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The death of Google Search?, scientists saying goodbye to academia, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#25)
This week I want to share a few links regarding the way internet is changing, how good old-fashioned money can be superior to the latest crypto-coin, a bit of environmental science, and the hurdles of academia. Let’s get to it: The end of an era This was a very nice read that made me think … Leer más
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Sentient AI’s, animal architecture, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#24)
Back after a wonderful (but short) break. The RHCP delivered (it was my favourite concert from them so far), and food was as amazing as usual. Paris is basically on fire right now (35 ºC while I am writing this, and seems like tomorrow we might reach 40 ºC), so I have just the amount … Leer más
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Plastic recycling?, discovering the seas, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#22)
Off for a week in Spain. A trip to Barcelona with the gang to see the 🌶️, so do not expect a lot of movement around here for a bit. Still, I wanted to share a few cool links. Let’s start: Wishful thinking A couple interesting reads on climate change. First, a thoughtful text on … Leer más
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World fondue championship, smart AI’s, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#21)
Another week has passed, and summer time is getting closer and closer. Let’s hope the following weeks end up being productive and I can share some good news. Let’s start with the links this week, which group the topics of 3D printing, machine learning, food, and astrobiology: 3D printing takes the smart route A very … Leer más
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This is Spinal Tap, the invisible killer, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#20)
Busy week at the lab, but things are going nicely. Heat wave going strong, with temperatures around 30 ºC in Paris for the whole week (quite high for this time of the year). Still, some interesting stuff to share. Let’s go: These go to 11 It seems like my favourite rockumentary will have a sequel … Leer más
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AI regulation, 3D displays, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#19)
Summer is here! Temperatures on the rise (we almost reached 30ºC for a couple days), and rain seems to be over (not saying that too loud, I do not want to jinx it). Lots of interesting news this week, so let’s get to it. A dinner with Myxomycetes Really nice macro photographies of slime moulds. … Leer más
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Covid-29?, farewell to Ravenholm, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#18)
Busy week in the lab, running experiments that worked quite well (cool!). Temperatures on the rise, and not a lot of rain in sight (cool cool!!). Finished The Rhythm of War, a book that destroyed me, just to re-build me from the pieces left (cool cool cool!!!). Anyway, let’s share some reads for the weekend: … Leer más
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Old man Kirby, Twitter might be doomed, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#17)
Back in Paris, where temperatures are nice but blue skies are some kind of mythological animal, it seems. Anyway, at least I did not have a lot of trouble with the allergies and the dirty air this time. Quite packed week at work (and it will probably get worse in the coming months), but still … Leer más
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A drop in the ocean, crypto colonialism, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#16)
Slow week (holidays), but still managed to read some cool stuff. Let’s start: 1-hour delivery! To your door! At no additional cost! Not much to say, honestly. Apparently, getting to 55$ billion in sales by using cheap labour and stealing from sellers it is not enough to make a profit for Amazon. Having tax havens … Leer más
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A nice r/place, AlphaFold’s future, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#15)
Back to Spain for a break, hungry for good food and some sun. Also a good time to see the folks, as the pandemic seems to be quite controlled around. Anyway, there has been quite a lot of interesting stuff, so let’s get to it: Welcome back to the 2000’s This was quite cool, and … Leer más
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Unlimited Love, mass bleaching events, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#13)
Quite a busy week at work, and tomorrow I am traveling to Strasbourg for some days to assist my first conference since the pandemic started. Very few links to share, and probably next week will be even more brief. Say goodbye to corals Last week I talked about the extreme temperature changes that were recorded … Leer más
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The world is on fire, Tolkien drawings, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#12)
This week we had the best weather so far this year in Paris, and my allergies are still over the roof. On the conflict, Ukraine is still resisting the invasion. I’ve found a bunch of cool articles about the climate, a bit of super cool science, and some art from an old acquaintance. Let’s start: … Leer más
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The golden age of video games, toxic AIs, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#11)
Spring is here, and with it a lot of sand from the Sahara, which in combination with my allergies have destroyed my throat this week. The Russian invasion of Ukraine seems to be stagnant, but no advances in the peace talks have ended with Russia mobilising even more troops. We’ll see how stuff develops in … Leer más
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The Sandman influence, Crypto champions, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#10)
Spring is almost here, and my allergies are making a good proof of that. Still focused mainly on the conflict in Ukraine, but with a few good articles on different topics. Let’s get to it. It’s the mystery that endures. Not the explanation The Sandman is truly a masterpiece. It is not only a good … Leer más
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Secret Cosmere books, dreams of Californication, and more: THE WEEKLY RECAP (2022#09)
Lots of news this week. For the last few days I have been very focused on the conflict on Ukraine, and I was quite worried that the recap could seem a bit mono-thematic. However, I had the luck to come across interesting things to lighten up the mood a little. Let’s get to it: My … Leer más