Scientists develop leaf-inspired invention that could help prevent citywide blackouts: 'Crucial to preventing costly mechanical failures'

"With our new insights, we could design powerlines and airplane wings with reduced ice adhesion." Scientists develop leaf-inspired invention that could help prevent citywide blackouts: 'Crucial to preventing costly mechanical failures' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner baffled by neighborhood criticism over front yard: 'I don't see the problem'

"Your neighbors are miserable scrooges." Homeowner baffled by neighborhood criticism over front yard: 'I don't see the problem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner chastised after sharing photos of property renovation: 'So artificial and fake'

"Too much or just right?" Homeowner chastised after sharing photos of property renovation: 'So artificial and fake' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Thousands of homeowners don't know the government is offering $8.8 billion to upgrade American homes — check here to see if you qualify

"The good news is that these technologies are better than the ones that they replace." Thousands of homeowners don't know the government is offering $8.8 billion to upgrade American homes — check here to see if you qualify first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Manufacturer faces backlash over TV ad as product gains popularity on Amazon: 'This should not be allowed'

This type of marketing could lead consumers to spend money on unnecessary products. Manufacturer faces backlash over TV ad as product gains popularity on Amazon: 'This should not be allowed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Rooftop solar stuns neighborhood after widespread blackout: 'Only house on the whole street with the lights on'

"These things are awesome." Rooftop solar stuns neighborhood after widespread blackout: 'Only house on the whole street with the lights on' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Officials raise concerns after discovering lifeless rare sea turtle washed ashore: 'Serves as a grim reminder'

"The cause of death is unknown, but plastic was found in its mouth and tied tightly around its front flipper" Officials raise concerns after discovering lifeless rare sea turtle washed ashore: 'Serves as a grim reminder' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists make alarming discovery after studying polar bear blood samples: 'Things are changing'

The results confirmed the researchers' fears. Scientists make alarming discovery after studying polar bear blood samples: 'Things are changing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Governor Newsom just signed a new law granting massive power to California farmworkers — here's what's changing

"California farmworkers put their bodies through incredible stress every day to feed families across the globe." Governor Newsom just signed a new law granting massive power to California farmworkers — here's what's changing first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Officials open investigation after tourist harasses and injures wild sea lions: 'Arrest this man'

"I hope he gets caught and actually gets a consequence." Officials open investigation after tourist harasses and injures wild sea lions: 'Arrest this man' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists achieve record-breaking efficiency with smooth and improved solar tech — here's how it could change the energy industry

It's all about removing surface defects that inhibit power conversion efficiency. Scientists achieve record-breaking efficiency with smooth and improved solar tech — here's how it could change the energy industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Manufacturer launches game-changing car accessory made from an unusual material — and it's available now at Walmart

"This product exemplifies our dedication to both innovation and environmental responsibility." Manufacturer launches game-changing car accessory made from an unusual material — and it's available now at Walmart first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares stunning photo of unique lawn design just one year after tearing out grass: 'I'm ... impressed'

"I wish the photo could capture the pollinator activity." Homeowner shares stunning photo of unique lawn design just one year after tearing out grass: 'I'm ... impressed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Report reveals 'vicious cycle' plaguing developing countries — here's how the rest of the world is enabling it

"Environmental shocks and stresses" slow economic growth and lower public revenues, which prevents countries from servicing debts and raises interest rates. Report reveals 'vicious cycle' plaguing developing countries — here's how the rest of the world is enabling it first appear … | Continue reading


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Shopper slams Kylie Jenner's new clothing line: 'Why would anyone pay big bucks for this crap?'

"What a waste of influence, time, money, and resources." Shopper slams Kylie Jenner's new clothing line: 'Why would anyone pay big bucks for this crap?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Driver shares honest review after swapping old car for electric model: 'It was brutal on my wallet'

"Not having to pay for gas has literally changed my life." Driver shares honest review after swapping old car for electric model: 'It was brutal on my wallet' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner shares impressive before-and-after lawn transformation using high-tech lawnmower: 'This thing is a beast'

"You just sold me." Homeowner shares impressive before-and-after lawn transformation using high-tech lawnmower: 'This thing is a beast' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Man addresses widespread conspiracy theory about airplane contrails: 'Not just what you'd expect'

It's a discussion that several experts have had to dismiss and debunk. Man addresses widespread conspiracy theory about airplane contrails: 'Not just what you'd expect' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Dumpster diver makes incredible discovery after opening lid of e-waste bin: 'What a great find'

"It was ... brand new." Dumpster diver makes incredible discovery after opening lid of e-waste bin: 'What a great find' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Recent convert shares newfound peace after profound lifestyle change: 'I've learned to focus on what truly matters'

"I've also been able to save more for experiences, which I value the most." Recent convert shares newfound peace after profound lifestyle change: 'I've learned to focus on what truly matters' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner warns against freezer trick that supposedly lowers your energy bill: 'You will actually inhibit its performance'

To demonstrate their point, the homeowner provided an infrared image of their chest freezer. Homeowner warns against freezer trick that supposedly lowers your energy bill: 'You will actually inhibit its performance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Commuter shares ultimate winter survival kit for harsh road conditions: 'These are great'

When adverse weather closes in, it makes sense to pack some essentials. Commuter shares ultimate winter survival kit for harsh road conditions: 'These are great' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from federal school lunch program — here's what it could mean for schools

"Our country's food policies should ... ensure millions of kids have access to the healthier options they deserve." Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from federal school lunch program — here's what it could mean for schools first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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New Zealand under fire as critics accuse leaders of pulling back on critical promise: 'We're not the poster country that we used to be'

“It’s going to be very challenging for New Zealand to meet its obligations ... " New Zealand under fire as critics accuse leaders of pulling back on critical promise: 'We're not the poster country that we used to be' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Teen's science fair project harnesses energy from peanut shells — here's how it works

"People are more open to learning about innovative solutions." Teen's science fair project harnesses energy from peanut shells — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Customer shocked after turning over 'wallet' found with cash inside: 'This is not your lucky day ...'

"Literally made to be litter. Awesome." Customer shocked after turning over 'wallet' found with cash inside: 'This is not your lucky day ...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Customer shocked after turning over 'wallet' found with cash inside: 'This is not your lucky day ...'

"Literally made to be litter. Awesome." Customer shocked after turning over 'wallet' found with cash inside: 'This is not your lucky day ...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Scientists uncover surprising phenomenon observed in owls: 'A different kind of beast'

The research on barred owls offers insights that could help humans and wildlife coexist. Scientists uncover surprising phenomenon observed in owls: 'A different kind of beast' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Furious residents share photo of advertisement completely covering windows of apartment complex: 'This is most likely not legal'

"We can never get light in here. We never see the sun, it feels like we're blocked out from everything." Furious residents share photo of advertisement completely covering windows of apartment complex: 'This is most likely not legal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Officials make concerning discovery during autopsy of beached whale: 'Many tragedies ... go unobserved'

"The ... crisis is deep, wide, and pervasive, affecting ecosystems and animals in ways we are only beginning to understand." Officials make concerning discovery during autopsy of beached whale: 'Many tragedies ... go unobserved' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Families reel as diseases persist in aftermath of extreme floods years later: 'The situation has become even more challenging'

In some areas, flood waters still haven't receded even two years later. Families reel as diseases persist in aftermath of extreme floods years later: 'The situation has become even more challenging' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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HOA board member met with urgent warnings after considering 'poisonous' landscaping product: 'Please don't use it anywhere, ever'

The product contains several heavy metals that are toxic to plants, wildlife, and humans. HOA board member met with urgent warnings after considering 'poisonous' landscaping product: 'Please don't use it anywhere, ever' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Alarming report accuses Microsoft, Google, and Apple of hiding dangerous downsides of new technology — here's what you need to know

Keeping a watchful eye on the activities of major companies is important to hold them accountable for their planet-damaging actions. Alarming report accuses Microsoft, Google, and Apple of hiding dangerous downsides of new technology — here's what you need to know first appeared … | Continue reading


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Bystander calls out dangerous behavior after tourists risk lives for photo of wild elk: 'They have no idea what damage those horns can do'

An active human presence can damage resources, shrink habitats, and disturb animal behaviors. Bystander calls out dangerous behavior after tourists risk lives for photo of wild elk: 'They have no idea what damage those horns can do' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Major oil company continues operations despite court ruling: 'Hard to view this as anything other than ... gaming the planning system'

The company has been going unchecked during necessary enforcement periods, which brings attention to the issue of unregulated projects. Major oil company continues operations despite court ruling: 'Hard to view this as anything other than ... gaming the planning system' first app … | Continue reading


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Expert gardener shares how to grow and make your own mustard from supermarket packets: 'That's amazing'

"Are you serious? I can make mustard?" Expert gardener shares how to grow and make your own mustard from supermarket packets: 'That's amazing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Energy company on track to complete construction of largest offshore wind farm in the US: 'This is great news'

"On budget, brings jobs, clean energy, saves money for the area, sign me up." Energy company on track to complete construction of largest offshore wind farm in the US: 'This is great news' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Researchers achieve historic breakthrough with new metal made from 3D printing technology — and it could revolutionize air travel

"No one has been able to [do this] before." Researchers achieve historic breakthrough with new metal made from 3D printing technology — and it could revolutionize air travel first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Viral video sparks concern over family's massive collection: 'I was feeling guilty for owning two'

"I thought the whole point of buying stuff that expensive was to not buy a lot of it." Viral video sparks concern over family's massive collection: 'I was feeling guilty for owning two' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Home cook shares 'amazing' hack to make free fabric dye: 'This turned out so cool'

"Wow, I didn't know." Home cook shares 'amazing' hack to make free fabric dye: 'This turned out so cool' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Supreme Court makes major decision regarding EPA's new mandate on power plants — here's what it could mean for the future of energy

While the Supreme Court's decision allows this specific rule to move forward, it's part of a broader transition. Supreme Court makes major decision regarding EPA's new mandate on power plants — here's what it could mean for the future of energy first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Thrift shopper demonstrates creative hack to make the most of your secondhand items: 'This is beautiful'

"You did a remarkable job!" Thrift shopper demonstrates creative hack to make the most of your secondhand items: 'This is beautiful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Toyota is pouring half a billion dollars into its air taxi startup — see the incredible vehicle that has the company so pumped up

"Flying with us might feel more like getting into an SUV than boarding a plane." Toyota is pouring half a billion dollars into its air taxi startup — see the incredible vehicle that has the company so pumped up first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Here are 5 brilliant innovations powering new battery technology

Scientists are working diligently to improve the next generation of battery technology, and they have already made some notable breakthroughs. Here are 5 brilliant innovations powering new battery technology first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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LG develops game-changing micro-technology that could resolve major concern with electric vehicles: 'A tangible research achievement'

LG's patented material could soon become a part of safer packs powering EVs in a growing market. LG develops game-changing micro-technology that could resolve major concern with electric vehicles: 'A tangible research achievement' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Homeowner debunks common assumption about high-tech heating system in the dead of a winter: 'My heating costs were cut in half'

"My house was 85F while it was 11F outside." Homeowner debunks common assumption about high-tech heating system in the dead of a winter: 'My heating costs were cut in half' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Shopper thrilled after looking up value of camping gear purchased at local secondhand store: 'It's barely used'

"I've had that ... on my Amazon wish list for years now, but I can never justify the splurge." Shopper thrilled after looking up value of camping gear purchased at local secondhand store: 'It's barely used' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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Tesla owner astounded by unexpected battery discovery after 10-day test: 'I was shocked'

The technology behind electric vehicles is constantly improving. Tesla owner astounded by unexpected battery discovery after 10-day test: 'I was shocked' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


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