Local First, Forever
So I was at the Local-First Conf the other day, listening to Martin Kleppmann, and this slide caught my attention: Specifically, this part: But first, some context. For the long version, go to Ink & Switch, who coined the term: www.inkandswitch.com/local-first/ Here’s my short version: It’s software. That prefers keeping your data local. But it […]
Not all ‘open source’ AI models are open: here’s a ranking
Truly open-source models should allow researchers to replicate and interrogate them.Credit: MirageC/Getty Technology giants such as Meta and Microsoft are describing their artificial intelligence (AI) models as ‘open source’ while failing to disclose important information about the underlying technology, say researchers who analysed a host of popular chatbot models. The definition of open source when […]
EGAIR – European Guild for Artificial Intelligence Regulation
A proposal to regulate AI in EU Our Manifesto for AI companies regulation in Europe We are a group of artists, creatives, publishers and associations from all over Europe united in bringing to the public attention how our data and intellectual properties are being exploited without our consent, on a scale never seen before. Such […]
The Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement
The ETA Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement is well-known in the world of watchmaking for being tough, reliable, and versatile. Since it was first introduced in the early 1970s, it has gained a strong reputation for being accurate and long-lasting, which has made it a favourite chronograph calibre among both watchmakers and enthusiasts. In addition, the […]
NOFX to retire after final tour without ever having had a job
After 40 years, the punk band NOFX is walking away with a farewell tour that is nothing short of a victory lap. When they were teenagers, the group developed an extreme do-it-yourself ethos. They had no interest in working for anyone else. As “the Grateful Dead of punk rock,” they played more than 3,000 shows, […]
Significant energy source found under US-Mexico border
(NewsNation) — Researchers have found a significant source of geothermal energy underneath the U.S.-Mexico border along the Rio Grande, which could lead to promising clean energy development in the rural region. The findings came after a monthslong study conducted by the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin, which discovered that […]
Researchers invent 100% biodegradable ‘barley plastic’
Experiments on the degradation of different plastic materials. Top left is a common LDPE plastic film. Top center and right are the researchers’ amylose-based bioplastic and a plastic made from corn starch, respectively. At the bottom are three different bags made from conventional bioplastics. A) shows the start of the experiment. B) shows the degradation […]
Wave activity on Titan strong enough to erode the coastlines of lakes and seas
Researchers find wave activity on Titan may be strong enough to erode the coastlines of lakes and seas June 19, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by Jennifer Chu, […]
Twonkie: A USB-PD sniffer/injector/sink based on Google’s Twinkie open hardware
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From 0/10 to 8/10: Microsoft Puts Repair Front and Center
Microsoft’s team of hardware wizards have spent the last couple of years practicing their Reparo spell and it’s really starting to show. And we’ve noticed, it’s hard not to. It wasn’t that long ago that the Surface team surprised us with a tablet that went from 1/10 in 2013 to a stunning 7/10 in 2022. […]