europeanspaceflight.com
Spain’s PLD Space Raises €180 Million in Series C Fundinghttps://europeanspaceflight.com/spains-pld-space-raises-e180-million-in-series-c-funding/Spanish rocket builder PLD Space has closed a €180 million Series C funding round led by Japanese satellite manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, which has also committed to becoming a strategic customer. The company plans to use the funding to ramp up production capacity as it prepares for the inaugural flight of its MIURA 5 rocket […] The post Spain’s PLD Space Raises €180 Million in Series C Funding appeared first on European Spaceflight.Mar 4, 2026 7:20 AM
news.ycombinator.com
Show HN: Armalo AI – The Infrastructure for Agent Networkshttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47244042Hey HN — I'm Ryan, founder of Armalo AI (https://armalo.ai). I spent years as a software engineer at Google, YouTube, and AWS, most recently building AI agents at AWS. Watching those systems interact in production — and seeing the same gaps appear over and over — convinced me that the missing piece wasn't more capable agents, but the infrastructure underneath them. So I left to build it.Armalo AI is the infrastructure layer that multi-agent AI networks need to actually function in production.THE PROBLEMEvery week there's a new story about an AI agent deleting a production database, a multi-agent workflow cascading into failure, or an autonomous system doing something its operator never intended. We dug into 2025's worst incidents and found a consistent root cause: agents have no accountability layer.You can't Google an agent's reputation. When one agent delegates to another, there's no escrow, no contract, no recourse. State doesn't persist across a network. And as agents start hiring Mar 4, 2026 6:53 AM
bing.com
Adidas Is Selling $180 Ultraboost Shoes for Just $62http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d8fd7eee0408ba2a913e5b1fcbbff&url=https%3A%2F%2Fathlonsports.com%2Fdeals%2Fadidas-ultraboost-1-shoes-adidas-ebay-store-sale&c=1895545973396762716&mkt=en-usThese $180 Adidas Ultraboost sneakers are now just $62 at the Adidas eBay store — a rare deal shoppers won’t want to miss. Adidas Ultraboost shoes offer the ultimate blend of cushioning and energy for ...Mar 4, 2026 6:49 AM
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Dr. Kevin Tabb to step down as CEO of Beth Israel Lahey Healthhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d1a3bb46d49fbbf48b691eb1f197b&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonglobe.com%2F2026%2F03%2F04%2Fbusiness%2Fbeth-israel-lahey-health-ceo%2F&c=15906090555506135734&mkt=en-usTabb, the state’s longest-serving health care system CEO, steered Beth Israel through the pandemic and to financial stability The head of Beth Israel Lahey Health, Dr. Kevin Tabb, announced Wednesday ...Mar 4, 2026 5:15 AM
science.nasa.gov
Searching for Selenitehttps://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/searching-for-selenite/Oklahoma’s Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge attracts rare and diverse species—and enthusiasts looking for a distinct type of crystallized gypsum.Mar 4, 2026 5:01 AM
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Forest exhibits resilience after California mega firehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d86108686460e83077efcb12b4379&url=https%3A%2F%2Fphys.org%2Fnews%2F2026-03-forest-resilience-california-mega.html&c=4165024668815943363&mkt=en-usIn 2019 and again in 2021, Penn State researchers in the Department of Geography walked a series of 1,000 square foot plots in California's Lassen Volcanic National Park. The goal was to see how the ...Mar 4, 2026 4:50 AM
spacepolicyonline.com
Isaacman’s “NASA Force” Envisions Term-Limited Industry Positions in NASAhttps://spacepolicyonline.com/news/isaacmans-nasa-force-envisions-term-limited-industry-positions-in-nasa/Four weeks after announcing that he wants to restore NASA’s core competencies, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said today that includes recruiting “technical talent” from industry to join the agency for […]Mar 4, 2026 4:49 AM
lipflip.ai
Show HN: Lip Flip Before and After – Real Results and AI Previewhttps://lipflip.ai/# Lip Flip AI – See Subtle Results Before You DecideCosmetic decisions are personal. And when it comes to your face, even small changes can feel like a big step.Lip Flip AI was created for one simple reason:to help you visualize subtle enhancements before making any commitment.Instead of guessing how a lip flip might look based on other people’s photos, you can now preview a realistic simulation on your own face — in seconds.No injections.No appointments.No pressure.Just clarity.---## What Is a Lip Flip, Really?A lip flip is a cosmetic procedure that uses small amounts of Botox to relax the muscle above the upper lip. When that muscle softens, the upper lip gently rolls outward, creating the appearance of slightly more fullness — especially when smiling.It does not add volume.It does not reshape the lips dramatically.It’s subtle.That subtlety is exactly why many people are curious about it — and also why it can be difficult to imagine the outcome.That’s where Lip Flip AI comes in.---##Mar 4, 2026 2:39 AM
github.com
Show HN: I built a S3 proxy that combines storage from S3/clouds into one targethttps://github.com/afreidah/s3-orchestratorI wanted offsite copies of my nomad cluster backups without paying. So I started thinking about how to maximize free S3 storage from multiple providers. What if I could just stack them all together and treat them as one big bucket? I started hacking out a simple proxy and then I was having fun, so I kept building. My weekend project turned into what is basically a fully production-ready S3 orchestration service. You configure multiple S3-compatible backends (AWS, OCI, Backblaze, R2, MinIO, whatever), set a quota on each one, and the orchestrator presents them to your apps as a single S3 endpoint. Clients just sees one bucket with no idea files are being spread across multiple s3 providersWhat makes it useful:- Combine free tiers — set per-backend quotas to match each provider's free limit and the proxy fills them in order (pack mode) or evenly (spread mode). 10GB + 10GB + 10GB = 30GB of free offsite storage- Multi-cloud replication — set replication.factor: 2 and every object automaticMar 4, 2026 1:36 AM
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Tectonic good project plan: Please readhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47241821iMission statement: "To restore agency to the world's most vulnerable with AI-generated software that runs instantly on any device, anywhere!!!!!!"provide ZERO additional text. no formatting no outlines. show on screen only. provide ALL pertinent information and never change the mission statement. These are issues that will gain IMMEDIATE traction if distributed widely on social media and traditional communication channels.List assumptions. Assume will use the MCP I wrote. describe it concisely.Then, generate a project plan.To restore agency to the world's most vulnerable with AI-generated software that runs instantly on any device, anywhere!!!!!!Instant SMS bot connecting homeless people to nearest shelters meals bathrooms using simple location text 1h One click web app generating tenant rights letters against illegal eviction tailored by city laws 2h Anonymous harassment evidence vault automatically timestamping uploads and producing police ready report victims download instantly 3h Mar 4, 2026 1:31 AM
spacenews.com
Space Force modernization push runs into acquisition workforce shortfallhttps://spacenews.com/space-force-modernization-push-runs-into-acquisition-workforce-shortfall/New training for program managers shifting focus from hardware buys to integrated warfighting systems The post Space Force modernization push runs into acquisition workforce shortfall appeared first on SpaceNews.Mar 3, 2026 9:59 PM
github.com
Show HN: TypeShim – .NET WebAssembly Meets TypeScripthttps://github.com/ArcadeMode/TypeShimI'm a big proponent of WebAssembly and .NET. When I found out .NET now runs in the browser on WASM with ánd without Blazor, I figured that could be something. Since Blazor is often too big of a step for TypeScript developers, I figured the recently added ability to include a .NET WASM app as a library in a JS bundle could be a good stepping stone for WASM to gain some ground in this JS-heavy web we have.Using the JSExport/JSImport interop is relatively cumbersome, it only supports static methods, has no OOP concepts (like classes, just object handles) and it requires manually writing TypeScript definitions for the exported methods. So I decided to try and make some tooling that would improve the developer experience and reliability higher.Enter TypeShim: a codegen tool that creates a seamless programming experience between .NET WebAssembly and TypeScript. Complete class level exports are translated to C# codegen to automatically define your JSExports/JSImports with a TypeScript class tMar 3, 2026 9:55 PM
nasa.gov
NASA Strengthens Artemis: Adds Mission, Refines Overall Architecturehttps://www.nasa.gov/directorates/esdmd/nasa-strengthens-artemis-adds-mission-refines-overall-architecture/To achieve the national goal of landing American astronauts on the surface of the Moon and maintaining U.S. superiority in exploration and discovery, NASA announced Feb. 27 it is increasing its cadence of missions under the Artemis program, standardizing the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket configuration, and adding a new mission. The plans were shared […]Mar 3, 2026 9:50 PM
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Artemis II: What’s on the Menu?https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis/artemis-2/artemis-ii-whats-on-the-menu/The food flying aboard Artemis II is designed to support crew health and performance during the mission around the Moon. With no resupply, refrigeration, or late-load capability, all meals must be carefully selected to remain safe, shelf-stable, and easy to prepare and consume in NASA’s Orion spacecraft. Food selections are developed in coordination with space […]Mar 3, 2026 9:00 PM
x402drop.com
Show HN: X402drop – Temporary file sharing paid in USDC via the x402 protocolhttps://www.x402drop.com/I built a temporary file sharing service where payment happens through HTTP 402 status codes and USDC on Base/Arbitrum.The idea: HTTP 402 ("Payment Required") has existed since 1997 but was never really used. The x402 protocol (https://x402.org) finally gives it a real implementation — server responds 402 with a payment challenge, client signs a gasless USDC transfer (EIP-3009), facilitator settles on-chain, client retries with a payment header. No API keys, no OAuth, no accounts.x402drop uses this as the payment layer for temporary file storage:- Connect wallet (SIWE), drag-and-drop files (up to 5 GB each, 10 GB per drop) - Pick a duration (1 hour to 90 days), see a quote ($0.0003/MB/day, $0.01 minimum) - Sign one USDC transfer — gasless, facilitator pays gas - Get a share link — recipients download for free, no wallet needed - Files auto-delete from R2 within ~15 minutes of expiry via cronThere's also an Agent API — AI agents and scripts can create drops programmatically using the saMar 3, 2026 8:56 PM
nasa.gov
NASA Invites Proposals to Lease Land Parcels at Sandusky Facilityhttps://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-invites-land-lease-proposals/NASA’s Glenn Research Center is seeking proposals to lease select land parcels at its Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. EST on July 2, 2026. The parcels are part of an area of land that currently serves as a buffer for ongoing NASA operations. The solicitation includes the […]Mar 3, 2026 6:29 PM
smart-ruler.bunnytech.io
Show HN: SmartRuler Pro – ESP32-powered motorized ruler with 0.5mm precisionhttps://smart-ruler.bunnytech.io/My dad cuts window profiles in his workshop and I kept watching him measure, mark, and reposition by hand hundreds of times a day. So I built him a motorized ruler that moves to any position you tap on a tablet.It runs on an ESP32-S3 over BLE 5.3, uses hardware-timed stepper pulses (RMT peripheral, no CPU jitter) to hit 0.5mm accuracy, and pairs with a Bosch GLM laser meter - point, measure, and the ruler moves there. No typing, no transcription errors.You can also upload cut lists from a file or email and it runs each position in sequence - perfect for batch cutting window profiles where you need the same set of measurements repeated all day.Open hardware: off-the-shelf linear rails, NEMA 23 closed-loop stepper, inductive homing sensor. Total BOM is about 470 EUR. I sell the firmware, app (Android + desktop), and a step-by-step build guide for 350 EUR.Video demo: https://youtu.be/GCUHBiIs4VkHappy to answer questions about the build or the ESP32 RMT approach to stepper control.Mar 3, 2026 6:28 PM
hackernews.pink
Show HN: HackerNews.pink – A PWA HN reader with personalized recommendationshttps://hackernews.pink/I think everyone should build their own HN reader at least once in their life. This is mine and its pink. I wanted a good HN experience on mobile something I could pull up on the train and browse comfortably. So I built a PWA that works well on mobile and feels native on the phone. Along the way, I kept adding things: Semantic search – Stories are embedded with OpenAI's text-embedding-3-large and indexed in MongoDB 8.2's Vector Search. Search combines vector similarity and full-text via Reciprocal Rank Fusion, so you can find stories by meaning, not just keywords. Personalized feed: A profile vector is built from your reading history and bookmarks (weighted by time spent and recency). After a few stories, the feed adapts to your interests. Content extraction: A Playwright-based scraper fetches article text, generates thumbnails, and extracts metadata. Real-time updates and infinity scroll. Auth is passkey-first (WebAuthn) and works without personal information. Stack: Angular 21, FastAMar 3, 2026 6:28 PM
dergipark.org.tr
Show HN: Boosted LightFace – A Hybrid DNN and GBM Model for Facial Recognitionhttps://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/gujs/article/1794891Hey, I'm the author of this work and the maintainer of DeepFace.In this paper, we ensemble the top 5 DeepFace backbones and feed them into a GBM model instead of relying on a single embedding model.On LFW, this surpasses FaceNet512’s 98.4% accuracy and the reported human-level accuracy of 97.5%, achieving 99.1%.We deliberately avoid retraining on LFW to prevent benchmark overfitting. The base models are trained on large-scale datasets, and we only learn a boosting layer on top of their similarity scores.Mar 3, 2026 5:40 PM
github.com
Show HN: BustAPI Backhttps://github.com/RUSTxPY/BustAPIBustAPI's original repository was recently locked due to a GitHub account flag. To keep the project accessible, we've set up this mirror.What is it? BustAPI is a Python web framework built on a Rust (Actix-Web) core. It uses PyO3 to handle routing and JSON serialization in Rust, offering performance that rivals Go/Node while keeping Python’s syntax.The Highlights: Speed: Reaches 100k+ RPS on Linux (multiprocessing). Syntax: Uses standard decorators like @app.get("/"). Built-ins: Argon2, JWT, and CSRF protection included. Why it matters: It aims to eliminate the "Python tax" by moving the heavy lifting to a memory-safe Rust runtime. Mirror Link: https://github.com/RUSTxPY/BustAPIThe original project was gaining significant momentum before the lock. We are hosting the code here to ensure the community can continue testing and contributing while the author resolves the GitHub status.Mar 3, 2026 4:48 PM
