George MacgregorNov 16

For the 'to read' pile... 👍😀

"We present ORKG reborn, an emerging digital library that supports #finding, accessing, and #reusing accurate, fine-grained, and #reproducible machine-readable expressions of scientific #knowledge that relate #scientific statements and their supporting evidence in terms of data and code".

Advancing Scientific Knowledge #Retrieval and Reuse with a Novel #DigitalLibrary for Machine-Readable Knowledge
https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.08476 #openresearch #OpenScience

Advancing Scientific Knowledge Retrieval and Reuse with a Novel Digital Library for Machine-Readable Knowledge

Digital libraries for research, such as the ACM Digital Library or Semantic Scholar, do not enable the machine-supported, efficient reuse of scientific knowledge (e.g., in synthesis research). This is because these libraries are based on document-centric models with narrative text knowledge expressions that require manual or semi-automated knowledge extraction, structuring, and organization. We present ORKG reborn, an emerging digital library that supports finding, accessing, and reusing accurate, fine-grained, and reproducible machine-readable expressions of scientific knowledge that relate scientific statements and their supporting evidence in terms of data and code. The rich expressions of scientific knowledge are published as reborn (born-reusable) articles and provide novel possibilities for scientific knowledge retrieval, for instance by statistical methods, software packages, variables, or data matching specific constraints. We describe the proposed system and demonstrate its practical viability and potential for information retrieval in contrast to state-of-the-art digital libraries and document-centric scholarly communication using several published articles in research fields ranging from computer science to soil science. Our work underscores the enormous potential of scientific knowledge databases and a viable approach to their construction.

arXiv.org
Dining and CookingOct 24

What actually happens when cooking oil is reused and why it matters

When oil is heated again and again, it doesn’t just “get a little darker.” What’s really happening is a slow, invisible chain reaction. Heat, oxygen, moisture, and food particles conspire to rewrite the oil’s chem…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Cooking #cookingoil #health #puris #reheatfood #reheatingoil #reusing #usfda
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2347687/what-actually-happens-when-cooking-oil-is-reused-and-why-it-matters/

Hacker NewsSep 2, 2025

Reusing Computation in Text-to-Image Diffusion for Efficient Image Generation

https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.21032

#HackerNews #Reusing #Computation #in #Text-to-Image #Diffusion #for #Efficient #Image #Generation #AI #Innovation #ImageGeneration #DiffusionModels #TechResearch #ComputationEfficiency

Reusing Computation in Text-to-Image Diffusion for Efficient Generation of Image Sets

Text-to-image diffusion models enable high-quality image generation but are computationally expensive. While prior work optimizes per-inference efficiency, we explore an orthogonal approach: reducing redundancy across correlated prompts. Our method leverages the coarse-to-fine nature of diffusion models, where early denoising steps capture shared structures among similar prompts. We propose a training-free approach that clusters prompts based on semantic similarity and shares computation in early diffusion steps. Experiments show that for models trained conditioned on image embeddings, our approach significantly reduces compute cost while improving image quality. By leveraging UnClip's text-to-image prior, we enhance diffusion step allocation for greater efficiency. Our method seamlessly integrates with existing pipelines, scales with prompt sets, and reduces the environmental and financial burden of large-scale text-to-image generation. Project page: https://ddecatur.github.io/hierarchical-diffusion/

arXiv.org
Programming QuotesAug 10, 2025

Before software can be reusable, it first has to be usable.

— Ralph Johnson

#reusing

João Costa 💚🇵🇹🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇦Jun 25, 2025

For anyone who needs a new #smartphone and cares about sustainability, the environment and climate action, you should consider choosing The Fairphone
🌍 ♻️ 💡 📱

#Sustainability #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #recycling #reusing #COP #planet #phones #consumer #design #technology #innovation #Fairphone

https://youtu.be/GpUkYw4i6Kk?si=J-oeXR6Vh5yVF9fq

Switch Day | Launch Event: The Fairphone (Gen. 6)

YouTube
TAV CreationsJun 21, 2025
Relaxing Saturday post bridal
Pick up including a morning paddle and then a bit of arts and crafts… occasional sad use of plastic bottles means I want to reuse them when I can…. And the spoons have been around in my picnic supplies for years…
#birdfeeders #plasticBottle #upcycling #reusing
Show threadKevin Karhan May 19, 2025

@stitzl @rotnroll666 Anyone #jailbreak'd a #Chromecast to make it work as a #Linux machine?

fuzzle @ cccfrApr 22, 2025

@freiburg
wann wird denn das Fundfabrik öffnen, oder hat es mittlerweile vielleicht sogar offen?
https://abfallwirtschaft-freiburg.de/de/news/Fundfabrik_Spendenzone_2023.php

#fundfabrik #freiburg #recycling #reusing #repair #upcycling #diy

Abfallwirtschaft und Stadtreinigung Freiburg

Abfallwirtschaft und Stadtreinigung Freiburg

ASF Webseite https://www.abfallwirtschaft-freiburg.de
DoomsdaysCWMar 16, 2025

#OrilliaOntario - Need something fixed? #Orillia #RepairCafé returning in April

Event taking place April 5 at St. James' Anglican Church

Mar 14, 2025

"Local residents are invited to bring their broken or torn possessions to St. James’ Church on Saturday, April 5 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), where 'fixers' will be on hand to make repairs and turn their 'trash' into 'treasure' at the eighth Orillia Repair Café, which takes place twice a year.

"The event is supported by local volunteers and Sustainable Orillia, St. James’ Anglican Church and Lake Country Time Trade.

"Light refreshments will be provided as well as child-friendly activities. A new feature this year will be '#BookSwaps,' one for adults and one for children. The café has a friendly and fun ambience and combines an enjoyable family activity with a rewarding outcome.

"Annalise Stenekes has led the project since its inception and has gathered a dedicated and talented team of fixers who will attempt to repair a variety of items, including bicycles, lamps, home appliances, sewing machines, jewelry and audio/visual and computer equipment. Small furniture items will be repaired, clothing and footwear mended and toys given new life.

"Last year, 230 kilograms of items were given a new lease on life, diverting potential waste from the #landfill and saving an estimated $1,000.

"'#Repairing and #reusing broken items, as opposed to disposing of them and purchasing new ones, is a practical and meaningful contribution we can make for our environment,' says local resident Wendy Kirk. 'The Repair Café is also a feel-good place — at times the joy is tangible when someone’s prized item is restored to its former usefulness.'

"Repair Café events are happening around the world, saving money, reducing landfill waste, cutting CO2 emissions, promoting learning and fostering community connections."

Source:
https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/need-something-fixed-orillia-repair-cafe-returning-in-april-10371696
#RepairCafesOntario #RepairCafes #BuildingCommunity #SolarPunkSunday #FixIt

Need something fixed? Orillia Repair Café returning in April

Event taking place April 5 at St. James' Anglican Church

OrilliaMatters.com
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Jan 9, 2025

The #sapphics are asking: is it weird to #reuse a #strap with another #partner

#Queer #intimacy comes in all shapes and sizes, and requires different #instruments for different #tastes. None of this is news, but on #TikTok, a few questions are being raised about the #ethics of #reusing a certain…#tool.

#Women #Lesbians #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Sexuality #Intimacy

https://www.intomore.com/culture/the-sapphics-are-asking-is-it-weird-to-reuse-a-strap-with-another-partner/