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Would you like a warning before the world ends? What is a supernova? Asupernovarefers to the cataclysmic explosion of a massive star at the end of its life. Two or three supernovas occur each century in galaxies like the Milky Way. So, how does Extraluminal detect earth-murdering supernovas? 40% off TNW Conference! The Extraluminal service detects these neutrinos by linking together a half-dozen neutrinoobservatoriesaround the globe. This data is regularly analyzed....

It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Out of those, at least 318 Egyptian startups have raised almost $800 million in funding since 2015. Egypts fourth fast-rising sector is educational tech, with 42 startups making up 7.5% of the tech ecosystem. The number of active investors in the country is also on the rise. In September 2021, Plug and Play and ITIDAannounced the opening of an accelerator and incubatorto develop Egyptian startups....

However, there are strict regulations around how data can be used, particularly within the EU. Rely on cloud services in your tech stack? That means the rules probably affect you too. Observing these regulations is not straightforward, though. So its essential all AI businesses, anywhere in the world, follow the situation closely. 40% off TNW Conference! That was governed, for a time, by the EU-US Privacy Shield framework agreed between the two powers....

Earlier this month, Ukraine launched a campaign to assemble the worlds first Army of Drones. How are drones used in warfare? The military can use them to attack targets such as ammunition dumps and artillery fires on enemy positions. Military drones come with numerous thermographic cameras with position sensors. They are also used for signal relaying, patrolling borders, and monitoring critical infrastructure such as utility suppliers. First batch of your drones has arrived to the frontline....

Between 2000 and 2018, the number of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) manufactured was multiplied by 80. In 2018,66% of themwere used in electric vehicles (EVs). This situation raises many questions related to the materials used to manufacture these batteries: what resources are involved? What are the environmental impacts of extracting them? Can they be recycled? The exact chemical composition of these storage components is difficult to identify, as it is a trade secret....

Recent research shows one in five people in Ireland do not take their fullannual leave entitlement. Some people have doubts about whether taking time out will allow for fullpsychological detachmentfrom work, for example. The fear that thoughts of work will invade our minds encourages many people to just keep working. Another reason people do not take time off is because they do not expect tofeel relaxedwhile on holiday. This may be due to their circumstances or choices made about how to spend time off....

Netflixis having a miserable year. Other studies have discovered further grounds for optimism. Zuora, a subscription software vendor, has also released upbeat data. None of this means that all is rosy at Netflix. Yet many analysts believe the biggest issue is the rise of Netflix rivals. Netflix is now the one being disrupted. Competitors including Disney,Amazon, HBO Max, andAppleare now catching up on the pacesetter. Netflix users, meanwhile, appear increasingly unhappy with the streaming service....

Technology is a bridge between us all. Together we are European tech, united. These were TNW CEO Myrthe van der Erves words during the opening ceremony ofTNW Conference 2022. Tech is evolving, she says. To stay ahead, we need to discover the next in tech, now. Those words are more than idealism, and carry real urgency. We seem to be hopping from health to political to economic crisis. What better place to discover the future of tech than the startup hub that is Amsterdam?...

Thisarticlewas originally published on .cult byDragosStrainu..cultis a Berlin-based community platform for developers. From my experience at hackathons, I understand that its not just about winning first place. You participate to learn something new, make connections and have fun. When I didnt win, I was so upset that I almost wanted to forget about the whole event. Over time I noticed that hackathons always attract multiple types of people, with different skill sets....

However, our latestresearch reviewshows that the evidence does not support it. Countless doctors have repeated the message all over the world, in their private surgeries and in the media. People accepted what they were told. Others continue toendorse the theory. 40% off TNW Conference! There are other explanations for antidepressants effects. Overall, this research did not show a difference between people with depression and those without depression. We also looked at research that explored whether depression can be induced in volunteers byartificially lowering levels of serotonin....

Everyone working as a software developer has experienced it at some point. My experience working in abespoke software development companytaught me the importance of being a team player. Your dev team is your safety net if you fall, theyll be there to catch you. But what about if youre a freelance developer? So in case youve ever found yourself short of motivation, know that youre not alone. Lets see how to keep going and motivate yourself even when you face programming challenges:...

Thisarticlewas originally published on.cultbySyk Houdeib. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. Heres how imposter syndrome affected me in my first month as adeveloper. But its also for people at every level because imposter syndrome affects everyone. Bringing this to light allows all of us to deal better with this ugly monster and its impact. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. It was the culmination of a lot of hard work and lots of hopes and dreams....

Thisarticlewas originally published onBuilt InbyAlexander Lewis. What is jargon, anyway? For our purposes which include helping people at technical companies write clearly about their offerings that definition isnt practical. Most of us only think of the word jargon in a negative sense. Its something were supposed to avoid in our writing at all costs. But thats not quite accurate. After all, good writing and technical writing are not antonyms. So where do we draw the line between jargon and necessary parlance?...