Great Technology Links (December 2024)

Introduction

Tech Topics from the Web is in Holiday mode! We're sharing fun, interactive, and educational links for you and your family to enjoy. As a parting gift, we hope that our third link, from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), will help raise environmental awareness. Enjoy and have a great holiday season!

 

ASCII Theater

 

Type: Art and Culture

 

URL: https://ascii.theater/

Are you a movie buff? What’s the last movie you watched? What’s the size of your TV, and what technology does it use to render those fantastical images. Do you have a soundbar or a full surround sound system? Well, it might be time to call in the recyclers, because we’ve got something a little different for you: the ASCII Theater, the next-gen (or maybe retro-gen?) streaming service!

Forget high-definition. ASCII Theater delivers movies in text characters. Think The Matrix on an old-school CRT monitor from the 1980s. And get this—there’s no sound! You'll have to let your imagination fill in the dialogue and sound effects. It’s surprisingly impressive how colourful, moving text characters can mimic a full-on motion picture. If you've watched the movie before,  your brain will fill in the missing pieces.

To stream an ASCII movie, all you need is a terminal window and a little code from the site. This Christmas, unleash the quirky power of ASCII Theater and transform your computer into a text-based cinematic wonderland!

This is just one of the projects from MSCHF (pronounced "mischief"), an American art collective from Brooklyn, New York. Known for its provocative and often eyebrow-raising work, MSCHF blends art, fashion, technology, and capitalism into projects you won’t soon forget. Be sure to check out their other unique creations on the site!

The site occasionally streams horror movies. A younger audience may be impacted by the plot. Parent guidance is advised.

Satirical Web Sites on Wikipedia

 

Type: Humour

 

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_satirical_news_websites#List

You might be wondering, "Is this similar to that fake news we discussed in an earlier edition of this series?" Well, yes and no. It’s like comparing cinnamon and  turmeric – they’re both spices, but they serve different purposes!

The key difference is that fake news is the sneaky villain of information, intentionally trying to deceive people. Satire, on the other hand, is more like a friendly jester; it’s clearly labelled as fiction and aims to entertain while offering commentary on real issues.

If you’re on the hunt for some satirical sites to tickle your funny bone, there are plenty out there, often with a local twist. Wikipedia has a handy list of satirical websites from around the globe, so you can find humour that resonates with your own experiences.

Just a quick note: some topics might be a bit tricky for younger audiences to grasp. So, parental guidance is advised! After all, we want everyone to enjoy the fun without any confusion!

UCAR Center for Science Education

 

Type: Climate games and activities

 

URL: https://scied.ucar.edu/interactive

Climate change is a pressing global issue affecting millions. Regardless of location, living beings from all walks of life are experiencing the rapidly warming Earth. The consequences vary by region, manifesting as extreme temperatures, droughts, heavy rainfall, flooding, rising sea levels and loss of biodiversity.

The UCAR Center for Science Education has a collection of games and simulations related to weather, climate, atmospheric science, and space weather education. One simulation, the Climate Sensitivity Calculator, helps you understand the impact of carbon dioxide concentration on temperature using 2010 as a baseline year, another explains how different actions impact energy choices.

 

 

 

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