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People on Bluesky and Mastodon are fighting over how to bridge the two decentralized social networks, and whether there should even be a bridge at all. Behind the snarky GitHub comments, these coding conflicts aren’t frivolous — in fact, they could shape the future of the internet. Mastodon is the most established decentralized social app to date. Last year, Mastodon ballooned in size as people sought an alternative to Elon Musk’s Twitter, and now stands at 8.7 million users. Then Bluesky opened to the general public…

One of the most exciting aspects of next-generation GPUs is their ability to render incredibly detailed and lifelike graphics in real time. This advancement is a game-changer for industries like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and gaming, where the demand for more immersive experiences continues to grow. These new GPUs don't just offer better visuals; they also provide improvements in energy efficiency, computing power, and AI integration, making them more versatile and sustainable.  As computing technology…

Researchers at TU Wien have developed a new way to grow cartilage from stem cells and guide it into basically any shape required. The breakthrough could lead to better ways to patch up injuries.Cartilage is the rubbery tissue in joints that acts like a cushion to stop bones rubbing against each other. But as important as it is, it has almost no regenerative ability in adults, so when it’s damaged due to injury or just decades of wear-and-tear, it can lead to painful chronic conditions like osteoarthritis.Scientists are…

A computer simulation of what the gas and stars in a galaxy cluster look like, highlighting how clusters of galaxies are embedded in cosmic web of filaments. In the color images, the intensity and color of the image represent the density and temperature of the gas. These figures show successive zooms onto a galaxy embedded in a filament. Going counterclockwise from the top right, the scale bars represent lengths of 3.3 million light years, 3.3 million light years, 330 thousand light years, 33 thousand light years. The…

Though Destiny 2‘s Season 23 narrative is more or less concluded, there are still some new rewards inbound for the game. Bungie has revealed that a new suite of weapons will soon arrive for pinnacle activities. And players will have plenty of time, even through The Final Shape, to earn them. Destiny 2 highlights a specific pool of weapons obtained through pinnacle activities each season. These activities include a mix of PvE and PvP modes, including Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, and Nightfall Strikes. Different weapons…

A recent study challenges previous notions about Megalodon, revealing it had a more slender body compared to the great white shark. This insight sheds new light on the physical characteristics of one of the ocean’s most formidable predators, although a complete skeleton has yet to be found to finalize these findings. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew study reveals Megalodon’s elongated body form, challenging earlier views of its size and shape.A new scientific study shows that the prehistoric gigantic shark, Megalodon or…

Every dog has its day, but some dogs get more days than others. Toy poodles can live 18 years or more, while the average Great Dane is lucky to live half that long. This large discrepancy in the life spans of animals within a single species is uncommon, yet scientists aren’t sure which traits help certain dog breeds outlive others.Researchers in England recently set out to determine what impacts canine life expectancy. The team amassed a dataset of more than 580,000 domestic dogs of more than 150 different breeds in the…

A study analyzing over 580,000 dogs in the UK finds small long-nosed breeds live longest, while medium flat-faced breeds have the shortest lifespans. Pure breeds outlive crossbreeds, with females typically living longer than males.UK research on over 580,000 dogs shows small long-nosed breeds have the highest, and medium flat-faced breeds the lowest, life expectancies.Small long-nosed (or dolichocephalic) dog breeds such as Whippets have the highest life expectancies in the UK, whilst male dogs from medium-sized…

Macs are known for their impressive performance, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t ever experience slowdowns and sluggishness. That kind of sub-par output can be frustrating when it rears its head, but there are plenty of things you can do to get your Mac back up to speed. We’ve put together some of the best techniques for putting things right and speeding up your Mac. Read on to see what you can do. Alex Blake / Digital Trends Update your MacThe very first thing you should do is…

As India charts its course towards becoming an artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse, the Union Budget for 2024-25 assumes critical significance, building on the substantial groundwork laid in the previous fiscal year. With a focus on ethical safeguards, upskilling initiatives, and supportive policies for startups, the budget is likely to aim at fortifying the nation's AI sector for sustained growth.Ethical AI Practices: Governance and RegulationRecognizing the potential biases that AI systems may inherit from…