It shows we can be clever about tackling big problems. Energy company transforms farmland with first-of-its-kind installation: 'Innovation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“A trio of photographers in New Zealand have captured images of ‘red sprites’, or red lightning, one of the rarest light phenomena in the world, in which luminous crimson flashes appear in the sky.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
James Watson, who co-won the Nobel Prize for discovering DNA's structure, was a towering and controversial figure in science. | Continue reading
It was a scary moment. Motorist makes harrowing discovery after feeling slithering on leg while driving — here's what happened first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, James Watson pioneered the field of genetics and left behind a complicated legacy | Continue reading
What do bubbles do? | Continue reading
Halloween is over, but the winter holidays haven't quite roared to life—here's the perfect movie for these in-between times. | Continue reading
From Italian Christmas cakes to Colonial Williamsburg. The post Fugs & Pieces, November 7, 2025 first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading
But can this make a dent in Earth’s plastic crisis? The post Some Bacteria Have Evolved the Ability to Degrade Plastic appeared first on Nautilus. | Continue reading
Who are the real mutants, and what’s going to cure them?Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body and MindTags: University of Texas, Genetic engineering, gene therapy, DNA | Continue reading
"Well, that breaks my heart." Hiker shares photo of upsetting discovery on trail: 'The absolute worst I have ever come across' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it. | Continue reading
In a now-viral 2020 email, the Silicon Valley billionaire predicted the rise of socialism. Today he tells The Free Press how he knew. | Continue reading
“Members of the Danish National Chamber Orchestra playing Tango Jalousie while eating the worlds hottest chili peppers” (ghost peppers, Carolina Reapers). This is what elite professionalism looks like. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
"At the mercy of the weather." Farmers devastated as 'unusual' conditions threaten crucial crop: 'One of the worst years we've ever had' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Tyler Hayes, writing for This Week The Trend: The Razr+ 2024 model measures 3.46 inches tall, but still has a 4-inch diagonal screen size. For comparison, the smallest modern (2021) iPhone is the 13 mini, and that one is 5.18 inches tall. The Razr foldable is a legitimately s … | Continue reading
Postmodern Jukebox and Amber Woodhouse performed a cover of the Stevie Wonder song “Part-Time Lover” in the style of 1930s speakeasy jazz. subscribe to the Laughing Squid Newsletter The post A Lively 1930s Speakeasy Jazz Cover of the Stevie Wonder Song ‘Part-Time Lover’ was origi … | Continue reading
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: Comfort Zone Chris simplifies his backpack, Matt has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and Niléane’s challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs. On Cozy Zone, everyone reveals what … | Continue reading
New "computational Turing test" reportedly catches AI pretending to be human with 80% accuracy. | Continue reading
Pre-orders open through Mattel Creations on November 12. | Continue reading
The long-awaited addition of Housing in World of Warcraft is going to cost you. On top of your monthly subscription and the cost of the Midnight expansion itself, some Housing items will require a new in-game currency called “Hearthsteel” that players will have to pay for with re … | Continue reading
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025We revisit that Times editorial: Online, the editorial appeared last Friday, along with goblins and ghosts. Today, with the political landscape changed, it seems like a high-minded visit from those who may now be numbered among the honored dead.https://www … | Continue reading
Along with Tracee Ellis Ross, Jennifer Lawrence, and Michelle Monaghan. The post Taraji P. Henson Leads Our Leftovers From The Week first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading
For anyone working in today’s rapidly evolving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, visibility, authenticity, and connection are no longer optional; they are essential. But there is a lack of resources for STEM professionals, especially women, looking to expr … | Continue reading
So how does your tiny ClojureScript program transform into runnable JavaScript? (ns app.core) (println "Howdy!") First of all, you need a compiler! ClojureScript is a hosted language, which means you have to compile it into JavaScript, unless you want to ship the compil … | Continue reading
From puzzle maker FLEB, Strange Jigsaws is one of my favorite games this year The post Solve These Strange Jigsaws appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
"Wow that's robbery." Shopper sparks outrage with photo of upsetting sighting at Goodwill: 'Omg' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
MIT faculty and MITEI member company experts address power demand from data centers. | Continue reading
Today's Drop looks at three tools: a local, browser-based detective map for free-form note-taking; a vintage, command-line reminder system that prioritizes privacy; and a guide on How to Obsessively Tune WezTerm. | Continue reading
Wen Gao in The Common Reader: As a child, I imagined America as a truly democratic place where I could speak, disagree, and still listen. I even used to quote half seriously, “I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,” from an American mov … | Continue reading
"Makes a lot of sense." Surprising donation set to transform popular recreation area: 'We're really grateful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
With so many exciting cameras released over the last couple of years, it’s easy to forget some of the lesser-successful models from the early days of the X-series. With each new announcement, it seems that Fujifilm has hit-after-hit, and it can seem unthinkable that some of their … | Continue reading
He also had strong opinions about people's "god-given" rights to eat a hotdog and flirt with someone who isn't their spouse. | Continue reading
No parking lot, but look! Men at work! Good for them. Dudes in high-viz is part of what makes America great. I’m in town for the Texas Book Festival, and I have two events, one tomorrow and one on Sunday, plus I am participating in the LitCrawl on Saturday night. Here’s the Book … | Continue reading
Targeted attack could steal all of a phone's data and activate camera or mic. | Continue reading
A new study shows that visiting an art gallery and appreciating the works therein can reduce your risk of heart disease and even boost your immune system. But how could that work? There are some general wellness maxims that could connect the large span between these two seemingly … | Continue reading
Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) has long been taking a fresh and creative approach to combining man-made structures with nature. This time around, the architectural firm has literally taken its work to new heights, with a digitally fabricated bivouac designed for the Italian Alps.Con … | Continue reading
Their numbers — and their impact — continue to grow. Group of women celebrate incredible project launched during pandemic: 'A force of change' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Ugly When You Love Me is an energetic, spirited track that places Exzenya once again among the most unique and intriguing musical artists since Björk. | Continue reading
The latest model for improving U.S. Cyber Command is circulating at the Pentagon. Some of the initiatives will spill into the next decade — an approach that is sure to create friction on Capitol Hill and beyond. | Continue reading
A researcher has captured comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green and hiding its tail in a new image from the Lowell Observatory's powerful Discovery Telescope as we enter a critical observation phase for the interstellar visitor. | Continue reading
The ultimate 4-watch GNSS showdown! A decade-long test adds the Garmin 970 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 (plus Polar/Suunto) over my chalenging 10-mile London course. See the surprising score that made the FR970 joint-best, and where the AWU3 struggled. The post Garmin 970 vs AWU3: GPS … | Continue reading
"The FAA is concerned with the system's ability to maintain the current volume of operations." | Continue reading
"Love that you post real instructional videos." Expert shares simple toilet hack to save money on water bill: 'No plumber needed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Don’t be weird or horny until this time and date" The post That Time A Student Asked Us Not To Write Any Weird Or Horny Shit Until 4:30 PM, And Other Highlights From Aftermath’s First Two Years appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
The 2025 Canadian federal budget did not attract much attention for its treatment of ports or trade infrastructure, but buried inside it is a signal that matters for Canada’s competitiveness. The new Trade Diversification Corridors Fund commits $5 billion over seven years to inve … | Continue reading
I Visited Every Country in the World Without Flying. Here Are Eight Things I Learned. “What you want and what you need are not the same thing.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
The director's third 'Predator' movie, 'Predator: Badlands,' is now in theaters. | Continue reading