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• Hacker News1We’re making Bunny DNS freeBunny.net has made their DNS service completely free, eliminating query fees and offering free hosting for up to 500 domains. Originally built as an internal routing engine for their CDN network, Bunny DNS now handles 200 billion queries monthly across 300,000 domains and integrates seamlessly with their other services.EU alternatives to US cloud providers:Users discuss the importance of European alternatives to US services like Cloudflare, with BunnyNet being praised as a competitive EU-based option. However, some criticize European providers like Hetzner for sudden price increases and poor customer service.BunnyNet's $1 minimum spend policy:Discussion centers on BunnyNet's $1/month minimum charge across all services, with some users feeling misled about "free" DNS since the minimum spend requirement wasn't clearly communicated upfront, leading to trust concerns.DNS service pricing and features:Users compare DNS pricing models, with some surprised that providers charge for DNS queries at all. Discussion covers BunnyNet's advanced features like scriptable DNS, geo-routing, and health monitoring compared to basic registrar DNS services.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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