🙈 Useless Fact of the Day
The Black Death reduced the population of Europe by one third in the period from 1347 to 1351.
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GitHub accidentally revealed OpenAI's new GPT-5 models, showcasing enhancements in agentic capabilities and coding proficiency. GPT-5 will come in four versions tailored for logic tasks, cost-sensitive applications, speed, and advanced multimodal conversations.
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NASA's new chief, Sean Duffy, has revamped the agency's strategy for commercial space stations due to budget constraints. This changes the approach from firm contracts to more flexible Space Act Agreements, favoring smaller, more attainable projects like Vast's Haven-1 module.
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Skyrocketing copper demand is expected as the global economy shifts from fossil fuels. Still Bright, a New Jersey startup, has developed a novel eco-friendly extraction method, reducing costs and waste. They’ve raised $18.7M to scale technology and aim for commercial-scale production by 2027.
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Google's head of search, Liz Reid, asserts that AI isn't diminishing search clicks but rather driving more searches and improving user experience. Despite Google's optimism, the absence of data supporting these claims raises skepticism, particularly given conflicting reports on click-through rates and uneven growth distribution among websites.
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China has developed a maglev train prototype traveling at 600 km/h (370 mph), addressing the "tunnel boom" problem with soundproofing buffers. This enhancement promises operational and environmental benefits, including noise reduction and improved passenger comfort. Future lines may link Beijing and Shanghai.
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🌱 Good First GitHub Issue
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Language:
Repository: Storybook JS
(Storybook is a frontend workshop for building UI components and pages in isolation.)
Why: Simple command change; helps understand project setup and build confidence.
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⭐ 2875, 🖖 151
An Android native video player
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⭐ 6718, 🖖 1138
Sell stuff and see what sticks
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⭐ 1225, 🖖 107
Browser AI agent platform designed for reliability
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⭐ 138, 🖖 4
Laptop Support and Usability (LSU): July 2025 Report
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⭐ 2309, 🖖 71
💫 Extensible UI for Neovim notifications and LSP progress messages.
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