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Too Long; Didn't ReadIn summary, when you need a swift assessment of your service's ability to handle a load of 100+ requests per second or identify potential weaknesses, there's no need to initiate intricate processes involving teams, seeking assistance from AQA, or relying on the infrastructure team. More often than not, developers have capable laptops and computers that can execute a small load test. So, go ahead and give it a shot—save yourself some time! Too Long; Didn't ReadIn summary, when you need a swift…

Only being able to cut and paste a single piece of text or image at one time when working on a Mac can regularly feel like a hindrance to your workflow, particularly if you’re a coder or copy editor.The good news is that help is at hand in the form of clipboard managers – apps or plugins that offer a much larger buffer for what you can copy, while also keeping a history of your clippings.One of the best examples currently out there is Maccy, a minimalistic, open-source app that’s as snappy to use as its name.Once…

Unlock the power of pandas groupby, apply and transformPhoto by Kier in Sight on UnsplashIn a competitive and data-rich world, understanding segmental behaviour is key to providing tailored insights and product offerings.Whether that’s achieved through understanding segmental trends through descriptive statistics or via more nuanced approaches like including segmental features in machine learning models, some data manipulation is required.Luckily for us, pandas provides highly versatile functionality which allows us to…

The field of SETI, or the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, is accelerating to new heights thanks to developments in machine learning. In a paper published last week in Nature Astronomy, a team of researchers led by Peter Ma of the University of Toronto shared a machine learning method for digging through data from the Breakthrough Listen project to identify signals that could be potential technosignatures — that is, indications of technological complexity that suggest an intelligent alien civilization. “I think…

The 2022 iPad Pro is quite a fascinating device. It’s got more firepower than a majority of Apple’s own computers. It offers arguably the best stylus experience of any mainstream tablet. The build quality is amazing, the screen is stunning, and the keyboard is fantastic. Yet, I haven’t met a single person who can wholeheartedly recommend this tablet, especially after looking at the price tag. But that’s not the only reason to avoid dropping north of a thousand dollars on this sleek machine. Yes, the M2 chip inside…

The illustration shows a cancer cell (center) surrounded by immune T-cells augmented with an oncolytic (cancer-fighting) virus. A new study describes how a combination of immunotherapy and virotherapy, using myxoma virus, provides new hope for patients with treatment-resistant cancers. Credit: Graphic by Jason DreesA combination of two therapies shows promise for treatment-resistant cancers.The immune system has evolved to safeguard the body from an incredibly diverse range of potential threats. Among these are bacterial…

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a now fully supported Democratic bill that addresses climate change and contains wind and solar spending, is expected to be introduced tomorrow in the US Senate. Here’s what its potential impact is, should it become law. Princeton University yesterday released a Rapid Energy Policy Evaluation and Analysis Toolkit (REPEAT) in collaboration with Dartmouth College, Evolved Energy Research, and Carbon Impact Consulting that outlines what effects the IRA might have. The Act would…