Python scales host microstructures that block bacterial biofilms—revealing potential for antimicrobial materials

Materials inspired by nature, or biomimetic materials, are nothing new. Scientists have designed water-resistant materials ...

As “Spamalot” returns to L.A., Eric Idle is feeling sentimental about his epic career

As "Spamalot" returns to the Hollywood Pantages, Eric Idle says of absurdist comedy, "these are the sort of times when we ...

Burmese python blood may point to a new weight loss treatment

A post‑meal compound found in python blood curbed appetite in lab mice, hinting at future weight loss therapies.
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The secret Python switch: How one flag makes your scripts run faster

When you're trying to get the best performance out of Python, most developers immediately jump to complex algorithmic fixes, using C extensions, or obsessively running profiling tools. However, one of ...
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Make Python scripts smarter with regex: 5 practical RE examples

If you work with strings in your Python scripts and you're writing obscure logic to process them, then you need to look into regex in Python. It lets you describe patterns instead of writing ...
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Twisted String Actuation Module for Compact Robotic Finger With Extended Stroke, Reduced Hysteresis, and Bidirectional Operation

Abstract: Twisted String Actuators (TSAs) are promising alternatives to conventional gear-based transmissions due to their high reduction ratios and compact form factors. However, practical ...
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Python Software Foundation turns down $1.5 million NSF grant because of the anti-DEI strings attached.

A PSF proposal to address vulnerabilities in Python and PyPi was recommended for funding, but it was declined because the terms barred “any programs that advance or promote DEI, or discriminatory ...