To develop scalable and reliable quantum computers, engineers and physicists will need to devise effective strategies to mitigate errors in their quantum systems without adding complex additional components. A promising strategy to reduce errors entails the use of so-called dual- … | Continue reading
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has partnered with Grifols, a global healthcare company, to identify biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease well in advance of symptoms appearing. The initiative could lead to new diagnostic tools and ways of slowing or stopping t … | Continue reading
Blue Ghost’s Moon mission, launched by SpaceX, is set to revolutionize lunar exploration and offer Earth valuable lessons from space. At 1:11 a.m. EST on January 15, SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander. The launch took place at … | Continue reading
Porn is inevitable. Should Angelenos be saved from price gouging? ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to another Chinese app. And much more. | Continue reading
‘We share and feel the same pain’: the mothers looking for their children who disappeared in Mexico en route to the US - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon | Continue reading
Photo from March 21, 2024, by Stacie Joy Manhattan D.A. Bragg yesterday announced a guilty plea from the suspect arrested for two shootings in Tompkins Square Park in March 2024. According to the D.A.'s office, 38-year-old Waldemar Alverio pleaded guilty in New York State Supreme … | Continue reading
"Sustainable and effective." Farmers' discovery has major implications for all of America's cornfields: 'It's wonderful to see' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Botswana is home to a third of all African elephants." Scientists solve mysterious deaths of 350 elephants: '[The research] underscores the severe ecological consequences' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“We all need to make money. But at the same time, these are our homes.” Homeowner devastated after insurance company drops coverage with one warning letter: 'I was shocked' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The graft was unbelievable." New report uncovers 'revolting' way some celebrities spent pandemic relief funds: 'It never crossed my mind' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Editor-in-chief Lucy Purdy introduces the latest issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now The post Taking a steer from hope. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
"The majority of cleanup companies are owned by politicians." New evidence reveals disturbing details of tragedy under UN's watch: 'Auditors were physically blocked' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It’s a milestone in our journey toward a greener, carbon-free future." New Google office's cutting-edge building material could reshape the future of buildings: 'Showcasing what's possible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“In addition to losing their devices, [participants] must compensate for any damage to the national grid caused by their illegal activities.” Government issues fresh order cracking down on growing industry in new sectorwide ban: 'Unlawful operations' first appeared on The Cool Do … | Continue reading
"The Marine Base and the live-fire training range complex essentially guaranteed the death." Conservation groups blame US military after critically endangered tree dies: 'I'm absolutely heartbroken' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Signage has arrived outside 80 Second Ave. for — !!! — Conway Diner. (H/T Danielle!) Could this be an actual old-fashioned diner opening? (Especially in this era of disappearing diners?) At the moment, we don't know who's behind the venture. So, some GUESSWORK: This is from the s … | Continue reading
If you’ve ever bought a piece of furniture that fell apart within a year, welcome to the club. Thankfully, I’ve been adventurous enough to find some IKEA hidden gems that are absolutely worth every penny. These aren’t just affordable pieces; they’re durable, functional, and styli … | Continue reading
by Joel Jacobs and Megan O’Matz ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our … | Continue reading
Thrifting is not only great for your wallet, but it's also helpful for the environment. Thrift shopper surprised after finding stunning item buried in costume jewelry grab bag: 'Classic design' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Over the past 10 years, the U.S. and China have been the most frequent partners in AI research. | Continue reading
A 21-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital after she was bleeding from her face and palms, with no obvious cause. | Continue reading
Photo by Stacie Joy Here's your Sunday Morning signage at 29 Avenue B between Second Street and Third Street. As we first mentioned last week, chef-restaurateur Armando Litiatco is behind this cafe, which will specialize in old-school, American-style cinnamon rolls and coffee. He … | Continue reading
Interesting—this is exactly the same framing I used to talk about design systems a few years ago. adactio.com/links/21650 | Continue reading
Among the third wave of featured talent announced today is Anderson Cooper, Jemele Hill and Anna Martin.. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. Your Podcast Deserves the Best Guests - Central Talent Booking helps you secure top-tier guests to boost your podcast’s reach and engagem … | Continue reading
German police are investigating a local branch of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party after people from migrant communities in Karlsruhe found AfD-branded “deportation... | Continue reading
"Unfortunately, it’s always the most vulnerable communities that are hardest hit." River in world's largest rainforest on road to incredible recovery despite unprecedented threat: 'Anything is possible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This means sustainable mobility for all." Scientists develop groundbreaking method to track older cars' performance: 'Empowering drivers to manage [and] understand' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Image: Microsoft Microsoft says it will no longer support Office apps, known as Microsoft 365 apps, on Windows 10 later this year. The support cutoff coincides with Windows 10’s end of support on October 14th, and will mean businesses and consumers that rely on Microsoft 365 apps … | Continue reading
Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage Drake has withdrawn the petition he raised accusing Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) of illegally boosting Kendrick Lamar‘s diss track “Not Like Us.” According to documents filed with the New York Supreme Court on Tuesday, the pre-action … | Continue reading
Illustration: The Verge Microsoft has quietly killed off its spoofed Google UI that it was using to trick Bing users into thinking they were using Google. Earlier this month you could search for “Google” on Bing and get a page that looked a lot like Google, complete with a specia … | Continue reading
The free world is being tested, and bigger battles lie ahead. | Continue reading
Xiaomi was the fastest growing of the major manufacturers last year. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Worldwide smartphone sales grew in 2024 following two consecutive years of decline according to reports from Counterpoint, Canalys, and IDC. The bulk of the growth came fro … | Continue reading
Kez Whelan kicks off another year in metal, rounding up a host of scorching new records to see you through the winter chill Lifeless Dark Black metal fans have been spoilt for choice of late, with no shortage of suitably grim records to match the sub-zero temperatures we’ve been … | Continue reading
Hydrogen. What are you even supposed to think about it? If you’ve spent serious time focusing on climate policy, you’ve heard the hype about hydrogen — about the miraculous things that it might do to eliminate carbon pollution from cars, power plants, steel mills, or more. You’ve … | Continue reading
Ralf Groene inside Microsoft’s Surface hardware labs. | Image: Getty Microsoft’s former head of design for Windows and devices has started a new role at Amazon this week. Ralf Groene was responsible for the design of Microsoft’s Surface tablet, and worked closely with former Wind … | Continue reading
Bob Ross the man died nearly thirty years ago, but Bob Ross the archetypal TV painter has never been more widely known. “With his distinctive hair, gentle voice, and signature expressions such as ‘happy little trees,’ he’s an enduring icon,” writes Michael J. Mooney in an Atlan … | Continue reading
Researchers have innovatively merged protein structural data with genetic sequences to construct evolutionary trees, revealing deep-rooted relationships among species with enhanced accuracy. This novel approach leverages both experimentally determined and predicted protein struct … | Continue reading
by David J. Lobina A new year, and a new opportunity to write on some more contentious topics (and/or be cancelled), my new year’s resolution in 2024. I wrote about universality and diversity last year, as well as on the identity conditions of, well, identities, and I now start t … | Continue reading
Octopus arms move with incredible dexterity, bending, twisting, and curling with nearly infinite degrees of freedom. New research from the University of Chicago revealed that the nervous system circuitry that controls arm movement in octopuses is segmented, giving these extraordi … | Continue reading
The three-dimensional shape of a protein can be used to resolve deep, ancient evolutionary relationships in the tree of life, according to a study in Nature Communications. | Continue reading
Other similar projects have been announced globally as the world increasingly recognizes the need to protect natural areas to support communities. Officials award over $12 million in grants to protect iconic body of water — here's how it will help the surrounding community first … | Continue reading
Flooding is the deeply uncomfortable experience of feeling mentally and emotionally overwhelmed, and it’s common for sensitive people. The post Why ‘Flooding’ Happens to Highly Sensitive People appeared first on Introvert, Dear. | Continue reading
Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact | Continue reading
by Anna Maria Barry-Jester ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. L … | Continue reading
The cult of consulting suggests that if you simply had better advice from someone who knew more than you, your problems could be solved. Generally, the advice isn’t really the hard part. There’s endless good advice just a click away. The art is in creating the conditions for peop … | Continue reading
These are umbilical cord scissors: These are PEX cutters: Both are made to cut through tubing, but their forms are obviously quite different.The outer edges of the umbilical cord scissors are rounded, to prevent any accidental injuries. The tool is monomaterial (stainless steel, … | Continue reading
This g.stand, by Seoul-based industrial design firm grape lab, is made from a single sheet of recycled paper. It weighs just 45g (1.5oz), but is sturdy enough to hold "even the heaviest laptops," the firm writes. "The carefully designed origami structure has the perfect angles fo … | Continue reading
In this age of EDC, objects claiming to be mil-spec are prized. But that label is easy to slap onto an object; what does it take to actually design a military-grade product? SGW Designworks, an Idaho-based industrial design and engineering consultancy with defense and military cl … | Continue reading