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April 17, 2024

Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (April 18, 2024)

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        <h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
        <p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for April 18, 2024 :</p>

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Short Stack: World’s smallest Nintendo Wii

https://github.com/loopj/short-stack

Summary: GitHub user loopj has created the world's smallest Nintendo Wii, called Short Stack, using a trimmed motherboard and custom stacked PCBs. The 1:2.38 scale model is powered by USB-C, has HDMI for digital audio and video, and supports Bluetooth for Wii remotes and accessories. The device also features a microSD card for game storage and four GameCube controller ports. The project requires advanced skills in motherboard trimming, fine pitch soldering, and PCB assembly.

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Goldene: A single atom layer of gold

https://liu.se/en/news-item/ett-atomlager-guld-liu-forskare-skapar-gulden

Summary: Researchers at Linköping University have created goldene, a single-atom layer of gold, using a method inspired by Japanese smiths. Goldene exhibits new properties, making it suitable for applications such as CO2 conversion, hydrogen production, and value-added chemicals. The breakthrough could lead to reduced gold usage in various applications.

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