Fridaygram: Lady Ada Lovelace, evolving limbs, ancient labyrinth

In a celebratory week, the Google Developers Blog marked the 197th birthday of computing pioneer Lady Ada Lovelace with a special Google Doodle, recognizing her contributions, including publishing the first algorithm for Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine. Coinciding with this, Google Developers Live launched new episodes of the Women Techmakers series, spotlighting women making significant social impacts through tech innovations. Scientific advancements were also highlighted, with Spanish researchers using zebra fish to explore the evolutionary transition from fins to limbs by activating a specific gene. Additionally, archaeoastronomer Clive Ruggles and archaeologist Nicholas Saunders proposed that the line drawings in the Peruvian desert are labyrinths meant for walking, offering a new perspective on these ancient creations. Each Friday, the blog diverges from its usual developer focus to present engaging topics unrelated to coding.