Shell Pulls Out of Major New Jersey Offshore Wind Project

2025-01-31
Shell Pulls Out of Major New Jersey Offshore Wind Project

Shell has abandoned its participation in the large Atlantic Shores offshore wind project off the coast of New Jersey, citing increased competition, delays, and a shifting market. This decision follows President Trump's early actions against offshore wind, creating regulatory uncertainty. While the Biden administration approved the project, the lingering effects of Trump's executive order, coupled with the high cost of offshore wind, led Shell to write off a nearly $1 billion investment. The move raises concerns about the future of offshore wind projects and highlights the importance of stable policy support for renewable energy investment.

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Grammarly Extension Breaks Website Layout with CSS Conflict

2025-03-29
Grammarly Extension Breaks Website Layout with CSS Conflict

A website builder discovered that the Grammarly browser extension was breaking their website's layout. Grammarly injects a stylesheet that overrides the website's own styles, particularly by using the same custom property `--rem`, causing the website's fluid typography system to malfunction. The author fixed the issue using a mutation observer and the custom property `--🤡`, and called on Grammarly to improve its extension's design to avoid conflicts with other websites' styles.

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Microsoft Waives Windows Store App Submission Fees

2025-09-12
Microsoft Waives Windows Store App Submission Fees

Microsoft has eliminated all onboarding fees for developers submitting apps to its Windows Store. Nearly 200 countries' developers can now publish apps using only a personal Microsoft account, foregoing the previous $19 one-time fee. This move aims to create a more inclusive platform, boosting the Windows ecosystem by attracting more developers. Microsoft highlights recent store upgrades including standalone installers, a revamped web version, and improved user experience, boasting over 250 million monthly active users. Developers can utilize various development tools and even retain 100% of their revenue on non-gaming apps via their own in-app commerce systems.

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Texas Data Shows Renewables Are Saving Consumers Money

2025-06-25
Texas Data Shows Renewables Are Saving Consumers Money

Analysis of ERCOT data demonstrates that renewable energy is not only clean but also saving Texas consumers significant money. Comparing August 2018 and August 2024, despite increased peak electricity demand, the rapid growth of solar power reduced the actual fossil fuel electricity needed (net load), lowering wholesale electricity prices. The study reveals that the average electricity price in August 2024 was considerably lower than in 2018; without the growth in renewables, 2024 prices would have been at least 40% higher.

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Trump's Crypto Reserve: A Dangerous Boondoggle

2025-03-07
Trump's Crypto Reserve: A Dangerous Boondoggle

A 33-year veteran money manager vehemently criticizes President Trump's executive order establishing a "strategic cryptocurrency reserve." The author argues this plan is unnecessary, potentially harmful, and rife with corruption risk. He satirically compares it to a "digital Fort Knox," highlighting the absurdity given the U.S.'s departure from the gold standard in 1933. The author deems the initiative a dangerous and wasteful boondoggle, posing a potential threat to U.S. economic and financial stability.

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GM Banned from Selling Driver Data to Insurers

2025-01-17
GM Banned from Selling Driver Data to Insurers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges that General Motors (GM) and OnStar collected, used, and sold drivers' precise geolocation data and driving behavior without adequate notification or consent. The FTC issued a proposed order banning GM from selling this data to consumer reporting agencies for five years. This follows a New York Times investigation revealing GM's sale of driving data—including instances of hard braking and speeding—to insurers, leading to increased premiums for drivers. GM claims it has already taken steps to address these issues, including ending its Smart Driver program and ceasing data sales to analytics firms. The FTC's order is subject to a 30-day public comment period.

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Bad Tech Docs: A Developer's Biggest Obstacle?

2025-06-22
Bad Tech Docs: A Developer's Biggest Obstacle?

The 2024 Stack Overflow survey highlights technical documentation and tutorials as crucial learning resources for coders. Yet, many developers experience frustration, feeling more confused after reading them. This stems from the fact that coding expertise doesn't automatically translate to clear writing. Solutions involve developers improving their writing skills, and organizations gathering user feedback, hiring technical writers, and addressing documentation issues on GitHub more proactively.

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FCC to Overhaul Aging US Emergency Alert Systems

2025-08-09
FCC to Overhaul Aging US Emergency Alert Systems

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching a comprehensive review of the US's aging emergency alert systems, including the 31-year-old Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the 13-year-old Wireless Emergency Alerts (WAS). The review will examine infrastructure, alert-sending entities, geographic targeting, and security. This follows deadly Texas floods that raised questions about the effectiveness of alerts and resource allocation, highlighting the critical intersection of technology and public safety.

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The Exhausted Artist and the Quiet Prairie: A Reflection on Rest and Creation

2025-08-03
The Exhausted Artist and the Quiet Prairie: A Reflection on Rest and Creation

A self-employed artist, perpetually working at a frenetic pace, reaches a breaking point, realizing that the thrill of success is intertwined with an endless pursuit. A trip to Morocco reveals the importance of rest, and inspiration is found in a poem by Emily Dickinson: creation doesn't always require strenuous effort; quiet contemplation can also yield abundant results. The author concludes by announcing an August break, urging readers to value rest and find new inspiration in stillness.

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Noloco Hiring: Founder's Associate - Build AI Apps, No Code Required

2025-07-01
Noloco Hiring: Founder's Associate - Build AI Apps, No Code Required

Noloco, a remote-first company backed by Y Combinator and other top-tier investors, is hiring a Founder's Associate. This high-impact role involves assisting the CEO with daily operations, strategic planning, and special projects, encompassing finance, recruiting, team events, and more. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in startups, consulting, or venture capital, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, and a strong technical curiosity. You'll gain invaluable insight into early-stage company building and have a significant influence on the company's trajectory.

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Ocean Carbon Removal: Startups Race to Develop Marine Carbon Capture Technologies

2024-12-26
Ocean Carbon Removal: Startups Race to Develop Marine Carbon Capture Technologies

In the face of the climate crisis, several marine technology startups are developing innovative technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the ocean. The article highlights Captura's electrochemical approach to extract CO2 from seawater, and Ebb Carbon's method of enhancing ocean alkalinity to store carbon. These approaches, while diverse, face challenges in scaling up and quantifying carbon credits. Despite different technical pathways, the common goal is to leverage the ocean's vast carbon sink capacity to accelerate Earth's carbon cycle and combat climate change.

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LLMs: Helpful Coding Assistants or Creativity Killers?

2025-06-08

This article expresses concern over the over-reliance on LLMs. While acknowledging their potential to assist in coding and improve efficiency, the author argues that excessive dependence on LLMs weakens programmers' independent thinking and problem-solving skills, particularly for beginners, hindering their grasp of fundamental programming knowledge and the development of programming thinking. The author also points out that the quality of code generated by LLMs is inconsistent, prone to errors, and lacks creativity and artistry, potentially leading to a decline in code quality and even academic dishonesty. The author calls for regulation and limitations on the use of LLMs, especially in education, to avoid their negative impact on students' learning and creativity.

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Clinical Trials Bottleneck: Culture, Regulation, and Innovation Stalled

2024-12-20
Clinical Trials Bottleneck: Culture, Regulation, and Innovation Stalled

This blog post explores the high costs and inefficiencies of clinical trials. The authors argue the root problem lies in industry culture—an overemphasis on safety that neglects the risks of inaction. This leads to regulatory overreach, such as restrictions on patient compensation and slow adoption of innovative methods (like risk-based monitoring). The post calls for a cultural shift, increased transparency, and policy adjustments to incentivize innovation, ultimately speeding up drug development.

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SEC Drops Fraud Case Against Nikola Founder Trevor Milton After Presidential Pardon

2025-09-19
SEC Drops Fraud Case Against Nikola Founder Trevor Milton After Presidential Pardon

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its fraud case against Nikola founder and former CEO Trevor Milton following a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. Milton, previously convicted of securities fraud and sentenced to four years in prison, had his conviction overturned by the pardon. He claims he was subjected to five years of false accusations from the media, prosecutors, former Nikola executives, and short sellers. Despite the pardon, Milton is seeking $69 million in legal fees from Nikola, which is currently in bankruptcy, a demand the company rejects.

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NASA's JPL Shuttered by Raging LA Wildfires

2025-01-09
NASA's JPL Shuttered by Raging LA Wildfires

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a crucial center for robotic space exploration, has been temporarily closed due to the nearby Eaton wildfire. Hundreds of JPL employees have been evacuated from their homes, with many experiencing property loss. While JPL itself has escaped direct fire damage, strong winds caused some wind damage. The closure impacts NASA's ongoing missions, including the Perseverance and Curiosity rovers and the recently launched Europa Clipper. The Eaton fire is one of several large wildfires currently burning in the Los Angeles area, fueled by record-setting winds.

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Balcony Solar Power Takes Off in Germany

2025-01-08
Balcony Solar Power Takes Off in Germany

Facing high energy costs, Germans are embracing balcony solar panels in droves. Over 800,000 kits were installed in 2024, a tenfold increase from 2022. These affordable, easy-to-install panels generate electricity even on cloudy days, powering household appliances. Government subsidies and simplified installation procedures have fueled this trend, raising awareness of renewable energy and potentially boosting broader solar adoption.

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Sunlight-Powered Flight: Battery-Free Atmospheric Explorers

2025-08-16
Sunlight-Powered Flight: Battery-Free Atmospheric Explorers

Harvard researchers have designed a battery-free, miniature flying device that uses sunlight for propulsion, allowing it to levitate in the upper atmosphere. The device consists of two ultrathin layers of aluminum oxide, generating lift through a thermal difference created by sunlight and a clever hole design, acting like a miniature 'solar-powered helicopter'. This technology promises to explore understudied regions of Earth's atmosphere, even the edge of space, opening new avenues for atmospheric science research.

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Gas Giants: More Complex Than We Thought

2025-06-22
Gas Giants: More Complex Than We Thought

Our understanding of gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn has been revolutionized by recent findings. Instead of a simple hydrogen and helium composition, these planets possess surprisingly complex internal structures. New data from probes like Juno and Cassini reveal a 'fuzzy' core, lacking a distinct transition between the outer layers and the inner core. Two formation theories exist: core accretion and disk instability. Furthermore, phenomena like Jupiter's Great Red Spot and the possible 'helium rain' on Saturn highlight the dynamic processes within these giants. These discoveries not only deepen our understanding of our solar system but also offer crucial insights for studying exoplanets.

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Tour de France: Has Technology Conquered Doping?

2025-07-26
Tour de France: Has Technology Conquered Doping?

The Tour de France was once plagued by doping scandals, with Lance Armstrong's 'extraterrestrial' performances revealed to be fueled by banned substances. However, the modern Tour presents a different picture: advancements in technology and scientific training have enabled unprecedented levels of performance. The exceptional achievements of riders like Tadej Pogačar are attributed not to doping, but to power meters, data analysis, precise nutrition plans, and aerodynamic improvements. This marks a new era for cycling, where technological progress has triumphed over the lure of performance-enhancing drugs, pushing the boundaries of human physical capability.

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Qualcomm Accuses Arm of Anti-Competitive Practices

2025-03-27
Qualcomm Accuses Arm of Anti-Competitive Practices

Qualcomm has filed antitrust complaints against Arm with regulators in the US, Europe, and South Korea, alleging that Arm is limiting access to its technologies and changing licensing models to harm competition. Arm denies the accusations, framing Qualcomm's actions as a diversion from their ongoing commercial dispute. This follows a recent Delaware court case where Qualcomm won, but Arm is seeking a retrial. The complaints highlight a significant rift between the two tech giants, with Qualcomm seeking to secure access to Arm's crucial technologies.

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DIY AI by Hand Exercises: A Google Sheets Tool

2025-02-07
DIY AI by Hand Exercises: A Google Sheets Tool

For months, the author has collaborated with AI educators to customize their "AI by Hand" exercises, which are now used in classrooms worldwide. The manual customization process led to occasional errors, happily caught by attentive students. To streamline creation and allow others to generate custom exercises, the author developed a Google Sheets-based tool enabling users to specify numbers and solutions. This tool is still in its early stages, and feedback is welcome.

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Configuring BorgBackup and borgmatic for Backups on macOS

2025-08-04

This article details configuring BorgBackup and borgmatic for backups on macOS. It explains creating a LaunchAgent using launchctl to schedule borgmatic, addressing its logging limitations. Methods for restoring files, exporting keys, validating backups, and testing backups are provided. The author compares BorgBackup and Time Machine, suggesting using both and following the 3-2-1 backup rule for robust data protection.

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Ship Faster, Better: Parallel AI-Assisted Development with Claude Code

2025-08-20
Ship Faster, Better: Parallel AI-Assisted Development with Claude Code

Claude Code PM revolutionizes software development by combining spec-driven development, GitHub Issues, Git worktrees, and multiple parallel AI agents. It tackles common team collaboration woes: context switching, merge conflicts, requirements drift, and invisible progress. The system transforms PRDs into epics, epics into GitHub issues, and issues into production code with full traceability. Multiple Claude instances work concurrently, enabling true team collaboration and seamless human-AI handoffs. The result? Increased speed, fewer bugs, and a dramatically improved workflow.

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Copyright Notice: The Enigmatic Art of Alexander Popov

2025-06-15
Copyright Notice: The Enigmatic Art of Alexander Popov

This document compiles information on artist Alexander Popov from academic journals, art criticism, interviews, exhibition catalogs, and firsthand accounts. Because Popov has historically resisted definitive documentation of his work, this timeline doesn't definitively capture experiences designed to resist fixed interpretation. This resource is for educational and research purposes only. Void Enterprises holds exclusive rights to all of Alexander Popov's artistic works and intellectual property. Unauthorized recreation, modification, or extension of Popov's installations is strongly discouraged and may result in legal action.

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Record Heat: A Global Workplace Crisis

2025-08-23
Record Heat: A Global Workplace Crisis

A new report from the WHO and WMO warns that record-breaking temperatures are transforming workplaces globally, impacting over 2.4 billion workers through heat stress. High temperatures are causing increased workplace injuries, decreased productivity, and even fatalities. The report calls for bold, coordinated action, including improved heatwave warning systems, adjusted work schedules, redesigned uniforms and workplaces, and emergency preparedness plans. Ultimately, reducing fossil fuel emissions to combat global warming is crucial to addressing this growing challenge.

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Mozilla Rewrites Firefox Terms of Use After User Backlash Over Data Rights

2025-03-04
Mozilla Rewrites Firefox Terms of Use After User Backlash Over Data Rights

Following user criticism of its updated Terms of Use, Mozilla has revised its policy for Firefox. The original terms were criticized for overly broad language, implying Mozilla claimed rights to user data inputted or uploaded to the browser, raising concerns about potential sale to advertisers or AI companies. Mozilla clarified this wasn't the intention, stating the changes don't alter its data usage practices. The revised terms specify that data access is solely for Firefox operation and doesn't grant Mozilla ownership. Mozilla also removed references to the Acceptable Use Policy and updated its online Privacy FAQ for clearer legal explanations.

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Reliving a Childhood Dream: Restoring an IBM PS/1 2168

2025-09-12

In 1993, a 14-year-old's passion for computers led him to dream of owning an IBM PS/1 2168. Years later, he embarks on a journey to acquire and restore a well-preserved used model. The article chronicles the restoration process, detailing the selection of parts, system installation, troubleshooting, and upgrades. It highlights the machine's unique design and excellent performance, including its iconic Model M keyboard and remarkable expandability. This isn't just a computer restoration; it's a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

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RSDS: A Decentralized Syndication Protocol to Fix the Internet's Missing Piece?

2025-01-11
RSDS: A Decentralized Syndication Protocol to Fix the Internet's Missing Piece?

Author Tautvilas Mečinskas proposes a new protocol called RSDS (Really Simple Decentralized Syndication) to address the challenges of content discovery and aggregation on the internet. The article reviews the rise and fall of RSS and the shortcomings of attempts like Bluesky, highlighting how RSDS uses lightweight data structures, decentralized domain name IDs, and Bitcoin blockchain-based timestamps to significantly reduce costs and complexity. It also features spam prevention, support for content licensing, and enables the creation of truly decentralized social networks. The core of RSDS lies in its low barrier to entry—everyone can host content—while also allowing for the development of commercial applications.

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