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Microchip Pioneer Chuck Peddle, Lead Designer of the Historic 650x Microprocessors, Dies

Long-time Slashdot reader kackle writes:
If you cut your teeth on 8-bit computers during their explosion into the mainstream beginning in the 1970s, you were likely aware of and/or influenced by the work of electrical engineer Charles “Chuck” Peddle, who died this week. The general public may not know his name today, but his efforts had a big impact on the cost…

What’s it Like To Install a Weather Station at the Top of the World?

An anonymous reader shares a report: Earlier this year, researchers installed the world’s highest weather station on the upper reaches of Mount Everest. The roughly 50-kilogram station, taller than a person, is one of five on and near the mountain that are collecting data about jet steam winds and warming conditions in High Mountain Asia, a region jam-packed with the most…

House Impeaches President Trump For Abuse of Power, Obstruction of Congress

The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, marking the third time in the nation’s history the House voted to impeach a sitting president. NBC News reports: Trump was impeached on two articles. The first vote, 230-197, was to impeach him for abuse of power and was almost entirely on party lines; it was followed quickly…

Christmas Bird Count starts December 14

It’s time again for the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. This is the project’s 120th year! Learn how to join the count here. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/audubon-christmas-bird-count-starts-december14…

Why 536 Was ‘the Worst Year To Be Alive’

Ask medieval historian Michael McCormick what year was the worst to be alive, and he’s got an answer: “536.” Not 1349, when the Black Death wiped out half of Europe. Not 1918, when the flu killed 50 million to 100 million people, mostly young adults. But 536. From a report: In Europe, “It was the beginning of one of the worst…

10 amazing places for year-round stargazing

The stars are accessible to everyone, but where can you get the most from the night sky? Here are 10 great dark-sky places – mostly in the U.S. but also in Australia, New Zealand and Chile – for skywatching and stargazing. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/10-amazing-places-for-year-round-stargazing…