Indian immigration is great for America

This isn't ambiguous. | Continue reading


@noahpinion.blog | 14 minutes ago

Review: New 2025 Can-Am Outlander Proves That More is MOARR

The Outlander 850 and 1000R, the largest of Can-Am’s ATVs, are new for 2025 with changes from headlights to tail lamps. I traveled to British Columbia to climb mountains on the new Outlander models. The crisp of fall had yet to turn to winter, allowing us to use snowmobile trails … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 23 minutes ago

The Simple 5-Degree Fix Transforming Fusion Energy

Scientists have simulated a groundbreaking solution to boost fusion efficiency by eliminating “slow modes,” unhelpful waves that waste energy during plasma heating. Using 2D simulations, researchers demonstrated how a slight tilt in the Faraday screen can enhance energy transfer, … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 33 minutes ago

Squirrel News X-Mas Quiz

Dear community, As the year ends, we’ve once again put […] | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 40 minutes ago

The Cost of Self-Hosting

Since playing around with Android and trying to get some self-hosted services running, I've been thinking about the costs of self-hosting. Ironically, I think the cost to my wallet is the least of them. I've talked about what I think the definition of self-hosting is in the past, … | Continue reading


@kevquirk.com | 41 minutes ago

This Week’s Photograph

Walked by a small truck with a bit of snow and ice on its windscreen, and this reflection of a tree. Enjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by donating now. | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 55 minutes ago

Francis Ford Coppola Picks His Favorite Criterion Movies & Gives Advice to Filmmakers

Upon stepping into the hallowed Criterion Closet, stocked with hundreds of that cinephile video label’s finest releases, Francis Ford Coppola speaks of a director who “believed in a film he wanted to make, and used his entire fortune, because the financing system of the time woul … | Continue reading


@openculture.com | 55 minutes ago

College Radio

We can gain something from the Ike Carters and the student DJs of our communities: a human connection, a community connection—not to mention great music. | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 56 minutes ago

🔗 A love letter to Golang

About programming, AI and devops | Continue reading


@yellowduck.be | 56 minutes ago

Scientists deploy remarkable AI tool to help curb invasive pest population: 'It's working in real time'

"It's a real showcase of what AI can do." Scientists deploy remarkable AI tool to help curb invasive pest population: 'It's working in real time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 56 minutes ago

How many ads in podcasts? Where do you live?

Some of us get a minute - some get 18 minutes. Sponsored by Sounds Good, from CBC. From the staff at CBC Podcasts, Sounds Good is a bi-weekly newsletter that offers the latest in news, events and industry buzz from podcast creators and producers. Subscribe now. https://podnews.ne … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 57 minutes ago

The Day After Christmas Day Memes

In the UK, the 26th is known as Boxing Day. But that might confuse non-British readers, hence the title of this post. Is it him? Or AI? Look closely at the lady. | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 1 hour ago

Songs I Like (98)

This will wake you up today. A British band named after a character in the novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’, The Boo Radleys only had one hit record, and this was it. Released in 1995, it brought attention to the band but sadly not continued success. They split up four years later. … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 1 hour ago

Quiz: How well do you remember 2024’s clean energy news?

It’s the holiday season, a time for joy, relaxation — and testing yourself on how well you remember the biggest clean energy developments of the year. Naturally. So take our handy quiz below to find out what you do and don’t recall from a year chock full of news. Did you like thi … | Continue reading


@canarymedia.com | 1 hour ago

Eye-popping footage captures risky encounter between tourists and elk at national park: 'Leave the wildlife alone'

"Why do people always laugh after they realize they messed up and could have been killed?" Eye-popping footage captures risky encounter between tourists and elk at national park: 'Leave the wildlife alone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Smaller cities, bigger opportunities: The underrated growth engines of emerging Europe

Armed with lower operating costs, well-educated workforces, and supportive local governments, secondary cities are becoming unexpected magnets for talent and investment. For decades, ambitious firms seeking a foothold in Central and Eastern Europe gravitated toward the usual susp … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 1 hour ago

News station faces major backlash after being accused of covering up serious risks of common kitchen appliance: 'The health concern is significant'

"There are immediate things that can be done." News station faces major backlash after being accused of covering up serious risks of common kitchen appliance: 'The health concern is significant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

127: It's Just a Nubbin!

Does anyone at the 9-5 even know this show exists? A few standout things. You would definitely never jump scare someone, right? An unannounced Trivia Corner reveal!? There is no way you aren't buying this thing after this review! It's the last show of 2024! Thanks so much to ever … | Continue reading


@listen.hemisphericviews.com | 1 hour ago

Disquiet Junto Project 0678: Commonplace Playlist

Each Thursday in the Disquiet Junto music community, a new compositional challenge is set before the group’s members, who then have five days to record and upload a track in response to the project instructions. Membership in the Junto is open: just join and participate. (A Sound … | Continue reading


@disquiet.com | 1 hour ago

How “Desert Roses” May Change Drug Delivery Forever

Researchers have created flower-shaped particles that efficiently deliver drugs to targeted areas in the body. These particles are trackable and controllable via medical imaging techniques, and show promise for treating cancer and cardiovascular diseases after successful initial … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Top 10 cycling innovations that "weren't like the others" in 2024

As another year draws to a close, it's time to once again look back at the cycling-related innovations that made the biggest impression on us over the past 365 days. Read on, to check out a dual-chain bike, a whip-fast electronic shock, skeletal pedals and more. Continue Reading | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Army Corps of Engineers adopt state-of-the-art technology to rescue crumbling, aging infrastructure — here's how it could affect America's future

The stakes for infrastructural damage are high. Army Corps of Engineers adopt state-of-the-art technology to rescue crumbling, aging infrastructure — here's how it could affect America's future first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Squid Game season 2 is a brutal remix of Netflix’s biggest show

Image: Netflix After years of brand tie-ins and ill-conceived spinoffs, the series is back — and it’s just as tense as ever. Read the full story at The Verge. | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Tech expert shares honest review of Tesla Solar Roof after one year: 'Was it worth it?'

"This was not the cheapest option." Tech expert shares honest review of Tesla Solar Roof after one year: 'Was it worth it?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Casa T, Menorca / Gabriel Montañés

Casa T is a 286.61 m² farmhouse in Menorca. The local architecture studio, Gabriel Montañés, turned an abandoned building into a modern home that still honors the island’s heritage. This revival features natural materials such as wood, marés sandstone, and limestone cladding. By … | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 2 hours ago

A brief history of Mac batteries

1989 Mac Portable, lead-acid. 1991 PowerBook 140 & 170, NiCad. 1992 PowerBooks with NiMH (3 types). 1995 lithium ion. 2006 MacBook Pro, lithium polymer. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 2 hours ago

Homeowner shares eye-opening transformation photo after ripping out grass lawn: 'Looks absolutely fantastic'

"This right here is my dream." Homeowner shares eye-opening transformation photo after ripping out grass lawn: 'Looks absolutely fantastic' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Homeowner flooded with recommendations after sharing outrageous utility bill: 'I'm so glad I saw your comment'

"Might be worth it to start looking at a heat pump replacement." Homeowner flooded with recommendations after sharing outrageous utility bill: 'I'm so glad I saw your comment' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

300th Renovation at El Escorial / ÁBATON

Nearly three decades after ÁBATON’s first forays into architecture and interior remodeling in Madrid, this house marks the 300th integral renovation for the firm. Situated in the lush forest of Mount Abantos, it gazes upon the majestic Escorial Monastery. Moreover, it underscores … | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 2 hours ago

Devouring “the Kraken” led to the modern Milky Way

When it comes to any aspect of the Universe, there are two questions we always attempt to answer: “What is it like today?” and “How did it become the way it is?” From atoms to planets to stars to galaxies, we seek to both understand what things are like today and to gain an under … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 2 hours ago

How to Make a Pot Pie out of any Leftovers

I had a quantity of leftover cooked turkey left over from the holiday meal along with an assortment of veggies, stuffing and gravy. One thing which we always loved when we were growing up was that our mother would make dinner sized pot pies from the leftovers of most holiday meal … | Continue reading


@theenglishkitchen.co | 2 hours ago

Homeowner puts common landscaping myth to the test with backyard experiment: 'I was relieved'

"I was just worried that the soil would be super hot." Homeowner puts common landscaping myth to the test with backyard experiment: 'I was relieved' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Reaches a Major Milestone

On December 12, NASA successfully completed the first maximum afterburner engine test for its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft. The ground test took place at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, marking a crucial step forward as the team prepares … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

This $4.5 billion dollar rebate program is begging homeowners to ditch their old appliances — you can get up to $14,000 to upgrade

It essentially acts as a "bank account" for households. This $4.5 billion dollar rebate program is begging homeowners to ditch their old appliances — you can get up to $14,000 to upgrade first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Amazon customer troubled after opening recent online order: 'So much for their initiative'

"Why bother?" Amazon customer troubled after opening recent online order: 'So much for their initiative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

This free tool is helping homeowners slash rooftop solar costs and avoid shady installers: '[It] helped me save thousands'

It would be wise to take advantage of programs ... sooner rather than later. This free tool is helping homeowners slash rooftop solar costs and avoid shady installers: '[It] helped me save thousands' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Cognitive load is what matters

Cognitive load is what matters Excellent living document (the underlying repo has 625 commits since being created in May 2023) maintained by Artem Zakirullin about minimizing the cognitive load needed to understand and maintain software. This all rings very true to me. I judge th … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 3 hours ago

The Best Cookbooks of 2024, According to our F52 Community

As much as we love the ease of finding recipes online (with more than 50,000 on our site, there’s plenty to explore), there’s still nothing quite like cracking open the pages of a physical cookbook. While our digital archive continues to grow, so does our collection of physical c … | Continue reading


@food52.com | 3 hours ago

Furious resident sparks debate after comparing car ride to train travel in major city: 'I sometimes forget'

"Does not sound like a great way to explore a city." Furious resident sparks debate after comparing car ride to train travel in major city: 'I sometimes forget' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

High-Performance Nanodiamonds for Advanced Bioimaging and Quantum Sensing

Researchers achieved a breakthrough in nanodiamond sensors with quantum-grade spin properties, ideal for bioimaging and biosensing. These advanced sensors promise transformative applications in medicine and energy technologies. Quantum sensing is an emerging field that harnesses … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 4 hours ago

Scientists make troubling discovery while researching alligators in the Florida Everglades: 'We need to get ready'

"Some of the islands that we have visited before and saw nesting, now we see nothing." Scientists make troubling discovery while researching alligators in the Florida Everglades: 'We need to get ready' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

63 Berlin bridges in “poor condition”

An information request from the Berlin Greens has revealed that more than 60 of the city’s bridges are in an unsatisfactory condition. 63 Berlin bridges graded 3,0 or less A... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 hours ago

MSI Claw 8 AI+ Review: Quite a Redemption Story

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ makes up for the many shortcomings of the Claw A1M. Just make sure you're in the mood for a bulky and hefty handheld. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 hours ago

#41 Fixing electronics by smacking them

My bedroom was above the kitchen growing up. Late at night while laying in bed I would often listen to the creaks and cracks through the vents and floorboards. Oven burners wobbled and popped, distant thumps echoed through the furnace room, and the fridge cranked its whirring mot … | Continue reading


@1000awesomethings.com | 4 hours ago

State lawmakers pass bill that could change the way millions of Americans heat and cool their homes: 'The gas system is not here forever'

"We're eliminating a lot of the friction that prevents projects from being built." State lawmakers pass bill that could change the way millions of Americans heat and cool their homes: 'The gas system is not here forever' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

5G coverage upgrade planned for Berlin-Hamburg train route

The German government and Deutsche Bahn have announced that the Berlin-Hamburg train route will be upgraded to improve 5G internet coverage. Deutsche Bahn announces 5G upgrade ... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 5 hours ago

Can Your Biological Age Be Reversed? AI Aging Clocks Reveal New Insights

King’s College London researchers found that AI-based aging clocks using blood metabolite data can predict health and lifespan, with accelerated aging linked to higher health risks. Non-linear machine learning algorithms, especially Cubist regression, were most effective. Researc … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 5 hours ago

Resident's investigation of illegal activities leads to unexpected FaceTime with culprit — here's what happened

Rather than just report the incident, one resident decided to take matters into their own hands. Resident's investigation of illegal activities leads to unexpected FaceTime with culprit — here's what happened first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago