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Help Galaxy Zoo: Tidal Tales Open Cosmic Storybookhttps://science.nasa.gov/get-involved/citizen-science/help-galaxy-zoo-tidal-tales-open-cosmic-storybook/Galaxies carry the imprints of past encounters. When they pass near one another or collide, gravity pulls their stars into long tails, thin streams, and faint shells – features that preserve the history of these dramatic events. Thanks to deep, high-resolution images from the Euclid space telescope, an ESA (European Space Agency) mission with critical contributions from NASA, we can now see these delicate structures more clearly than ever before in unprecedented numbers.Mar 12, 2026 3:41 PM
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Silicon Valley’s new AI middlemen: Why forward deployed engineers are suddenly indispensablehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a893a7079ad48e09504fd78dcfacea5&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-in%2Fnews%2FIndia%2Fsilicon-valley-s-new-ai-middlemen-why-forward-deployed-engineers-are-suddenly-indispensable%2Far-AA1YvsXZ&c=8273431741751510938&mkt=en-usArtificial intelligence has accelerated at a pace few industries anticipated, but the rapid expansion of the technology has exposed a quieter, structural problem. Many companies eager to adopt ...Mar 12, 2026 12:30 PM
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Ask HN: Can a word game work as a competitive strategy esport?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47347625I've been experimenting with a browser game design problem.Most word games (Scrabble, Wordle, etc.) are either slow or mostly about vocabulary. I wanted to see if it was possible to build one that behaves more like a competitive strategy game — something closer to chess in terms of tension and reversals.The result is a prototype called The Word Gambit. The board grows organically from placed words, and late-game detonations from long words can swing the match dramatically.The surprising thing during testing is that matches often feel more like territory control than spelling.Players also started creating AI opponents ("gladiators") and pitting them against each other, which I didn't originally plan.I'm curious about a few design questions:• Can vocabulary realistically function as a competitive skill in an esport context? • What mechanics would make a word-based game strategically deep rather than dictionary-driven? • Would spectators even enjoy watching something like this?If anyone iMar 12, 2026 7:37 AM
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Show HN: I built a Mac app that converts files when you rename themhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47340433Hi HN,I built Morpholder after repeatedly running into the same annoying workflow on macOS.Every time I needed to convert a file I had to open a converter, upload the file, download it again, and move it back to Finder. It always felt unnecessary when I already knew the format I needed.So I tried a different idea: what if renaming the file actually converted it?Morpholder watches folders and performs the real conversion when the extension changes.For example:favicon.png → favicon.ico photo.heic → photo.jpg video.mov → video.gif video.mp4 → audio.mp3But it also unlocks some workflows beyond simple conversions:- Append _nobg to an image → background is removed automatically (uses Apple’s subject detection) - Rename an image to .txt → text is extracted from the image using Live Text - Append _min → compress image for the web while preserving quality - Rename an image to .icns → builds a macOS app icon package - Append _pages to a PDF → exports each page as high-resolution imagesThe app ruMar 11, 2026 7:54 PM
nasa.gov
About University Innovation Project (UI)https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/armd/tacp/ui/about-ui/NASA’s University Innovation (UI) project funds university-led innovation to address the agency’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate’s system-level challenges via independent, NASA-alternate-path, multi-disciplinary awards. Strategic Goals The UI portfolio’s strategic goals in descending order of importance are: 1. Assist in achieving aviation outcomes defined in the ARMD Strategic Implementation Plan through NASA-complementary research. 2. Transition research […]Mar 11, 2026 5:00 PM
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Show HN: Reviewd – A free, local alternative to Claude Code Review(no API costs)https://github.com/simion/reviewdAnthropic just launched their official Claude Code Review tool, pricing it at $15–$25 per PR. If your team is shipping 10+ PRs a day, that model scales terribly.Even before their launch, I was running a custom local Claude agent for my team to review PRs. The feedback was great and it caught real bugs, but the workflow was a massive time sink. I was manually invoking "claude --agent .. branch_name", grab the output, filter it and post the relevant comments.So I built reviewd to automate the local execution: https://github.com/simion/reviewdIt is a Python-based background daemon that runs on your machine or a VPS.How it works: 1. It polls GitHub/BitBucket for open PRs. 2. Creates a near-instant git worktree (no re-cloning). 3. Optionally runs your actual local test/lint commands (the AI gets the stdout/stderr). 4. Pipes the context into the Claude, Gemini, or Codex CLI you already have installed. 5. Parses the JSON output and automatically posts structured inline and summary comments toMar 11, 2026 4:43 PM
klausai.com
Show HN: Klaus – OpenClaw on a VM, batteries includedhttps://klausai.com/We are Bailey and Robbie and we are working on Klaus (https://klausai.com/): hosted OpenClaw that is secure and powerful out of the box.Running OpenClaw requires setting up a cloud VM or local container (a pain) or giving OpenClaw root access to your machine (insecure). Many basic integrations (eg Slack, Google Workspace) require you to create your own OAuth app.We make running OpenClaw simple by giving each user their own EC2 instance, preconfigured with keys for OpenRouter, AgentMail, and Orthogonal. And we have OAuth apps to make it easy to integrate with Slack and Google Workspace.We are both HN readers (Bailey has been on here for ~10 years) and we know OpenClaw has serious security concerns. We do a lot to make our users’ instances more secure: we run on a private subnet, automatically update the OpenClaw version our users run, and because you’re on our VM by default the only keys you leak if you get hacked belong to us. Connecting your email is still a risk. The best defense I kMar 11, 2026 3:54 PM
science.nasa.gov
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4825-4831: Exploring the Borderlandshttps://science.nasa.gov/blog/curiosity-blog-sols-4825-4831-exploring-the-borderlands/Written by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute Earth planning date: Friday, March 6, 2026 Curiosity is in the last stage of its exploration of the spiderweb-like boxwork unit. This stage consists of exploring the eastern and southern borders of this terrain. There were two multi-sol plans assembled this week. The previous plan […]Mar 11, 2026 5:24 AM
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About Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools Projecthttps://www.nasa.gov/directorates/armd/aavp/svtt/about-svtt/Project Overview NASA’s Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools (SVTT) project develops technologies and tools for various types of aircraft that fly in different speed regimes, including next-generation vertical take-off and landing and fixed-wing subsonic aircraft. The research advances knowledge, technologies, and concepts that enable major steps to lowering operating costs of the next-generation single-aisle aircraft. […]Mar 11, 2026 2:32 AM
spacenews.com
Starlab Space fully books commercial payload space on planned space stationhttps://spacenews.com/starlab-space-fully-books-commercial-payload-space-on-planned-space-station/The Starlab commercial space station has fully booked its commercial payload space as the joint venture developing it awaits the next phase of a NASA program. The post Starlab Space fully books commercial payload space on planned space station appeared first on SpaceNews.Mar 10, 2026 11:11 PM
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COPV Damage Tolerance Life Demonstration Guidelineshttps://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/nesc/copv-damage-tolerance-life-demonstration-guidelines/The NESC has invested significant time and resources to better understand composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV) performance and more importantly, how these complex, high-pressure storage systems can fail. These vessels, which store high pressure propulsion and life-support system fluids on launch vehicles and spacecraft, are ubiquitous at NASA, and failures have the potential to be catastrophic. This year the […]Mar 10, 2026 4:19 PM
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About Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities (FDC) Projecthttps://www.nasa.gov/directorates/armd/iasp/fdc/about-fdc/The FDC project conducts complex integrated small-scale flight research to validate the benefits of new technologies. By modifying aircraft from FDC’s support fleet, the project enables aggressive, success-oriented flight campaign schedules. While many technologies are at mid-levels of technology readiness, the FDC project supports all phases of technology maturation. FDC’s support aircraft fleet enables safety chase and in-flight experimental measurements for a variety of […]Mar 9, 2026 6:30 PM
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What Is Pi? (Grades 5-8)https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/what-is-pi-grades-5-8/This article is for students grades 5-8. What is Pi? Pi is a number. You might know it as 3.14 or the symbol π. But it’s way more than that! What Makes Pi Special? Pi is an irrational number. That means it goes on forever and it never repeats its sequence of numbers. Pi has […]Mar 9, 2026 6:10 PM
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Webb Studies Cranium Nebulahttps://www.nasa.gov/image-article/webb-studies-cranium-nebula/Nebula PMR 1 is a cloud of gas and dust that bears an uncanny resemblance to a brain in a transparent skull, inspiring its nickname, the “Exposed Cranium” nebula. Webb captured its unusual features in both near- and mid-infrared light. The nebula was first revealed in infrared light by a predecessor to Webb, NASA’s now-retired Spitzer Space […]Mar 9, 2026 3:09 PM
esa.int
ESA analysing fireball over Europe on 8 March 2026https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Planetary_Defence/ESA_analysing_fireball_over_Europe_on_8_March_2026At approximately 18:55 CET (17:55 UTC) on Sunday 8 March 2026, a very bright fireball moving from the southwest to the northeast was observed by many people in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.Mar 9, 2026 10:40 AM
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Alliant Energy: Grow Your Income With This Durable Utilityhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88d2760d6d41aea0cf836ac76856d9&url=https%3A%2F%2Fseekingalpha.com%2Farticle%2F4879930-alliant-energy-grow-your-income-with-this-durable-utility%3Ffr%3D1&c=4136933456108542367&mkt=en-usIt pays to have a defensively positioned portfolio, as downside protection matters more than upside potential in trying times. With the price of oil surging higher, sectors of the economy will be ...Mar 9, 2026 6:00 AM
spacedaily.com
Changing the Rules Mid-Race - How Artemis Lets Washington Redefine "Winning" at the Moon - Part 4https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Changing_the_Rules_Mid_Race_How_Artemis_Lets_Washington_Redefine_Winning_at_the_Moon_Part_4_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 09, 2026 In classic Washington style, the United States has found a way to keep 'winning' the new Moon race even as its flagship program slips, bloats and mutates. With the latest Artemis overhaul, NASA isn't just re-planning a mission sequence - it's helping Trump's America quietly rewrite the rules of the game so that almost any outcome can be spun as victory.Mar 9, 2026 5:07 AM
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Hostage to the Moon - How Artemis Became Industrial Welfare in a Space Suit - Part 2https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Hostage_to_the_Moon_How_Artemis_Became_Industrial_Welfare_in_a_Space_Suit_Part_2_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 09, 2026 NASA says it has finally found the "back to basics" recipe to get Americans back on the Moon by 2028. A new intermediate mission, standardized hardware, a faster launch cadence: on paper, the Artemis overhaul looks like a sober course correction after years of drift.Mar 9, 2026 5:07 AM
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Show HN: Movie site built on a game enginehttps://movie-chain.com/I'm an ex-gamedev (Guitar Hero) who built a movie website that looks like a Trello board. Each column can contain a different movie or cast member. Load pre-made boards or create your own by dragging and dropping between the columns. You can share boards with others.For example, start with Quentin Tarantino’s movies in Column 1, put the cast of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in Column 2, then put Brad Pitt’s entire filmography in Column 3. Keep going as long as you want, building a "chain" ala Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.I was frustrated that all popular movie websites are page-oriented: one HTML page per movie or person. I asked myself what a movie site designed in 2026 would look like, in an era when full-screen canvas sites like Miro are common. And then asked what if the site was built on a game engine? I used PixiJS.I ingested TMDB movie data into my own SQLite database head of time, so there are no external API calls at runtime. This was necessary because opening a board with 100'sMar 8, 2026 3:17 PM
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Show HN: Trawl – LLM-powered web scraper that calls the AI once - runs pure Gohttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47297522Every scraper I've written has the same failure mode: it works for three months, a site redesigns, and my CSS selectors silently return empty strings. The data is still right there on the page — a human can find it instantly — but the scraper is blind.Trawl fixes this by splitting the problem. You describe what you want: trawl "https://books.toscrape.com" --fields "title, price, rating, in_stock" The LLM (Claude) looks at one sample item and derives a full extraction strategy — CSS selectors, attribute mappings, type coercion, fallback selectors. That strategy gets cached. Every subsequent page with the same structure is extracted with pure Go + goquery. No API calls, no token cost, full concurrency.The key insight: LLMs are good at understanding HTML structure, but you don't need them to extract 10,000 rows. Use AI for intelligence, Go for throughput.When a site redesigns, the structural fingerprint changes, the cache misses, and trawl re-derives automatically.You can preview exactly Mar 8, 2026 2:18 PM
