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Benfica (Sport Lisboa e Benfica)

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What has Benfica to do with Stella Zoe? Stella Zoe has a significant connection to Benfica through her experiences and interactions since moving to Portugal. When Stella arrived in Portugal to pursue her research, she found herself surrounded by colleagues who were passionate supporters of the Benfica football club. Benfica is renowned as one of the most popular and successful clubs in Portugal, with a large and devoted fan base. As Stella began spending time with her colleagues, she was introduced to the world of football and the fervor surrounding Benfica. She attended football games both in person and watched them on television, getting a taste of the electric atmosphere and excitement that fills the stadium during matches. Stella was captivated by the intensity of the games, the skill of the players, and the passionate support of the fans. Over time, Stella's interest in Benfica grew, and she became an avid fan of the club. She started following the team's progress, learnin

International Day for Biological Diversity

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The International Day for Biological Diversity, also known as World Biodiversity Day, is an observance held annually on May 22nd. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and the need to protect and conserve it. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed May 22nd as the International Day for Biological Diversity in December 1993 to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The CBD is an international treaty that aims to promote the conservation, sustainable use, and equitable sharing of genetic resources. Each year, the International Day for Biological Diversity has a specific theme to focus global attention on various aspects of biodiversity. These themes often highlight pressing issues and challenges related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. The day serves as an opportunity for governments, organizations, and individuals worldwide to organize events and activities that promote biodivers

We have a Distillery in our Lab

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 Title: "Unlocking the Power of Distillation: Leveraging Transformers for Enhanced Language Model Training" Introduction In the realm of natural language processing (NLP), the use of large-scale language models (LLMs) has become increasingly prevalent. These models, such as OpenAI's GPT-3.5, have revolutionized various tasks like text generation, translation, and sentiment analysis. However, as LLMs continue to grow in size and complexity, training them becomes a resource-intensive process. To address this challenge, the technique of distillation has emerged as an effective method to transfer knowledge from large pre-trained models to smaller models. In this article, we will delve into the importance of using the distillation technique and explore how it can be accomplished using transformers. Understanding Distillation Distillation, in the context of language models, refers to the process of transferring knowledge from a large pre-trained model (often referred to as the

New announcement: 4060Ti/16GB. Empowering the AI Revolution.

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  The Crucial Role of NVIDIA GPUs Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our modern lives, revolutionizing industries and transforming the way we live, work, and interact. Behind the scenes of this technological marvel lies the unsung hero - NVIDIA GPUs. These powerful processors have emerged as the driving force behind the exponential growth of AI, enabling researchers, scientists, and developers to unlock the true potential of this cutting-edge technology. NVIDIA GPUs, or Graphics Processing Units, were initially designed for rendering graphics in video games and powering graphics-intensive applications. However, their parallel computing architecture, unmatched computational power, and efficient handling of complex mathematical operations have made them indispensable for AI applications. GPUs excel at accelerating deep learning algorithms, which form the backbone of AI models. By leveraging their massive parallel processing capabilities, GPUs dramatically speed u

How much energy does the training needs?

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 Training our model is more efficient using the old RTX 2070 then with the new RTX 4090. RTX 2070 uses 166W of a maximum allowed of 175W. And the RTX 4090 uses  405W of the 450 maximum allowed during half the time (for the same information quantity). It gives 21% more efficiency.

Exploring the Wonders of Science: The Faraday Museum at IST Lisbon

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Article Title: Exploring the Wonders of Science - The Faraday Museum at IST Lisbon Introduction: The "Faraday Museum", a museological space in Lisbon, nestled within the prestigious Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) installations in Lisbon, Portugal, is a captivating space that takes visitors on a journey through the rich history of science, with a particular focus on the fascinating realm of electricity. With its six meticulously curated rooms, this volunteer-maintained museum offers an immersive experience, showcasing the remarkable discoveries and advancements that have shaped our understanding of this essential scientific field. Unveiling the Legacy of Electricity: The Faraday Museum serves as a beacon of knowledge, dedicated to illuminating the story of electricity. From the early experiments and theories of luminaries like Benjamin Franklin and Alessandro Volta to the groundbreaking contributions of Michael Faraday himself, visitors can explore the evolution of electric

Today's thoughts about the "Impact on the field of electrochemistry and the study of chemical reactions".

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What was Faraday's impact on the field of electrochemistry and the study of chemical reactions? " Michael Faraday was a 19th century pioneer in electrochemistry and the study of chemical reactions, particularly his work on electrolysis. He made important contributions to the understanding of the behavior of electric charges and their interaction with each other and with chemical reactions. His work helped lay the foundation for modern electrochemical analysis and the modern understanding of chemical reactions. His work also helped chemists to better understand the formation of molecules and their chemical bonds. His work also helped chemists to better understand the effects of oxidation and reduction on materials on the chemical compounds, as well as the process of oxidation and reduction. His discoveries such as his discoveries of introducing the formation of introducing the law of introducing the concept of introducing the law of lateral diffusion of forging, allowed for cre