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Last week, I happened on a tweet from Patrick Collison (co-founder of Stripe and the excellent Stripe Press) reflecting on the ten classic “triple-decker” novels that he’d just finished reading: This year, I read ten important historical novels: Jane Eyre, Middlemarch, To The Lighthouse, Bleak House, Portrait of a Lady, Anna Karenina, Life and Fate, Heart of Darkness, Madame Bovary, and The Magic Mountain… For me the clear standouts are Middlemarch, Bleak House, Karenina, and Life and Fate. I w
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is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home , a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. EchoStar is skipping interest payments even as it commissions a new Dish TV satellite — citing “uncertainty” caused by a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) probe. It’s potentially setting itself up for bankruptcy protection While those payments are on hold, EchoStar, wh
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Some features mentioned below have been sunset since this paper was originally written. Visit our docs to learn more. At MongoDB, we design a lot of distributed algorithms—algorithms with lots of concurrency and complexity, and dire consequences for mistakes. We formally specify some of the scariest algorithms in TLA+, to check that they behave correctly in every scenario. But how do we know that our implementations conform to our specs? And how do we keep them in sync as the implementation evo
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Some features mentioned below have been sunset since this paper was originally written. Visit our docs to learn more. At MongoDB, we design a lot of distributed algorithms—algorithms with lots of concurrency and complexity, and dire consequences for mistakes. We formally specify some of the scariest algorithms in TLA+, to check that they behave correctly in every scenario. But how do we know that our implementations conform to our specs? And how do we keep them in sync as the implementation evo
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If you’ve ever played musical chairs with your chargers or had to pick which device doesn’t get plugged in, you know the value of a good power strip. Especially if you live somewhere that you need to worry about storms and power surges all the time.But not all power strips are created equal. Some are bulky. Some are underpowered. And most aren’t designed to actually be convenient. They’re just meant to work. See at Amazon If you want one that’s actually made to perform well and doesn’t cost a
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It's a regrettable reality that there is never time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we've featured year-end roundups of cool science stories we (almost) missed. This year, we're experimenting with a monthly collection. May's list includes a nifty experiment to make a predicted effect of special relativity visible; a ping-pong playing robot that can return hits with 88 percent accuracy; and the discovery of the rare genetic mutation that mak
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As we count down the final days to TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, we’re offering one last chance to score a special deal. We’ve launched the TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown — your shot to show off your AI knowledge and win big. Just answer a few short AI-specific trivia questions for a chance to win two tickets for the price of one low rate. Act fast — the trivia closes on June 4. TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown If you’ve got a knack for random AI indus
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The ability to study ancient DNA has revolutionized our ability to understand our own species' past. It has clarified our relationship with Neanderthals and revealed the existence of Denisovans. But even in the most favorable environments, DNA degrades over time, setting a limit on how far back we can hope to resolve questions about our ancestors. And most of the species we've had trouble understanding lived in Africa, where the conditions are far less favorable for DNA's survival. But a large
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is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Instagram now supports photos that have a 3:4 aspect ratio, meaning that when you upload a photo with that ratio, “it’ll now appear just exactly as you shot it,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri says in a Threads post. He also notes that “almost every phone camera defaults to” that format. An image from Instagram’s broadcast channel shows how the change makes a difference. You can
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A termite horror story a decade in the making is unfolding in South Florida. Two of the most destructive invasive termites on the planet are not only coexisting—they’re mating. And now, scientists have confirmed that the populations are hybridized. In a new study published this month in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, researchers from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) report that the Formosan subterranean termite and the Asian subterranean ter
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In honor of World Hunger Day, game developer and publisher ZiMad is collaborating with the international nonprofit organization The Hunger Project to help fight hunger. ZiMad is launching a special “Small Actions. Big Change” campaign across two of its flagship games — Magic Jigsaw Puzzles and Domino. During the event, players will be able to contribute to the fight against hunger simply by playing their favorite games. In Magic Jigsaw Puzzles, special themed packs featuring unique images wil
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Aggregate packing density One-dimensional compression strength tests have shown that in MICP-treated sand, at the micro level, the bonds between the calcium carbonate and the aggregates break first, followed by the destruction of calcium carbonate crystals and ultimately the breakage of aggregates20. Maximizing the aggregate content is therefore crucial for achieving high compressive strength of the biocemented material. Packing density optimization allows to increase the volume ratio of aggreg
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You’ll need to fuel up to keep your energy going at Epic Universe, and there’s no short supply of the most bananas (in some cases) and bonkers fandom-inspired food and drinks in each portal. io9 recently visited Epic Universe during its media preview and got to try many of the theme park foodie culinary delights to see what’s worth trying—and what might just be cute for a social media picture. From Viking fare in Berk to lab concoctions in the Dark Universe, here are some of the most outrageous
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Ten years ago this week, in May 2015, the JSON Web Token (JWT) became RFC 7519. This was the culmination of a 4.5 year journey to create a simple JSON-based security token format and underlying JSON-based cryptographic standards. The full set of RFCs published together was: It’s certainly the case that we co-designed JWT and its underpinnings with OpenID Connect, while also attempting to create general-purpose, widely useful standards. Given the adoption that’s ensued, it seems that we succeede
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No, this isn’t about formally verifying benchmarking (BM) crimes. It’s about the use of misleading statistics in papers that apply formal methods (FM) to verify (prove correct) operating systems (OS) code – something that has been bugging me for a while. Name Language Spec. Lang. Proof:Code seL4 C+Asm Isabelle 20:1 CertiKOS C+Asm Coq 15:1 SeKVM C+Asm Coq 7:1 Ironclad Dafny Dafny 5:1 XXX Rust Verus 10:1 YYY Rust Verus 7.5:1 Table 1: Language and (incomplete) proof-size statistics of a number o
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Police arrested 270 suspects following an international law enforcement action codenamed 'Operation RapTor' that targeted dark web vendors and customers from ten countries. National authorities in Europe, South America, Asia, and the United States have also seized over €184 million ($207M) in cash and cryptocurrency, more than 2 tonnes of drugs (including amphetamines, cocaine, ketamine, opioids, and cannabis), and over 180 firearms. "A global law enforcement operation coordinated by Europol h
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When you upload an image, audio track, video or piece of text created using Google’s AI tools, the portal will scan the media for a SynthID watermark. If a watermark is detected, the portal will highlight specific portions of the content most likely to be watermarked. For audio, the portal pinpoints specific segments where a SynthID watermark is detected, and for images, it indicates areas where a watermark is most likely.
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It is microscopic and rod-shaped, can create spores, and may have evolved to survive hundreds of miles above our planet's surface. This bacterium, never before seen on Earth, was detected on China's Tiangong space station. It has been named Niallia tiangongensis, and it inhabited the cockpit controls on the station, living in microgravity conditions. According to China Central Television, the country's national broadcaster, taikonauts (Chinese astronauts) collected swab samples from the space s
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Spectrum might be the nation’s leading broadband provider in terms of download speed, video experience and reliability, at least according to a report from Opensignal, an independent analytics company. The report comes shortly after Spectrum announced plans to acquire Cox Communications in a $35.4 billion deal; if approved, Spectrum will become the country’s largest cable internet provider. Until then, Opensignal’s latest Fixed Broadband Experience report offers insight into the provider’s cur
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Apple just announced the first new musical Peanuts special in more than three decades. The new instalment entitled ‘Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical’ will stream on Apple TV+ on July 18. The special hails from Apple’s deal with WildBrain, where TV+ is the streaming home of all classic Peanuts specials as well as new originals. A feature-length animated Snoopy movie is also currently in development. The new special coming in July celebrates the summer season, with Snoopy and the gang gathering
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time, the country’s conservation agency said Wednesday. What looks like a tiny hen’s egg is seen emerging from an opening below the head of the Powelliphanta augusta snail, a threatened species endemic to New Zealand. The video was taken at a facility on the South Island’s Wes
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Don’t Use ISO/IEC 14977:1996 Extended Backus-Naur Form (EBNF) David A. Wheeler If you need to define a language (such as a programming language or complex data structure) it’s often helpful to use some kind of Extended Backus-Naur form (EBNF). Often people do a Google search, find out that there’s an ISO/IEC standard (ISO/IEC 14977:1996), and then just use it... without realizing that this very old ISO/IEC standard has a lot of problems and should not be used. In this essay I will briefly exp
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Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Apple’s foldable iPhone will reportedly have a 14.1:10 aspect ratio for the folding screen and a 14.6:10 aspect ratio for the cover screen. This would make for a wider foldable than the tall and narrow Galaxy Z Fold 6. The device is also said to have a side fingerprint scanner in lieu of Face ID. Apple is widely expected to launch its first foldable phone in 2026 or 2027, and we’ve already seen some apparent specs surface online earlier this year. Howe
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has threatened to revoke EchoStar licenses for radio frequency bands coveted by rival firms including SpaceX, which alleges that EchoStar is underutilizing the spectrum. "I have directed agency staff to begin a review of EchoStar's compliance with its federal obligations to provide 5G service throughout the United States per the terms of its federal spectrum licenses," Carr wrote in a May 9 letter to EchoStar Chairman Charles Ergen. EchoSt
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has threatened to revoke EchoStar licenses for radio frequency bands coveted by rival firms including SpaceX, which alleges that EchoStar is underutilizing the spectrum. "I have directed agency staff to begin a review of EchoStar's compliance with its federal obligations to provide 5G service throughout the United States per the terms of its federal spectrum licenses," Carr wrote in a May 9 letter to EchoStar Chairman Charles Ergen. EchoSt
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Come fall, Wicked fans will be able to hold space for “Defying Gravity” at home again with a special televised event. A live musical special featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the stars of Jon M. Chu’s cinematic adaptation of the Broadway hit, will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock later this year. The announcement which was made during NBC’s upfronts, was reported by Variety. The panel presentation featured director Jon M. Chu on hand for the news. “I am absolutely delighted to let you i
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Ex-UK Special Forces break silence on 'war crimes' by colleagues 12 hours ago Share Save Hannah O'Grady, Joel Gunter & Rory Tinman BBC Panorama Share Save A video compiled by UK Special Forces shows how members of one squadron kept count of their kills Former members of UK Special Forces have broken years of silence to give BBC Panorama eyewitness accounts of alleged war crimes committed by colleagues in Iraq and Afghanistan. Giving their accounts publicly for the first time, the veterans des
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Moldovan authorities have detained a 45-year-old suspect linked to DoppelPaymer ransomware attacks targeting Dutch organizations in 2021. Police officers searched the suspect's home and car on May 6, seizing an electronic wallet, €84,800, two laptops, a mobile phone, a tablet, six bank cards, and multiple data storage devices. The suspect remains in custody, while Moldovan prosecutors have initiated legal procedures to extradite him to the Netherlands. The arrest resulted from a joint action
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Ahead of Earth Day last month, Apple launched a limited-time discount program meant to encourage recycling old tech. That special offer is about to end, but here are the details so you don’t miss out. Special recycling offer at Apple Store wraps up soon Apple’s 10% discount offer for recycling old tech devices ends on Friday, May 16. That means there’s only one week left to take advantage of the special. Here’s how it works: Bring the Apple Store a qualifying piece of old tech to recycle Get
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is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Netflix is removing the last two shows listed on its Interactive Specials page: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend, reports What’s on Netflix. The two specials will be pulled on May 12th, 2025, according to the publication, so if you want to watch them, you’ll want to catch them soon. Bandersnatch wasn’t Netflix’s first interactiv
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