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Monte Verde site gets a new date, but the big picture doesn't change
Stop trying to make "Clovis First" happen; it's not going to happen.
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Jeff Bezos just announced plans for a third megaconstellation—this one for data centers
"Space-based data centers will be a complement to terrestrial infrastructure."
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The US is looking at a year of chaotic weather
Massive Western heat wave, potential El Niño raise concerns about unpredictable, extreme weather.
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Feds say no need to recall Tesla's one-pedal driving despite petition
It's good news, but another federal Tesla defect probe deepened this week.
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Oregon School Cell Phone Ban: 'Engaged Students, Joyful Teachers'
Article URL: https://portlandtribune.com/2026/03/18/oregon-school-cell-phone-ban-engaged-students-joyful-teachers/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47456153 Points: 73 # Comments: 45
Super Micro Shares Plunge 25% After Co-Founder Charged in $2.5B Smuggling Plot
Article URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2026/03/20/super-micro-shares-plunge-25-after-co-founder-charged-in-25-billion-ai-chip-smuggling-plot/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47455365 Points: 65 # Comments: 15
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Chuck Norris has died
Article URL: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/chuck-norris-dead-walker-texas-ranger-dies-1236694953/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47454782 Points: 376 # Comments: 195
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Germany Mandates ODF for Public Administration
Article URL: https://linuxiac.com/germany-mandates-odf-for-public-administration/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47454694 Points: 87 # Comments: 15
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Java is fast, code might not be
Article URL: https://jvogel.me/posts/2026/java-is-fast-your-code-might-not-be/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47454384 Points: 84 # Comments: 70
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Schizophrenia study finds new biomarker, drug candidate in mice
Article URL: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/03/schizophrenia-study-finds-new-biomarker-drug-candidate-to-treat-cognitive-symptoms Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47454091 Points: 91 # Comments: 37
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The Social Smolnet
Article URL: https://ploum.net/2026-03-20-social-smolnet.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47453947 Points: 32 # Comments: 1
Exploring 8 Shaft Weaving
Article URL: https://slab.org/2026/03/11/exploring-8-shaft-weaving/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47453911 Points: 16 # Comments: 1
ArXiv declares independence from Cornell
Article URL: https://www.science.org/content/article/arxiv-pioneering-preprint-server-declares-independence-cornell Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47450478 Points: 573 # Comments: 188
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Chuck Norris Has Died
Article URL: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/chuck-norris-dead-walker-texas-ranger-dies-1236694953/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47454782 Points: 23 # Comments: 4
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I'm OK being left behind, thanks
Article URL: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/03/im-ok-being-left-behind-thanks/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47454341 Points: 205 # Comments: 122