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was the coolest graphics
but everyone knows you can't get by on looks alone. gotta be form AND function.
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Bryce and Justice are super fast!
fun stats, from week 4 of college football
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Your brain is never too old to grow and renew itself.
The recent study confirming such a fact is here
https://lnkd.in/d-s5CvYG
For a long time, scientists believed that once humans reached adulthood, the brain stopped producing new cells. Aging was thought to be a one-way street, with memory and learning ability slowly fading. But new research has completely changed that view. A recent study reveals that even older adults are capable of reproducing new brain cells in key regions linked to memory and learning.
This process, known as neurogenesis, mainly takes place in the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming memories and processing new information. Researchers discovered that older participants continued to generate new neurons, suggesting the brain remains far more flexible and resilient than previously thought.
The discovery is both hopeful and groundbreaking. It means the aging brain still has the ability to adapt, repair, and grow. For older adults, this could explain why activities such as learning new skills, exercising, or maintaining social connections can significantly improve brain health and reduce the risk of conditions like dementia.
Scientists say lifestyle plays a major role in supporting neurogenesis. Regular physical activity, a balanced diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, proper sleep, and mental challenges such as puzzles or language learning can all help stimulate new brain cell growth.
This finding also provides fresh opportunities for treating age-related cognitive decline. If the brain can generate new cells later in life, future therapies may focus on enhancing and protecting this natural process.
The message is clear, the brain does not simply shut down as we grow older. With the right care and habits, it can continue to renew itself, offering hope for sharper memory, stronger focus, and healthier aging.
https://lnkd.in/d-s5CvYG
For a long time, scientists believed that once humans reached adulthood, the brain stopped producing new cells. Aging was thought to be a one-way street, with memory and learning ability slowly fading. But new research has completely changed that view. A recent study reveals that even older adults are capable of reproducing new brain cells in key regions linked to memory and learning.
This process, known as neurogenesis, mainly takes place in the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming memories and processing new information. Researchers discovered that older participants continued to generate new neurons, suggesting the brain remains far more flexible and resilient than previously thought.
The discovery is both hopeful and groundbreaking. It means the aging brain still has the ability to adapt, repair, and grow. For older adults, this could explain why activities such as learning new skills, exercising, or maintaining social connections can significantly improve brain health and reduce the risk of conditions like dementia.
Scientists say lifestyle plays a major role in supporting neurogenesis. Regular physical activity, a balanced diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, proper sleep, and mental challenges such as puzzles or language learning can all help stimulate new brain cell growth.
This finding also provides fresh opportunities for treating age-related cognitive decline. If the brain can generate new cells later in life, future therapies may focus on enhancing and protecting this natural process.
The message is clear, the brain does not simply shut down as we grow older. With the right care and habits, it can continue to renew itself, offering hope for sharper memory, stronger focus, and healthier aging.
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Reality of vibe coding at a FAANG
Here’s the reality:
• It all starts with a technical design document, almost like a PRD.
• That doc gets torn apart and rewritten multiple times by senior engineers.
• Once it’s solid, the build is broken into sprints so devs and AI assistants don’t get overwhelmed.
• Only then does coding begin... but with a twist. They write the tests first.
• AI generates the code. If it doesn’t pass the tests, it doesn’t ship.
• Everything still goes through manual code review and staging before production.
The result? About 30% faster shipping speed.
Not 90%. But here’s the thing: 30% saved at FAANG scale is enormous. And even more importantly — it prevents the classic trap of shipping spaghetti code 90% faster, only to debug it 90% slower.
• It all starts with a technical design document, almost like a PRD.
• That doc gets torn apart and rewritten multiple times by senior engineers.
• Once it’s solid, the build is broken into sprints so devs and AI assistants don’t get overwhelmed.
• Only then does coding begin... but with a twist. They write the tests first.
• AI generates the code. If it doesn’t pass the tests, it doesn’t ship.
• Everything still goes through manual code review and staging before production.
The result? About 30% faster shipping speed.
Not 90%. But here’s the thing: 30% saved at FAANG scale is enormous. And even more importantly — it prevents the classic trap of shipping spaghetti code 90% faster, only to debug it 90% slower.
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$AAPL - Apple launches Iphone 11, again.
hahaha.... uh eh...
express, not stress