Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (August 17, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for August 17, 2023 :</p>
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Asteroid crater 520km in diameter buried in southeast Australia, scientists say
Summary: Scientists have discovered a 520km-wide asteroid impact structure buried deep in southeast Australia, near the town of Deniliquin. The Deniliquin structure, yet to be further tested by drilling, is larger than the Vredefort impact structure in South Africa, previously considered the world's largest. The impact may have occurred during the Late Ordovician mass extinction event, which eliminated about 85% of the planet's species. Further studies and drilling are needed to determine the structure's exact age and gather more information.
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Mullvad Browser
Summary: The Tor Project has partnered with Mullvad VPN to launch the Mullvad Browser, a privacy-focused web browser that works independently of the Tor network. The browser offers Tor Browser's privacy features without using the Tor network, allowing users to connect to a VPN of their choice. It adopts a "hide-in-the-crowd" approach, blocking third-party trackers and cookies, and masking identifiable information. The collaboration aims to demonstrate that privacy-preserving technology can be built through partnerships rather than competition.