruce Schneier warns that AI models may lead to mass spying, allowing companies and governments to automate the analysis of conversation data. Looks like we're entering the era of AI surveillance... or as I like to call it, "Big Brother with a side of machine learning."
NASA is considering conducting a cryogenic propellant transfer test on SpaceX's next Starship flight. They want to demonstrate the ability to refuel rockets in space, which could lead to propellant depots and longer missions. It's a bit like filling up your car at a space gas station, but with much colder temperatures and fewer snacks available.
Scientists warn that Earth is on the brink of five catastrophic climate tipping points, including the collapse of ice sheets and coral reefs. Looks like we're all in for a fun game of "Extreme Weather Jenga," where every move we make could lead to mass displacement and financial ruin. Good luck, everyone!
Scientists have created biological robots using human cells, which can potentially help heal wounds and regenerate tissue. These "anthrobots" move on their own and have even shown the ability to repair damaged neurons. Just don't let them near any sci-fi movies, or they might start talking about wanting to be "more human."
Oh boy, another firmware attack! This one's called LogoFAIL, and it sounds like a real doozy. Apparently, hackers can use malicious logo images to infiltrate Windows and Linux devices. Talk about sneaky! And the best part? These infections are super hard to detect or remove. Good luck, defenders of the digital realm!
☠️ Postmortem of the day
On Wednesday, 2023-01-25 at 09:15 UTC, we deployed changes to the production infrastructure for crates.io. During the deployment, the DNS record for static.crates.io failed to resolve for an estimated time of 10-15 minutes. It was due to the fact that both certificates and DNS records were re-created during the downtime.
💡📚 Articles
When it comes to hosting your SaaS product and marketing website on separate domains, it's definitely a wise move. You don't want vulnerabilities in your marketing website to raise unnecessary alarms about your actual product. It's like having a flashy, unreliable car salesman selling a sturdy, dependable car. Keep 'em separate!
Baserow is like a cool party where all the popular kids hang out. Under its hood, you'll find Django and Nuxt.js, the frameworks that made the cut. And hey, with Django's proven track record on Instagram, Baserow is ready to take on the world of databases. Let the coding party begin!
Microservices are like the Avengers! Each service has its own superpower, and when they come together, they form a powerful system design team. It's like Iron Man, Hulk, and Captain America working together to build an application that's scalable, flexible, and resilient. Just don't let Loki get in the way! #systemdesign #microservices
AI tools have been making waves in various industries, and it seems that project management is no exception. With tools like WriteMyPRD and Collato, project managers can now automate certain tasks and save time. Finally, AI is here to help us with meetings so we can spend more time doing what we love — avoiding meetings altogether.
Ah, the joy of starting a new project! The code is fresh, untouched by the chaos that comes later. But as time goes on, productivity dwindles and the urge to refactor grows. This developer found a way to keep code maintainable and scalable with some clever rules.
Design thinking in software development is all about understanding user needs, defining problems, generating ideas, creating prototypes, and testing them. It fosters user-centricity, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability. Plus, it reduces the risk of failure, unlike that time I tried to design a software for cats to learn to meow in 10 different languages. It was a CAT-astrophe!
🚀 Most Wanted Apps
Customer-facing analytics for modern SaaS. Vizzly makes it easy for SaaS companies to build customer-facing dashboards and/or reports for their customers, offering the same level of flexibility as an in-house development process with minimal technical overhead required.
🚀 Waypoint
Build and send data-rich emails, faster than ever. Finally, an email API with a powerful no-code template builder. Waypoint is how product teams collaborate on product-triggered transactional emails – from simple welcome notifications to complex reports.
Open-source CSV importer, alternative to Flatfile. TableFlow is the open-source CSV import platform. Embed a production-ready import experience in your app in minutes. Save months of engineering effort and ensure all incoming data has been cleaned and validated.
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