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Shanghai’s Houtan Park showcases the remarkable transformation of a contaminated industrial site into a thriving wetland that effectively purifies river water daily. The design cleverly integrates recycled materials, honoring local heritage while addressing waste reduction. Its ecological contributions include carbon sequestration and supporting wildlife recovery, setting a benchmark for urban flooding solutions and enriching communal […]

Meta CTO says employees should use AI productivity gains to do more work, calls request for extra days off “very dumb”  TechSpot

This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs  TechCrunch

How to Implement Structured Output with Local LLMs  Towards Data Science

Mann, Badals & Warring-Channi on target as AI-generated videos reshape Punjab political campaign  ThePrint

Could AI create a ‘permanent underclass’?  Financial Times

Gamma-ray bursts are among the most powerful explosions observed in the universe. First accidentally detected by Vela satellites in 1967, they puzzled scientists for decades. Research later showed that these bursts come from distant cosmic events, including massive stars collapsing and neutron star mergers. Yet their powerful jets still hold mysteries.

Bagworm caterpillars have an unusual way of protecting themselves. They build portable cases using silk produced by their own bodies and materials such as leaves, twigs and plant debris. The caterpillar carries this case wherever it moves, using it as both shelter and camouflage. The case grows as the caterpillar grows, with more material added