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Life & fun · August 31, 2011

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HN clone for science

Hi, I installed that HN clone for all things science. Most likely there are already others out there already, but I thought it's worth a try. Let me know what you think about the idea and what features you would like to see...a search function is on its way...Thanks in advance! http://www.heurekalab.com

HN clone for science launched on August 31, 2011 with 10 votes, #74 of 248 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches.

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HN Clone for Science is a community discussion platform modeled after Hacker News but focused exclusively on science topics. It allows users to share and discuss scientific news, research, and ideas in a curated forum environment. The site is designed for science enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone interested in science-related content. A search function was planned to help users navigate the growing collection of discussions.

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