bing.com
Where To Go In Istanbul Now For Hidden Neighborhoods And Local Favoriteshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cbec390df4c03b0124d5db939f3e8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fdanielscheffler%2F2026%2F02%2F05%2Fwhere-to-go-in-istanbul-now-for-hidden-neighborhoods-and-local-favorites%2F&c=7999951494047780613&mkt=en-usIstanbul isn’t just toured, it’s shared. After decades of guiding, Anka Benli shows how the city reveals itself layer by layer to those willing to look beyond the obvious. ByDaniel Scheffler, Former ...Feb 5, 2026 9:45 AM
science.nasa.gov
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4788-4797: Welcome Back from Conjunctionhttps://science.nasa.gov/blog/curiosity-blog-sols-4788-4797-welcome-back-from-conjunction/Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University, Toronto Earth planning date: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 Mars has emerged from its holiday behind the Sun, and we here on Earth have been able to reconnect with Curiosity and get back to work on Mars. Our first planning day last Friday gave Curiosity a full […]Feb 4, 2026 11:05 PM
github.com
Show HN: Cohesix 0.4.0-alpha, a no-std control-plane OShttps://github.com/lukeb-aidev/cohesixI became increasingly frustrated with control planes that were easy to assemble but hard to audit. The convenience of open-source stacks doesn’t compose with compliance - because every extra daemon and API becomes another surface to explain, version, and defend.I built Cohesix 0.4.0-alpha to treat compliance and security as a systems problem. It is a control-plane OS for edge GPU nodes, running as an seL4 VM, and it exposes a Secure9P namespace instead of a traditional filesystem or RPC layer.The heresy is deliberate. The VM userspace is no_std, no POSIX, no traditional filesystem, no in‑VM RPC, and no background daemons. The interface is a small, explicit grammar: file‑shaped control surfaces under a Secure9P namespace.This is not minimalism for its own sake. It is about determinism, auditability, revocation, bounded behavior, and making failure modes legible. Tickets and leases expire; budgets return ELIMIT instead of mystery latency; /proc exposes queue and lease state.A deployment Feb 4, 2026 10:27 PM
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Show HN: Small "AI slop" classifier running in a browser extensionhttps://github.com/distil-labs/distil-ai-slop-detectorWe used our distillation platform & a Kaggle dataset to produce a tiny (270M Gemma base) model to classify text into "AI slop"/not classes.It's fun to play with and was fun to build, too.Annoyingly formal, human-written text (e.g. an ML paper I wrote back in 2015) tends to get misclassified (try "Manipulated images lose believability if the user's edits fail to account for shadows. We propose a method that makes removal and editing of soft shadows easy. Soft shadows are ubiquitous, but remain notoriously difficult to extract and manipulate. We posit that soft shadows can be segmented, and therefore edited, by learning a mapping function for image patches that generates shadow mattes. We validate this premise by removing soft shadows from photographs with only a small amount of user input").Feb 4, 2026 4:57 PM
spacewar.com
Space Force stands up SPACEFOR-NORTH for homeland missionhttps://www.spacewar.com/reports/Space_Force_stands_up_SPACEFOR_NORTH_for_homeland_mission_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2026 The U.S. Space Force has activated U.S. Space Forces Northern as its newest component field command, positioning space capabilities more directly in support of the homeland defense mission at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, on Jan 30, 2026. The command, known as SPACEFOR-NORTH, serves as the U.S. Space Force service component to U.S. Northern Command, becoming the seventh Space ForceFeb 4, 2026 3:53 PM
spacedaily.com
NASA Libera payload completes testing for future Earth energy tracking missionhttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NASA_Libera_payload_completes_testing_for_future_Earth_energy_tracking_mission_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2026 NASA's Libera Earth energy instrument has completed a full campaign of environmental testing and is now ready for delivery to its host satellite, marking a major milestone for the agency's long term record of Earth's radiation budget measurements. The test series included thermal vacuum trials that replicated the temperature extremes and vacuum conditions Libera will face in orbit, along with otFeb 4, 2026 3:53 PM
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NASA Moon mission launch srubbed to March after testhttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NASA_Moon_mission_launch_delayed_to_March_after_test_999.htmlWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 3, 2026 NASA said Tuesday it's delaying until March the launch of its first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, after encountering leaks during final tests. The mishaps during a run-through that the US space agency calls a "wet dress rehearsal" dashed hopes that the mission around the Moon could launch as soon as Sunday. The next possible launch window now opens March 6. TheFeb 4, 2026 3:53 PM
spacewar.com
KSAT rolls out AI driven maritime monitoring platformhttps://www.spacewar.com/reports/KSAT_rolls_out_AI_driven_maritime_monitoring_platform_999.htmlBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 03, 2026 KSAT is introducing a new platform that provides space based maritime situational awareness by combining its global satellite ground network and maritime services with AI powered analytics developed by VAKE. The Vake Powered By KSAT platform delivers detection, identification and tracking of dark vessels from space by using data from optical, radiofrequency and radar satellites operated byFeb 4, 2026 3:53 PM
notionpulse.cc
Show HN: NotionPulse – Track time-on-page for your Notion pageshttps://www.notionpulse.ccI’ve been using Notion for sharing documentation and client portals, but I found the lack of engagement metrics frustrating. While some widgets offer simple view counters, they don’t tell me if a user actually read the content or bounced immediately.I built NotionPulse to track actual time-on-page. It works via a minimalist embed that doesn't distract from the Notion aesthetic.Key technical bits: Tracks active tab engagement to ensure the "time spent" is accurate. Minimalist dashboard built with Next.js and Vercel. Working on a sync feature to push these metrics back into Notion DB properties via their API. I’m a solo maker and I’d love to get some technical feedback on the tracking accuracy and the dashboard's utility.Is "time-on-page" a metric you care about for internal docs or public templates?Site: https://www.notionpulse.cc/Feb 3, 2026 11:05 PM
europeanspaceflight.com
CNES to Fill Commercial Launch Facility Vacancy Left by MaiaSpacehttps://europeanspaceflight.com/cnes-to-fill-commercial-launch-facility-vacancy-left-by-maiaspace/The French space agency CNES, operator of the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana, has issued a call for launch operators interested in taking over a portion of its new multi-user commercial launch site following MaiaSpace’s withdrawal. The facility is being built on the grounds of the former Diamant launch site. CNES announced plans to […] The post CNES to Fill Commercial Launch Facility Vacancy Left by MaiaSpace appeared first on European Spaceflight.Feb 3, 2026 5:44 PM
esa.int
ESA's sustainability ambitionhttps://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2026/01/ESA_s_sustainability_ambitionSpace activities are unlike any others. They interact not just with Earth, but with three interconnected environments: Earth, Earth’s orbit, and the Moon and deep space. On Earth, we aim to reduce the space sector’s environmental impacts while maximising the societal and environmental benefits of our missions. In orbit, we manage space debris and collision risks to maintain safe and secure operations. For the Moon and deep space, we are laying the foundations to minimise the impact of our missions on and around other celestial bodies.Feb 3, 2026 3:00 PM
bing.com
Musk’s Boring Tunnel in Nashville Has Mayor Hoping No One Dieshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8d1995178f4e8782008fe0fde61fba&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomberg.com%2Fgraphics%2F2026-nashville-music-city-tunnel-boring-co%2F&c=1355705041718387008&mkt=en-usAfter years of hype and promises to wipe out the scourge of traffic — but with only a Las Vegas tourist attraction to show for it — Elon Musk’s tunneling startup says it’s set to begin digging its ...Feb 3, 2026 2:00 PM
spacedaily.com
NASA conducts vital tests ahead of slated Moon missionhttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NASA_conducts_vital_tests_ahead_of_slated_Moon_mission_999.htmlNew York (AFP) Feb 2, 2026 NASA on Monday was conducting critical final tests ahead of setting a launch date for its first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than half a century. At approximately 11:25 am EST (1625 GMT), the launch director of the Artemis 2 mission gave the green light to begin loading cryogenic liquid propellant into the giant rocket at the Cape Canaveral launch pad in Florida as part of the "wFeb 3, 2026 6:28 AM
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NASAs IMAP Begins Primary Science Missionhttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NASAs_IMAP_Begins_Primary_Science_Mission_999.htmlGreenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 03, 2026 NASAs IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) began its two-year primary science mission on Feb. 1 to explore and map the boundaries of our heliosphere - the protective bubble created by the solar wind that encapsulates our solar system. The mission, which launched on Sept. 24, 2025, relies on 10 scientific instruments to chart a comprehensive picture of what is roiling in spaceFeb 3, 2026 4:52 AM
europeanspaceflight.com
Sovereignty Invoked to Block €550m Sale of Eutelsat’s Ground Infrastructurehttps://europeanspaceflight.com/sovereignty-invoked-to-block-e550m-sale-of-eutelsats-ground-infrastructure/Eutelsat’s planned €550 million sale of its satellite ground infrastructure to a fund managed by Stockholm-based EQT Group has not received the necessary regulatory approval, with France’s finance minister stating it was a “decision to protect our sovereignty.” EQT announced in August 2024 that it had entered into negotiations to purchase a majority stake in […] The post Sovereignty Invoked to Block €550m Sale of Eutelsat’s Ground Infrastructure appeared first on European Spaceflight.Feb 2, 2026 9:34 PM
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NASA’s Orion Spacecraft at Launch Padhttps://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-orion-spacecraft-at-launch-pad/NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which will carry the Artemis II crew around the Moon, sits at the launch pad on Jan. 17, 2026, after rollout. It rests atop the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Orion can provide living space on missions for four astronauts for up to 21 days without docking to another spacecraft. Advances in technology […]Feb 2, 2026 5:02 PM
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What Thousands Of Women-Owned Businesses Have Taught Me About Growthhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cace3ffa6474f80b757b2f1f69551&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fforbeseq%2F2026%2F02%2F02%2Fwhat-thousands-of-women-owned-businesses-have-taught-me-about-growth%2F&c=4886138257378707369&mkt=en-usIn the past year, I've traveled across continents engaging with thousands of women business owners. From boardrooms to factory floors, small offices to our global summits, I've witnessed a remarkable ...Feb 2, 2026 7:43 AM
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Auto-compaction felt fine. The invoice didn'thttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46851021I let Claude Code context accumulate and burned $2,000+ in tokens — without noticing any quality dropI made a costly mistake with Claude Code: I let context accumulate across long sessions and relied on auto-compaction. What surprised me is that the output quality stayed good. I was happy with the results. There was no obvious “something is wrong” signal. The only thing that went wrong was the bill.What happened - I kept iterating in the same long-lived context. - Auto-compaction kicked in when needed. - Sonnet was used by default most of the time. - From a UX perspective, everything felt fine.Why this is dangerous - There’s no clear quality degradation to warn you. - Token usage grows invisibly in the background. - Auto-compaction itself consumes a lot of tokens. - You only realize something is wrong when you look at the invoice.Root causes - Long-lived context feels convenient, so you don’t reset it. - Tooling doesn’t surface cost as a first-class signal. - The mental model (“LLMs caFeb 2, 2026 12:42 AM
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Show HN: Nono – Kernel-enforced sandboxing for AI agentshttps://nono.shHey HNLuke here.I built nono and got it out quick then I expected, in response to the openclaw carnage, but its use is beyond openclaw.The problem: AI agents execute code on your machine. Prompt injections, hallucinations, or compromised tools can read ~/.ssh, exfiltrate credentials, or worse. Application-level sandboxes can be bypassed by the code they're sandboxing.I have been around security for a long old time now (i started something called sigstore a few years back) and have seen this pattern so many times before.The solution pitch: nono uses OS-level isolation that userspace can't escape:Linux: Landlock LSM (kernel 5.13+) macOS: Seatbelt (sandbox_init) After sandbox + exec(), there's no syscall to expand permissions. The kernel says no.What it does:nono run --read ./src --allow ./output -- cargo build nono run --profile claude-code -- claude nono run --allow . --net-block -- npm install nono run --secrets api_key -- ./my-agentFilesystem: read/write/allow per directory or file NeFeb 1, 2026 9:35 PM
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Show HN: Self-hosted RAG with MCP support for OpenClawhttps://github.com/2dogsandanerd/ClawRagI've been using OpenClaw to control my home server via WhatsApp, but it couldn't access my documents. Instead of uploading my private contracts to OpenAI, I built ClawRAG – a self-hosted RAG engine that connects to OpenClaw via MCP (Model Context Protocol). Now I can ask "What did the contract say about liability?" and get cited answers, not hallucinations.Most RAG systems are either too complex for a solo dev's home setup or they rely on cloud-hosted vector stores. I needed something that runs in a single Docker container, understands messy PDFs (tables!), and integrates natively as a "tool" for agents rather than just another REST endpoint.## Technical Deep Dive### Why MCP instead of REST? I chose the Model Context Protocol (MCP) because it provides structured schemas that LLMs understand natively. The MCP server exposes `query_knowledge` as a tool, allowing the agent to decide exactly when to pull from the knowledge base vs. when to use its built-in memory. It prevents "tool-drift" Feb 1, 2026 4:45 PM
