masonyarbrough.com
Show HN: Ask-human-mcp – zero-config human-in-loop hatch to stop hallucinationshttps://masonyarbrough.com/blog/ask-humanWhile building my startup i kept running into the issue where ai agents in cursor create endpoints or code that shouldn't exist, hallucinates strings, or just don't understand the code.ask-human-mcp pauses your agent whenever it’s stuck, logs a question into ask_human.md in your root directory with answer: PENDING, and then resumes as soon as you fill in the correct answer.the pain:your agent screams out an endpoint that never existed it makes confident assumptions and you spend hours debugging false leadsthe fix:ask-human-mcp gives your agent an escape hatch. when it’s unsure, it calls ask_human(), writes a question into ask_human.md, and waits. you swap answer: PENDING for the real answer and it keeps going.some features:- zero config: pip install ask-human-mcp + one line in .cursor/mcp.json → boom, you’re live - cross-platform: works on macOS, Linux, and Windows—no extra servers or webhooks. - markdown Q\&A: agent calls await ask_human(), question lands in ask_human.md with answer: Jun 5, 2025 10:57 PM
nasa.gov
NASA Awards Third Crowdsourcing Contract Iterationhttps://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-awards-third-crowdsourcing-contract-iteration/NASA continues to collaborate with global communities to solve complex challenges through crowdsourcing with a series of 25 new NASA Open Innovation Service (NOIS) contracts managed by the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The contract aims to empower NASA’s workforce by actively engaging the public to find creative solutions to difficult space exploration challenges […]Jun 5, 2025 8:34 PM
science.nasa.gov
Jack Kaye Retires After a Storied Career at NASAhttps://science.nasa.gov/science-research/earth-science/jack-kaye-retires-after-a-storied-career-at-nasa/Jack Kaye [NASA HQ—Associate Director for Research, Earth Science Division (ESD)] has decided to retire on April 30, 2025, following 42 years of service to NASA – see Photo 1. Most recently, Kaye served as associate director for research of the Earth Science Division (ESD) within NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD). In this position, he […]Jun 5, 2025 1:54 PM
esa.int
ESA’s new asteroid hunter opens its eye to the skyhttps://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Planetary_Defence/ESA_s_new_asteroid_hunter_opens_its_eye_to_the_skyThe European Space Agency’s (ESA) newest planetary defender has opened its ‘eye’ to the cosmos for the first time. The Flyeye telescope’s ‘first light’ marks the beginning of a new chapter in how we scan the skies for new near-Earth asteroids and comets.Jun 5, 2025 9:00 AM
networkedartifacts.com
Show HN: Air Lab – A portable and open air quality measuring devicehttps://networkedartifacts.com/airlab/simulatorHi HN!I’ve been working on an air quality measuring device called Air Lab for the past three years. It measures CO2, temperature, relative humidity, air pollutants (VOC, NOx), and atmospheric pressure. You can log and analyze the data directly on the device — no smartphone or laptop needed.To better show what the device can do and how it feels like, I spent the past week developing a web-based simulator using Emscripten. It runs the stock firmware with most features available except for networking. Check it out and let me know what you think!The firmware will be open-source and available once the first batch of devices ships. We’re currently finishing up our crowdfunding campaign on CrowdSupply. If you want to get one, now is the time to support the project: https://www.crowdsupply.com/networked-artifacts/air-labWe started building the Air Lab because most air quality measuring devices we found were locked-down or hard to tinker with. Air quality is a growing concern, and we’re hoping Jun 5, 2025 7:42 AM
nasa.gov
Galaxy Clusters on Course to Crash Again, NASA’s Chandra Findshttps://www.nasa.gov/image-article/galaxy-clusters-on-course-to-crash-again-nasas-chandra-finds/New observations from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes have captured a rare cosmic event: two galaxy clusters have collided and are now poised to head back for another swipe at each other. Galaxy clusters are some of the largest structures in the Universe. Held together by gravity, they are monster-sized collections of hundreds […]Jun 4, 2025 6:12 PM
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3 Black Holes Caught Eating Massive Stars in NASA Datahttps://science.nasa.gov/science-research/astrophysics/3-black-holes-caught-eating-massive-stars-in-nasa-data/Black holes are invisible to us unless they interact with something else. Some continuously eat gas and dust, and appear to glow brightly over time as matter falls in. But other black holes secretly lie in wait for years until a star comes close enough to snack on. Scientists have recently identified three supermassive black […]Jun 4, 2025 6:09 PM
europeanspaceflight.com
T-Minus to Launch a Pair of Barracuda Rockets from Nova Scotiahttps://europeanspaceflight.com/t-minus-to-launch-a-pair-of-barracuda-rockets-from-nova-scotia/Dutch rocket builder T-Minus Engineering has signed an agreement with Canada’s Maritime Launch Services to carry out two rocket launches from Spaceport Nova Scotia in October. Founded in 2011, T-Minus develops and operates a range of suborbital rockets for microgravity and hypersonic experimentation. In May 2022, during ESA’s PAC Symposium in Biarritz, France, the company […] The post T-Minus to Launch a Pair of Barracuda Rockets from Nova Scotia appeared first on European Spaceflight.Jun 4, 2025 8:54 AM
github.com
Show HN: I made web agents reliable with smaller LLMs via natural languagehttps://github.com/nottelabs/notteHey HN!I built Notte to see if converting DOM into natural language could improve web agent capabilities and make them work reliably with smaller models.The result was using deep DOM parsing and a semantic abstraction layer to transform websites into structured, navigable maps described in NL. Instead of feeding raw HTML, there is a perception layer that means LLMs don't just click the DOM elements, but understand the intent behind them.I benchmarked it against other agent frameworks and was pleasantly surprised - faster task completion and increased reliability (all open source with replayable/reproducible code).Beyond the core tech, I also built out unified session management, stealth features, credentials vault, CAPTCHA HITL + some more cool features all via a single API. Still working out some edge cases with dynamic content, but it's been solid for most real-world tasks.Github:https://github.com/nottelabs/notteBenchmarks:https://github.com/nottelabs/open-operator-evalsDocs:https:/Jun 3, 2025 12:03 PM
bing.com
What eating disorder experts need you to know about bulimiahttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8b4a566a4d4da18096c7414ca40226&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Flife%2Fhealth-wellness%2F2025%2F06%2F03%2Fwhat-is-bulimia%2F83871977007%2F&c=11401960552714222638&mkt=en-usIf you or a loved one has struggled with an eating disorder, know this: You (and they) are not alone. Some 5% of the population has been diagnosed with one before, per the American Psychiatric ...Jun 3, 2025 3:01 AM
bing.com
Steve Bannon back on Spotify after 5 years — but pledges to fight Big Tech to the end: ‘Most dangerous thing in the country’http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cebfaa48643bda69921e74631421f&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2025%2F06%2F02%2Fbusiness%2Fsteve-bannon-back-on-spotify-after-5-years-but-pledges-to-fight-big-tech-to-the-end-most-dangerous-thing-in-the-country%2F&c=7588011879313947445&mkt=en-usNearly five years after Steven Bannon’s suspension from Spotify, his podcast “WarRoom” has returned — a move which may cement his role as the most influential MAGA voice for a global audience, given ...Jun 2, 2025 1:54 PM
bing.com
Pride Month 2025 Organizers Face Uncertain Future As Some Corporate Sponsors Pull Backhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cc015de584ec7927af7927319d713&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fpamdanziger%2F2025%2F06%2F02%2Fpride-month-2025-organizers-face-uncertain-future-as-corporate-sponsorship-collapses%2F&c=17410704358792936476&mkt=en-usPride festival organizers are grappling with a budgetary shortfall of hundreds of thousands of dollars this year, as corporations scale back funding for Pride Month events – a trend likely to continue ...Jun 2, 2025 1:11 PM
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Ask HN: Why are dating apps so bad? Why hasn't anyone made a good one?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44154162Almost all dating apps that have achieved the exponentially growing network effect have been acquired and subsequently enshittified by Match Group. The intent of these apps is to keep you single and spending money. I think Bumble is the only large scale independent app but they've managed to enshittify themselves too.So let's assume there is a deficit in the market for dating apps that are actually good. So why hasn't one been made?Definition of a good dating app: An app with no dark patterns where you can find dates and relationships.Ideas:- By internet standards, the market is so mature people aren't motivated to download another app. You're never going to get enough of a positive feedback loop from the network effect.- No one has made a good app yet.- A majority of humans aren't compatible with online dating for one reason or another. Maybe they prefer dating in person. Maybe they're unattractive (physically or personality wise), bad at selecting partners, egotistical, selfish, lazyJun 1, 2025 10:19 PM
bing.com
Trans Actor Scott Turner Schofield Has Had Several 'Historic Firsts.' Here's Why He Doesn't 'Believe' in Them (Exclusive)http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cb0f85cbd4c629bc3c1cfaeaf2bf9&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeople.com%2Ftrans-actor-scott-turner-schofield-on-why-hes-not-into-historic-firsts-11745844&c=10057097989945359839&mkt=en-us'The Bold and the Beautiful' star was the first out trans man to be cast in a daytime television show and the first to be nominated for an Emmy for acting Laurent KOFFEL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Actor ...May 31, 2025 10:00 AM
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Tell HN: eBay doesn't allow changing countryhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44140192On 2025-05-30, I received an email from eBay saying "Peter, are you still using your account?"I got a security code by email, and successfully spoke to a nice man from Florida on the phone.I noticed that my address has changed, because my parents sold their house in France and moved to New Zealand. So I updated my address as well.On 2025-05-31, I received another email from suspension@ebay.com saying "MC092 FPA NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension - User Agreement - Abusing eBay - peterburk"The first thing I did when I turned 18 years old was to open accounts on eBay and PayPal using my old iBook G3 (before even going downstairs to open birthday presents).And now all my 88 positive reviews are for nought, because eBay blocked me.If anybody reads this, please let me know an email address in eBay so I can contact a real human to verify that my account is real.This is not AI, this is not a drill, this is the real world and life is just a little complicated.May 30, 2025 9:49 PM
bing.com
The Epic Pass: Ski Resorts, Price, Benefits and Morehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8a1a0593ad4911a28a6d9b3ea0b75f&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.powder.com%2Fnews%2Fvail-resorts-epic-pass-benefits&c=12475500653704150251&mkt=en-usView post: Forecasters' New Outlook Provides Early Glimpse at El Niño Ski Season It’s a multi-pass world—we’re just living in it. The Epic Pass—and its main competitor, the Ikon Pass—have changed the ...May 30, 2025 3:31 PM
outlier.land
Show HN: Outlier, a new daily word gamehttps://outlier.land/Hello HN,If you love daily word games like the Crossword, Connections, or Wordle, you might enjoy Outlier.The game explores relationships between words-- while RED is of course a color, it is also a baseball player in Cincinnati, a Taylor Swift album, and a River on the Texas border (to name a few).Ex:Super Mail Slender Aqua Sand Boogey Hail Hit GentleWhile Gentleman, Superman, and Hitman are all real words/concepts, Hailman is not. HAIL is the Outlier. The Outlier then becomes a member of the set for the following.The next round might then cover Meteoroligical Phenomena, or archaic greetings (Hail Caesar) or words to indicate where someone is from ("she hails from Ohio").Open to all feedback! Trying to decide if the current time penalty should be increased to encourage more methodical play. I'm also posting daily clues on IG @ outlier.land. Thanks!May 30, 2025 2:15 PM
bing.com
Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals Is Available Now, But Even GameStop Has Inflated Priceshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8bf62e2ef24d2bbf0c70a8eb94b090&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Farticles%2Fpokemon-tcg-scarlet-violet-destined-rivals-roundup-launch-purchase-limits%2F1100-6531711%2F&c=11969419137614358700&mkt=en-usDestined Rivals, the Pokemon TCG’s latest Scarlet & Violet expansion set, launched today, May 30. Unfortunately, as has become the norm with the Pokemon Trading Card Game this year, it’s challenging ...May 30, 2025 2:13 PM
esa.int
Final call: ESA’s Junior Professional Programme – your portal to spacehttps://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA/Final_call_ESA_s_Junior_Professional_Programme_your_portal_to_spaceThe deadline to apply for ESA’s Junior Professional Programme (JPP) is fast approaching, with applications closing on 5 June. The JPP is a unique opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience at one of the world’s leading space organisations. Successful candidates will work on real ESA projects alongside experienced experts in fields ranging from engineering and science to business and administration. If you are ready to take the first step towards a future in space, don’t miss this opportunity. Submit your application before the 5 June deadline.May 30, 2025 9:00 AM
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How to Write a Resume with AI That Gets You Noticed by Top Employershttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8ce862c1e14ccaa2500c5543d35ea9&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theladders.com%2Fcareer-advice%2Fhow-to-write-a-resume-with-ai-that-gets-you-noticed-by-top-employers&c=12934844608014634759&mkt=en-usIn today’s competitive job market, standing out is more crucial than ever—especially for professionals aiming to land their dream jobs. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to create a resume can ...May 30, 2025 2:08 AM
