Long-time Slashdot reader destinyland writes: Advent of Code isn’t the only geeky tradition that’s continuing in 2020. “This is going to be the first full year with Raku being called Raku,” notes the site raku-advent.blog. “However, it’s going to be the 12th year (after this first article) in a row with a Perl 6 or…

In 2020 when we carry an all-purpose computer and data terminal able to store our every thought and deed on a global computer network, it’s easy to forget that once upon a time we were excited by the simpler things. Take the camcorder for example, back in the 1990s the idea of a complete video…

Ben Bova “was the author of more than 120 works of science fact and fiction,” according to Wikipedia, and was also a six-time winner of the Hugo Award. “He was also president of both the National Space Society and the Science Fiction Writers of America.” Tor.com reports Bova has passed “due to complications from COVID-19…

A blazing reentry fireball brings to a close a six-year mission to asteroid Ryugu. …read more Source:: CNet

Quickly followed by the moment we’ve all feared… …read more Source:: CNet

The Disney Plus Star Wars show gets even twistier as new alliances are formed in The Tragedy. …read more Source:: CNet

A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift a Dragon 2 spacecraft toward the International Space Station Sunday, after weather postponed the Saturday launch. …read more Source:: CNet

Choose from three different sizes starting at $70 and travel without the need to bring fuel for your meals. …read more Source:: CNet

The deals continue with savings on TVs up to 75 inches from Samsung, Vizio, Hisense and more. …read more Source:: CNet

Keeping a bird bath or a pond in your yard is a great way to add ambiance and style, but both of these things can be a haven for mosquitoes. Popular methods of getting rid of them are often with harsh pesticides, but [Shane] has brought us a more environmentally-friendly way of taking care of…