Python Is So Slow. Can Julia Solve the Two-Language Problem?
By some benchmarks, Julia code can run 10X to 1,000X faster than Python—but there’s a reason it’s not a very popular programming language.
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The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It
The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Tech.
Plex problems prevented users from streaming movies and shows
Plex services experienced some major issues on Tuesday, with multiple users reporting problems on Plex's forums and on Reddit. Many people use Plex as a way to stream shows and movies they host locally, but users are upset because today's problems were reportedly affecting their
OpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warning
A number of social media posts claim that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted files and data without warning. OpenAI had basically disclosed the problem in June.
Air pollution is a fixable problem – just look at how London and New York have cleaned up
We’ve shown that rapid, measurable progress is achievable in our cities. Here’s how that can now be replicated worldwideSadiq Khan is the mayor of London. Michael Bloomberg is a former mayor of New York CitySome public health threats make global headlines: Covid-19. Ebola. Famine
Restoring African landscapes with indigenous food-bearing trees
Deforestation is a major problem across Africa. It is widely recognized that deforestation harms biodiversity, but tree loss also harms dietary quality, as nutritious fruits, nuts, seeds and leaves disappear from the landscape. More than $1 billion has been pledged for landscape
Conheça o aplicativo que promete diagnóstico rápido de doenças na soja
Foto: reprodução/Planeta CampoFerramenta analisa a fotografia enviada e apresenta uma avaliação sobre o possível problema encontrado na lavoura O post Conheça o aplicativo que promete diagnóstico rápido de doenças na soja apareceu primeiro em Canal Rural.
Agroconsult projeta 115,8 milhões de toneladas para a 2ª safra de milho
Estimativa para 2025/26 fica abaixo do ciclo anterior, com perdas de produtividade em parte das regiões após problemas climáticos. O post Agroconsult projeta 115,8 milhões de toneladas para a 2ª safra de milho apareceu primeiro em Canal Rural.
Integration could be key to computational thinking in students
Training in computational thinking can improve a student's ability to tackle complex problems, according to research in the International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, which examined both students' perceptions of their own skills and their demonstrated performance. The
Shark bites are down globally – so why are they going up in Australia? It’s complicated
In this week’s newsletter: Opinions are divided on how to mitigate risk, and whether it’s sharks or humans themselves who are the problem. Plus, Europe breaks heat records• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereShark bites are traumatic and can spark fear a
Genética e nutrição podem elevar em até 32% a produtividade do cacau, aponta estudo
Foto: FreepikPesquisa conduzida em Rondônia destaca clones capazes de produzir mais mesmo em solos pobres e sob pressão da principal doença do cacaueiro O post Genética e nutrição podem elevar em até 32% a produtividade do cacau, aponta estudo apareceu primeiro em Canal Rural.
Light-activated compound kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria by turning its own defense en
Antibiotic resistance is becoming an accelerating crisis because of the overuse and misuse of antibiotics over many years. The problem is exacerbated when antibiotics wipe out susceptible bacteria but leave resistant bacteria behind to multiply, further spreading resistance. Ther