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8 Practical Uses for the Python os Module

os.path.join (folder, filename) ensures the path is correct for the system. On Windows, it uses backslashes (reports\summary.txt); on Linux and macOS it uses forward slashes (reports/summary.txt).
IEEE

A Climate-Informed Approach to Create Hourly Future Weather Timeseries for Power System Planning

Abstract: Power system planning tools require hourly weather data to capture the variable conditions that influence electricity supply and demand (e.g., temperature, wind, and solar). It is ...
The Earth Institute Columbia University

Evaluating a Hospital System's Efforts to Create a Safer Workplace

On September 8, Sasha Berns will present, "From injury to insight: Evaluating a hospital system's efforts to create a safer workplace." Join us in person in ARB 1101 or via Zoom. In-person attendance ...
Yahoo

‘Godfather of AI’ says the technology will create massive unemployment and send profits soaring — ‘that is the capitalist system’

Computer scientist and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton predicted artificial intelligence will spark a surge in unemployment and profits as companies replace workers with AI. But it’s not the technology ...
Bleeping Computer

VirusTotal finds hidden malware phishing campaign in SVG files

VirusTotal has discovered a phishing campaign hidden in SVG files that create convincing portals impersonating Colombia's judicial system that deliver malware. VirusTotal detected this campaign after ...
gearpatrol

Did Klipsch Just Create the Ultimate Backyard Hi-Fi System?

Klipsch is bringing its famed hi-fi sound to your back patio. The legendary American audio manufacturer has announced a new surround sound speaker system specifically designed for the outdoors. It’s ...
techxplore

The AI breakthrough that uses almost no power to create images

From creating art and writing code to drafting emails and designing new drugs, generative AI tools are becoming increasingly indispensable for both business and personal use. As demand increases, they ...
The New York Times

Michael Phelps, Jay Glazer bonded over mental health. It became a star-studded support system

Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. It was a little before 11 p.m. on the ...
marktechpost

Creating Dashboards Using Vizro MCP: Vizro is an Open-Source Python Toolkit by McKinsey

Vizro is an open-source Python toolkit by McKinsey that makes it easy to build beautiful, production-ready data visualization apps. With just a few lines of configuration (via JSON, YAML, or Python ...
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Kennesaw State researchers create low-cost system to monitor dams, prevent floods

Liang Zhao, Jian Zhang, and Tien Yee A research team at Kennesaw State University is building a low-cost, wireless system to help detect problems in aging dams before they become dangerous, offering a ...
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Lee fire west of Meeker is so large it is creating its own weather system

Firefighters work overnight Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 to slow the spread of the Lee fire, which started Aug. 2, 2025, west of Meeker in northwestern Colorado. It quickly became one of the largest wildfires ...