I noticed a post on Mastodon, suggesting that due to a number of component blobs that don't have associated source code available, there could be concerns regarding Ventoy
I am just sharing this as concerns were raised, I still feel Ventoy is safe to use. As with anything, due diligence needs to be used when installing any software or OS. If you are concerned, then make the USB media, with the chosen OS and install that way.
The European Astro Pi Challenge offers young people the amazing opportunity to conduct scientific investigations in space by writing computer programs that run on Raspberry Pi computers aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Note: As I run the STEM group, and we are a bring you own projects event, then I am happy for this to be a safe place to meet up and work on projects. However:-
If you are working on Mission Zero you will need a PARENT / GUARDIAN to help you.
If you are undertaking Mission Space Lab you will need a MENTOR to help you.
Very productive today with attendees working through some of the Hour of code activities, including the more advanced activities which use the Java programming language. So looking good going forward.
Next week the STEM group will be in room 12 ONLY as part of the library Family Fun Festival. The IT learning centre will be locked as I can't cover both rooms.
A new supercomputer simulation animates the evolution of the universe
The infant universe transforms from a featureless landscape to an intricate web in a new supercomputer simulation of the cosmos’s formative years.
An animation from the simulation shows our universe changing from a smooth, cold gas cloud to the lumpy scattering of galaxies and stars that we see today. It’s the most complete, detailed and accurate reproduction of the universe’s evolution yet produced, researchers report in the November Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Depending on if you prefer Chemistry or Computer Science here are two takes on the Screaming Jelly baby.
Firstly Chemistry
Now lets look at the Raspberry Pi version. This is simply using a jelly baby as a switch to trigger a sound being played. So two wires inside the jelly baby connect together when the jelly baby is squeezed.
I prefer the Chemistry version, despite the fact it is probably far less interactive as in I don't think students are allowed to actually perform this demonstration.