From Bloomberg. With the FIFA World Cup around the corner, soccer is once again taking center stage on the global sports scene. In the US, the game is gaining new momentum, especially among younger generations, fueled in large part by technology and digital engagement. Roger Bennett, founder & CEO of Men in Blazers, speaks with…
From Dr. Becky. AD – To try everything Brilliant has to offer for free for 30 days visit https://brilliant.org/DrBecky and you’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription which gives you unlimited daily access to Brilliant. | The Big Bang Theory is nearly perfect, except for one glaring problem – where is all the…
From Bloomberg. Ali Shamkhani was a close adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. He led Iran’s top security body for a decade, making him one of the longest serving officials in the role. His son, Hossein Shamkhani, became an oil magnate, and his Dubai-based firm has been accused of generating billions of dollars through…
From Epicurious. Today on Epicurious, we’ve asked professional chefs Bret Lunsford, Darrell Holder, and Brittney “Stikxz” Williams to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent potato chip brands found on supermarket shelves. Which chips pack the most bang for your buck, and which should you avoid at all costs? Discover more from Darrell…
From Dr Ben Miles. Scientists have developed a method to store digital data in borosilicate glass using femtosecond lasers, creating nanostructures called voxels that encode information with remarkable stability. This technology, demonstrated by Microsoft Research’s Project Silica, can preserve up to 4.8 terabytes on a 2mm-thick glass piece with data longevity of 10,000 years. Source…
From Computerphile. Signal processing is just mathematics, so lets code a guitar sound in C. Dave Domminney Fowler continues the Digital Signal Processing conversation to show how your favourite tunes all rely on DSP. Find out more from Dave at @domminney Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities)…
From Claire Saffitz. I Turned Boston Cream Pie Into a Layer Cake | Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person Claire Saffitz transforms the classic Boston Cream Pie into a stunning Boston Cream Layer Cake in this episode of Dessert Person. This recipe keeps the beloved flavors of the traditional Boston cream dessert—vanilla sponge cake, pastry cream…
From Insider. Joaquin "Jack" Garcia is a retired FBI agent who worked 24 of his 26 years in the bureau undercover. He spent three years infiltrating the Gambino crime family under the alias "Jack Falcone." Garcia talks to Business Insider about his unconventional entry into the FBI, including challenges with his weight and Cuban background.…