Show HN: Ducklang: Achieving 100x more requests per second than NextJSDuck (https://duck-lang.dev) is a statically typed, compiled programming language that combines the best of Rust, TypeScript and Go, aiming to provide an alternative for full-stack-development while being as familiar as possibleImprovements over Rust: - garbage collection simplifies developing network applications - no lifetimes - built-in concurrency runtime and apis for web developmentImprovements over bun/node/typescript: - massive performance gains due to Go's support for parallel execution and native code generation - easier deployment since Duck compiles to a statically linked native executable that doesn't need dependencies - reduced complexity and costs since a single duck deployment massively outscales anything that runs javascript - streamlined toolchain management using duckup (compiler version manager) and dargo (build tool)Improvements over Go: - a more expresive type system supporting Union types, Duck typing and tighter control over mutability - Server Side Rendering wit
Tala's strong Q1 2025 performance fuels explosive growth, achieving P16 billion in global revenueTALA, a financial infrastructure company that leverages data to deliver financial services to customers around the world, announced its 2024 performance at the industry event "Breaking the Bank Summit ...
Cowen and MassRobotics Highlight the Increasing Role of Robotics in Achieving Climate ObjectivesNEW YORK, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cowen Inc. (NASDAQ:COWN) (“Cowen” or the “Company”) and MassRobotics today announced a groundbreaking research report on the increasing role robotics is ...
Zena Foster Beauty Is My New Go-To For Achieving A Natural Glow!This is the year that I officially decided to upgrade my skin care and beauty routine. Due to quarantine, I took a break from daily makeup use and spent the extra time at home to really focus on ...
Healthy People 2020: Rural Areas Lag In Achieving Targets For Major Causes Of DeathFor the period 2007–17 rural death rates were higher than urban rates for the seven major causes of death analyzed, and disparities widened for five of the seven. In 2017 urban areas had met national ...
Summer Sexy: Achieving Silky Smooth LegsSummer’s almost here; ’tis the season to bare all! But if the prospect of rocking short shorts, a teeny bikini or miniskirt gives you agita, you’re not alone. During the winter months, we bury our ...
IMAGETurkey says dissolution of Kurdish-led group crucial for Syrian stabilityTurkey on Wednesday said the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) marked a key step towards strengthening state authority and achieving lasting stability in Syria. Turkey has long regarded the SDF as an extension of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which waged an insurgency against the Turkish state for decades. FRANCE 24's Jasper Mortimer reports from Ankara, Turkey.
IMAGEA Chinese Robot Beat Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter Record. Should We Be Impressed?China’s humanoid robots are achieving superhuman feats of athleticism. But how that translates into the real world is still an open question, experts said.
IMAGERishabh Pant scripts history, leapfrogs Shubman Gill to become India’s top WTC run-scorerIn a remarkable feat, Rishabh Pant has now taken the lead in India's World Test Championship run charts, overtaking Shubman Gill following his impressive performance in Galle. Pant's milestone of achieving 100 Test sixes marks a historic moment for Indian cricket. Following him in the standings are Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, while Joe Root continues to hold the overall lead in World Test Ch...
IMAGE‘Ball was on the ground’: Ex-cricketer baffled as Dhruv Jurel catch sparks controversyAs the final day of the Galle Test match unfolds, India edges closer to victory with crucial wickets. A contentious catch by Dhruv Jurel has left the Sri Lankan team in uncertainty. With 288 runs required for a win, Rishabh Pant shines, scoring 66 runs and achieving a milestone of 100 sixes in Test cricket. However, rain is looming, potentially impacting the conclusion of this thrilling match.
IMAGEArtemis II Flies Around the Moon for AllOn April 6th, 2026, humans visited the Moon for the first time in 54 years. Artemis II has completed its lunar flyby, achieving the literal and figurative apex of the mission as four people beheld parts of the surface never seen with human eyes.
IMAGECNES Publishes Call for Drone Swarm to Monitor Launch OperationsCNES has issued a call for proposals to deploy a swarm of autonomous drones at the Guiana Space Centre for several applications, including perimeter monitoring during launch operations. The project forms part of the agency’s Flexible, Digital and Sustainable (FDS) programme, a €104 million, five-year initiative aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and achieving a […] The post CNES Publishes Call for Drone Swarm to Monitor Launch Operations appeared first on European Spaceflight.
IMAGEAbout University Innovation Project (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 […]
IMAGEFirefly prepares Alpha Flight 7 stairway to seven missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2026 Firefly Aerospace is preparing its next Alpha rocket mission, Flight 7 "Stairway to Seven", as a dedicated return-to-flight test from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Alpha FLTA007 rocket will launch no earlier than February 18 on a mission focused on achieving nominal performance of both the first and second stages rather than deploying an operation
IMAGESatellites to extend 5G and 6G coverage worldwideTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 31, 2025 The integration of satellite communication systems with terrestrial networks is emerging as a central approach to achieving seamless global connectivity in 5G and future 6G eras. A recent article in the journal Engineering titled "Evolution of Satellite Communication Systems Toward 5G/6G for 2030 and Beyond" reviews recent progress, technical obstacles, and likely directions for this combined in
IMAGEToxicology and Environmental ChemistryEnsuring Astronaut Safety Achieving safe exploration of space in vehicles that rely upon closed environmental systems to recycle air and water to sustain life and are operated in extremely remote locations is a major challenge. The Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry (TEC) group at Johnson Space Center (JSC) is made up of 2 interrelated groups: Toxicology […]
IMAGEZhuque-3 reaches orbit on test flight, first stage lost during landing attemptChina’s Landspace carried out the first launch of its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket late Tuesday, successfully achieving orbit, but failing with a first stage landing attempt. The post Zhuque-3 reaches orbit on test flight, first stage lost during landing attempt appeared first on SpaceNews.
IMAGEMaking COMSATCOM accessible for large-scale defense requirementsThe rise of peer adversaries and new offensive weapons is changing communications requirements from military command headquarters to the warfighting edge. That brings an increased need for secure, reliable networking capacity to meet real-time response demands of modern battlefield situations. Rapid communications will also be integral to achieving the vision of the Golden Dome multi-layer […] The post Making COMSATCOM accessible for large-scale defense requirements appeared first on SpaceNews.