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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-09-13.
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Markets
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International - 09/11 |
+0.5866% -2.2795% MoM | +0.6948% -5.4304% MoM | +0.8626% -0.889% MoM | +1.5571% -1.931% MoM |
+1.5571% -1.931% MoM | +1.1723% -1.051% MoM | +0.4591% -3.9093% MoM | -0.5291% -1.3493% MoM |
+0.6353% +0.8992% MoM | +0.6204% -1.0109% MoM | -0.0225% +0.9404% MoM | +0.4076% -2.1005% MoM |
+2.1983% +0.7874% MoM | +0.9561% -2.7628% MoM | +1.827% +4.4547% MoM | +0.2225% +0.3118% MoM |
+0.7492% -0.0595% MoM | -0.6826% +2.5207% MoM | -0.5018% -1.8388% MoM | -0.0262% +1.0844% MoM |
+1.2729% +1.2729% MoM | +0.3987% -1.9593% MoM | +1.277% +0.4818% MoM | +0.2656% +1.0446% MoM |
-0.5148% +3.2194% MoM |
Commodities - 09/11 |
+0.608% -1.5188% MoM | +1.0783% -1.5916% MoM | -2.1972% +21.6811% MoM | +0.806% +2.0075% MoM |
-1.3302% +3.9152% MoM | -0.9426% +1.7689% MoM | +0.3586% -2.099% MoM | -0.1963% -0.2941% MoM |
-0.4498% +9.4505% MoM | -1.7222% +7.7586% MoM | -3.2667% -3.6947% MoM | -0.4456% -4.9462% MoM |
Favorites - 09/11 |
+1.3664% -2.5198% MoM | +2.4881% +6.8747% MoM | +0.6478% +0.6498% MoM | -0.0321% -2.5882% MoM |
-1.7392% -1.9572% MoM | +0.1023% -20.0807% MoM | +1.9413% -3.9285% MoM | +0.6817% -12.7136% MoM |
+0.148% -14.3942% MoM | +4.1742% -2.6042% MoM | +2.6116% +1.9713% MoM | -0.22% +7.0197% MoM |
+2.8777% +11.5901% MoM | +4.0271% +8.7617% MoM | +1.7454% +9.9322% MoM | +0.117% -8.867% MoM |
Sectors - 09/11 |
+0.8524% -1.0615% MoM | -0.1811% -1.8285% MoM | +0.6682% -1.1568% MoM | +0.8595% -2.405% MoM |
+1.8631% -3.5748% MoM | +0.316% -12.96% MoM | +0.374% -2.7142% MoM | +0.5393% -7.4771% MoM |
-0.3572% +6.5025% MoM | +1.9992% -6.7809% MoM |
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Gainers
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ChampionsGate Acquisition Corporation Rights +152.6% ... | Solid Power, Inc. Warrant +120.9% Solid Power Inc develops solid-state battery technology and manufacturing processes. Its sulfide-based solid electrolyte material replaces the liquid or gel electrolyte used in tra... |
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Losers
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Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund Rights (expiring October 7, 2026) -49.2% ... | Algoma Steel Group Inc. Warrant -42.6% Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a s... |
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Business
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Assessing the Risk of AI Catastrophe: Internal dissent and public warnings at Anthropic |
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🗺 Background:- Anthropic is an AI company focused on building large language models including Claude Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus.
- Internal dissent heightened in September 2026 after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned citing catastrophic risks and inadequate safety measures.
- Public warnings about AI's existential risk have intensified as Anthropic staffers allege rapid self-improvement could lead to superintelligence.
- Recent protests, such as the July 11, 2026 "Stop the AI Race" march in San Francisco, called attention to AI safety concerns at Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher formerly at Anthropic and OpenAI, publicly resigned and criticized both companies on September 10-11, 2026.
- Evan Hubinger, Anthropic safety researcher, stated that many staff genuinely fear that AI could kill all humans.
- Members of Congress, including Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), have called for urgent AI regulation.
- Organizations involved include Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Public Citizen, and US federal agencies considering regulation.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include increased Congressional scrutiny and calls for regulation, potentially leading to hearings or emergency sessions.
- Medium-term risks involve undermined public trust in AI companies and possible delay or restriction in deploying advanced models.
- Further researcher resignations could accelerate formation of third-party evaluation organizations focused on AI safety.
- Persistent dissent and public warnings may prompt governments to impose strict safety standards or create dedicated oversight agencies.
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Iran's shifting proxy strategy: The Houthis and Iraqi militias as tools against Saudi Arabia |
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🗺 Background:- Iran has long supported proxy militias in the Middle East, including the Houthis in Yemen and Iraqi Shia groups, to project power and counter Saudi influence.
- Escalation of regional tensions followed the Saudi-led coalition's intervention in Yemen in March 2015 and sustained Iranian support for the Houthis.
- Iranian backing for Iraqi militias intensified post-2014 with the rise of ISIS and subsequent Saudi-Iran rivalries in Iraq.
- The proxies often conduct missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi infrastructure and interests, bolstering Iran's asymmetric strategy.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The Houthis (Ansar Allah) in Yemen, led by Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, are backed by Iran and have targeted Saudi Arabia with drones and ballistic missiles.
- Key Iraqi militias include Kata’ib Hezbollah, Harakat al-Nujaba, and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, all aligned with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Saudi Arabia's leadership, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has responded to proxy threats with both military and diplomatic action.
- The Iranian government, particularly the IRGC Quds Force under commanders like Esmail Qaani, coordinates support to both Houthis and Iraqi groups.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Intensified attacks could disrupt Saudi oil exports and raise global energy prices.
- Near-term: Saudi Arabia may escalate retaliatory strikes against Yemen and Iraq, risking wider regional conflict.
- Medium-term: Greater proxy engagement may force diplomatic realignment and lead to new regional security pacts.
- Medium-term: Continued proxy activity risks undermining economic diversification efforts in Saudi Vision 2030.
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The impact of climate change on Mont Blanc: Analysis of permafrost melting and community responses |
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🗺 Background:- Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe, is experiencing accelerated permafrost melting due to rising global temperatures.
- Permafrost acts as a structural foundation for rocks and glaciers across the Mont Blanc massif, stabilizing slopes and supporting infrastructure.
- Annual average temperatures in the region have increased by about 2°C since the late 20th century, intensifying melting rates.
- Scientists first recorded significant permafrost retreat in Mont Blanc in the early 2000s, linking it directly to climate change.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) conducts ongoing monitoring of alpine permafrost and glaciology at Mont Blanc.
- Local communities such as Chamonix and Courmayeur face infrastructure risks and participate in adaptation strategies.
- Mountain guides and tourism operators, including Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, are adapting safety protocols for hikers and climbers.
- The European Alpine Convention provides governance frameworks for responding to environmental changes in alpine regions.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include increased frequency of landslides and rockfalls, threatening safety along popular Mont Blanc climbing routes.
- Medium-term outcomes may involve significant infrastructure adaptation costs for Alpine towns such as Chamonix and Courmayeur.
- Tourism revenue in the Mont Blanc region could decline if climbing access and mountain safety deteriorate due to permafrost instability.
- Local governance will likely require updates to civil protection measures and environmental regulations by 2030.
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Public mistrust in US government information: Detailed exploration of recent poll data and implications |
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🗺 Background:- Public trust in the US government has steadily declined over the past decade, with Pew Research Center data showing only 20% of Americans trust the federal government to do what is right most of the time as of 2024.
- Recent Gallup polls have indicated a widening partisan divide in trust levels, with only 8% of Republicans and 32% of Democrats expressing confidence in government information in June 2024.
- Major events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and disinformation campaigns have contributed to erosion of public confidence.
- Academic and policy attention on this issue increased after major federal missteps related to health guidance and national security in the last few years.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include federal institutions such as the CDC, the White House, and the Department of Homeland Security.
- Polling organizations like Pew Research Center and Gallup regularly measure trust trends and disseminate findings to policymakers.
- Prominent figures such as President Joe Biden and CDC Director Mandy Cohen are frequently cited in trust-related debates.
- Social media platforms, including Facebook and X, are implicated in amplifying public skepticism due to misinformation.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequence: Lower public trust may reduce compliance with government health advisories and emergency alerts.
- Medium-term: Persistent mistrust could diminish voter turnout in the 2026 midterm elections and weaken democratic legitimacy.
- Ongoing skepticism risks amplifying polarization and complicating bipartisan policy-making efforts.
- Long-term: Institutional legitimacy may be undermined, affecting economic policy implementation and national security.
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Baby boomers and the $40 trillion debt: Tracing legislative and executive decisions over 25 years |
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🗺 Background:- The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion as of mid-2026, a dramatic increase from $5.7 trillion in 2000.
- Legislative acts like the Bush-era tax cuts (2001, 2003) and CARES Act (2020) significantly contributed to debt growth.
- Baby Boomers, born 1946-1964, have increasingly relied on Medicare, Social Security, and federal spending for retirement.
- Key executive decisions, such as stimulus responses during 2008 and 2020, accelerated government borrowing.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Congressional leaders including Nancy Pelosi (Speaker, 2007-2023) and Mitch McConnell (Senate Minority Leader) shaped fiscal policy.
- Federal Reserve Chairs such as Ben Bernanke (2006-2014) and Jerome Powell (2018-) influenced interest rates and quantitative easing strategies.
- Major entitlement beneficiaries include retirees under Social Security and Medicare, which cost the U.S. government over $2 trillion annually.
- Institutions like the U.S. Treasury and CBO track debt and administer spending forecasts.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, higher debt servicing costs may lead to budget cuts in discretionary federal spending by 2027.
- Medium-term, sustained debt growth risks credit rating downgrades and increased borrowing costs for the U.S. government.
- There is heightened uncertainty over future Social Security and Medicare benefits for new retirees.
- Potential inflationary pressures could arise if debt levels further strain monetary policy.
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Science News
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Assessment of AI Alignment Concerns and Governance: Recent Board Changes and Researcher Departures at OpenAI and Anthropic |
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🗺 Background:- AI alignment addresses ensuring advanced AI systems act in line with human values and safety requirements.
- Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of governance structures at leading AI labs, including OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Tensions over alignment priorities and executive decision-making have led to notable organizational changes.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- OpenAI is led by Sam Altman and has faced board restructuring in light of alignment and governance disputes.
- Anthropic, co-founded by Dario Amodei, focuses on AI safety and was founded by former OpenAI researchers.
- Recent resignations and governance debates involve prominent AI researchers and board members from both organizations.
- Major investors and regulatory interest are influencing governance changes at these leading AI research institutions.
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💡 News facts:- On September 12, 2026, OpenAI announced the departure of three senior researchers following disagreements over AI alignment strategy, as reported by TechCrunch.
- Anthropic's board added two new independent members on September 12, 2026, to address concerns around oversight, according to Reuters.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, the loss of experienced alignment researchers may slow the pace of safety-related projects at OpenAI.
- Medium-term, increased board oversight at both OpenAI and Anthropic could lead to greater transparency but also slower decision-making.
- Ongoing alignment debates and governance shifts may impact investor confidence and collaboration within the AI research ecosystem.
- The departures and board changes could signal a wider realignment of priorities in advanced AI governance and safety.
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Commercial and Technological Impacts of Next-Generation AI on Tesla, SpaceX, and Satellite Computing |
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🗺 Background:- Next-generation AI technologies are advancing rapidly, influencing industries such as automotive, aerospace, and satellite computing.
- Tesla has integrated AI for autonomous vehicle features such as Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Optimus robotics.
- SpaceX and Starlink leverage AI-driven systems for satellite management, launch operations, and global broadband expansion.
- Satellite computing is being transformed by AI-powered on-orbit processing and real-time data analytics.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Elon Musk leads Tesla and SpaceX, positioning both companies at the forefront of AI innovation.
- Key companies include Tesla (autonomous vehicles), SpaceX (space launch and communications), and Starlink (satellite broadband).
- Regulatory institutions such as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) oversee compliance.
- AI-chip suppliers like Nvidia and in-house development teams play crucial technological roles.
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💡 News facts:- On 2026-09-12, Tesla announced a new AI-accelerated Dojo supercomputer integration to enhance FSD beta analytics and training, according to source (2026-09-12).
- SpaceX completed a record 80th launch in 2026 using upgraded AI-driven flight control algorithms for Falcon 9, as reported by source (2026-09-12).
- A partnership between Starlink and Microsoft to provide edge AI satellite computing for rural IoT applications was announced on source (2026-09-12).
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near-term, Tesla's AI advancements are expected to accelerate the rollout of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads.
- Medium-term impacts may include global expansion of satellite-powered AI edge computing, enabling real-time data processing worldwide.
- SpaceX's use of AI-driven launch control is likely to further reduce costs and improve the reliability of space access.
- The collaboration between satellite companies and cloud AI providers can intensify competition and drive rapid technological convergence.
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Strategic Shifts in Apple Leadership: Comparing John Ternus' Revival of Steve Jobs' Product Philosophy |
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🗺 Background:- John Ternus became Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering in 2021, succeeding Dan Riccio.
- Steve Jobs' product philosophy emphasized minimalist design, user-centric innovation, and integrated hardware-software experiences.
- Apple’s recent strategic shift under Ternus aims to restore core values reminiscent of Jobs’ era, particularly after mixed reviews of 2019–2021 hardware releases.
- Major product transformations guided by Jobs, like the iPhone (2007) and iPad (2010), serve as a benchmark for current leadership moves.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- John Ternus leads Apple's hardware engineering and is central to current product direction.
- Tim Cook remains CEO of Apple, steering overall corporate strategy and overseeing leadership transitions.
- Apple Inc. as a corporation is directly impacted by these strategic changes, influencing staff across design, engineering, and marketing.
- Dan Riccio, former SVP of Hardware Engineering, transitioned to special projects and was Ternus's predecessor.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Short-term: Apple may see faster product iteration cycles as Ternus implements streamlined development methods.
- Short-term: Collaborations between hardware and software teams will likely increase, reshaping the next product launches.
- Medium-term: Apple's market reputation could shift back toward innovation leadership if user response mirrors the Steve Jobs era.
- Medium-term: Investors may re-evaluate Apple’s valuation based on renewed confidence in strategic product direction.
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Regulatory Reactions to Growing Data Center Demand: New Clean Power Rules in Massachusetts |
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🗺 Background:- Massachusetts faces rapidly expanding data center energy needs as companies scale up AI and cloud infrastructure.
- The state is among the first in the U.S. to integrate clean power requirements in response to surging data center energy demand.
- Previous power constraints in New England have heightened regulatory and grid planning scrutiny for heavy energy users.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs are leading regulatory responses.
- Major data center operators such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are affected by the new requirements.
- Local utilities, including Eversource and National Grid, play a major role in grid adaptation and compliance.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Short-term, data center projects may experience delays or increased upfront costs due to compliance with emissions reporting and clean energy sourcing.
- Medium-term, Massachusetts could strengthen its leadership in the clean tech sector by accelerating the construction of new renewable generation assets.
- Grid operators may need to upgrade transmission infrastructure more rapidly to sustain stricter emissions benchmarks.
- Stringent regulation could influence other states to adopt similar clean energy mandates for large-scale digital infrastructure.
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Emergence of Orbital Manufacturing: The Feasibility and Implications of Space-Based Semiconductor Fabs via Besxar and SpaceX |
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🗺 Background:- The concept of orbital manufacturing involves producing goods, such as semiconductors, in microgravity or space environments to exploit unique physical properties.
- Bexsar, in partnership with SpaceX, is exploring the feasibility of space-based semiconductor fabrication facilities, aiming to overcome terrestrial limitations.
- The idea leverages advances in commercial rocketry, such as reusable launch vehicles, which have reduced mission costs since the late 2010s.
- Semiconductors are critical for technology supply chains, and recent chip shortages have motivated new approaches to secure production.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Bexsar is the primary technology company proposing the deployment of orbital semiconductor fabs.
- SpaceX provides launch and orbital logistics services, utilizing its Starship platform for heavy-lift capability and cost reduction.
- NASA, ESA, and national regulatory agencies will be instrumental in approving and monitoring space-based manufacturing operations.
- Global semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC and Samsung monitor these developments due to potential impacts on their industry.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, validating orbital semiconductor production could demonstrate improved wafer yields and material purity compared to Earth-based fabs.
- The entry of Bexsar and SpaceX into orbital chipmaking could disrupt global semiconductor markets and alter the balance of manufacturing supply chains by 2028.
- Medium-term consequences may include new international regulations on space industrialization and the emergence of space-based patent and export law challenges.
- This model could spur adjacent industries such as pharmaceuticals and advanced materials to pursue microgravity manufacturing.
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Culture
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Unknown (No famous named painters from 10th century Europe) "N/A..." During the 10th century, European art was predominantly religious and created anonymously by monks in scriptoria and monasteries. Named individual painters from this time are not documented, as art was a collective monastic effort rather than individual pursuit.... | Notker Balbulus ""The voice of the people is the voice of God..." Notker Balbulus (c. 840–912) was a monk of the Abbey of Saint Gall and a notable early medieval writer and poet. He is credited with composing sequences and other liturgical hymns that influenced medieval church music and poetry.... |
Abbo of Fleury "The pursuit of knowledge is the noblest of all endeavors..." Abbo of Fleury (c. 945–1004) was a Benedictine monk, teacher, and scholar known for his works on logic, mathematics, and astronomy during the 10th century. He contributed to the intellectual revival of the period and was influential in monastic education.... | Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor "If I have done well, I have done what I ought; if evil, I have done what I could..." Otto I (912–973), also known as Otto the Great, was the founder of the Holy Roman Empire and king of Germany who consolidated the German Reich and established imperial authority over Italy. His reign marked the beginning of the Ottonian dynasty and a revival of the empire in medieval Europe.... |
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NASA
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Comet NEOWISE Rising over the Adriatic Sea (2026-09-13) Credits: Paolo Girotti |
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Github
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Trading tools |
qtbt 25 stars #160 Research on quantitative trading system based on backtrader framework... | RustyQLib 25 stars #161 RustyQlib: A quant library for derivative pricing and quantitative finance... |
btester 25 stars #162 Python framework optimized for running backtests on multiple asset portfolios... | Quantitative-Country-ETF-Trading-Strategy 24 stars #163 Quantitative Country ETF Trading Strategy... |
Sea Vessels |
autonomous-vision-boat 0 stars #160 Computer vision for autonomous boat using OpenCV library for tracking and following object... | DreamBoat 0 stars #161 A dream journal with LLM-powered reflective interpretation tracking over time using FastAPI · PostgreSQL · HTMX. (In active development)... |
ReadBoat 0 stars #162 Per-student reading comprehension tracker for teachers... | boat-tracker 0 stars #163 Track the location(s) of my boat... |
Air Vessels |
finger-bomb 2 stars #160 Video game with goal to destroy enemy planes with your fingers using image recognition and color tracking from video stream... | Optimization-MR-guided-Radiotherapy 2 stars #161 Code for bachelors thesis: Optimization of the Imaging Plane for Real-time Tumor Tracking in MR-guided Radiotherapy of Moving Targets... |
Air-Traffic-Control-Spring-Boot-App 2 stars #162 A simplified Air Traffic Control (ATC) system that keeps track of inbound and outbound planes, and directs them to runways, taxiways, and gates. Made with Java Spring Boot 2.0, Pos... | Open-Source-JIRA 2 stars #163 🚀 Powerful Open Source Alternative to JIRA, Linear, Monday, and Asana. Plane makes tracking issues, epics, and cycles simpler, faster, and more intuitive than ever.... |
Imagery |
Hyperspec-WGAN 14 stars #160 Synthetic Data Augmentation using a Generative Adversarial Network for Improved Hyperspectral Image Classification... | SuperpixelGridMasks 14 stars #161 SuperpixelGridMasks is an approach for sensor-based data augmentation towards image classification tasks and so on.... |
CNN_system 14 stars #162 Keywords: CNN, Fully connect neural network, SFEW dataset, Image Preprocessing, Data Augmentation, Leakey ReLU, k-fold cross validation, Casper. In this project, I build my own CNN... | OpenCV 14 stars #163 Projects including object detection and tracking, data augmentation, facial recognition, image segmentation and many weird and funny ones could be found here. Also, some projects a... |
Video |
DiT4DiT 446 stars #160 This is the official code repo for DiT4DiT, a Vision-Action-Model (VAM) framework that combines video generation model with flow-matching-based action prediction for generalizable ... | VisionReward 426 stars #161 [AAAI 2026] VisionReward: Fine-Grained Multi-Dimensional Human Preference Learning for Image and Video Generation... |
OmniCustom 425 stars #162 Official Implementation of 'OmniCustom: Sync Audio-Video Customization Via Joint Audio-Video Generation Model' ... | World-R1 424 stars #163 [ICML 2026] World-R1: Reinforcing 3D Constraints for Text-to-Video Generation... |