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Curious to know if we have a current morphometric based system that can detect with the same accuracy as DNA testing, if two people are related, without a priori knowledge that they are related, if that makes sense. Meaning, if a system is fed 100 random photos of humans, but is not told "there are definitely related people in here" can it match it...

I believe a few of us have Steam Decks, thus I wanted to do this kinda public announcement. TL;DR If your Steam Deck reports low battery health (low % of original capacity) drain the battery until it shuts down and then fully charge and check again Use your Steam Deck until it shuts down from time to time (say once every 6 months?) to...

What have you been playing lately? Discussion about video games and board games are both welcome. Please don't just make a list of titles, give some thoughts about the game(s) as well. Comments URL: https://tildes.net/~games/1n83/what_games_have_you_been_playing_and_whats_your_opinion_on_them Votes: 17 Comments: 35

What food and drinks have you been enjoying (or not enjoying) recently? Have you cooked or created anything interesting? Tell us about it! Comments URL: https://tildes.net/~food/1n82/what_have_you_been_eating_drinking_and_cooking Votes: 2 Comments: 0

An elderly family member has become involved with this organization and it sounds cultish and dangerous at first listening. Anyone aware of them or can offer any insight? I don't much trust their official sources. Family member has to pay fees to be a part of this thing, I'm concerned that they may becoming part of something unsavory. Nothing would please me more if...