Entropy + Algebra + Topology = ?

Entropy + Algebra + Topology = ?

• Introduces function d(x) = -x log x, a derivation reminiscent of Leibniz rule. • d relates to Shannon entropy, but is nonlinear, so H(p) ≠ d(∑ p_i). • Paper shows Shannon entropy

Mathematics · July 28, 2021 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 188 words
Language, Statistics, & Category Theory, Part 2

Language, Statistics, & Category Theory, Part 2

• Language modeled as category L: objects are English expressions, morphisms are substring inclusions. • Category L captures syntax but lacks semantic depth, prompting richer categ

Mathematics · July 21, 2021 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 184 words
Language, Statistics, & Category Theory, Part 1

Language, Statistics, & Category Theory, Part 1

• Authors propose a new preprint exploring math behind large language models. • Question: how to model transition from probability distributions on text to syntax and semantics. •

Mathematics · July 7, 2021 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 169 words

The next Nuance to the platform wars

• Microsoft’s $16B Nuance acquisition positions it as a leader in AI-driven medical transcription and speech recognition. • The deal marks the largest digital health merger since T

Solar Achievements Timeline

Solar Achievements Timeline

• 2011 DOE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office launched SunShot to make solar cost-competitive by decade’s end. • SunShot leveraged DOE and industry collaboration, funding over half

Developer Platform updates Spring 20'

Developer Platform updates Spring 20'

• Developer Dashboard now displays app usage metrics: installs, API calls, webhook subscribers. • Dynamic App Support lets developers set mandatory vs optional OAuth scopes, visibl

Engineering Blogs · April 21, 2020 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 175 words

The Developer Show: Building Zoom Chatbots

• Zoom Developer Advocacy champions developer education, providing tutorials, SDKs, and community support. • The new ‘Developer Show’ series showcases building Zoom Chatbots with t

Engineering Blogs · April 3, 2020 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 184 words

Backwards Incompatible V2 API Changes

• Removed Attention Tracking; V2 REST API now returns empty attentiveness_score for meeting and webinar participant reports. • Deprecated attention_tracking field in User, Group, a

Engineering Blogs · April 3, 2020 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 190 words
Building America Timeline

Building America Timeline

• .gov domains belong to official U.S. government organizations for public services and information. • Secure .gov sites use HTTPS, indicated by a lock icon or https:// prefix. • T

Developing Zoom Marketplace Apps w/ ngrok

• NGROK creates introspectable tunnels to localhost, enabling rapid prototyping of Zoom Marketplace apps. • Compared to NGINX/Apache, NGROK offers a single-command, authenticated H

Engineering Blogs · February 14, 2020 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 186 words

New API Rate Limiter

• Zoom introduces new V2 API Rate Limits in March 2020 to support scaling. • Current one-size-fits-all limits insufficient for growing organizations. • New limits tailored to Accou

Engineering Blogs · February 14, 2020 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 161 words

Zoom Developer Relations - Meet the Team

• Andy de Artola: Technical Writer, docs for Zoom integrations, loves dogs and wine, favorite app Outgoing Webhook chat. • Michael Purnell: Developer Advocate, manages APIs, Web SD

Engineering Blogs · January 24, 2020 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 203 words
Behind the Curtain: App Publishing Requests

Behind the Curtain: App Publishing Requests

• Two main submission paths: App Publishing Request for marketplace-wide distribution and Publishable URL for limited sharing. • App Publishing Request lets any Zoom user install y

Engineering Blogs · January 22, 2020 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 201 words
A Timeline of RTG and RHU Space Missions

A Timeline of RTG and RHU Space Missions

• Official U.S. government sites use the .gov domain. • .gov sites belong to recognized U.S. government organizations. • Secure .gov sites employ HTTPS for encrypted connections. •

Weatherization Assistance Program Timeline

Weatherization Assistance Program Timeline

• 1977: DOE launches Weatherization Assistance Program under Energy Conservation Act. • 1980s: Program expands nationwide, targeting low‑income households for energy savings. • 199

Savannah River Site History 1990-Present

Savannah River Site History 1990-Present

• Established in the 1950s to produce tritium and plutonium‑239 for nuclear weapons. • Five reactors built, alongside chemical separations, heavy water extraction, and fuel fabrica

Savannah River Site History 1950-1989

Savannah River Site History 1950-1989

• Constructed in early 1950s to produce tritium and plutonium-239 for nuclear weapons. • Five reactors built to generate these critical materials for national defense. • Multiple s

Secretary Bill Richardson (1998-2001)

Secretary Bill Richardson (1998-2001)

• Bill Richardson led the U.S. Department of Energy from 1998‑2001, championing renewable energy initiatives. • He prioritized climate‑tech research, supporting solar, wind, and ad