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Fridaygram: EU Hackathon, electron Pong, sounds from space

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Hack4Transparency is an exceptional hackathon held at the European Parliament in Brussels, aimed at making data more accessible and intelligible for both consumers and government. The event offers participants the unique opportunity to have their travel and accommodation expenses covered, with the chance to win a €3,000 prize for the best hacks. Amidst the bustling atmosphere of coding and creativity, participants can enjoy the camaraderie and free amenities typical of hackathons. The blog post also nostalgically references the game Pong, which has evolved to the point where physicists are now playing with a single electron at Cambridge University. For those with spare time over the weekend, NASA has made available an intriguing collection of sounds from spaceflights, which can even be transformed into ringtones, allowing enthusiasts to hear historical space beeps on their phones.

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