If you"ve ever been the least bit curious about how computers work, this week is for you. December 9 marks the start of Computer Science Education Week, an annual program that uses the Hour of Code as one way to inspire K-12 students to take an interest in computer science and to level the playing field in an industry that can seem intimidating to some. The Hour of Code is exactly what it sounds like: Students and adults alike are invited to set aside 60 minutes to try out one of the many Hour of Code tutorials—offered in 45 languages—for a brief introduction to coding. Organizers believe every single student should have the opportunity to learn computer science, as it nurtures creativity and encourages problem solving. We concur. And we highly recommend the Minecraft tutorials as a starting place. Happy coding, friends!
Let s crack the code
Today in History
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River otters at Acadia National Park, Maine
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In honor of those we ve lost
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Dressed to impress
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Take a break! It s Labor Day!
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A Festivus for the rest of us
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Autumnal equinox
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Ministry of Fun Santa School
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Serra de Tramuntana, Majorca, Spain
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Ancient storage in the Grand Canyon
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Zion National Park Turns 100
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Lunar eclipse
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Sedona, Arizona
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Groundhog Day arrives—beyond a shadow of a doubt
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Aw shucks, It s Oyster Day
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Walking among the giants
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Mardi Gras flower power
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Ceremony Hall at Sweden s Icehotel
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Happy Astronomy Day!
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First day of summer
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SantaPark, Lapland, Finland
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Christmas market at Belvedere Palace in Vienna
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From Sputnik to extraterrestrial storms
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Taking the forest to the cloud
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Presidents hear the echo of history
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In praise of bogs, swamps, and marshes
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Grandparents Day
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Hut, hut, hike!
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Brown bears, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
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Westerheversand Lighthouse
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Take me to the river