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NASA Moon Observing Instrument to Get Another Shot at Lunar Opshttps://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/kennedy/nasa-moon-observing-instrument-to-get-another-shot-at-lunar-ops/A NASA-developed technology that recently proved its capabilities in the harsh environment of space will soon head back to the Moon to search for gases trapped under the lunar surface thanks to a new Cooperative Research and Development Agreement between NASA and commercial company Magna Petra Corp. The Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSOLO) successfully […]Apr 28, 2025 8:00 PM
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China to lend Chang’e-5 moon samples to U.S. universitieshttps://spacenews.com/china-to-lend-change-5-moon-samples-to-u-s-universities/China approved international requests, including from two U.S. universities, to borrow small portions of moon samples collected by its Chang’e-5 mission. The post China to lend Chang’e-5 moon samples to U.S. universities appeared first on SpaceNews.Apr 26, 2025 9:02 PM
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GPS disruption and satellite maneuvers now hallmarks of modern warfarehttps://spacenews.com/gps-disruption-and-satellite-maneuvers-now-hallmarks-of-modern-warfare/CSIS in its 2025 Space Threat Assessment concludes that space is becoming “a more dangerous place.” The post GPS disruption and satellite maneuvers now hallmarks of modern warfare appeared first on SpaceNews.Apr 25, 2025 6:57 PM
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Mastering Modern JavaScripthttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88cdc94aea40bda18a4c6777d3c109&url=https%3A%2F%2Fvisualstudiomagazine.com%2Farticles%2F2025%2F04%2F22%2Fmastering-modern-javascript.aspx&c=17514784022957329648&mkt=en-usJavaScript could be the most widely used programming language in the world, but for many developers, its modern version looks very different from what they first learned. With the advent of ECMAScript ...Apr 21, 2025 5:00 PM
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A Fond Farewell: NASA’s C-130 Begins New Mission in Californiahttps://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/wallops/a-fond-farewell-nasas-c-130-begins-new-mission-in-california/NASA’s C-130 Hercules, fondly known as the Herc, went wheels up at 9:45 a.m., Friday, April 18, as it departed from its decade-long home at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, for the final time. The aircraft is embarking on a new adventure to serve and protect in the state of California where it is […]Apr 18, 2025 4:40 PM
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Lotte Hotel Seattlehttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8aa107733843e6ba488db3f0c3da34&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeout.com%2Fseattle%2Fhotels%2Flotte-hotel-seattle&c=439600856465841955&mkt=en-usFor business travelers and the aesthetically inclined, the Lotte Hotel Seattle hits almost every mark. Run by one of South Korea’s most recognizable hospitality brands, the Lotte (pronounced “loh-té”) ...Apr 18, 2025 12:00 AM
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Forest mission sealed within rocket fairing for liftoffhttps://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/FutureEO/Biomass/Forest_mission_sealed_within_rocket_fairing_for_liftoffWith the launch of ESA’s Biomass satellite scheduled for 29 April, preparations at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, have reached a key milestone. The satellite has now been sealed inside the protective fairing of the Vega-C rocket – now hidden from view, the satellite is almost ready for its journey into space.Apr 16, 2025 11:45 AM
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Why Do We Grow Plants in Space?https://www.nasa.gov/general/why-do-we-grow-plants-in-space/Why do we grow plants in space? Plants are such versatile organisms that they can fulfill many roles in our exploration of space. Plants provide us with food, with oxygen, they can recycle water and waste, and they can even provide us with psychological benefits. So all these functions will help NASA in fulfilling our […]Apr 15, 2025 2:59 PM
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Ligue 1 faces financial crisis as talks between clubs and DAZN over TV deal break downhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88eac247c24ee18dedf72baba7e9b7&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2Fathletic%2F6281404%2F2025%2F04%2F15%2Fligue-1-tv-rights-dazn-contract%2F&c=16922997550302615030&mkt=en-usFrench football is facing a financial crisis after peace talks between its clubs and DAZN, their domestic media partner, broke down on Tuesday. The UK-based streamer is only one year into the ...Apr 15, 2025 10:48 AM
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With NASA’s Webb, Dying Star’s Energetic Display Comes Into Full Focushttps://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/with-nasas-webb-dying-stars-energetic-display-comes-into-full-focus/Gas and dust ejected by a dying star at the heart of NGC 1514 came into complete focus thanks to mid-infrared data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Its rings, which are only detected in infrared light, now look like “fuzzy” clumps arranged in tangled patterns, and a network of clearer holes close to the […]Apr 14, 2025 2:00 PM
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Who is Fuzzy? What to know about the Columbus Clingstone’s mascothttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cdaba75464082acdae332fc216362&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Farticle%2Ffuzzy-know-columbus-clingstone-mascot-175323875.html&c=14468711972251624722&mkt=en-usCOLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Who is the peach colored, joyful giant roaming around Synovus Park? That would be Fuzzy, the friendly mascot that embodies the Columbus Clingstone’s pride with its playful ...Apr 14, 2025 10:53 AM
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Show HN: RSS Launchpad – a tiny Firefox (mobile) RSS extension extractorhttps://github.com/ilya-m32/rss-launchpadHello there!I'm sharing a small Firefox extension that I created for my own use (and for fun, of course!). The extension partially restores the RSS support that was removed from major browsers a long time ago: it extracts (or derives) RSS feeds from pages and shows them in a nice way and easy to export to some external reader.Motive I've been reading HN for quite some time, and some articles there helped me rediscover RSS. Nowadays, it has become my top source for reading, especially on tech topics, helping me to focus and detox from social media.There are a few reasons for its existence compared to other extensions I was able to find, primarily:- I wanted an up-to-date extension with the fewest possible permissions (hence, no global background scripts, most FF extensions ask this). This extension can only access the active tab and only when it is used.- I aimed for a native look and feel, including Firefox for Android.- I wanted some special logic for websites that support RSS but hidApr 11, 2025 3:06 PM
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JavaScript’s Leading Role In Driving Enterprise AI Innovation: Enabling LLM Integration And Browser-Based AIhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a88cdc94aea40bda18a4c6777d3c109&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fcouncils%2Fforbestechcouncil%2F2025%2F04%2F10%2Fjavascripts-leading-role-in-driving-enterprise-ai-innovation-enabling-llm-integration-and-browser-based-ai%2F&c=15313902662715082435&mkt=en-usJavaScript has established itself as a programming language of choice for web applications, thanks in part to a sharp rise in popularity with the launch of native frameworks for building scalable ...Apr 10, 2025 5:15 AM
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NASA’s Planetary Defenders Documentary Premieres April 16https://www.nasa.gov/general/nasas-planetary-defenders-documentary-premieres-april-16/NASA is bringing the world of planetary defense to the public with its new documentary, “Planetary Defenders.” What would humanity do if an asteroid were headed for Earth? The documentary takes viewers inside the real-life efforts of scientists and engineers working to detect, track, and mitigate potential asteroid threats. Featuring firsthand accounts from experts on […]Apr 9, 2025 3:15 PM
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Kenny’s Best Deaths on South Parkhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cd284ce9b449ebf94b26fa61f7a55&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomicbook.com%2Ftv-shows%2Fnews%2Fsouth-park-kenny-best-deaths-most-shocking-ranked%2F&c=1356129890178865486&mkt=en-usIt’s hard to narrow it down, considering the majority of the first five seasons had Kenny depart before the credits rolled. But some are definitely more memorable than others, and the most memorable ...Apr 9, 2025 10:03 AM
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NASA Welcomes Bangladesh as Newest Artemis Accords Signatoryhttps://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-welcomes-bangladesh-as-newest-artemis-accords-signatory/Following a signing ceremony Tuesday in Bangladesh’s capital city of Dhaka, NASA congratulates Bangladesh as the 54th nation to commit to the safe and responsible exploration of space that benefits humanity. “We are thrilled by Bangladesh’s signature of the Accords,” said NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro. “Bangladesh affirms its role in shaping the future of […]Apr 8, 2025 12:17 PM
mohammed321.github.io
Show HN: Corral – A Visual Logic Puzzle About Enclosing Numbershttps://mohammed321.github.io/projects/corral_web/index.htmlHey HN!I just finished building a puzzle game called Corral, and I’d love to share it with you. It’s a logic puzzle played on a rectangular grid, where some of the cells contain numbers. Your goal is to mark which cells are inside a single continuous loop that encloses all the numbers.For each numbered cell, the number tells you how many cells are visible in the four orthogonal directions (up, down, left, right) until a wall of the loop is hit, plus the cell itself. So a cell with a 2 must see one empty cell before hitting the loop boundary. Gameplay is all about deduction: you can mark cells as definitely inside or definitely outside the loop. The loop must be one continuous shape, with no "islands" inside. Every puzzle has a solution and can be solved using pure logic.There are three difficulty levels that you can choose from, enjoy!Would love to hear your thoughts, ideas, or bug reports. Thanks for taking a look!Apr 5, 2025 5:33 AM
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Fact-Checking Lottie Comparisons in Rive vs. Lottiehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43577809I happened to come across the following page recently: https://rive.app/blog/rive-as-a-lottie-alternative I found it interesting that Rive officially compared itself to Lottie based on fairly recent information. However, I was quite surprised by the many vague or inaccurate statements made about Lottie. As a developer familiar with Lottie, I'd like to offer a different perspective on a few key points.1. ResponsivenessThe claim that Lottie "regenerate animations" to scale for different screen sizes is puzzling. In most GUI environments, responsiveness is handled by standard layout and scrolling systems. Since Lottie animations are vector-based, they naturally scale according to their aspect ratio within the assigned layout. There is no need to regenerate the animation—rendering scalable vector graphics in real time is already built into the design.2. Dynamic Data IntegrationIt’s inaccurate to describe Lottie as strictly static. Event Lottie supports scripting and allows runtime updates Apr 4, 2025 2:44 AM
ilmenit.github.io
Show HN: Pressure – a simple 2D board game in JavaScripthttps://ilmenit.github.io/pressure/I'm a fan of minimalistic design and I tried to make an "easy to learn, hard to master" 2D board game.Pressure is played on a 5×5 grid with 12 tokens total. The key mechanic is a "push" feature where tokens can displace entire lines of other tokens if there's an empty space at the end of the line. When opponent tokens are pushed, they become inactive for one turn. Capture occurs when tokens are surrounded on all four sides.After analyzing gameplay data, I found Pressure has an average branching factor of 11.5, which is higher than Othello (10) and Checkers (2.8), though lower than Chess (35). Its game tree complexity is approximately 10^57, placing it remarkably close to Othello (10^58) and much higher than Checkers (10^40), despite the smaller board size.The state space complexity appears to be in the range of 10^20, comparable to Checkers, which is notable given Pressure uses a 5×5 grid versus Checkers' 8×8 board. Chess and Othello have higher state spaces at 10^44 and 10^28 respectiApr 2, 2025 11:57 AM
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Show HN: Vibe Styler – Transform Any Website's Style With a Prompt + Gemini 2.5https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43555608I vibe coded a Chrome extension that lets you redesign any website using a simple prompt, powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro's million-token context window. It analyzes the full DOM and existing CSS, then generates contextually-aware styles based on your requests – from specific tweaks ("make the header sticky") to complete themes ("apply cyberpunk aesthetics").The extension maintains style persistence across visits, handles CSP gracefully, and lets you manage styles per website. All processing happens through the Gemini API (you'll need your own key), with no intermediate servers. The API is currently free to use.Note: Since the extension sends the entire context of the website to Gemini, be careful not to send any sensitive data.Try asking it to style as "Star Wars" or "Simpsons", or "add subtle animations to all buttons" – it's pretty fun to experiment with!GitHub: https://github.com/majidmanzarpour/vibe-stylerDemo: https://x.com/majidmanzarpour/status/1907275311798206561Apr 2, 2025 11:31 AM
