Quick Tip: Replacing non-UTF-8 Characters
Vertica database servers expect to receive all data in UTF-8 and Vertica outputs all data in UTF-8. However, you can load or insert data into Vertica that is non UTF-8, but you’ll want to clean it up. I used to recommend the REGEXP_REPLACE func.....»»
Replacing animal-based foods with alternative proteins would unlock land for carbon removal, say researchers
Researchers report that replacing 50% of animal products with alternative proteins by 2050 could free up enough agricultural land to generate renewable energy equivalent in volume to today's coal-generated power while simultaneously removing substant.....»»
New Nikon camera gear for space station marks end of an era
Mirrorless camera technology has come a long way in recent years, and is now so good that it's replacing DSLR cameras on the International Space Station......»»
Apex predators not a quick fix for restoring ecosystems, 20-year study finds
A Colorado State University experiment spanning more than two decades has found that removal of apex predators from an ecosystem can create lasting changes that are not reversed after they return—at least, not for a very long time......»»
How to unlock Mel T and The Baristador in Foamstars
Two of the eight Foamstars characters aren't available right away. You can unlock both, but one will set you back some real money. Here's what you should know......»»
Bringing Cyberpunk 2077’s Mantis Blades To Life
These cosplay versions of the iconic mantis blades are quick, snappy, and stunning The post Bringing Cyberpunk 2077’s Mantis Blades To Life appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Single degenerated primer significantly improves COX1 barcoding performance in soil nematode profiling
Microscopic nematodes play important roles in the soil ecosystem and often serve as bioindicators of soil health. The identification of soil nematodes is often difficult due to their limited diagnostic characters and high phenotypic plasticity. The D.....»»
How to get the free Fugitive Cell Shaded Swatch in Suicide Squad
Want to get that classic comic book look for your Suicide Squad characters? The Fugitive Cell Shaded Swatch is free if you know how to redeem it in the game......»»
From Lara Croft to Bayonetta, these are our favorite Tekken 8 custom characters
With Tekken 8's superb character customizer, players have started making their own guest fighters including Tifa, Leon S. Kennedy, and Bayonetta......»»
How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares quick, easy techniques
If you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter, you've probably seen cars parked outdoors covered in a thin layer of ice on a chilly morning. But what causes this frost, and how can you get rid of it quickly?.....»»
These are the new emoji coming in iOS 17.4
Apple is updating the iPhone with even more emoji characters. iOS 17.4 introduces new ways to express approval or denial, break through the chains, rise from the ashes, or just express that limes are superior to lemons. There’s also a mushroom that.....»»
“Time to move on”: Fitbit owners fed up with battery problems, Google response
Charge 5 owners inundate forum, say battery suddenly won't last a day. Enlarge / The Fitbit Charge 5 came out in September 2021. (credit: Google) Fitbit owners are getting frustrated with Charge 5 fitness trackers quick.....»»
How to remove the Meta Quest 3’s facial interface and clean it
Sometimes you may need to remove the Meta Quest 3's facial interface for cleaning. Luckily, it's a very quick and easy process that we'll explain here......»»
10 best time travel movies of all time, ranked
The best time travel movies, from About Time to Back to the Future, explore entertaining possibilities as characters move through the past, present, and future......»»
How to cast Meta Quest 3 to a TV
There are plenty of reasons you may want to cast your Quest 3 to a television, and it's luckily a quick and easy process. Here's exactly how to do it......»»
You can play as Resident Evil 4’s Leon Kennedy in Tekken 8 … sort of
With a bit of customization and imagination, you can kind of play as one of Capcom's most beloved characters in Tekken 8......»»
Quick and easy preparation of small-sized metal nanoparticles by microchip laser
Pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) is a reliable and versatile technique for producing metal nanoparticles (NPs) in solution. Its advantages, including the absence of reducing agents, operational simplicity, high purity without purification steps.....»»
Longer passwords aren’t safe from intensive cracking efforts
88% of organizations still use passwords as their primary method of authentication, according to Specops Software. The report found that 31.1 million breached passwords had over 16 characters, showing longer passwords aren’t safe from being cracked.....»»
Facial features linked to stereotypes and social class perception
Social class is a powerful hierarchy that determines many privileges and disadvantages in society. Research shows that people are quick to form impressions of other people's social class standing, which can have important consequences—but what spec.....»»
Marine biologist shows how computers are quick and reliable in counting seals
Computers can count seals from aerial photographs with lightning speed and reliability. Based on their spatial patterns, the tiny dots on the aerial images can even be assigned to one of the two major species of seals in the Wadden Sea. That is shown.....»»
How to check CPU temperature
Find out the temperature of your CPU with this quick and easy guide Wondering how to check the CPU temperature on your computer? Even some of the best laptops are guilty of running hot — and an overworked or failing CPU could be an issue......»»