Iran protests: What we know about the varying death tolls

Iran protests: What we know about the varying death tolls

What is the death toll from the protests in Iran? Since the demonstrations broke out against the theocratic regime late December, the number reported has continued to rise...though it has been harder than ever to verify an exact count with an internet blackout in the country hindering communications...

TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for $45 ahead of tax season

TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for $45 ahead of tax season

With the spring approaching, it's time to start thinking about how you'll file your taxes. Unfortunately, with the recent demise of Direct File, there isn't a free, government-provided alternative to TurboTax in 2026, and you'll need to look to other federal programs, including IRS Free File, to fil...

Show HN: GitClassic.com, GitHub circa 2015 without JS & AI

Hey HN,Got tired of how bloated GitHub became- copilot everywhere, janky JS, slow loads. So I built GitClassic, a read-only GitHub interface that's pure server-rendered HTML, kind of like old.reddit.com. No JavaScript.Try it: https://gitclassic.comBrowse any public repo, files, READMEs. Loads instan...

Improving astronaut fitness for deep space missions

Improving astronaut fitness for deep space missions

As we prepare for missions beyond Earth orbit, one crucial challenge remains: keeping astronauts healthy in microgravity. Without daily exercise, their muscles, bones and cardiovascular systems weaken, which could impact mission success and astronaut safety, especially in destinations such as the mo...

How pointing errors impact quantum key distribution systems

How pointing errors impact quantum key distribution systems

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is an emerging communication technology that utilizes quantum mechanics principles to ensure highly secure communication between two parties. It enables the sender and receiver to generate a shared secret key over a channel that may be monitored by an attacker. Any att...

Are We All Slightly Dissociated Now? A Guide to Modern Numbness

Maybe you’re standing at an open fridge. Or maybe you drove home and realized you didn’t even remember the actual drive. Ten minutes might pass with zero memory of what happened. There are moments in life, seemingly more than ever, where our bodies are physically present, but our brains are out ...