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Clever Tricks
To win a developer’s heart, be clear, respect focus, and share simple fun
In some dating spaces, many women look for partners in tech because they see good job prospects and a clear…
The standard PS5 is a better buy than the $700 PS5 Pro
Sony's PS5 Pro costs $699.99 and plays the same games as the standard PS5 with sharper images. For most players in 2024, the standard PS5, from $449.99, remains the better buy.
Curiosities
videoGallium: the metal that melts in your hand
Gallium is a soft metal (Ga, atomic number 31) that melts just above a cool room, near 29.8 degrees Celsius in NIST tables. Once liquid, it stays liquid over an unusually wide span before boiling around roughly 2200 to 2400 degrees Celsius depending on the reference. PubChem, national lab summaries, RSC, and USGS help connect that chemistry to metrology, gallium compounds in electronics, gallium-based alloys, and hands-on demos when safety rules are respected.
videoCats can learn to communicate using talking buttons
Some cats learn to press soundboard buttons to communicate words like "food" and "play". Research shows stronger evidence for dogs, while cat studies remain mostly observational. The TheyCanTalk project tracks thousands of pets using these systems.