“Despite creating one of the foundational technologies of the digital age, Christensen maintained a low profile in his life, content with his long-standing career at IBM and showing no bitterness or sense of missed opportunity as the Internet age dawned.”
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Ward Christensen, BBS inventor and architect of our online age, dies at age 78
Christensen kick-started online culture by inspiring thousands of hobbyist communities.Benj Edwards (Ars Technica)
"Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS 14-10-2024."
Roberto "Alphard" observatory, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Jimmy Carter Achieves His Goal, Lives Long Enough to Vote for Kamala Harris
Early voting begins today in Georgia
What is a Coral Reef? - NASA
Coral reefs cover only 1% of the ocean floor, but support an estimated 25% of all marine life in the ocean, earning them the moniker ‘rainforest of the sea.’Milan Loiacono (NASA)
X rival Mastodon has started selling toys | TechCrunch
If you like open-source, decentralized social networks that put the power in the hands of the people instead of billionaires, you can now support thatSarah Perez (TechCrunch)
Station Science Top News: Oct. 11, 2024 - NASA
Researchers verified that 3D micro-computed tomography scans can map the orientation of plant roots in space and used the method to demonstrate that carrotsSumer Loggins (NASA)
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Technology and Ingenuity Connect
NASA Glenn shares the NASA mission and invites creativity at Cleveland’s Ingenuity Fest.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Center Director Visits Morehead
Dr. Jimmy Kenyon talked with students and faculty during a conference and tour at Morehead State University.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Dr. Rickey Shyne, Crain’s Notable Black Leader
Dr. Rickey Shyne, NASA Glenn Research Center’s director of Research and Engineering, has been named one of Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 2024 Notable Black Leaders.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Watts on the Moon Winners
NASA Awards $1.5 million in the Watts on the Moon Competition hosted at Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Ohio State Band Plays NASA Tribute
The Ohio State University Marching Band recognized NASA with a spectacular half-time show and in-game tribute.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Shine On, Harvest Moon
Photographers captured images of a supermoon as it shone across Cleveland.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Astronauts Venture to Glenn
Glenn welcomes three of the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Spooky on the Space Station - NASA
Cultures around the world celebrate Halloween on Oct 31. In many places, in addition to people wearing costumes and eating candy, this day is associated withChristian M. Getteau (NASA)
NASA, NOAA: Sun Reaches Maximum Phase in 11-Year Solar Cycle - NASA Science
In a teleconference with reporters on Tuesday, representatives from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the international Solar Cycle Prediction Panel announced that the Sun has reached its solar maximum period, whic…science.nasa.gov
Rogue Legacy 1 source code released gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/rogu…
Rogue Legacy 1 source code released
Rogue Legacy, a rogue-lite from Cellar Door Games, that originally released in 2013 has now had the source code released.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Día Internacional de la Reparación 2024: Aprender, concienciar y celebrar prácticas de reparación
El Día Mundial de la Reparación, —que este año cae el 19 de octubre— busca concienciar sobre los beneficios de reparar en lugar de reemplazar artículos en el contexto actual de aceleración tecnológica. @APC se une a este evento global iniciado en 2017 por la Open Repair Alliance para promover este movimiento global.
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Día Internacional de la Reparación 2024: Aprender, concienciar y celebrar prácticas de reparación
El Día Mundial de la Reparación, que se celebra cada año el tercer sábado de octubre —este año cae el 19 de octubre—, busca concienciar sobre los beneficios de reparar en lugar de reemplazar artículos en el contexto actual de aceleración tecnológica.Asociación para el Progreso de las Comunicaciones
Europa Clipper Begins Journey to Jupiter’s Icy Moon - NASA
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft lifts off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.NASA
"Technology firms are increasingly turning to nuclear sources of energy to supply the electricity used by the huge data centres that drive AI"
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Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres
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Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.João da Silva (BBC News)
Intel and AMD join up to form the x86 ecosystem advisory group to shape the future gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/inte…
Intel and AMD join up to form the x86 ecosystem advisory group to shape the future
Seems AMD and Intel may be feeling the pressure from Arm? Today both companies announced the forming of a new x86 ecosystem advisory group to help shape the future of the platform.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
“They are a dying architecture, we should let them pass”
“Who? AMD or Intel?”
“Yes”
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Cassini Mission: 5 Things to Know About NASA Lewis’ Last Launch
NASA Lewis (today, NASA Glenn in Cleveland) oversaw the rockets that propelled the Cassini mission to Saturn. It was the center’s 119th and final launch.Robert S. Arrighi (NASA)
Easy and accurate protein structure prediction using ColabFold nature.com/articles/s41596-024…
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Easy and accurate protein structure prediction using ColabFold - Nature Protocols
We describe the use of ColabFold to perform structure prediction of monomers, complexes and alternative conformations, either on the web or locally, and provide guidance on interpreting the results through confidence metrics and visualizations.Nature
Valve still waiting on a 'generational leap' for Steam Deck 2 - but it's coming gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/valv…
Valve still waiting on a 'generational leap' for Steam Deck 2 - but it's coming
Valve gave us the strongest wording yet that a Steam Deck 2 is actually real, although it's still clearly going to be some time away before there's enough of an upgrade.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I hope Valve considers making a "console" like PC, something that can fit on my entertainment shelf. Targeting the same performance as a PS5 is what I want. SteamOS is a must.
I would then just stream the games from the desktop PC to the Deck for games that don't run well on the Deck.
NASA Administrator to Visit, Engage Officials in Romania, Bulgaria - NASA
Continuing his efforts to deepen international collaboration and promote the peaceful use of space, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will travel to Romania andNASA
Snippet of Euclid Mission’s Cosmic Atlas Released by ESA - NASA
With contributions from NASA, the mission will map a third of the sky in order to study a cosmic mystery called dark energy.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
Survival game Valheim adds a new feast mechanic and The Bog Witch in testing gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/surv…
Survival game Valheim adds a new feast mechanic and The Bog Witch in testing
The excellent survival game Valheim is getting ready to expand again, with a new update available for testing that adds in The Bog Witch and a whole new feast mechanic.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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Eclipse Megamovie Coding Competition - NASA Science
Making the most of a solar eclipse demands attention to detail. Do you have what it takes? NASA’s Eclipse Megamovie project launched a new coding competition, and they need your help to organize images from the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.science.nasa.gov
The wait is over*—The #Mastodon stuffed toy is now available for purchase in the EU! Other regions to come later. Share your pictures with the #Plushtodon hashtag!
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Mastodon stuffed toy
We created a stuffed toy of the highest caliber. Deliberately friend-sized and friend-shaped, with a soft surface material and soft, squishy stuffing, the toy measures a height of 35cm.Mastodon Merch
Revealing the Hidden Universe with Full-shell X-ray Optics at NASA MSFC - NASA Science
The study of X-ray emission from astronomical objects reveals secrets about the Universe at the largest and smallest spatial scales.science.nasa.gov
Let’s help @evan gather some data for his publisher!
Would you like to see (with the intent to buy) a paper edition of his “ActivityPub” book?
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Book-Signing Party 30 Sep 2024
My book ActivityPub: Programming for the Social Web is on its way to the virtual printers tomorrow, which means it will be available for purchase from all your favourite e-book stores at various po…Evan Prodromou's Blog
- I would like to buy a paper edition! (38%, 21 votes)
- I prefer electronic-only editions! (31%, 17 votes)
- I have no strong opinion either way. (29%, 16 votes)
Shadows of the Afterland on Steam
You don’t recall your death; you haven’t even been born yet. Cross between realms and possess the living to unearth your haunting past in this point-and-click adventure where you'll confront supernatural forces to find out if you are merely a pawn of…store.steampowered.com
Liftoff! NASA’s Europa Clipper Sails Toward Ocean Moon of Jupiter - NASA
NASA’s Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may haveNASA
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