As cats evolved from feral ratters into beloved Victorian companions, a nascent pet-food economy arose on the carts of so-called “cat’s meat men”. Kathryn Hughes explores the life and times of these itinerant offal vendors, their intersection with a victim…

Discover the best and worst coloured pencils and markers for lightfastness, ensuring your artwork stays vibrant and doesn't fade too quickly.

CPU-X is a Free software that gathers information on CPU, motherboard and more.

After just a few months of work, a complete newcomer to the world of sphere packing has solved one of its biggest open problems.

Important note: This post is out of date! It describes an old, early version of the mvcgen tactic. As of Lean 4.25.0, the syntax has changed a bit (for the better) and the system has become much more convenient to use. To learn more about mvcgen as it is…

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The Miyawaki Method of micro-forestry is a viral sensation: sprouting tiny, dense, native tree cover in neighbourhoods all around the world. With the promise of afforestation at a revolutionary speed, this planting technique has become the darling of green…

This post explores the idea that the next breakthroughs in AI may hinge more on how we collect experience through exploration, and less on how many parameters and data points we have.

Maybe you, yes you, should run a Certificate Transparency log. It’s cheaper, easier, and more important than ever.

Support and tutorials for this new 3D printer.

Honey is a natural sweetener, and bacteria loves to feast on sugar. But honey is remarkably resistant to spoilage. What's behind its ability to beat the bugs?

Having binged on AI coding assistants for the past several months I've come to a realization about how they have had a negative effect my psychological well being.

My journey to a Huawei watch

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A devastating letter signed by over 100 BBC journalists underlines one of the great scandals of our age