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The Hidden Detail NASA Didn’t Show in New Spacesuits : ScienceAlert

NASA revealed a new prototype of the spacesuit destined to adorn the next astronauts on the Moon. But the look is a little misleading.In an event on March 15, NASA and its new spacesuit contractor, Axiom Space, walked out their first iteration of the uniform for the Artemis generation of lunar astronauts.Called the "AxEMY Next Generation," it's the spacesuit that will protect the first astronauts to walk on the lunar surface since 1972 – including the first woman and the first person of color to set foot on the Moon, as…

5 More Awesome Python Hidden Features — Part 2 | by David Farrugia | Mar, 2023

PYTHON | PROGRAMMING | FEATURESA look at some powerful features to unlock Python’s full potentialPhoto by Joshua Reddekopp on UnsplashPython is a strong and robust language — and one of the ways that renders Python to be on a class of its own is its versatility and dynamics. Python is famous for its cool ‘one-liners’. Undoubtedly, we all feel a rush of excitement or intrigue whenever we see a beautifully executed Pythonic line of code.In our previous post, we discussed 5 awesome hidden features in the Python programming…

Cascading failures in urban traffic systems tied to hidden bottlenecks

Framework of the traffic modeling procedure: First, a directed, weighted network using population distribution and road network topology is generated; this is followed by recursive traffic percolation over the generated network. Credit: Zhuoran Chen Transportation systems in urban settings are vulnerable to a variety of factors including weather, traffic congestion, and special events. Bottlenecks, in particular, can cause…

Uranus moons might have hidden oceans, says NASA

At a time when scientists are trying to find water on other planets and their moons, NASA has made a big revelation. According to a tweet by NASA Sun and Space, one or more of Uranus' moons might have oceans hidden beneath their icy surfaces. "One or more of Uranus' moons might have oceans hidden beneath their icy surfaces, according to new findings," the tweet read.In a new study led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, researchers reanalyzed nearly 40-year-old energetic particle

Three ‘hidden’ buttons on Apple iPhones you should know about

Apple iPhones are known for their premium quality, whether it is about design or camera quality. Some features of the iPhone are exclusive. While some features are common in both iPhone and Android phones. Sometimes people buy iPhones and use them with their basic functions. However, the premium phone has some 'hidden buttons' as well which you should know about. There are some iPhone hacks that you may have missed. These hacks are very useful. According to The Sun, iPhone has three hidden buttons. These are…

Notre Dame’s Fire Reveals a Major Surprise Hidden in Its Architecture : ScienceAlert

For all the damage that the 2019 Notre Dame fire wrought, it presented archaeologists in Paris with a unique opportunity to peer into through the landmark's history.Parts of the famous cathedral that were concealed for centuries are now being picked apart and put back together, providing a window into the architectural innovations that once made this 32-meter-high (105 feet) building the tallest cathedral in its age.That height, it turns out, is largely thanks to the iron that runs through the majestic structure's…

5 hidden iPhone Messages features you need to know about

Even if you use the iPhone’s Messages app every day, there’s a chance you don’t know everything it’s capable of. To fully appreciate the app, BGR gathered a few of the most hidden secrets Messages has to offer users. Here they are. 1. Track Live Flights: No other app is required. If you have a friend or family member flying, you can see exactly where they are as long as you know the flight number. Imagine the flight is LA8085, and they just sent you that. Long press the message and then tap on “Preview Flight.”…

Hidden Systems is a book that could teach your kids how the internet works

Growing up, I learned The Way Things Work from author David Macaulay’s incredible illustrated books. This week, I was surprised to see Macaulay’s endorsement in my inbox for a new illustrated explainer by a different author — but the surprise didn’t last long.Fifteen minutes after I began skimming through an advance copy of Hidden Systems, which just came out this week, I immediately ordered the book for my kids. It looks like a fantastic way to help them conceptualize the internet, the world’s water supply, and our power…

The Hidden Linearity in Polynomial Regression | by Angela Shi | Mar, 2023

From two perspectives to gain a better understanding of the linear modelsIn this article, we will discuss this viewpoint:Polynomial regression is a linear regression.Photo by Denny Müller on UnsplashAt first glance, this statement may seem absurd. Polynomial regression is known as non-linear regression, whereas linear regression is, well, linear, so how can these two models be considered the same?Like many things in life, you can see the same thing in different ways, and two persons can come to apparently different…

5 Awesome Python Hidden Features. Take your coding skills to the next… | by David Farrugia | Mar, 2023

PYTHON | PROGRAMMING | FEATURESTake your coding skills to the next level with these cool hidden Python featuresPhoto by Emile Perron on UnsplashPython is a marvellous programming language.Stack Overflow’s Developer Survey 2022 placed Python in the number 1 spot for the most popular programming language in 2022.Python is incredibly beginner-friendly. Its syntax is simple and easy to understand — significantly smoothing the learning curve.Python is versatile. Thanks to the large and active Python community, Python benefits…