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DPL Reading List – October 8, 2021

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Each Friday, we share a curated list of articles we found during the past week. Here’s the list of the new and interesting ones we found for the week ending October 8, 2021. If there’s an article you think we should read, let us know in the comments below.

 

Microsoft Predicts Weather for Individual Farms – Microsoft researchers have developed a framework called DeepMC, which accurately predicts local weather. It could be used by farmers, renewable energy producers, and others.

 

4 Ways to Spark Creativity When You’re Feeling Stressed – It’s no surprise that stress negatively impacts creativity. These authors offer four science-backed steps to help you turn the stress of disruption into fuel for creativity.

 

What Is the Metaverse, and Do I Have to Care? – There’s been a lot of talk lately about the metaverse. And while the concept has been around awhile, here’s a breakdown of what it is, what it isn’t, and what it could mean down the road.

 

Windows 11: The Ars Technica review – Ars’ gigantic, in-depth review of Microsoft’s latest operating system.

 

As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole – With more EVs coming out over the next few years, software may become one of the big differentiators.

 

“Wayforward Machine” provides a glimpse into the future of the web – The Wayback Machine looks 25 years into the future, but it’s a satirical attempt to raise awareness about the ongoing threats to the Internet and archival libraries.