One of my favorite days! Hope you’re doing well. 😎

Ping pong balls used as #Helmholtz #resonators offer a low-cost solution for blocking low-frequency urban #sounds, which are difficult to block with traditional methods. Researchers from the University of Lille and the National Technical University of Athens found that combining multiple Helmholtz resonators increased the range of sound #frequencies that could be absorbed. This affordable and accessible solution could have applications beyond sound insulation, such as sound focusing and manipulation, according to physicist Robine Sabat.

https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-an-awesome-practical-use-for-ping-pong-balls

I wonder how many of these I would need to keep the greenhouse above 32F this winter 🤔

On this fortuitous occasion where #Friday the 13th lands on the 13th day of our #31DaysOfHalloween series, we have explored the origins, fears, and legends surrounding this #superstitious day. Whether you believe in the #unlucky nature of Friday the 13th or see it as a mere coincidence, the tales and beliefs associated with this date continue to captivate and #intrigue.

https://www.tumblr.com/geeknik/731075117371768834/friday-the-13th-special-unlucky-legends-and

70% synced this morning. 🚀

good morning #nostr ☀️☕️🎃

#coffeechain #plebchain

Welcome 🤙

As we enter Day 12 of our #31DaysOfHalloween, we find ourselves in #Mansfield, Ohio, exploring the #eerie halls of The Ohio State Reformatory. With its #dark and #troubled past, this imposing structure, known for its #paranormal activity, has become a popular destination for thrill-seekers and #ghost hunters alike. #Halloween #AllHallowsEve #Samhain

https://www.tumblr.com/geeknik/731027289135005697/31-days-of-halloween-day-12-the-ohio-state

How do we delete queues? I got impatient and hit the button one too many times and now have multiple queues with the same name lol

10% 🚀

Ethereum's validator queue has significantly decreased, with only 598 validators waiting to join the #network, signaling weaker staking demand. The waiting time to add a new #validator has dropped to less than five hours, a significant decrease from the previous 45-day wait. #ETH #staking growth has slowed, contributing to lower staking rewards and a lower staking ratio compared to other proof-of-stake networks like #Solana and #Cardano.

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/10/12/ethereum-has-nearly-cleared-out-validator-queue-a-sign-of-weak-staking-demand/

good thing i don't read warning messages. 🤪

I have no idea what I'm doing but once I figure it out, I'm game. 🤙🏻

it has begun. #btc #bitcoin #fullnode

Someone should use this for something cool. Therefore, I release it into the public domain. 🤙

New research from Brown University uncovers a vulnerability in AI language models that allows bad actors to bypass safety mechanisms and generate harmful responses. Translating unsafe prompts into low-resource languages exposes the vulnerability, with success rates of nearly 80% compared to less than 1% in English. Safety mechanisms do not generalize across languages, highlighting the need for more robust multilingual training and safeguards against dual-use risks.

https://hackernoon.com/new-research-sheds-light-on-cross-linguistic-vulnerability-in-ai-language-models

The browser #game SAGE Labs on the #Solana #blockchain surpassed Polygon's total transactions with 2.29 million on Sunday. SAGE Labs has seen over #16 million transactions since its launch last month, making up 15% of all Solana activity on October 8. While SAGE Labs has generated attention, it's unclear if some transactions are from bots or automated accounts.

https://decrypt.co/200733/one-game-solana-doing-more-daily-transactions-than-polygon

WordPress.com now offers official support for #ActivityPub, allowing bloggers to join the #fediverse and connect with users on other platforms without creating new accounts. With the ActivityPub plug-in, audiences can follow #WordPress publishers through federated platforms like #Mastodon, and off-platform responses will turn into comments on WordPress posts. The new feature is available across free, personal, and premium tiers, making it accessible to millions of WordPress sites and enabling them to engage with the fediverse.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/11/23913278/wordpress-activitypub-official-plugin-automattic-fediverse-mastodon

Doesn’t surprise me. My firewall alerts me daily about blocking “malware” connections to various relays. 😔

good morning #nostr ☁️☕️🎃

#coffeechain #plebchain