Why Pigeons at Rest Are at the Center of Complexity Theory
When pigeons outnumber pigeonholes, some birds must double up. This obvious statement, and its inverse, have deep connections to many areas of math and computer science.
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I made the dessert Meghan Markle named after her daughter. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day.
Meghan Markle’s Chantilly Lili dessert is named after her daughter, Princess Lilibet, and is inspired by her grandmother’s banana pudding recipe.
Navigating Big Tech’s new era
In this Sunday edition of BI Today, we’re talking about millennials’ retirement panic and introducing a new tech newsletter.
Ukraine said it downed fighter jets with drone boats for the ‘first time in history,’ destroying two $50 million Russian aircraft
Ukraine said it shot down two Russian Su-30 fighter jets using missiles on its Magura naval drones, calling it the first move of its kind in history.
After getting laid off, I used my free time to write my first novel. It helped me figure out what I wanted from my next job.
After getting laid off, it took me 5 months to find another job. I used my free time to write a novel instead of rotting on my couch.
Elon Musk can now add ‘city founder’ to his résumé after SpaceX employees vote to create Starbase, Texas
A near-unanimous vote to create the city of Starbase in Texas could make it easier for SpaceX to build more housing and infrastructure for workers.
I visited a retirement home to have a conversation with older Americans about the economy. They were scared.
At this New York retirement home, residents don’t have many expenses. They still told me they’re stressed about Social Security and their savings.
Slovak PM pledges to defy ‘unacceptable’ Zelensky threats
Slovakia’s prime minister has said Ukraine’s threats are “ridiculous” and that he will attend Russia’s May 9 celebrations Read Full Article at RT.com
Musk reacts to VIDEO of forced mobilization in Ukraine
Recruiters in the city of Lutsk violently detained a deliveryman, according to a video on social media Read Full Article at RT.com
The Phony Physics of Star Wars Are a Blast
Those epic battle scenes in space are awesome—and physically impossible. But hey, it’s more fun this way!