TechSpot: Hugging Face introduces open-source desktop robot for $299. “Starting at $299, Reachy Mini stands just 11 inches tall and is intended to sit comfortably on a desktop, offering an entry point for developers, educators, and hobbyists eager to experiment with AI-powered machines.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/07/15/techspot-hugging-face-introduces-open-source-desktop-robot-for-299/

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ynet News: Bringing the museum into your living room. “Many science and natural history museums around the world offer free virtual tours — just a click away on your computer. These experiences can offer hours of curiosity and enjoyment, whether you’re exploring on your own or as a shared family activity. These are some of the best you can find.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/07/13/ynet-news-bringing-the-museum-into-your-living-room/

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NASA, International Astronauts Answer Questions from Florida Students - NASA

Students in Big Pine Key, Florida, will have the chance to have NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station answer their prerecorded questions.

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How-To Geek: These 10 YouTube Channels Turned Me Into a Video Pro. “Take it from me, finding the right YouTuber can make all the difference when you’re learning how to edit video. The problem is, there are so many video editing channels on YouTube that it can be hard to sift through the fluff. I’ve been dabbling in video editing since YouTube started, and there are about 10 channels that […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/07/09/how-to-geek-these-10-youtube-channels-turned-me-into-a-video-pro/

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Trinity College Dublin: Craft My Street: young people reimagine Dublin with Minecraft in Smart Docklands pilot. “This initiative was created by researchers from University College Dublin that uses gaming to amplify youth voices in city-making. Blending open-source geospatial data with interactive multiplayer crowd mapping, this project enables young people to propose real-world urban […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/07/07/craft-my-street-young-people-reimagine-dublin-with-minecraft-in-smart-docklands-pilot-trinity-college-dublin/

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I probably should have mentioned before, by way of #introduction, that my handle here is a play on one of the things that Japanese people say a lot to foreigners, namely 日本語が上手ですね。It's also a reference to the textbook for beginner, post-primary students named "Nihongo Kantan." It's a decent enough book and I see that it appears to be legitimately available for free:

https://ppli.ie/nihongo_kantan_textbook_cd2/

#Japan #Languages #LearningResources

Nihongo Kantan Textbook & CD2 - PPLI

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NASA Announces Winners of 2025 Human Lander Challenge - NASA

NASA’s Human Lander Challenge marked its second year on June 26, awarding $18,000 in prize money to three university teams for their solutions for

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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Alabama Students - NASA

Students attending the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, will have the chance to hear NASA astronauts aboard the International

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What Are Asteroids? (Ages 14-18) - NASA

Asteroids are rocky objects that orbit the Sun just like planets do. In fact, sometimes asteroids are called “minor planets.” These space rocks were left

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Pamela Fox’s Blog: Proficient Python: A free interactive online course. “There are many ways to learn Python online, but there are also many people out there that want to learn Python for multiple reasons – so hey, why not add one more free Python course into the mix? I’m happy to finally release ProficientPython.com, my own approach to teaching introductory Python.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/24/proficient-python-a-free-interactive-online-course-pamela-foxs-blog/

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