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- AutoSEO - Generate SEO-optimized blog posts to rank higher on Google and drive organic traffic https://autoseo.app 9 comments sideproject
- Sunflowers in a field can co-ordinate the circular motions of their growing stems to minimize the amount of shade each plant experiences – a study has revealed. Seemingly random movements within groups of plants can lead to self-organizing patterns that optimize growing conditions. https://physicsworld.com/a/sunflowers-dance-together-to-share-sunlight/ 15 comments science
- [Schultz] 49ers star WR Brandon Aiyuk recently had a sit-down meeting with Kyle Shanahan and others in the organization where “some open and candid thoughts were expressed.” The two sides have since restarted negotiations on a long-term deal and there is some optimism that Aiyuk could remain in SF. https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1822009329928851475 378 comments nfl
- [Russini] In the wake of an extensive in-person meeting between Aaron Rodgers & New York Jets brass, including owner Woody Johnson, there's optimism in the Jets’ organization that they are on the brink of landing the future Hall of Fame QB, sources close to the situation tell ESPN. https://twitter.com/diannaESPN/status/1633808745737203712 894 comments nfl
- A soft sheet has been constructed that can be driven by electromagnetic forces to continuously change its shape, mimicking the behaviour of soft tissues in living organisms. The control system uses imaging data and an optimization algorithm to enhance the material’s morphing ability. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05061-w 2 comments science
- Monoclonal antibody shown to be effective against malaria for up to 6 months: The antibody (called L9LS), has been optimized to fixate on a certain protein used by the malaria parasite to infect body organs, particularly the liver. This makes the treatment effective for upto 6 months in children. https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2203067 2 comments science
- [McMenamin] There is optimism within the Lakers organization that Anthony Davis could return to game action sometime during LA’s upcoming GRAMMY road trip, sources told ESPN https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1482121370095931393?s=20 57 comments nba
- Cognitive scientist's game theory model on how natural selection prevents optimizing agents (say, organisms) from perceiving the veridical world (18m) https://www.youtube.com/watch?amp%3Bindex=1&%3Blist=PLyQeeNuuRLBU1kPBCZMeHQhsWGsWQOG6H&%3Bpp=sAQB&v=kiO2vKx6pcI 16 comments reinforcementlearning
- CSS: Optimizations and Organization with a Clojure perspective. https://drewverlee.github.io/posts-output/2021-8-26-css-optimizations 5 comments clojure
- [The Athletic/Eric Nehm] Other teams will be able to offer more than the Bucks, but there is growing optimism within the organization that Bobby Portis will return to Milwaukee. https://twitter.com/TheAthleticNBA/status/1422264838860980224 74 comments nba
- [Wills] UPDATE: There is a growing sense of optimism within the Bucks organization that Giannis Antetokounmpo could return at some point in the playoffs, a source has told @jajareetz and me. https://twitter.com/itsjwills/status/1410924018333532168?s=20 281 comments nba
- [McMenamin] New story with @wojespn: There is optimism within the Suns organization that Chris Paul, out for the start of the Western Conference finals because of the league's health and safety protocols, could return for Thursday's Game 3 https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1407533908900470790?s=21 41 comments nba
- Scientists have developed organic solar cells optimized to convert ambient indoor light to electricity. The power they produce is low, but is probably enough to feed the millions of products that the internet of things will bring online. https://liu.se/en/news-item/solcellerna-flyttar-inomhus 6 comments science
- Extroverts are often seen as natural leaders in organizations. But two new studies (n=223, n=337) suggest that some leaders may be too extroverted for optimal leadership. https://news.osu.edu/the-perils-of-a-leader-who-is-too-extroverted/ 35 comments science
- In its biennial report, the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization points to an overall global slowing of logging as cause for optimism about the world’s forests. It claims that the regenerative preservation of forests could help achieve at least 10 of 7 sustainable development goals set in 2015. https://news.mongabay.com/2018/10/forest-report-points-to-opportunity-for-recovery/ 3 comments worldnews
- [Mortensen] There is much more optimism inside Eagles organization that Carson Wentz's return is coming sooner than later. Not ruled out this week but week 3 sounds more realistic. His GPS data has hit a vital threshold - ability to protect himself. Only a setback would cool optimism https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/1038811762840285184?s=21 39 comments nfl
- Fractal planting patterns of Bali rice paddies yield optimal harvests without centralized organization https://santafe.edu/news-center/news/sustainable-and-maximal-harvest-without-planning-and-control 14 comments science
- Researchers have created a tool that can be used for accurately predicting lifespan as well as assessing the current health state, and discovered the regulatory mechanism that extends "healthspan", the time in which an organism is at its optimal health http://phys.org/news/2015-11-fast-healthy-youll.html 4 comments science
- Researchers find the organization of the human brain to be nearly ideal, enabling optimal transmission of information from one part of the brain to another http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150707120101.htm 4 comments science
- [Friedell] A lot of optimism from within organization that if Rose feels all right after the shootaround he could make his return tonight. https://twitter.com/nickfriedell/status/585790924220985344 5 comments nba
- Organizing Product Layouts for Most Optimized Customer Experience http://www.smokymountainbeards.com/collections/beard_care/products/beard-care-grooming-kit 3 comments ecommerce
- Neurology sheds light on the causes of obesity: a study finds that certain neurons in the brain not only control food intake, but also coordinate the activity of organs such as the liver, pancreas and muscles in order to optimize the utilization of nutrients http://www.healthcanal.com/brain-nerves/32472-neurology-sheds-light-the-causes-obesity.html 49 comments science
- Two decades after the United States saw urban centers devastated by the spread of crack, Rio de Janeiro and cities across Brazil are facing their own crises, threatening the gains against poverty and organized crime that have spurred Brazil's recent sense of optimism and growth. http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/09/14/new_jack_rio 4 comments worldevents