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Gladys West, an African-American mathematician, played a key role in the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, which has transformed modern navigation and location-based services. Her pioneering work on satellite geodesy and precise measurements of the Earth's shape laid the groundwork for the GPS system we use today.

The article discusses six common types of framing structures used in construction: post-and-beam, stud framing, timber framing, log construction, structural insulated panels, and modular framing. It provides an overview of the characteristics and applications of each framing method.

This article explores the fascinating world of snails, delving into their unique biology, behaviors, and the role they play in various ecosystems. It provides a comprehensive overview of these resilient creatures, highlighting their adaptations and the unexpected complexities of snail life.

Pondpilot is an open-source project that aims to create an autonomous pond monitoring and management system. The system uses sensors, machine learning, and cloud integration to monitor water quality, detect issues, and autonomously adjust pond conditions.

The article discusses Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard for a record-breaking $68.7 billion, making it the largest acquisition in Microsoft's history. The deal is seen as a major move by Microsoft to strengthen its position in the gaming industry and compete with other tech giants like Sony and Google.

The launch of Russia's Starlink-like satellite network has been postponed due to a failure in the production of the satellites. The article reports that the Russian government's plans to create its own satellite internet service have been delayed as a result of the manufacturing issues.

git-pkgs.dev provides a platform for developers to create, distribute, and manage custom package repositories, allowing for efficient sharing and installation of software packages across different environments.

The article discusses the 'Thucydides's Trap,' a phenomenon where a rising power and an established power are likely to go to war due to the former's perceived threat to the latter's dominant position. It examines historical examples and explores strategies for avoiding this trap in the context of U.S.-China relations.

I run a UI design agency.

Last month I was building a client project in Cursor. The output looked... fine.

Same rounded corners. Same blue buttons. Same "AI-coded" vibe.

Every project was starting to look identical. The problem? AI has no design context. It defaults to the same generic patterns.

So I built PromptUI for myself. Now before any client project, I:

Paste a URL that matches their brand vibe Extract the full design system (colors, typography, spacing, components)

Feed it directly to Cursor or Claude Code

Result: Client-ready UI. First try. No more "make it look more premium" back-and-forth. $19 once. 20 exports. No subscription.

I use it daily. Maybe you will too.

The article discusses the progress made by the Servo web engine project in December 2025. It highlights improvements to the project's codebase, performance, and support for new web technologies, as well as the ongoing efforts to make Servo a robust and efficient web rendering engine.

This article is a translation and interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, a fundamental text of Taoism, by renowned author Ursula K. Le Guin. It explores the core Taoist principles of non-action, simplicity, and the balance between opposites.

The article discusses the development of shapeshifting materials that can convert mechanical energy into electrical power, potentially leading to new applications in soft robotics and wearable devices. The materials are made from a combination of shape-memory polymers and piezoelectric materials, allowing them to change shape and generate electricity simultaneously.

Hey everyone, two of us have been working on a privacy-focused Discord alternative for some time and we’re opening it up for early testing to see how it performs and to get real feedback.

Kloak is privacy-first by design. There are no emails and no passwords. When you join, you’re given a secret key, and that key is your account. There is no recovery mechanism and no central identity tied to you. If the key is lost, the account is gone. This is intentional and meant to reduce stored user data and avoid creating identity honeypots.

Most of the core features are already in place. You can create servers, channels, roles, and permissions, upload files and custom emojis, etc.

We’re still early, and the main goal right now is to validate the model, catch UX issues, and stress the system a bit before going further. We’re especially interested in thoughts around the key-based account approach and any privacy or security trade-offs we may be overlooking.

If you’re curious or want to poke at it, it takes only a few seconds to join and doesn’t require any personal information. You can join Kloak at https://kloak.app

Feel free to join our official server too through https://kloak.app/invite/PV3FEB8N

The article discusses Sylve, a web-based user interface (UI) for Bhyve, the FreeBSD hypervisor, which aims to provide a Proxmox-like experience for managing virtual machines and containers on FreeBSD systems.

The article discusses the growing trend of 'meaningless work' and the potential impact on the future of employment. It explores the challenges posed by automation, the role of purpose and fulfillment in the workplace, and the need for a shift in societal and organizational mindsets to create more meaningful work experiences.

The article discusses the potential pitfalls of agents or assistants creating things that the user may never need or use, and emphasizes the importance of aligning the agent's actions with the user's true needs and priorities.

This article discusses a security vulnerability in the Discourse forum software, known as the 'Poison Fountain' exploit. The vulnerability allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access to private user information and potentially take control of the forum.