TV Show of the Day: Vinyl Obsession (I watch the tv show on AXS TV, the clip is for the podcast) | Continue reading
Sorry, but I am not going to stop banging on about this stuff. | Continue reading
Paul Young started out as the good-looking front man in the short-lived group The Q-Tips. Once he went solo his strong voice and choice of songs gave him a good career and numerous hits. Fond of covering records, he had success with ‘Wherever I Lay My Hat’ and ‘Love Of The Common … | Continue reading
People with photosensitive epilepsy could soon be able to watch TV without worry. Scientists in the UK have created glasses that can block out specific wavelengths of light known to cause seizures. Continue Reading Category: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & Mind Tags: … | Continue reading
In our work to make things better, it’s easy to overlook two things: The best way to make things better is to begin. Create the conditions for others to join you. Persist. | Continue reading
On Earth, the magnetic field of our planet points a compass north, but in space, things are a bit more complicated. | Continue reading
"It is pretty like a normal concrete." Research team makes game-changing concrete using commonly wasted material: 'We are so happy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Until Mercury released the statement, tabloid newspapers hounded the ailing singer, while only a smaller inner circle knew about the extent of his illness | Continue reading
Ten years ago today my astronaut friend Samantha Cristoforetti began her first space flight. On November 23, 2014 she was launched aboard the Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft for a mission to the International Space Station. I had the privilege of helping Samantha with a public outreach … | Continue reading
Przejdź do treści Menu Na skróty Hity Kwestii Smaku Znane i lubiane Filety drobiowe Polędwiczki Schab Karkówka Kotlety Burgery Pulpeciki Potrawy tradycyjne Popularne ciasta Więcej... Szybki obiad Szybkie ciasto Obiad na niedzielę Bar mleczny Naleśniki Pierogi Kluski śląskie Kopyt … | Continue reading
With the publication of a revised and expanded edition of his book Sideways Through Time, Joe Banks tells the story of how Hawkwind tried to conquer America, but ended up destroying themselves instead Simon House, Simon King, Jon Smeeton (Liquid Len) & Higgy at Disneyland (03 74 … | Continue reading
Przejdź do treści Menu Na skróty Hity Kwestii Smaku Znane i lubiane Filety drobiowe Polędwiczki Schab Karkówka Kotlety Burgery Pulpeciki Potrawy tradycyjne Popularne ciasta Więcej... Szybki obiad Szybkie ciasto Obiad na niedzielę Bar mleczny Naleśniki Pierogi Kluski śląskie Kopyt … | Continue reading
Archaeological discoveries indicate that alphabetic writing dates back 500 years earlier than previously believed. What appears to be evidence of the oldest alphabetic writing in human history is etched onto finger-length, clay cylinders excavated from a tomb in Syria by a team o … | Continue reading
The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a $300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low. | Continue reading
Le Carrousel des Mondes Marins is an incredible attraction created by artist @lesmachinesntes. If you're in Nantes, France, you can visit this surreal ride. Unlike many other carousels designed by artists, you can actually take a spin on this one. — Read the rest The post A surre … | Continue reading
Not all bike lanes are created equal, as some can do more harm than good. Bystander dumbfounded after stumbling upon questionable city construction: 'How do they even do that?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“The Moses Option.” Paul Kingsnorth writes against the dangerous allure of activism: “What is the ‘solution’ to our modern ‘problem’? For a start, it is to stop thinking like that, because that is Machine thinking. We do not have a ‘problem’ that can be ‘solved’ by politics or wa … | Continue reading
Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Hidden folder […] | Continue reading
About programming, AI and devops | Continue reading
Continuing my very slow but exciting tour of the service stations of the UK, our stopover on the way to Bristol this morning was at Stafford Services on the M6. Perhaps one of the more exciting sections of this website, it is disappointing that I don't get around the country as o … | Continue reading
"This is what keep the ... people alive." Corporation under fire for plans to raze one of world's most biodiverse regions: 'If this forest disappeared, where would we find these things?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Regular readers might just remember that nine years ago, I posted a brief history of Anne Heap of Frogs, the hard rock band I was guitarist for in 1988. (Astonishing to think it’s nine years since I posted that!) Here … Continue reading → | Continue reading
18th Century portrait of Francis Williams in his study like a real life version of a spy thriller (art & science history edition) — comment by Ausamor Kattullus has posted about the mysteries of the portrait of Francis Williams, brilliant Black Jamaican polymath and member of the … | Continue reading
Researchers have discovered TIDYE-1b, a young planet only 3 million years old, rapidly orbiting its star. This finding contradicts older theories of planetary development and paves the way for future research into planetary formation and atmospheric analysis. Researchers at the U … | Continue reading
From the first 8 MHz Motorola 68000, through PowerPCs reaching 2.5 GHz and more in up to 4 cores, and Intel x86 with up to 28 cores, to Apple's M4 Max with 12 P cores at 4.5 GHz. | Continue reading
The rats were able to find the illegal items even when they were hidden in other smelly substances that smugglers had previously used to transport these materials undetected. Giant rats undergo surprising training to help stop illegal smuggling — here's why first appeared on The … | Continue reading
I'm on the map! No matter what else my mother and I achieve this week, my name will forever be recorded as the unlocker of the Loughrea graticule in Ireland. | Continue reading
Bryan Caplan and Daniel Klein both opine on Milei and populism, Dan being very enthusiastic, while Bryan praising Milei but more reserved in his praise of populism. I too am a big fan of Milei, and I think he is still on a good track. If his reforms do not succeed, likely it will … | Continue reading
The future looks promising. Old wind turbine farms are getting a major upgrade that will change how we power our homes — here's how first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In a groundbreaking development, 2024 recorded the hottest June through August on record, continuing a staggering streak of record-breaking global temperatures that began in June 2023. This unexpected surge in temperature, described by climate scientists as both humbling and conf … | Continue reading
To make sure its data lined up with real-world scenarios, SolarReviews also talked to realtors, who agreed that solar panels increase home values. New research confirms you could add $25,000 to your home's value with rooftop solar: 'Immediate and long-term advantages' first appea … | Continue reading
The recently concluded EICMA is solid proof that CFMoto is on the up. The Chinese bikemaker revealed its near-production, all-electric CF-X concept. It’s designed to take on the traditional 450cc ICE dirt bikes. And it’s a looker. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport … | Continue reading
The bottom of the ocean might feel like another world, but the marine ecosystem is a vital part of our world, and one that lives depend on. New Netflix documentary explores world's most underestimated natural marvel — and stresses why we need to save it first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading
A viral TikTok takeaway spot in Berlin has angered locals in the Bergmannkiez neighbourhood because of the vast amounts of litter that customers leave in their wake. Munchies... | Continue reading
This Gum Drop Cookie recipe I am sharing with you today is for an old family favorite. These are cookies that I used to make every year for the holidays when my children were growing up. They loved them. I did too! I use butter in them which makes for a lovely crisp edged cookie, … | Continue reading
Volume 11, Issue 1, January-December 2024 . | Continue reading
Under the IRA, you can earn up to $1,600 when you weatherize your home. You can get massive tax credits for replacing your old windows — here's how to collect first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For getting ideas, or sharing answers, some #GiftFilter posts currently in AskMe: ">Gift for the guy who has everything? ❖ Fantastic gift (basket)? ❖ Rubik's Cube and Rubik's Cube Adjacent Gift ideas? ❖ Sewing/fashion gift to inspire a creative, crafty tween? ❖ High Quality, Inte … | Continue reading
"Air mobility has the potential to change our sense of distance and time." Toyota completes inaugural international test with flying car of the future: 'Marks a significant milestone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Researchers developed a method to study DNA methylation in ancient non-skeletal tissues, revealing epigenetic changes in the brain tied to human evolution. New research presents an innovative approach to reconstructing DNA methylation patterns in non-skeletal tissues from ancient … | Continue reading
"Probably the best aspect, aside from instant heat, is cleaning it." Pro chef shares unbelievable appliance that could revolutionize your kitchen — and you can get $800 to upgrade first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As two recently released books seek to uncover the truth behind the life of the late Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor, Stephanie Phillips delves into both texts to reveal why O’Connor was more than the stereotypes ascribed to her For years when I was younger, I was consist … | Continue reading
"Boosting U.S. economic competitiveness and creating good-paying jobs." Officials make promising commitment that could change the future of construction materials: 'To make US manufacturing the ... most competitive in the world' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Home, I said. In every language there is a word for it. I got back home Wednesday night. Dad is out of town for work and V has been at his girlfriend’s, so it’s just me and Mom in the house. It’s been relatively peaceful save for the verbal shellacking I got for gaining weight (s … | Continue reading
It’s an early departure for Bristol City with Burnley Football Supporters Club this morning, and a bit dreich out there. Planted in: #Football #Burnley FC Thanks for reading this post via RSS. Reply to this post by email | Continue reading
There is a new paper on this topic, with multiple authors by led by Rebecca Ryan. Here is the abstract: Research in economics and psychology shows that individuals are sensitive to cues about economic conditions in ways that affect attitudes, beliefs, and behavior. We provide cau … | Continue reading
A large segment of Australians with eating disorders are neurodivergent, facing unique challenges due to differences in sensory processing and dietary habits. Research advocates for specialized treatments that honor these differences for better care outcomes. It’s estimated that … | Continue reading
One of the pitfalls of subscribing to Kindle Unlimited is discovering the good books available to download. The Amazon Bookstore on the Kindle e-reader and the website don’t do an excellent job of recommending good books. The company has recently unveiled a new Discover tab on Am … | Continue reading