astroimagery.com
Show HN: The Black Eye Galaxy (M64), 11 hours of exposure from my backyardhttps://astroimagery.com/astrophotography/deep-space-astrophotography/black-eye-galaxy/The Black Eye Galaxy (M64) is one of the coolest things in the universe, due to its dark dust lane. I captured this beautiful image in 11 hours and explain here how it was captured, and explain why this galaxy is so remarkable.If you're into astrophotography, I've included many details that you'll find interesting, about the gear and editing process.There's a lot of beauty in the universe that we can photograph and share, so what's your favorite deep-space subject to photograph or look at, and why is it so interesting to you?Jun 24, 2025 5:19 PM
nasa.gov
NICER Status Updateshttps://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/nicer-status-updates/June 24, 2025 NASA’s NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer), an X-ray telescope on the International Space Station, has paused observations due to a problem with one of the motors that drives its ability to track cosmic objects. The NICER team paused operations June 17 when performance degradation in the motor began affecting science observations. […]Jun 24, 2025 4:00 PM
bing.com
Nvidia announces RTX 5050 laptop GPU, desktop version set to launch on July 1http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8ccb65ca2b4cd7a3d9ec2cbfa2fc51&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techspot.com%2Fnews%2F108431-nvidia-announces-rtx-5050-laptop-gpu-desktop-version.html&c=5380705158342894035&mkt=en-usSomething to look forward to: Nvidia has officially announced the RTX 5050 mobile GPU for entry-level gaming laptops. The company has also reportedly informed its AIC partners that the desktop version ...Jun 24, 2025 6:41 AM
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GeForce RTX 5050 For Budget Gaming May Launch Sooner Than Expected (Update: It's Launched)http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8ccb65ca2b4cd7a3d9ec2cbfa2fc51&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhothardware.com%2Fnews%2Fgeforce-rtx-5050-budget-gaming-launch-sooner-expected&c=8786073557938699101&mkt=en-usNVIDIA has yet to announce when it will add a more affordable GeForce RTX 5050 to its Blackwell lineup, but numerous leaks and rumors suggest it's coming this summer. Exactly when is still a mystery, ...Jun 24, 2025 6:27 AM
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Is "MIT Software License but No AI" Possible?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44358907An old friend of mine teaches programming and is building out a teaching language to try and make sure students don't cheat on intro lessons.https://github.com/itstheraj/PhraseLang?tab=License-1-ov-fileThey put a license in saying that basically AI cannot index this code but I think this is kinda silly and a waste of time. They told me they want to see if they can make "MIT license but no AI" a thing and they hope more open source projects hop on the train.I do see that if an AI was trained with this in the set it probably obliterates the educational value maybe. I can understand the motivation but uh....I don't think this would work tho and I want to convince them they are going a little over board LOL - what do y'all think? Is it possible to make an "MIT License but no AI?" and have it be a thing?Jun 23, 2025 6:59 PM
bing.com
How Gannett LocaliQ Took AI Voice Agent Conversationalhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cdb6ee3e64d279e2e6b6532cabe51&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediapost.com%2Fpublications%2Farticle%2F406931%2Fhow-gannett-localiq-took-ai-voice-agent-conversati.html&c=16958057490293058096&mkt=en-usLocaliQ unveiled its next version of a conversational AI Voice Agent on Tuesday, extending Dash’s existing SMS agent function to include voice conversations, creating an omnichannel system designed to ...Jun 23, 2025 5:00 PM
europeanspaceflight.com
France and ESA Back Development of Dassault’s VORTEX Spaceplanehttps://europeanspaceflight.com/france-and-esa-back-development-of-dassaults-vortex-spaceplane/Dassault Aviation has signed agreements with the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and the European Space Agency to develop a new spaceplane called VORTEX. During the Paris Air Show last week, French military and civil aviation manufacturer Dassault Aviation revealed plans for its VORTEX spaceplane, short for Véhicule Orbital Réutilisable de Transport et d’Exploration […] The post France and ESA Back Development of Dassault’s VORTEX Spaceplane appeared first on European Spaceflight.Jun 23, 2025 1:47 PM
bing.com
How to Determine If Health Information Online Is Trustworthyhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a89580c237b4f198b648b1388a0d66f&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthline.com%2Fhealth%2Fwhat-is-the-most-reliable-source-of-health-information&c=10873597575693046998&mkt=en-usTo evaluate whether health information you’ve found online is reliable, you can consider its sources, evaluate it for bias, and check it against what trustworthy sources are saying on the topic.Jun 23, 2025 2:29 AM
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How to Determine If Health Information Online Is Trustworthyhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a891fb4665f41d3bee59424792c7322&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthline.com%2Fhealth%2Fwhat-is-the-most-reliable-source-of-health-information&c=10873597575693046998&mkt=en-usTo evaluate whether health information you’ve found online is reliable, you can consider its sources, evaluate it for bias, and check it against what trustworthy sources are saying on the topic.Jun 23, 2025 2:29 AM
cutmuse.com
Show HN: Cutmuse – AI tool for haircut recommendations by face shapehttps://www.cutmuse.com/Hi HN,A few months ago, I started building Cutmuse after hearing the same thing over and over from friends and family:“I never know what haircut suits me.”The idea was to create a tool that uses AI and facial analysis to recommend personalized haircuts, hair colors, and even glasses based on each user’s unique features.You upload a photo (no login required or payment for the free version), and within minutes get a custom style report that includes:Haircuts that fit your face shapeHair color suggestions based on your skin toneEyewear styles that match your proportionsAnd optional grooming/skincare tipsThis isn't like Instagram filters or beauty apps that overlay random looks. What makes Cutmuse different is the depth of the analysis. It applies real visagism principles — a method used in professional image consulting — combined with facial landmark detection and color analysis to give you results that are not just aesthetic, but structured.We're currently live with users in 10+ countrieJun 22, 2025 4:56 AM
spacenews.com
ESA signs agreement for potential use of Orbital Reefhttps://spacenews.com/esa-signs-agreement-for-potential-use-of-orbital-reef/The European Space Agency has signed an agreement regarding potential use of Orbital Reef as it refines its strategy for use of commercial space stations. The post ESA signs agreement for potential use of Orbital Reef appeared first on SpaceNews.Jun 20, 2025 11:22 AM
bing.com
28 Years Later: What Does That Bizarre Ending Mean for the Franchise?http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8a2be50bc4496cb3c220f187f8da3d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ign.com%2Farticles%2F28-years-later-ending-explained-post-credits-jimmy-bone-temple&c=10107570066052479141&mkt=en-usAre you wondering if 28 Years Later has any post-credits scenes? We’ll tell you right here: No, it does not. That said, the ending is a doozy, and we’re here to fill you in on what it all means. Full ...Jun 20, 2025 10:54 AM
github.com
Show HN: A server that gives AI tools like ls/diff/cat to explore github reposhttps://github.com/BaoNguyen09/github-second-brainHi HN,I want to share a recent project that was born out of a personal struggle.Roughly two months ago, I was trying to contribute to a large open-source project to gain more experience. The repo was just too big for a first-timer, and I felt completely overwhelmed. I wanted to use an AI assistant to help me navigate, but I had no good way to provide the necessary context.So, I built a tool to solve this: a self-hosted mcp server that gives an AI client a set of tools to explore and understand GitHub repos on its own.My first attempt was naive: I used a library to ingest the whole codebase into a single text file and dump it to the AI. As you can guess, this immediately exceeded the context window limit for any reasonably sized project.The better approach, and the one this tool uses, is to let the AI explore the code on demand. I gave it tools to fetch a directory tree, get the content of any file or folder, diff any two branches/commits/tags, and pull context from issues/PRs. This worJun 16, 2025 4:05 PM
westoncb.github.io
Show HN: Laser-Tracer, programmable virtual volumetric vector displayhttps://westoncb.github.io/laser-tracer/This was an idea I had 7yrs ago that I recently decided to go ahead and build since by working with LLMs (mostly o3 and Gemini 2.5 pro) it seemed doable in reasonable time.The original motivation was partly aesthetic, but mostly that this was the ideal "language" for me to express arbitrary 3d forms through. I wanted something with zero boilerplate that would be a natural fit for algorithmic expression. For me, writing programs that say how to move a "pen" around in 3d space was more intuitive than e.g. writing pixel shaders.The format is inspired by Logo/Turtle, and somewhat mimics how a 3d printer works in that Laser-Tracer programs are G-Code like: the fundamental operation is depositing points; from there we get 'traces' specified by either relative (pen.traceBy(x,y,z)) or absolute destinations (pen.traceTo(x,y,z)). And built on top of traces are 'macros' for doing things like drawing text or sweeping polygons.When deposits are made by the 'pen,' it emits additively blended particlJun 12, 2025 9:28 PM
spacenews.com
Reaction Dynamics prepares for takeoffhttps://spacenews.com/reaction-dynamics-prepares-for-takeoff/SAN FRANCISCO – With funding from the Quebec government and private investment, Canadian launch startup Reaction Dynamics is completing development and preparing to qualify its RE-202 hybrid rocket engine. The […] The post Reaction Dynamics prepares for takeoff appeared first on SpaceNews.Jun 11, 2025 8:51 PM
news.ycombinator.com
HarmonyOS Design Technical Deep Divehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44248026# HarmonyOS Design Technical Deep Dive> This document focuses on core design principles, implementation patterns, and supported capabilities. For comprehensive documentation, please refer to Huawei's official resources.## Design Philosophy & PositioningHarmonyOS Design constitutes Huawei's holistic framework for creating cohesive user experiences across smart ecosystems. Its architecture is built upon a three-dimensional design paradigm achieving cross-device continuity:1. Human-Centric Interaction Model Synthesized from 23 human factors research datasets, establishing interaction patterns aligned with natural biomechanics (e.g., 35° touch inclination angle optimization)2. Distributed Spatial Architecture Leveraging 3D spatial computing principles for visual continuity across devices: * Viewport transformation algorithms (90°→180° rotational continuity) * Physics-based motion prediction (0.3s latency reduction) 3. Adaptive Aesthetic System Dynamic theming engine implementing: * Color sJun 11, 2025 2:30 PM
bing.com
Why Are Some Stop Signs Blue? Here's What It Meanshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cd382489c413c873e389771aa871a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slashgear.com%2F1879116%2Fblue-stop-signs-meaning%2F&c=4543082157071654763&mkt=en-usRoad signage is everywhere, informing us of speed limits, school zones, and pedestrian crossings, to name a few. These highly visible notices along roadways help organize what would otherwise be utter ...Jun 11, 2025 5:45 AM
spacenews.com
AIAA’s Uniquely Interdisciplinary Space Conference—ASCEND—Poised for a Memorable Vegas Eventhttps://spacenews.com/aiaas-uniquely-interdisciplinary-space-conference-ascend-poised-for-a-memorable-vegas-event/Next month, ASCEND 2025 kicks off in Las Vegas for the fifth annual event. AIAA’s on-ramp-to-space gathering prides itself on its interdisciplinary focus: attendees will include leaders in commercial and […] The post AIAA’s Uniquely Interdisciplinary Space Conference—ASCEND—Poised for a Memorable Vegas Event appeared first on SpaceNews.Jun 10, 2025 8:47 PM
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Quantum Space raises $40 millionhttps://spacenews.com/quantum-space-raises-40-million/Quantum Space has raised $40 million to advance development of its Ranger spacecraft with a new focus on national security applications. The post Quantum Space raises $40 million appeared first on SpaceNews.Jun 10, 2025 11:35 AM
bing.com
How to Choose the Best CRM Softwarehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8b7d7187fe4c04881f0f024c2b66bc&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aol.com%2Ffinance%2Fchoose-best-crm-software-040000842.html&c=1984497782842679996&mkt=en-usThe right customer relationship management (CRM) system can help your company achieve its revenue goals. It automates workflows, boosts sales efficiency, and unifies customer data. Indeed, the best ...Jun 9, 2025 6:34 AM
