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Ducati stable is loaded with high-performance road-legal bikes, but none better than the Panigale V4 S.  For those who cannot afford the real thing, LEGO has the next best option – a buildable set that’ll be the perfect gift for a motorhead.

The Italian marque’s DNA flows in this breathtaking design of a racing demon that comes with the rush of acceleration and precision handling on the chicanes. Now it’s your chance to build the iconic Ducati bike from scratch and show off on your workstation setup or living room shelf.

Designer: LEGO Group

This lifelike recreation in a 1:4 scaled-down version replicates every little detail of the racer and the mechanical intricacies as well. When put together the 1603-piece brick model is strikingly close to the real thing. The builders have gone down to the level of emulating the sophisticated 3-speed pedal gear shift that sets the 1 cm plastic Desmosedici Stradale 3 hp engine in motion. The rear wheels spin to engage the chain, setting the cool LEGO bike in motion. Add to that the realistic front and rear suspension, and a mechanically similar steering input, and you have a simulated experience of a MotoGP or Superbike.

LEGO Technic Ducati Panigale V4 S model measures more than 30 cm in height, 43 cm in length and 15 cm in width when completely put together by experience or using the companion app. Draped in the signature Ducato red, the set can be displayed on a dedicated stand to look like a miniature copy of the Panigale V4 S. Priced at $200, the LEGO set is slated to go on sale in stores and online portals on January 1, 2025. The set is targeted towards people aged 18 or older, and we already love the idea.

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In 1989, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) partnered with the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) to conduct a Clean Air Study. Led by Dr. B. C. Wolverton, the study provided a comprehensive list of plants that are highly effective at purifying indoor air. The research demonstrated that plants have the ability to filter pollutants such as benzene, ammonia, and formaldehyde, which helps mitigate the effects of Sick Building Syndrome. Certain tropical houseplants were found to be particularly efficient in removing formaldehyde, trichloroethane, benzene, and other harmful substances from the air, replacing them with oxygen. According to the report, it is recommended to have at least one plant for every hundred square feet of indoor space, be it at home or in the office.

Designer: Ugly Duckling ID

Common Indoor Pollutants

Trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, ammonia, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and suspended particulate matter (SPM) are harmful substances found in various products and environments.

• Trichloroethylene, present in inks and pa2ints, can lead to symptoms such as dizziness and coma.
• Benzene, used in plastics and tobacco smoke, may result in drowsiness and unconsciousness.
• Formaldehyde, commonly found in paper products and fabrics, can cause irritation and swelling in the respiratory system.
• Ammonia, found in cleaning products, can cause eye irritation and sore throat.
• Xylene, present in rubber and vehicle exhaust, can lead to liver and kidney damage.
• NO2 and SO2, emitted by vehicles and factories, can harm the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
• SPM, small particles in the air, can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract and contribute to long-term health issues like asthma and cardiovascular problems.

Top 12 Air-Purifying Plants

1. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

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The Areca palm, native to Madagascar, is a popular foliage houseplant known for its ability to purify the air by removing formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene. As a houseplant, it thrives indoors and can tolerate both shade and bright light. It requires less frequent watering and prefers temperatures ranging from 15 to 35 degrees Celsius and it adds beauty and charm to any indoor space.

2. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

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Sansevieria, commonly known as Mother-in-law’s tongue or Snake plant, is an incredibly resilient indoor plant that thrives even in low light conditions. It is a perfect choice for those seeking a low-maintenance plant as it requires infrequent watering. Moreover, Sansevieria has been recognized as one of the most effective air-purifying plants, capable of eliminating benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene from the surrounding air. It can adapt to various temperature ranges, from 5 to 45 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for different climates.

3. Money Plant (Epipremnum aureum)

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The money plant, belonging to the Araceae plant family, is a popular houseplant found in French Polynesia. It is highly adaptable and can thrive in various indoor environments. It has the ability to effectively purify the air by removing benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene. As a houseplant, its growing habits and characteristics are as follows: it prefers indoor locations, tolerates shade and artificial light, requires less frequent watering, and can withstand temperatures ranging from 15 to 45 degrees Celsius.

4. English ivy (Hedera helix)

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English Ivy, a flowering plant from the Araliaceous family, is a highly popular vine plant in Europe. It is native to most of Europe and Western Asia. Notably, English Ivy has been identified as one of the most efficient plants in removing benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene from the air. As a houseplant, its growing habits and characteristics include indoor location preference, tolerance to shade and artificial light, less frequent watering requirements, and a temperature range of 5 to 30 degrees Celsius.

5. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

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The peace lily, belonging to the Araceae plant family, is a well-known indoor plant. It has been identified as one of the most efficient plants in eliminating benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, ammonia, xylene, toluene, and other pollutants from the air. As a houseplant, it thrives indoors and can tolerate both shade and artificial light. It requires less frequent watering and prefers temperatures ranging from 16 to 32 degrees Celsius.

6. Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)

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Gerbera, a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family, is renowned for its vibrant and lustrous flowers. It is a popular choice due to its ability to withstand adverse weather conditions and thrive in bright light. Notably, Gerbera is effective in purifying the air by eliminating benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. As a houseplant, it flourishes indoors, tolerating both shade and bright light. It requires less frequent watering and prefers temperatures ranging from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.

7. Chinese Evergreens (Aglaonema Modestum)

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Aglaonema, a member of the Araceae family, is a popular indoor plant originating from tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia. With over 100 popular varieties, it is both visually appealing and low-maintenance. Notably, Aglaonema is known for its ability to cleanse the air by removing benzene and formaldehyde. As a houseplant, it thrives in indoor locations, tolerates shade and artificial light, requires less frequent watering, and prefers temperatures ranging from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

8. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

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Chlorophytum comosum, a member of the Asparagaceae plant family, originates from southern Africa. This popular houseplant, known as the spider plant, is not only elegant and fast-growing but also easy to care for. A report by the university’s Cooperative Extension Service highlighted the spider plant as one of the top varieties for effectively removing VOCs. It has been found to cleanse the air by eliminating formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene. As a houseplant, the spider plant thrives indoors, tolerating shade and artificial light, requiring less frequent watering, and favoring temperatures ranging from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

9. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis mill)

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Aloe vera, a succulent plant belonging to the Asphodelaceae family, is a remarkable plant known for its numerous benefits and medicinal uses since ancient times. It can withstand adverse weather conditions and thrives in bright light, making it suitable for deserts. Aloe vera is also effective in purifying the air by eliminating benzene and formaldehyde. As a houseplant, it prefers indoor locations, tolerates both shade and bright light, requires less frequent watering, and can thrive in temperatures ranging from 15 to 45 degrees Celsius.

10. Rubber plant (Ficus elastica)

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The Rubber Plant, classified under the genus Ficus in the Moraceae plant family, is native to South Asia. This houseplant has been discovered to effectively eliminate formaldehyde from the air. As a houseplant, it thrives indoors, tolerating both shade and artificial light. It requires less frequent watering and prefers temperatures ranging from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

11. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

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The Boston fern, belonging to the Nephrolepidaceae family and the Nephrolepis genus, is native to humid forests and swamps. It is known for its ability to effectively eliminate formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, airborne germs, molds, and bacteria from indoor air. As a houseplant, it thrives in indoor locations, tolerating both shade and artificial light. It requires frequent watering and prefers temperatures ranging from 15 to 35 degrees Celsius.

12. Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizi)

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The Bamboo palm, part of the Chamaedorea genus in the Aceraceae plant family, is one of the 107 species within its genus. This plant thrives in shady and humid conditions, often found growing under trees in rainforests. It is known for its ability to effectively remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene from the air. As a houseplant, it prefers indoor locations and can tolerate shade and artificial light. It requires frequent watering and thrives in temperatures ranging from 10 to 35 degrees Celsius.

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Anyone who has owned a cat will know the truth about who is really the master and who is the pet. Although they can definitely be cuddly and sentimental, furry felines are also known to be temperamental and territorial. And by that, it usually means that any place in the house can be their territory. All kidding aside, cats tend to love squeezing into tight spaces, even when you’ve already provided a lush, comfy, and unfortunately very open bed. Embracing the behavior of cats and how they can be central to owners’ lives, these concept designs envision furniture for humans that cats will appreciate, or rather, cat furniture that just happens to be usable by humans.

Designer: Jing-Cyuan Tang

For reasons unfathomable to all except their regal kind, cats love to squeeze into cramped spaces. Of course, they’ll still enjoy plush beds, but give them a box or a tube and their natural instincts kick in. So why not just design sleeping furniture that appeals to this behavior directly instead? Bonus points if it can also be used by their human owners, potentially letting them bond even better when resting in the same place.

That may be the thinking behind this rather unusual set of cat-friendly furniture design concepts. Or perhaps they’re human-friendly cat furniture designs. Either way, these chairs will be enjoyable to both parties, though their maintenance will probably be less so for humans. The common theme these chairs have are the armrests that act like dark tunnels, enticing cats to go inside to nap. There’s ample space for a cat or even two, so it’s not exactly a cramped and uncomfortable space at all.

Two variants of these armchair designs exist. Perhaps the more interesting one of the two has an armrest that goes around the back of the chair, creating a single tunnel that cats can walk through from end to end. There is also a more modest version where the armrests swap out tunnels for shelves, allowing owners to put other things on the side that won’t be used by the cat, presuming the cat doesn’t claim that space and pushes the vase off the shelf.

There is even a stool design where the very low backrest curves inward, creating that same tunnel shape where the cat can lie inside behind you. Truth be told, the seats don’t look too comfortable, especially with the backrests so low. They might have been unintentionally designed with feline comfort as the priority, showing who the real master of the house is. That said, they are indeed interesting designs and, to some extent, quite feasible, though the question of how to clean up after the cat inside those armrests still remains.

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Je suis tombé sur cette vidéo YouTube qui explique les différentes formes de gouvernement en seulement 10 minutes chrono et je vous la partage parce que je pense que c’est le genre de vidéo qu’on devrait tous regarder pour comprendre un peu mieux les différents régimes politiques, de manière ludique.

Le youtubeur passe en revue tous les systèmes politiques imaginables, de l’oligarchie à la noocracie en passant par la ploutocratie et l’anarchie et chaque concept est expliqué de façon simple et imagée, avec des exemples concrets.

Ce que j’ai kiffé, c’est que la vidéo ne se contente pas d’aligner les définitions comme dans un dico poussiéreux puisqu’on a droit à des petites anecdotes historiques et des traits d’humour, ce qui rend le tout super digeste, même pour les néophytes en politique comme moi.

Bref, à mater !

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Loki, ça vous dit quelque chose ? Non, je ne parle pas du dieu espiègle de la mythologie nordique, mais bien d’un outil qui pourrait bien révolutionner la façon dont on traque les fake news. C’est une solution open source capable de passer au crible de longs textes pour en extraire les affirmations douteuses et les vérifier en un clin d’œil.

Loki est un projet vraiment prometteur pour tous ceux qui ont à cœur la vérification des faits, que vous soyez journaliste, chercheur ou simplement un citoyen soucieux de démêler le vrai du faux. Son atout majeur, c’est un pipeline complet qui prend en charge tout le processus, de la décomposition des textes en affirmations individuelles jusqu’à la vérification finale.

Et concrètement alors, comment ça marche ?

Eh bien, Loki commence par découper un long texte en petits morceaux plus digestes, histoire d’y voir plus clair. Ensuite, tel un fin limier, il évalue chaque affirmation pour déterminer si elle mérite d’être vérifiée. Exit les déclarations vagues ou ambiguës, on se concentre sur le concret !

Une fois les affirmations intéressantes identifiées, Loki se transforme alors en super détective du web. Il génère des requêtes précises pour partir à la chasse aux preuves sur Internet, en s’appuyant sur divers modèles d’IA tels que le traitement du langage naturel (NLP), l’apprentissage automatique (ML) ou encore l’extraction d’informations. Comme ça, fini les heures passées à éplucher les sources, il s’occupe de tout !

Et une fois les preuves rassemblées, il enfile sa casquette d’enquêteur pour évaluer la véracité de chaque affirmation. Tel un juge impartial, il examine les éléments à charge et à décharge pour rendre son verdict. Fake news ou info fiable ? Vous le saurez en un instant ! Il faut cependant garder à l’esprit que même si Loki s’appuie sur des modèles d’IA performants, aucun outil n’est parfait. Une supervision humaine reste donc nécessaire pour garantir la fiabilité des résultats.

L’interface est basique mais permet d’interagir directement avec le moteur de vérification. Pas besoin d’être un crack en informatique, c’est à la portée de tous.

Le top, c’est qu’il ne se contente pas de vous dire si une info est vraie ou fausse. Il vous explique aussi comment il est arrivé à cette conclusion, avec toute la transparence qu’on est en droit d’attendre de ce genre d’outils. Ça permet de sourcer et de justifier l’analyse. En prime, il sait se montrer pédagogue puisqu’en plus de débusquer les fake news, il vous proposera aussi une version corrigée et sourcée de l’information. De quoi devenir un pro de la vérification des faits en un rien de temps !

Si vous voulez tester Loki par vous-même, rien de plus simple. Il vous suffit de vous rendre sur le site https://loki.librai.tech/ pour découvrir toutes les possibilités offertes par cet outil. En attendant, voici un petit tutoriel pour bien démarrer avec Loki. Il vous faudra des clé API pour OpenAI, Anthropic et Serper.

Première étape : installez Python et Poetry en suivant les instructions sur le site officiel.

Ensuite, clonez le dépôt GitHub de Loki et lancez l’installation avec les commandes :

git clone https://github.com/Libr-AI/OpenFactVerification

cd OpenFactVerification

pip install -r requirements.txt

poetry install

Ça peut sembler un peu technique, mais promis, c’est à la portée de tous !

Une fois que tout est en place, vous pouvez commencer à jouer avec Loki.

Pour vérifier un texte, rien de plus simple :

python -m factcheck --modal text --input mon_texte.txt

Et voilà, Loki va se mettre au travail et vous fournir une analyse complète du texte et vous livrer à la fin un gros JSON.

Vous pouvez aussi tester avec différents types de contenu (image, vidéo, audio…) en changeant l’option --modal. Et si vous voulez personnaliser le modèle utilisé ou les sources de vérification, il vous suffit de passer un fichier de configuration en paramètre :

python -m factcheck --modal text --input mon_texte.txt --api_config ma_config.yaml

Notez aussi que tout ceci est dispo sous la forme d’une lib Python, donc facilement intégrable avec vos outils.

Avec ça, vous avez toutes les cartes en main pour devenir un pro de la vérification des faits. Alors, à vous de jouer ! Et si jamais vous avez besoin d’un coup de main, n’oubliez pas que la communauté Loki est là pour vous aider sur GitHub ou sur le serveur Discord dédié au projet.

Vous êtes un irréductible de Windows 7, mais vous lorgniez avec envie sur certaines applications récentes uniquement disponibles pour Windows 8, 8.1 ou 10 ? Pas de stress, avec VxKex, vous allez pouvoir les faire tourner sur votre Seven adoré !

Mais qu’est-ce que c’est que ce truc au nom imprononçable ? Eh bien, pour faire simple, c’est est un ensemble d’extensions d’API qui vont permettre à votre Windows 7 de comprendre et d’exécuter des programmes normalement réservés aux versions plus récentes de l’OS de Microsoft. Bref, c’est un peu comme si on greffait des bouts de Windows 8 et 10 dans votre Seven. Génial, non ?

Pour en profiter, rien de plus simple. Rendez-vous sur la page des releases sur GitHub et téléchargez la dernière version. Installez la, et vous voilà prêt à dompter ces applis récalcitrantes !

L’utilisation est un jeu d’enfant. Faites un clic droit sur le programme que vous voulez lancer (fichier .exe ou .msi), ouvrez les propriétés, puis sélectionnez l’onglet « VxKex ». Là, cochez la case « Enable VxKex for this program » (« Activer VxKex pour ce programme ») et lancez l’application. Tadaaa !

Bon, pour certains programmes un peu complexes, il faudra peut-être bidouiller quelques réglages supplémentaires, mais rien d’insurmontable. Vous trouverez toutes les infos nécessaires dans le fichier « Application Compatibility List.docx » inclus dans le dossier d’installation de l’outil (par défaut dans « C:\Program Files\VxKex »). Et la liste des applications compatibles est longue comme le bras ! Ça va de Blender à Spotify en passant par Chromium, Discord, Python, Qt Creator et même des émulateurs comme Citra et Yuzu. Bref, y’a de quoi s’amuser.

Mais attention, ce truc ne fait pas de miracles non plus. N’espérez pas faire tourner les derniers jeux AAA dessus, il est plutôt orienté applications. Ceci dit, les développeurs planchent déjà sur le support des jeux, alors gardez l’œil ouvert ! Autre question que vous vous posez sûrement : est-ce que ça va bousiller mon Windows 7 chéri ?

Eh bien non, pas du tout ! VxKex n’altère aucun fichier système, il se contente de charger des DLLs lorsque vous lancez une application compatible. Donc pas de panique, votre Seven restera aussi stable qu’un roc.

Côté configuration requise, c’est très léger. Il vous faut juste le Service Pack 1 et idéalement les mises à jour KB2533623 et KB2670838 d’installés sur votre Windows 7. Et si vous avez les derniers correctifs de sécurité (les fameux ESU), pas de problème non plus, il est compatible.

Même les applications en ligne de commande sont de la partie ! Une fois que c’est activé pour votre programme, vous pouvez l’utiliser dans l’invite de commandes comme si de rien n’était.

Bref, de quoi redonnez un coup de jeune à votre Windows 7 et profitez enfin de toutes ces applications qui vous faisaient de l’œil sur Windows 8 et 10 ! Mais bon, n’oubliez pas que Windows Seven est quand même un vieux machin et que niveau sécurité, c’est pas top… Donc pensez à mettre à jour vers Windows 11 (ou 10 si vous avez un PC pourri).

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