Shopper leaves thrift store in shock after finding iconic sculpture art on shelf: 'I screamed'

"This is so cool, what a great find!" Shopper leaves thrift store in shock after finding iconic sculpture art on shelf: 'I screamed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New battery project can differentiate between clean and dirty batteries — here's why it's critical for US electrical grid

"We demonstrated you can trace the power through a battery on a sub-hourly basis." New battery project can differentiate between clean and dirty batteries — here's why it's critical for US electrical grid first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares success story with often-forgotten type of solar panels: 'We had no trouble with it'

"It was still working when we sold the house 10 years later." Homeowner shares success story with often-forgotten type of solar panels: 'We had no trouble with it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Leaked images spark speculation about Tesla's newest unreleased vehicle model: 'Closer than you think'

"This is going to be a very popular car and will likely be sold out for quite a while." Leaked images spark speculation about Tesla's newest unreleased vehicle model: 'Closer than you think' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shocked after returning to property to find it damaged by HOA-contracted workers: 'I have already taken photos of everything'

"Not much recourse here." Homeowner shocked after returning to property to find it damaged by HOA-contracted workers: 'I have already taken photos of everything' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Fisherman fights back after witnessing concerning trend in sea over generations: 'You feel you're doing something, even if it's a little bit'

This fisherman is empowering fishing communities to be part of the solution. Fisherman fights back after witnessing concerning trend in sea over generations: 'You feel you're doing something, even if it's a little bit' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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First all-electric tugboat in US history rolls out at San Diego port: 'Demonstrates where the maritime industry can go'

The little 82-foot tug can make a big difference when it starts service this spring. First all-electric tugboat in US history rolls out at San Diego port: 'Demonstrates where the maritime industry can go' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Region's last two coal-fired plants set to close, making way for new energy projects: 'We're showing the rest of the country'

This shift in power generation will not only help prevent pollution and reduce harm to air quality, but it should also help reduce the cost of energy bills for consumers. Region's last two coal-fired plants set to close, making way for new energy projects: 'We're showing the rest … | Continue reading


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Photo of desolate Dodger Stadium raises questions about city design: 'It's mind-boggling'

"The stadium itself is beautiful but the parking lot is definitely overkill." Photo of desolate Dodger Stadium raises questions about city design: 'It's mind-boggling' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists make alarming discovery about whale behavior during heatwaves: 'It was definitely an unusual mortality event'

When the creatures in our oceans suffer, it can be an indication that something is amiss at a systemic level. Scientists make alarming discovery about whale behavior during heatwaves: 'It was definitely an unusual mortality event' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Cyclist pulled over by police after officer mistakes electric bike for illegal vehicle: 'Cop couldn't believe it'

The comments illustrate the confusion that police officers and citizens alike have around rules for e-bikes. Cyclist pulled over by police after officer mistakes electric bike for illegal vehicle: 'Cop couldn't believe it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists find evidence of concerning connection to kidney disease: 'It is of great significance'

"Modern society is facing a serious problem." Scientists find evidence of concerning connection to kidney disease: 'It is of great significance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers make concerning discovery after observing 'unpredictable' behavior of African lions: 'We've already seen evidence of big changes'

"What happens next?" Researchers make concerning discovery after observing 'unpredictable' behavior of African lions: 'We've already seen evidence of big changes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Student raises concern over school cafeteria practice with photo of provided utensils: 'If you think that's bad...'

"Not to worry." Student raises concern over school cafeteria practice with photo of provided utensils: 'If you think that's bad...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Oscar Mayer unveils brand-new products with an unconventional twist: 'Tell me that's not a hot dog'

"The Kraft Heinz Not Company now plans to expand into further categories and has already begun expanding internationally." Oscar Mayer unveils brand-new products with an unconventional twist: 'Tell me that's not a hot dog' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Government awards $45B to company treating over 50M gallons of leaking radioactive waste: 'One of our nation's most important environmental challenges'

56 million gallons of radioactive and hazardous waste were stored underground in tanks, raising fears of future contamination. Government awards $45B to company treating over 50M gallons of leaking radioactive waste: 'One of our nation's most important environmental challenges' f … | Continue reading


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Hiker shares image of frustrating discovery found near public trail: 'It's my biggest pet peeve'

"I see it all the time on so many trails." Hiker shares image of frustrating discovery found near public trail: 'It's my biggest pet peeve' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists uncover alarming trend following 40 years of snowpack observations: 'They will be adapting to permanent changes'

"The train has left the station for regions such as the Southwestern and Northeastern United States." Scientists uncover alarming trend following 40 years of snowpack observations: 'They will be adapting to permanent changes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Gardener shares simple method for growing 'unlimited' amounts of basil: 'I tried it, and it works'

"It's so nice having them on hand without having to buy them from the market." Gardener shares simple method for growing 'unlimited' amounts of basil: 'I tried it, and it works' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Hiker shares frustration after litter-picking during nature walk: 'Why do people do this?'

"We're a tourism hot spot. Yet the lack of respect for nature and others is staggering." Hiker shares frustration after litter-picking during nature walk: 'Why do people do this?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers claim to develop first calcium-based battery technology as alternative to lithium: 'The highest theoretical energy density'

"The Chinese scientists hope that [the tech] could be enhanced through further engineering." Researchers claim to develop first calcium-based battery technology as alternative to lithium: 'The highest theoretical energy density' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Company develops revolutionary 'underwater kite' that could transform power generation: 'A new agenda for renewable energy'

"What the Minesto team has achieved today is extraordinary." Company develops revolutionary 'underwater kite' that could transform power generation: 'A new agenda for renewable energy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares hack to give used-up candle containers a new life: 'Hate throwing the jars away'

"At last, a solution!" Homeowner shares hack to give used-up candle containers a new life: 'Hate throwing the jars away' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Photos taken after billionaire destroys fragile natural area for mansion construction draw ire online: 'A hotel-size [development] in a residential area'

"If every single lakefront owner wanted to do what is happening [here], it's certainly not going to be one of our most valuable resources in our community anymore." Photos taken after billionaire destroys fragile natural area for mansion construction draw ire online: 'A hotel-siz … | Continue reading


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Researchers make breakthrough discovery that could change the way we approach farming in polluted soils: 'All of [a] sudden it's resistant'

With new discoveries like the one from this research team, the science behind bioremediation is only becoming more effective and precise. Researchers make breakthrough discovery that could change the way we approach farming in polluted soils: 'All of [a] sudden it's resistant' fi … | Continue reading


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Home cook shares unconventional method of salvaging nearly expired produce: 'Great solution'

"Who doesn't want to save money and the planet simultaneously?" Home cook shares unconventional method of salvaging nearly expired produce: 'Great solution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares simple air conditioning hack that could slash your energy bill in minutes: '[The] difference was phenomenal'

"We didn't know why our system was barely working." Homeowner shares simple air conditioning hack that could slash your energy bill in minutes: '[The] difference was phenomenal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Resident shares concerning observation after looking into apartment complex's 'recycling' practices: 'Is anyone else's complex out there lying?'

"That's weird, right?" Resident shares concerning observation after looking into apartment complex's 'recycling' practices: 'Is anyone else's complex out there lying?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists make game-changing discovery inside crustacean shells that could revolutionize plastic: 'We are hoping that we can turn this trash into a treasure'

Repurposing the shells would provide multiple benefits. Scientists make game-changing discovery inside crustacean shells that could revolutionize plastic: 'We are hoping that we can turn this trash into a treasure' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper stunned to find high-end electronic system at rummage sale: 'Who donates this?'

"Awesome score." Shopper stunned to find high-end electronic system at rummage sale: 'Who donates this?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Former Texas oil engineer devotes life to clean energy: 'I didn't want the rest of my career to be wasted'

"We need people to have [net zero] be a part of their daily lives." Former Texas oil engineer devotes life to clean energy: 'I didn't want the rest of my career to be wasted' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Grocery store innovation can save you money while solving a major problem: 'This is good food we are talking about'

"We have the long-term sales and waste statistics to prove it.” Grocery store innovation can save you money while solving a major problem: 'This is good food we are talking about' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares their simple trick for keeping stainless steel appliances sparkling: 'This was necessary info'

"It works great!" Homeowner shares their simple trick for keeping stainless steel appliances sparkling: 'This was necessary info' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper stunned to discover original price tag hidden inside thrifted dress: 'I feel like I won the lottery!'

"Wow! Go you!" Shopper stunned to discover original price tag hidden inside thrifted dress: 'I feel like I won the lottery!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Rivian to grant its EV owners free access to Tesla's network of fast chargers: 'Supercharger access will help alleviate range anxiety'

Rivian owners can now request a free adapter by scanning a QR code on their vehicle's navigation screen. Rivian to grant its EV owners free access to Tesla's network of fast chargers: 'Supercharger access will help alleviate range anxiety' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner outraged by HOA's attempt to stop money-saving home renovation: 'I find this a waste'

Unfortunately, this homeowner's experience with their HOA is not unique. Homeowner outraged by HOA's attempt to stop money-saving home renovation: 'I find this a waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Creature not seen in nearly 200 years discovered in Ohio: 'You don't see very many of them'

Increased sightings are promising for the species' survival and biodiversity in the area. Creature not seen in nearly 200 years discovered in Ohio: 'You don't see very many of them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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City officials propose construction of world's largest tidal power generator: 'A huge step'

"I don't know why no one has harnessed the natural power of the ocean long before this." City officials propose construction of world's largest tidal power generator: 'A huge step' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner baffled by landscaping nightmare inherited from previous owner: 'Why would someone do this?'

"You have my sympathy." Homeowner baffled by landscaping nightmare inherited from previous owner: 'Why would someone do this?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Customer calls out brand with photo of purportedly 'biodegradable' product: 'That's some evil marketing'

"They tried." Customer calls out brand with photo of purportedly 'biodegradable' product: 'That's some evil marketing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Major world power to commence controversial deep-sea operations: 'We need to investigate further'

"You can't really understand what's going to happen until you do it." Major world power to commence controversial deep-sea operations: 'We need to investigate further' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Bernie Sanders and AOC propose sweeping new housing legislation that would affect millions of Americans: 'That is a win, win, win situation'

"Public housing should be the gold standard for affordable, environmentally friendly, and safe communities." Bernie Sanders and AOC propose sweeping new housing legislation that would affect millions of Americans: 'That is a win, win, win situation' first appeared on The Cool Dow … | Continue reading


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Shopper calls attention to preventable mistake made by countless stores: 'Such a waste'

This practice costs the store money it won't make back in sales. Shopper calls attention to preventable mistake made by countless stores: 'Such a waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tech startup unveils all-in-one clean energy usage and storage solution that doesn't require professional installation — here's how it works

"[To] deliver reliable and affordable clean energy for households worldwide." Tech startup unveils all-in-one clean energy usage and storage solution that doesn't require professional installation — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New study estimates disturbing percentage of young children exposed to lead in major US city: 'The extent ... is disheartening'

There is no known safe level of lead in the body. New study estimates disturbing percentage of young children exposed to lead in major US city: 'The extent ... is disheartening' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of impressive raised garden bed rebuild: 'I absolutely love this'

"They look great!" Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of impressive raised garden bed rebuild: 'I absolutely love this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shortage of blueberries hits grocers and consumers — here's what you need to know

These patterns go beyond one season or one year. Shortage of blueberries hits grocers and consumers — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists raise concerns about factor facilitating spread of cancer cells: 'Significantly amplified cell migration'

"These types of studies are critical early warning signs for us to act." Scientists raise concerns about factor facilitating spread of cancer cells: 'Significantly amplified cell migration' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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