The system's design creates a cooling effect on its own. Researchers make game-changing breakthrough that transforms sunlight and sugarcane into futuristic fuel: 'Four times higher' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Things were built to last back in the day and it shows." Stunned shopper unearths 'top-tier' antique item at thrift store: 'A true gem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I didn't want to have to deal with the issues." Infuriating image of neighborhood sign submerged in water sparks outrage online: 'This is a perfect example' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It has been a week, that at best can be described as deliciously weird. I have neither been inspired to write, nor to indulge my passion for photography. Apart from necessary work, I have been out walking, and doing a lot of reading. And making notes for future writing projects. … | Continue reading
"This is good stuff. It works." Home builder unveils incredible 3D-printed house that comes with big cost savings: 'It absolutely is a game-changer' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It kind of makes it worse." Shopper baffled after spotting strange display at beauty supply store: 'What even is this?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This project represents a significant advancement in future-proof ironmaking." Revolutionary new plant aims to solve harmful issue with traditional steelmaking: 'A compelling alternative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"There is actual good scientific research about the problems." Home cook seeks advice about kitchen appliance options: 'I would not have [it] in my house' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Human beings are very strange creatures. We often do not make decisions based on what we truly want and need, or what would generate positive outcomes for us. Instead most of us... | Continue reading
A novel LEO constellation design uses grouped satellites and swarm optimization to achieve precise Earth observation, validated by simulation with 891 satellites. Satellite constellations have long supported everything from GPS navigation to global internet and space-based reconn … | Continue reading
"We take environmental crimes very seriously." Two men face felony charges after authorities uncover dangerous crime at demolition site: 'Pretty horrific' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Volvo Cars is still leading the transition from fossil-powered cars to electric cars globally. In April, 11,697 fully electric Volvos were sold worldwide, accounting for about 20% of Volvo Cars sales. That’s an impressive percentage for a legacy automaker in 2025. Another 14,688 … | Continue reading
What if dark matter—the invisible force sculpting our universe—was once pure light? A bold new theory suggests that massless, high-energy particles in the early universe collided, cooled, and abruptly transformed into the heavy, slow particles we call dark matter. Not only does t … | Continue reading
Catching it early means a simple fix. Home inspector shares simple plumbing tip that could help you save on costly repairs: 'Such great advice and so easy to do' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"So depressing." Passerby stunned after spotting concerning situation near street tree: 'I don't think this is the right way to go about this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
During a powerful solar storm on Mother’s Day, scientists discovered that a mysterious ionospheric phenomenon, sporadic E layers, became unusually active, especially during the storm’s recovery. These thin, metal-rich patches appeared to ripple from the poles toward the equator, … | Continue reading
"Entire regions are becoming uninsurable." Industry expert issues urgent warning about economic impact of looming disaster: 'Threatens the very foundation of the financial sector' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It highlights a disconnect between Musk’s image as a climate-focused innovator. Leaked documents reveal how Elon Musk uses his $100 million private jet collection: 'Does not enjoy unexpected WiFi outages' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Jacob Eiting, of RevenueCat: Turns out, in-app purchases are good for conversion rates. In fact, at least 30% better. That’s one of the things we found while running the first large-scale, side-by-side test of in-app vs web purchases in history. […] The initial conversion rate fo … | Continue reading
The Hyread Gaze Mini+ is now available in a new color: Sakura Pink. It’s currently having a special launch sale, so it might be a good time to make a purchase. The post Hyread releases a new pink e-reader first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading
"Good luck pulling into or out of your driveway." Photos of 'bizarre' mansion on busy expressway spark confusion: 'Weird choice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Austin Carr and Dina Bass, in a largely glowing profile of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in Bloomberg: Working out of offices in London and Mountain View, California, Suleyman’s employees set about creating a version of Copilot designed for life away from the office. As they’d done … | Continue reading
The four-day deluge became the heaviest spring rainfall recorded in the region since 1950. Study reveals concerning culprit behind record-breaking flood: 'Higher impact' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This week was overloaded with tasks. Life We’re currently considering taking over a local business, so there’s a flurry of necessary steps that require our attention: namely, contacting a lawyer, kicking off a lengthy bank application, and scheduling meetings with the current own … | Continue reading
iReader aims to compete with the Boox Palma 2 by introducing their new product, the iReader Tango. The announcement will be made officially on May 20, 2025. The post iReader Tango is a phone sized e-reader first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading
"We hope that this policy inspires other government units and private institutions." Officials implement strict ban on common food service items in government buildings: 'Pioneering policies' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Photo on St. Mark's Place by Stacie Joy Just one of the 10,000 (or so!) dancers who took part in the 19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival today. We'll have more of Stacie's pics from the parade and DanceFest in Tompkins Square in another post... | Continue reading
Hanvon is taking pre-orders for the Clear7 Turbo+ E-Reader with Android 14 and the same design as the Amazon Kindle Oasis. The post Hanvon Clear7 Turbo+ e-reader is a Kindle Oasis Clone first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading
Scientists fear the move could harm research into deadly diseases. Experts issue warning that new US policy could block development of life-saving drugs: 'This is what I was expecting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
All the fan theories were right! In the latest 'Doctor Who' twist an old enemy has returned. But what does it mean? | Continue reading
"Every hurricane season brings with it the chance for forces beyond our control." Officials take bold action to address risks as hurricane season looms: 'This administration isn't waiting to react' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
So here’s what happened. Apparently, last week, I agreed to go to a thing. A real-life, outside-the-house, pants-required social event with people. And not just any people – the kind of people that remember birthdays and make eye contact and refer to group chats as “the fam.” And … | Continue reading
"Surge pricing should be illegal.” Tesla announces controversial potential change in pricing for critical feature: 'This is a step too far' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Jianwei Xun, the supposed philosopher behind the hypnocracy theory, does not exist and is a product of artificial intelligenceA collaboration between an essayist and two AI platforms produced a book that reflects on new forms of manipulation Raúl Limón, EL PAÍS (4/7/25) The entir … | Continue reading
Pedro Pascal is (temporarily) back from the dead. | Continue reading
The EV Revolution is gaining momentum in many countries around the world even as tariff wars rage in the US. The post EV News From The US, Japan, China, And … Saudi Arabia? appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
"We have to step up our game." Lawmakers take bold action in fight against dangerous growths threatening Hawai'i's beauty: 'Keep paradise, paradise' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
My photo archive is important to me. It holds years of work, experiments, and moments I care about. For a long time, I managed with a mix of external drives and cloud backups. It was a patchwork that work but perhaps not very scalable and deep down, I knew it wasn’t enough. After … | Continue reading
"This enhancement is designed to optimize seal integrity over time." Tesla flags owners about critical upgrade to keep cars safer in disasters: 'You will receive a notification' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The letter’s call for a fee is intended as a stopgap measure. Grassroots organization calls for controversial fee on common grocery item — here's how it could change the way customers shop first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
They named the invention Thermavault. Teens develop groundbreaking device that could revolutionize health care: 'Definitely helpful, definitely useful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The companies plan to operate the first reactors in 2029. High-tech companies announce quest to bury nuclear reactors a mile underground: 'Highest levels of safety' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There are a few theories, but none of them really satisfies. | Continue reading
Reddit commenters had tempered expectations. Tesla makes long-awaited announcement about new vehicle that has fans talking: 'Wish this was happening several years ago' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In the next few days, we’ll release the free video series on “Build a Chair from Bulls%$t,” which will help make chairmaking accessible for more people. The chair (and stool) in the book are built using only home center materials and tools. After finishing up the book and videos, … | Continue reading
A surprise solar storm turned a NASA simulation into a real-world space weather crisis. As the Gannon geomagnetic storm struck Earth, it disrupted satellites, grounded flights, heated the atmosphere to extreme temperatures, and even shook up Mars. Auroras danced in skies far from … | Continue reading
"It really is serious." Business owner furious after neighbor's project destroys property: 'It's trespassing, vandalism, and property damage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Viktor Maric: first time seeing this. Apple will punish the apps with external payment system Maric includes a screenshot of an App Store listing for Instacar, which features a exclamation mark-decorated banner at the top reading “This app does not support the App Store’s private … | Continue reading