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Awesome short 14 minute documentary.

The family tree covers the last 500 years of human history. Covering 11 generations over a period of 500 years, the family tree is thought to be the largest ever created. Providing insight in to the genealogical history of Europe and North America, the new tree is also helping scientists to better understand how genes play a role in influencing human lifespans. It was created by a team of computer scientists using publicly available genealogy data. "Through the hard work of many genealogists curious about their family history, we crowdsourced an enormous family tree and boom, came up with something unique," said senior author Yaniv Erlich. The results have helped to paint a more detailed picture of immigration across the Atlantic over the last few centuries as well as how this has influenced marriage. Prior to 1750, for instance, most Americans found a spouse within a distance of six miles from their birthplace. By 1950, this average distance had increased significantly to 60 miles. It was also discovered that, while women had a tendency to migrate more than men, the men who did migrate tended to travel over larger distances. By incorporating conventional genetic studies in to their findings, the researchers were also able to determine that having 'good' genes could add an average of five years to a person's lifespan. "That's not a lot," said Erlich. "Previous studies have shown that smoking takes 10 years off of your life. That means some life choices could matter a lot more than genetics." Full article here: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/family-tree-13-million-people-migration-europe-north-america-scientists-creation-a8234911.html

On Wednesday, at about 12:15pm ET, 1.35 terabits per second of traffic hit the developer platform GitHub all at once. It was the most powerful distributed denial of service attack recorded to date—and it used an increasingly popular DDoS method, no botnet required. GitHub briefly struggled with intermittent outages as a digital system assessed the situation. Within 10 minutes it had automatically called for help from its DDoS mitigation service, Akamai Prolexic. Prolexic took over as an intermediary, routing all the traffic coming into and out of GitHub, and sent the data through its scrubbing centers to weed out and block malicious packets. After eight minutes, attackers relented and the assault dropped off. The scale of the attack has few parallels, but a massive DDoS that struck the internet infrastructure company Dyn in late 2016 comes close. That barrage peaked at 1.2 Tbps and caused connectivity issues across the US as Dyn fought to get the situation under control. “We modeled our capacity based on fives times the biggest attack that the internet has ever seen,” Josh Shaul, vice president of web security at Akamai told WIRED hours after the GitHub attack ended. “So I would have been certain that we could handle 1.3 Tbps, but at the same time we never had a terabit and a half come in all at once. It’s one thing to have the confidence, it’s another thing to see it actually play out how you’d hope." Akamai defended against the attack in a number of ways. In addition to Prolexic's general DDoS defense infrastructure, the firm had also recently implemented specific mitigations for a type of DDoS attack stemming from so-called memcached servers. These database caching systems work to speed networks and websites, but they aren't meant to be exposed on the public internet; anyone can query them, and they'll likewise respond to anyone. About 100,000 memcached servers, mostly owned by businesses and other institutions, currently sit exposed online with no authentication protection, meaning an attacker can access them, and send them a special command packet that the server will respond to with a much larger reply. Full article here: https://www.wired.com/story/github-ddos-memcached/

The seed vault is designed to preserve valuable food crops The most recent consignment to arrive at the facility has brought its total number of deposits up to 1,059,646. Built in 2008 around 810 miles from the North Pole, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is an underground depository that preserves food crop seed samples in case of a global disaster. Now, just in time for the vault's tenth anniversary, a consignment of 70,000 new crops has brought the total number of deposits stored at the facility to over one million. Some of the new additions include the rather unusual Estonian onion potato and a type of barley traditionally used to brew Irish beer. "Hitting the million mark is really significant," said Hannes Dempewolf, a senior scientist at Crop Trust. "Only a few years back I don't think we would have thought that we would get there." Eventually, the total number of seed varieties stored at the vault could exceed two million. "The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is an iconic reminder of the remarkable conservation effort that is taking place every day, around the world and around the clock - an effort to conserve the seeds of our food crops," said Crop Trust executive director Marie Haga. Full article here : http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43171939

There is much we still don't understand about the universe's expansion New data from the Hubble Space Telescope has shown that the universe is expanding faster than expected. Known as the Hubble Constant, the rate at which the universe is expanding was previously determined by studying the cosmic background radiation left over from the Big Bang. By using data from the European Space Agency's Planck spacecraft, physicists calculated that the actual expansion rate was approximately 67 kilometers per second per megaparsec. Now however, a team of researchers using data from the Hubble Space Telescope have come up with a completely different figure - 73 kilometers per second per megaparsec. "The community is really grappling with understanding the meaning of this discrepancy," said lead researcher, Nobel Laureate and co-discoverer of dark energy Adam Riess. It is possible that dark matter interacts with normal matter more strongly than expected or that Einstein's cosmological constant may not be quite so constant after all. "While it's possible dark energy plays a role, to me it looks more and more like it could be a new particle or something about the way dark matter interacts," said Riess. "We normally assume dark matter is something we call a WIMP, a weakly interacting massive particle. Well, maybe it's not so weakly interacting." "That would change things, that would cause something like what we see." Full article here - https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/improved-hubble-yardstick-gives-fresh-evidence-for-new-physics-in-the-universe

We are now ready to start the FH2 TEAM CUP 2018! A few changes had to be made to adapt the number of teams that have registered. There will be an updated version of our TeamCup minimod. A more strategic and teamwork play style will be implemented. More info about it in the TeamCup forum. We will now play a group system. All teams will play once between eachother. The top 4 teams will go into a single elimination playoff. And the winner wins it all! Check the group below. http://challonge.com/TeamCup2018 New players are still free to join and play! If you do not have a team and want to be a part of one, go to the thread below and follow the instructions. On behalf of the CMP Community we would like to wish good luck to all the participants.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6468322/ If you really like bank robbing movies like Inside Man , this is the tv show for you. Its on Netflix. A top notch Spanish production. I guarantee you wont be disappointed.

He actually did this live for real.

"Just keep that going...."

Watched it live. Very impressive.

Also watched it . Great at the beginning but the last episodes where a big let down for me.

The download link will be provided this upcoming week in the topic below

Lets go guys! Dont be shy! Register your team and try to get the honor of being one of the best FH2 players !

After the success of previous editions of the Nations Cup and Team Cup we are happy to announce that the sign-ups for the new Team Cup are now opened! We will use several 16 layers of FH2 maps , but with a different and exciting twist! Check out the TeamCup 2018 forums to learn all about it. 1st matches are planned for the 26 and 27 of January followed each Friday and Saturday for 2 weeks depending on the number of teams. This year the Team Cup is even bigger, stronger and better. With Forgotten Hope 2 players of all nationalities and communities playing together in teamwork based squads in a 2 week tournament style competition. We can ensure you will see a lot of action. In this edition of the Team Cup you will experience: Forgotten Hope 2 competitive fast matches A brand new way to play 16p layer maps Intense 6 versus 6 matches Medals awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams It is free and everybody is welcome! Register your Team If you wish to register a team with 6 players go to the thread below and follow the instructions. If you do not have a team and want to be a part of one, go to the thread below and follow the instructions. On behalf of the CMP Community we would like to wish good luck to all the participants.

Also reading Megatech: Technology in 2050 https://www.amazon.com/Megatech-Technology-2050-Daniel-Franklin-ebook/dp/B01K7Z7L5O "Technology moves fast - so where will it have taken us by 2050? How will it affect the way we live? And how far are we willing to let it go? In Megatech, distinguished scientists, industry leaders, star academics and acclaimed science-fiction writers join journalists from The Economist to explore answers to these questions and more."

I recommend the The Golden Age by John C. Wright . https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/207410.The_Golden_Age Its not for everyone i can tell you that. You need to have an open mind regarding humanity future. But i liked it alot.

Post what are you reading Give your recommendations good or bad

First impressions of Nintendo's latest left-field revolution Whenever an invite is extended to check something new and interesting at Nintendo's offices immediately after a Nintendo Direct broadcast, it's easy to fall into the trap of making rash assumptions. Given that it has just been confirmed that Dark Souls is Switch-bound, we took it almost as a given that the hands-on session we'd been booked in for would revolve at least a little around that; other possibilities were the unveiling of the much-anticipated online subscription service, which is supposed to be coming at some point this year. What we actually got was something wouldn't have guessed in a million years, yet it could be one of the most significant ideas to come out of Nintendo's R&D labs since the inception of the Switch itself. Ushered into Nintendo UK's lavishly-decorated Windsor showroom - adorned with Miyamoto artwork, framed sets of Hanafuda playing cards and even Wil Overton's iconic Retro Gamer cover featuring some of the company's most famous characters - we were initially befuddled to discover a large table festooned with art and craft material. The video presentation began to roll, and we were shown a assembly line of cardboard sheets which would eventually become fishing rods, pianos, houses and other toy-like objects. Even at this stage, it felt impossible to shake the idea that this was merely an elaborate stylistic choice; that these cardboard creations would be replaced in the video by fully-fledged plastic accessories, ushering in "Wii Era 2.0". Just as we were inwardly grimacing at the thought of filling our cupboards with yet more plastic tennis racquet attachments, an anonymous finger fell onto the cardboard piano's keys. One of the other journalists in the room summed up what we were all thinking with a simple yet perfect exclamation: "No! At first sight, it's easy to dismiss Nintendo Labo; DIY creations like Google's Cardboard VR headset have perhaps prejudiced us against this cheap and disposable material; however, Nintendo is using cardboard to shape the future of creative play - not just in the realm of video games, but in toys as well. At its most basic Labo is a selection of flat-packed creations - dubbed "Toy-Con" - which are assembled with the aid of on-screen instructions like those seen in Lego Dimensions. These play out on the Switch's screen and show you step-by-step how to construct these objects, allowing you to rotate the model in full 3D to ensure you've got everything slotted in the correct place. The Toy-Con all make use of the main Switch console and Joy-Con in unique ways. The most basic creation is the Toy-Con RC Car (which is actually a remote-controlled bug-like creature not entirely dissimilar in concept to the Hexbug Nano range of toys) and this takes around 10 minutes to make and uses the HD Rumble of two Joy-Con to move around the room; you control the action with the Switch touchscreen and you can even view the world through the right-hand Joy-Con's IR camera, sending the bug on secret missions inside unexplored nooks and crannies. Outside of that the potential for competitive play is obvious; one of the demonstrations we took part in was a sumo battle where the last bug inside the circle wins. At the other end of the scale there's the aforementioned piano, which is utterly, utterly ingenious. Everything is made from cardboard, right down to the keys which use folded flaps to spring back into place when pressed. The Joy-Con slots into the back, with its IR camera pointed at a small slot just above the rear of the keys. When one is pressed, it pops into view through the slot and reveals small strip of reflective tape - the camera picks this up and plays the relevant note. The same visual trick is used to change the tone of the keyboard, adjust the pinch, record patterns and much more besides; you can even use the slot on the top of the piano to insert a cut-out (created by yourself) which changes the sound of a keypress based on the shape of cardboard. The first time you witness this, it's nothing short of magic. You can't fathom how this primitive cardboard assembly is producing these sounds with such accuracy (despite the promotional video showing it quite clearly). Run your finger down the keys and it plays a perfect sequence of notes; turn the dial on the top-left and the tone of each note is subtly altered. Even when you realise the IR camera is behind all of this - perhaps the best application it's ever had, in fact - you'll struggle to withhold your amazement. It's jaw-dropping stuff, made all the more remarkable by the fact that Nintendo takes delight in lifting the curtain and showing how it's done; the app even presents you with a real-time read-out which shows the "hit boxes" the IR camera is looking for so you can place the reflective tape correctly. Even when fully constructed, the piano has an easy-to-access flap which allows you to open it up and view how it all works inside; there's a child-like joy in seeing these tricks revealed. The only other Toy-Con we got to play with on the day was the fishing rod, which features a clever telescopic design and is a fairly lengthy build. One Joy-Con is inserted into the handle which can be turned to reel in your catch, while the other Joy-Con slots into the bottom of the rod to track how you're holding it. The Switch slots into a cardboard dock which connects to the rod itself via "line" - the physical line disappears over the top of the screen and appears on the display, creating a surprisingly convincing connection between the real and virtual worlds. When you get a bite a quick flick of the rod snags the catch, then it's a case of gingerly reeling in your prize without putting too much tension on the fragile line. Sink your hook down into the shadowy depths of the ocean and you'll pass wrecked ships and larger fishes - including some which can only be lured by first hooking a smaller fish and using it as bait. There's a degree of depth (no pun intended) here which isn't immediately obvious at first glance, and all of the Toy-Con models included feature similarly engaging activities and games. Elsewhere, there's a house into which the Switch is inserted, presenting a living doll's house which can be interacted with using special buttons attached to the side (again, it should be stressed that everything is fashioned from cardboard here). The IR-enabled Joy-Con is placed in the chimney and "looks" for reflective tape on the button, causing something to happen on-screen (or, in this example, "in the house"). Another Toy-Con is a set of motorcycle handlebars complete with a turning throttle and string-linked brake pedal; the Switch is mounted to the handlebars and presents a view of the road. Turning into corners is a given, but like Sega's Super Hang-On, you also need to lean into the tighter bends. The most basic Toy-Con won't take long to construct but the piano - the most complex build - could take you almost two hours to complete, depending on your skill level. While the idea of spending that amount of time folding cardboard might not seem all that interesting, it's incredibly satisfying in practice; a gloriously tactile experience which has universal appeal. Nintendo's message with this concept is simple; it wants to make "screen time" seem less like screen time. It's easy to see how Labo can bring families together; the bigger builds are more fun with helping hands. The on-screen 3D instructions are crystal clear and superbly written, shot through with just the right amount of humour, and the sound of tabs slotting home never gets old. Everything we've discussed so far relates to just one of the proposed Labo packs you'll be able to buy this April. The second pack - which we sadly weren't able to sample - is more focused and includes a single build, but it's a doozy. You make a cardboard backpack into which you place your right-hand Joy-Con. This reads a series of reflective markers (like the piano) which are attached to a series of ropes. These in turn are linked to your feet and hands, allowing your real-world movements to be replicated on the TV screen; another Joy-Con is attached to your bonce for head tracking. You assume the role of a massive, Optimus Prime-style transforming robot who stomps around a massive cityscape (comparisons with the ill-fated Project Giant Robot were made by several people in the room). As we didn't get chance to demo this pack we can't comment on its depth or accuracy, but the video footage alone had us yelping with excitement. After the initial surprise had worn off, concerns about Labo as a concept began to swirl and form in our consciousness. While the Toy-Con are expertly designed, with marvelous engineering which ensures that points of stress are reinforced by additional pieces of board, it's not as robust as plastic and all of these items will have a limited lifespan. However, because it's cardboard, there's nothing stopping you from repairing ripped or snapped sections, and while Nintendo UK representatives couldn't confirm it on the day, it's highly likely that some kind of spares service will exist which allows you to purchase individual boards and replace broken parts. A key feature of Labo is customisation - the announcement video shows Toy-Con being painted, covered in tape and much more besides - so it stands to reason that Nintendo would want to make it as easy as possible to keep your designs fresh with new (and replacement) boards. Long-suffering parents concerned with how well these items will fare when left into the company of unruly children will no doubt appreciate such a service. What initially feels like clutching at straws soon gives way to something truly revolutionary; we could happily have spent an entire day mastering the fishing game, while the adorable piano is such a remarkable feat of technical engineering it could easily have been sold as a stand-alone product. The promotional video shows other Toy-Con in action, which hints at more packs in the future and more creations to uncover, but it's truly stunning just how much content is being included in this initial pack. Many of the builds come with optional extras and once you've done with the "play" side of things you can move onto the "discover" part of the game, which adds even more value and playability. Nintendo, it should be remembered, was a toy company for many decades before it revolutionised the world of video games. That history is glaringly apparent when you look at Labo; this is unquestionably a master toy maker at work. While its rivals clamour to conquer the world of Virtual and Augmented Reality, Nintendo has thrown a curve-ball by creating actual reality; games and toys which, while dependant on hardware such as the Switch and its Joy-Con, become living, moving objects that you can touch, move and interact with. Can this cardboard-based concept really find a mass-market audience? How easy will it be to order spares? Will Nintendo open up the idea and allow players to create their own code and manufacture their own Toy-Con in the fullness of time? While we can't answer any of those questions at this moment in time, we're still stunned by the inventiveness of this concept and the fact that we weren't expecting it in all our wildest dreams. Nintendo Labo will go on sale on 20th April 2018 with a $69.99 price tag for the Variety Kit (Toy Con 01) and $79.99 for the Robot Kit (Toy Con 02). Full Article here: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/01/hands_on_the_future_of_gaming_is_cardboard_thanks_to_nintendo_labo

The Big N just announced a weird and original thing. Will it work or not ? What do you think ? In my opinion everyone, including myself, was doubting the Switch and now it is the fastest selling console ever. I own a Switch and i can say it was the best buy in 2017. But to be honest i wont be buying this for myself, but for my nieces and nephews. Sure Will i use it instead of them ? Yes i will.

Im a big Nintendo nerd since my childhood so i've decided to create a topic for this great company