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Front-end development is shaped, much as it has been for years, by React’s continued dominance. For a long stretch, its chief rival, Angular, was borderline unusable for lean, fast-moving use cases. Yet perceptions are shifting. With the latest releases, Angular has resolved many of its historical weaknesses, and in many respects, the two frameworks now feel closer in capability than at any point in the last decade. Recent State of JavaScript surveys reflect these changing dynamics. React remains the most widely used option, but developer satisfaction has been steadily declining due to a trend often labeled as “React fatigue.” Angular,…

200 students from Secondary schools from across Ireland will come together on March 25th for the third annual ‘Ideas Made Real’ Transition Year final, a national STEM event that highlights the creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills of transition year students as they present projects developed over the course of the academic year. Taking place at the Explorium Science and Sport Centre in Dublin, the event marks the culmination of the Ideas Made Real programme, an initiative by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) that introduces secondary school students to modern manufacturing, engineering and innovation. Launched in September 2023, the programme blends STEM…

Farm labor shortages are pushing agriculture toward greater automation, especially when it comes to harvesting. But not all crops are easy for machines to handle. Tomatoes, for example, grow in clusters, which means a robot must carefully select ripe fruit while leaving unripe ones untouched. This requires precise control and smart decision-making. To tackle this challenge, Assistant Professor Takuya Fujinaga of Osaka Metropolitan University’s Graduate School of Engineering developed a system that trains robots to assess how easy each tomato is to harvest before attempting to pick it. His approach combines image recognition with statistical analysis to determine the best…

AWS has reached its 20th anniversary! With a steady pace of innovation, AWS has grown to offer over 240 comprehensive cloud services and continues to launch thousands of new features annually for millions of customers. During this time, over 4,700 posts have been published on this blog—more than double the number since Jeff Barr wrote the 10th anniversary post. AWS changed my life Reflecting on what I was doing 20 years ago, I met Jeff in Seoul on March 13, 2006, when he came as the keynote speaker for the Korea NGWeb conference. At that time, Amazon was one of…

In episode 459 of Smashing Security, we dive into a chillingly clever account takeover attempt targeting WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg – involving MFA fatigue, real Apple alerts, a convincing support call, and a phishing page that oh-so-nearly worked. If a famous techie could have this happen to you, can you be sure you’re immune? Plus: would you donate your lifetime medical history to science if you were promised anonymity? We unpack serious concerns around UK Biobank, where “de-identified” data may not be as anonymous as you think — and how surprisingly little information it takes to reveal everything. And! Human-powered…

Photo by: Province of British Columbia, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, via FlickrVICTORIA — Joanna Kyriazis, director of policy and strategy at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to rising gas prices and in advance of B.C.’s upcoming update to its Zero-Emission Vehicles Act and Regulation expected later this spring:“As gas prices climb past $2 a litre in many parts of B.C., the province’s zero-emission vehicle sales regulation is more important than ever. EVs already cost far less to run than gas cars, and this policy helps ensure more affordable models are available—so more British Columbians can start saving…

If you caught my podcast of The Peggy Smedley Show last week, then you know I talked about why trusted brands matter more than ever in the construction industry. The numbers I found through that research were interesting, with roughly 89% of customers saying they expect to end their relationship with a brand if it violates their trust. Trust, price, quality, these are all things that are important for brands these days. I had all of this on my mind when a new announcement crossed my desk earlier this month. Octave, the potential software spin-off from Hexagon AB, unveiled a…

Posted by Matthew Forsythe, Director Product Management, Android App SafetyAndroid proves you don’t have to choose between an open ecosystem and a secure one. Since announcing updated verification requirements, we’ve worked with the community to ensure these protections are robust yet respectful of platform freedom. We’ve heard from power users that they want to take educated risks to install software from unverified developers. Today, we’re sharing details on a new advanced flow that provides this option.Advanced flow safeguards against coercionAndroid is built on choice. That is why we’ve developed the advanced flow – an approach that allows power users to maintain the ability…

Compare Top Kids Bike BrandsHonorable MentionsPhotograph: Adrienne SoLinus Roadster for $349: We tried the 20-inch Roadster and it’s a little kids’ bike, with coaster brakes and no gears. The reach is also a little far for a 7-year-old. However, it is a beautiful bike, with an aluminum alloy frame and gorgeous, vegan leather handlebar grips and seat. You also get a bell and a kickstand.ByK E-450 for $191: This first pedal bike has an alloy frame that puts its weight at an insanely light 18 pounds. It’s also cheap for everything you get—a big saddle, a bell, and both coaster…

Every chemical reaction must overcome an energy hurdle before it can occur. Substances need an initial input of energy to start reacting. Sometimes this barrier is small, like lighting a match. In many industrial processes, however, the required energy is much higher, which increases costs. To make reactions easier and more efficient, chemists rely on substances called catalysts. These “reaction helpers” reduce the energy needed. The most effective catalysts often contain metals, including rare and expensive ones. Breakthrough Catalyst Turns CO2 Into Methanol Researchers at ETH Zurich have now made a major advance in catalyst design. Their new system significantly…