John D. Cook
Coverage of John D. Cook in the Nexus archive.
- Historic Donoho Hotel site in Red Boiling Springs listed for sale after November 2025 fire
The historic Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs was destroyed by a fire in November 2025, leading its ownership group to put the property up for sale. Co-owner John Cook expressed hope that the site will continue hosting events like weddings and family reunions, despite the challenges of rebuilding to historic standards.
- Fact brief: Does solar energy need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels?
Unsubsidized utility-scale solar is generally cheaper than new fossil fuel power plants, with a 2025 analysis showing a mean levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of $58 per megawatt-hour for solar compared to $79 for natural gas and $128 for coal. The International Energy Agency reports solar is the cheapest new electricity source globally in most regions, though subsidies can further reduce costs.
- Partitions over Permutations
The article titled 'Partitions over Permutations' discusses mathematical concepts related to permutations and their partitions, authored by John D. Cook. It is hosted on his blog and has no comments or points as of the provided data.
- 4-bit floating point FP4
The article introduces FP4, a 4-bit floating-point format designed for efficiency in computing. It references a blog post by John D. Cook and mentions Hacker News comments and engagement metrics.
- Mathematical Minimalism
The article discusses the concept of mathematical minimalism, focusing on creating the smallest possible math library. It was published on John D. Cook's blog and discussed on Hacker News with minimal engagement.