When possible, choose products with minimal, transparent packaging. Shopper calls out snack item for its deceptive packaging: 'This should be criminal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When do sparse files explode to full size, and how could you preserve them in transit? Can you copy clones or snapshots? How to preserve extended attributes? | Continue reading
"It reduced their monthly heating cost by about half." This game-changing home upgrade could shave thousands off your energy bills — and you can get up to $10,000 to install one first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by the scientific community. Seeking to see back farther in space and earlier in time than any other astronomical observatory in history required a novel design and a series of new techno … | Continue reading
There are changes you can make. Photo of shopper's 'annoying' grocery store behavior sparks debate online: 'Are all the bags necessary though?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Several years ago I was blessed to have been able to take a trip to Scotland. My husband at the time was recovering from his Prostrate cancer treatments and the McMillan trust afforded us a respite holiday, which was really nice of them We took a coach tour up to the Trossachs Na … | Continue reading
High-speed free-space data transmission could improve connectivity for space missions. Researchers at ETH Zurich have achieved record-breaking data transmission speeds using plasmonic modulators, promising advancements in space communication and potential global high-speed intern … | Continue reading
The study examined waste from 50,000 cities and towns around the globe. Research finds 'time bomb' pollutant at the heart of myriad international issues: 'It's everybody's problem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A study conducted by the Salk Institute and the University of California School of Medicine found that time-restricted eating enhanced cardiometabolic health in adults suffering from metabolic syndrome. Over one-third of U.S. adults suffer from metabolic syndrome, which encompass … | Continue reading
Giving psilocybin to rats made them more optimistic in the longer term, suggesting that the psychedelic substance could have great potential in treating a core symptom of depression in humans. Continue Reading Category: Body & Mind Tags: Psychedelic Medicine, psilocybin, Depressi … | Continue reading
Blood Incantation Absolute Elsewhere Rich, ambient tapestries meet serious metal riffing on the latest from Denver's Blood Incantation Absolute Elsewhere by Blood Incantation Absolute Elsewhere feels like the cosmic leap into the unknown that Denver quartet Blood Incantation have … | Continue reading
"Transportation fees have always been a big stress for me as a student, but thanks to the pass, I worry less about the cost and have been traveling more, even on weekends." City's new transport program helps residents improve commutes — here's how it works first appeared on The C … | Continue reading
Ben and Ryan chat with Daniela Miao, cofounder and CTO of Momento, a real-time data platform. They discuss the advantages of real-time observability, the challenges of multi-tenancy in databases and caching, the use of WebAssembly in UI development, and the benefits of Rust. Dani … | Continue reading
"We need to change in the U.S." Expert's video highlights hope for major issue plaguing American communities: 'This is freedom' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Did you know that many employers in the Netherlands offer personal training budgets? Make the most of your training budget by investing in a language course from Regina Coeli,... | Continue reading
One picture taken every day of the year starting September 2023 through to September 2024 provides a pretty fascinating perspective of the twilight zone transit due to the Earth's 23.5-degree axial tilt as it orbits around the Sun. moving Continue Reading Category: Space, Science … | Continue reading
Even if you don't usually carry a multitool, there are times when a pen, a craft knife or a screwdriver could just be super handy. The Ti-ONE gives you these and more at a super-compact size small enough to hang off a keychain or necklace. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lif … | Continue reading
Babies are explorers. Wombs expand to rooms which open into homes and unknowns. I always think tiny newborns swaddled in strollers on the sidewalk probably feel like astronauts on the furthest edges of the universe. Sky water, ear-shattering bangs, and blinding bright lights help … | Continue reading
Photo credits: zverge / BigStock The last month has seen a surge in calls related to health research, with deadlines set for November or later. Here’s a list of some current grant opportunities: In mid-September,… Subscribe to read more | Continue reading
Enora Pruvot, deputy director for governance, funding and public policy development at the EUA. Photo credits: EUA As budgets stretch thin, the first place universities are looking to diversify and top up their incomes is EU funding, according to a new survey by the European Univ … | Continue reading
Zarah Bruhn (third from right), social impact start-up founder and Commissioner for Social Innovation at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, at the launch of the Social Impact Republic in September. Photo courtesy of Startups for Future. Start-ups with a social missio … | Continue reading
"We predict that the natural energy of the world's oceans will one day supply much of the grid." European Union funds tests for world's largest wave-energy technology: 'A stepping stone to larger commercial array scale up and further industrialization' first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading
A new Horizon Europe rare disease partnership will launch its first calls in December, as it embarks on a seven-year mission to consolidate research and improve treatment. Subscribe to read more | Continue reading
Photo credits: DLR German Aerospace Center / ESA Researchers, space agencies and companies from around the world will have access to a new facility in Cologne designed to recreate the moon’s surface, to research, develop and test their technologies. … Subscribe to read more | Continue reading
Electric aviation is a fascinating topic. And when we talk about electric aviation, we’re typically talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft of course. There’s been a lot of interest and hype around electric VTOL aircraft for the past several years, but no one’ … | Continue reading
Nissan is in trouble. It has been for a few years now. For more on the broader story, you can see Steve Hanley’s recent article: “Nissan Is In Deep Doo-Doo.” As part of that, Steve wrote, “In the first half of 2024, the average Nissan dealership in the US earned ... [continued] T … | Continue reading
The biggest challenge for full electrification of the transport fleet seems clear to me — regular “home” charging for people living in cities who don’t have a dedicated place to park and charge. Simply put, with home charging, electric vehicles are much more convenient than gasol … | Continue reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On October 4, 2024, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and Deputy Secretary David M. Turk joined electricity sector leaders to discuss the ongoing response and recovery effort to Hurricane Helene, which caused devastating impacts to communities across t … | Continue reading
ATLANTA, Georgia — On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partnering with the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) to host the Green Racing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) event at East Hall High School located at 3 … | Continue reading
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have revealed new atmospheric details about WASP-107b, an exoplanet known as the “popcorn planet” due to its puffed-up nature. Recent findings show a surprising east-west asymmetry in its atmosphere, a characteristic previously un … | Continue reading
Having your habitual residence in the Netherlands has legal consequences. Olenz notarissen discusses what is important to keep in mind when it comes to inheritance law, and... | Continue reading
Tried using X11 on #Linux the last few days due to some issues with Zoom screensharing in Wayland with the latest pipewire, and I already miss #Wayland. Issues I faced with X11: Smooth scrolling broken Apps work noticeably slower Screen tearing This bug in Emacs GTK build: https: … | Continue reading
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"We could all be at risk for this." Nurse shares concerning trend in young dialysis patients: 'There are definitely risks for outdoor workers in terms of chronic disease' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Django Commons Django Commons is a really promising initiative started by Tim Schilling, aimed at the problem of keeping key Django community projects responsibly maintained on a long-term basis. Django Commons is an organization dedicated to supporting the community's efforts to … | Continue reading
UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering. Photo credits: Royal Academy of Engineering The UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering is distributing £150 million in grants to researchers who want to build commercially viable new green technologies, in what it says is a “unique” funding model. … … | Continue reading
The German government has announced that it will launch an app which will allow citizens to show a digital version of their Personalausweis using their mobile phones. Germany to... | Continue reading
So, I wasn’t going to get into this despite getting irritated about it on social, but now there’s a story by Ali Breland writing for The Atlantic with the title, “Donald Trump Flirts With Race Science”, and you know I can’t shut up because there are two things wrong here. It’s no … | Continue reading
Dutch trade unions, the Netherlands Trade Union Confederation (FNV) and Christian National Trade Union (CNV) have announced the temporary suspension of new strikes for the early... | Continue reading
Creating a home that is inviting to insects and other beneficial fauna is an incredible way to boost your local ecosystem. Proud homeowner flaunts unconventional gardening strategy with vivid photos: 'Brought innumerable different pollinating insects into the yard' first appeared … | Continue reading
Pirelli and Bosch have signed a joint development agreement to create a software-driven "intelligent tire" system that will combine Bosch's hardware and software know-how with Pirelli's tire-integrated sensors tech. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags: Pirelli, … | Continue reading
Grid Legends is now available on iOS and Android. And this is not a mobile game spin-off, no. This is the actual Grid Legends game released on consoles and PC (and the now-defunct Stadia) ported to mobile “without compromise”. Developed by Feral Interactive, Grid Legends on mobil … | Continue reading
While the Starlink CEO was racing to help the victims of Hurricane Helene, where was the federal government? | Continue reading
"The situation is bleak." Farmers scramble as prolonged drought in Mexico devastates crop yields: 'Almost no vegetation in the landscape' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It turns out that “Hush,” which premiered on Netflix eight years ago, is finally receiving a U.S. theatrical release. It’s set to hit theaters on October 16. This would, technically speaking, easily make it one of the best released horror films of 2024. | Continue reading
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It’s about time the PVPVE extraction shooter gets a shake-up. Indie Developer Double Stallion’s next game after their League Of Legends spin-off platformer is Surfpunk and it’s a wild combination of PVE co-op, extraction gameplay, and action-RPG. The game is played from the top-d … | Continue reading
"Thank you for sharing this beautiful place." Influencer shares 'underrated' experience traveling through stunning Mediterranean country on two wheels: 'Highly inspiring' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading