github.com
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
spacedaily.com
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
Lockheed ramps up THAAD interceptor output with new framework deal and Camden facilityhttps://www.spacewar.com/reports/Lockheed_ramps_up_THAAD_interceptor_output_with_new_framework_deal_and_Camden_facility_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2026 Lockheed Martin has signed a new framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War that aims to quadruple annual production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors from 96 to 400 units. The multi year arrangement is intended to expand the supply of missile defense interceptors available to the U.S. military and allied customers amid rising global demand. The company wFeb 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
europeanspaceflight.com
Isar Aerospace to Expand Testing Facilities as it Prepares for Next Spectrum Flighthttps://europeanspaceflight.com/isar-aerospace-to-expand-testing-facilities-as-it-prepares-for-next-spectrum-flight/German rocket builder Isar Aerospace has announced plans to expand its testing facilities at the Esrange Space Center in Sweden. The announcement comes as the company prepares for the second flight of its Spectrum rocket, currently expected no earlier than 19 March. Isar Aerospace was founded in 2018 and is developing a 28-metre-tall rocket designed […] The post Isar Aerospace to Expand Testing Facilities as it Prepares for Next Spectrum Flight appeared first on European Spaceflight.Feb 4, 2026 2:18 PM
spacedaily.com
Muon Space ramps up multi-mission satellite constellationshttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Muon_Space_ramps_up_multi_mission_satellite_constellations_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 04, 2026 Muon Space is entering a new phase of operational scale as it moves from discrete missions to sustained, multi-mission satellite constellation deployment for government and commercial customers. The Mountain View based company reports that its growing mission portfolio, expanding launch manifest and increasing demand for end-to-end, mission-optimized systems are driving this transition. InFeb 4, 2026 1:04 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
spacedaily.com
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
nasa.gov
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
spacenews.com
Amazon buys 10 more Falcon 9 launcheshttps://spacenews.com/amazon-buys-10-more-falcon-9-launches/Amazon has purchased an additional 10 Falcon 9 launches from SpaceX as part of its efforts to accelerate deployment of its broadband satellite constellation. The post Amazon buys 10 more Falcon 9 launches appeared first on SpaceNews.Feb 2, 2026 12:39 PM
bing.com
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
news.ycombinator.com
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
nono.sh
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
