Adam Mosseri in a Threads post: We are rebalancing ranking to prioritize content from people you follow, which will mean less recommended content from accounts you don’t follow and more posts from the accounts you do starting today. For you creators out there, you should see unco … | Continue reading
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The MIT Sloan professor has become a leading energy economist through original studies that can inform our global climate response. | Continue reading
The technique could make AI systems better at complex tasks that involve variability. | Continue reading
Countering the perception that plant-based diets are more expensive, a new study has found that a low-fat vegan lifestyle could slash 19% off your food-shopping bill. While this equates to around US$1.80 per day, that's more than $650 each year, compared to an average American di … | Continue reading
Amazon S3 Express One Zone now supports the ability to append data to an object This is a first for Amazon S3: it is now possible to append data to an existing object in a bucket, where previously the only supported operation was to atomically replace the object with an updated v … | Continue reading
"The same reason EV drivers are harassed on the roads." EV driver shares frustrations after concerning trend targets local charging stations: 'It's so upsetting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In a move to make military logistics simpler by eliminating the need to move fuel and batteries around battlefields, the US Army has awarded Raytheon a contract to develop a directed energy wireless power system that can beam energy to where it's needed. Continue Reading Category … | Continue reading
"Proof that tidal has reached technological maturity and is on its way to commercialization." World's largest tidal farm projects take major step closer to reality — and they could power 35,000 homes first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Obesity creates lasting epigenetic changes in fat cells, making weight regain easier. Early prevention is key, as these changes can’t currently be reversed. Anyone who has ever tried to shed a few extra pounds knows the frustration: the weight initially drops, only to return with … | Continue reading
Well, this is music to my ears. It was shared with me by Phillip Kobernick, a recent CleanTech Talk guest who I discussed this matter with at length. The short story: Install more Level 1 charging capacity! This is all most of us need! And it’s much cheaper. Naturally, all ... [c … | Continue reading
The car has the potential to break several land-speed records, including fastest standing and flying starts for a mile and kilometer. University students look to inspire racing industry with sewage-fueled car: '[Pushing] the boundaries of what's possible' first appeared on The Co … | Continue reading
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"Such a pristine garden!" Family shares impressive bounty harvested from backyard garden: 'I'm full of respect and admiration for this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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"One of the neighboring properties even has a functioning ranch, which probably existed before the sprawl grew around it." Resident raises concerns with photo of 'behemoth' house in city suburbs: 'Certified McMansion' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In this video episode of CleanTech Talk, Scott Cooney and I discuss the current state of climate action, reflecting on US policies of the past 16 years, the achievements of the Biden administration, the challenges ahead, leadership from other major economies, and more. We explore … | Continue reading
Composed while offline 14 hours on a trans pacific flight… While I playfully gasta-cated at OER24 for folks to put on the Get Federated t-shirt, I knew then and more now that it’s not going to be for everyone. “It’s too complicated reigns”. Where to Go? Hence the ongoing gnashing … | Continue reading
"And here I am sorting my recycling and trying not to use straws or shopping bags." Photo of enormous luxury yacht parked in major city harbor sparks outrage — here's why first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Angela Haupt in Time Magazine: Thirty years ago, when Thomas Brinthaupt became a new parent—and was in the thick of long, sleep-deprived days and nights—he started coping by talking out loud to himself. That inspired him to research why people engage in this type of self-talk. A … | Continue reading
Ayn Rand, Rand Paul and Paul Ryan walk into a bar. The bartender serves them tainted alcohol because there are no regulations. They die. | Continue reading
The information was pulled from TheAirTraffic.com. Photo tracking Elon Musk's private jet journey sparks outrage online: 'Jets need to log certain flight hours' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Smriti Mallapaty in Nature: Researchers are flocking to the social-media platform Bluesky, hoping to recreate the good old days of Twitter. “All the academics have suddenly migrated to Bluesky,” says Bethan Davies, a glaciologist at Newcastle University, UK. The platform has “abs … | Continue reading
Despite current circumstances, corporations in the US are spending heavily on solar and energy storage to power their operations. On that topic, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) just released its annual Solar Means Business report. Joe Biden’s efforts as president o … | Continue reading
Global scientists urge immediate deployment of microbial solutions to combat climate change, calling for a task force to facilitate widespread implementation. In a crucial step leading up to COP29, Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has joined forces with prominent global s … | Continue reading
Don’t assume that any change in government can boost hydrocarbon production beyond what technology and economics allow. Yahoo Finance: President-elect Donald Trump routinely led supporters in chants of ‘drill, baby, drill’ on the campaign trail, promising to free U.S. energy from … | Continue reading
If the complaints are deemed legitimate by the advertising authority, Shell could be ordered to pull the ad. Over 70 complaints lodged against Shell over allegedly misleading ad: 'It is embarrassing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Grinding Gear Games’s next ARPG, Path Of Exile 2, is close to its Early Access release, and the recent livestream is here to recap what’s going to be included. The short answer is, it’s a lot. The livestream revealed a new intro cinematic that captures the dark and gruesome theme … | Continue reading
Hi, Spring fans! Happy Spring Boot 3.4.0 release day to those who celebrate! Today I'm joined by both Terence Lee, from Heroku, and my friend DaShaun Carter, and we talk about platforms, buildpacks, and more. #heroku #paas #buildpacks, | Continue reading
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The leading US coal producer Peabody takes a 5.5-gigawatt dive into solar power, with an assist from the global energy company RWE. The post If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em: Coal Producer To Produce 5.5 Gigawatts Of Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
"That's just asking for someone to not see it in time and plow into it on a bicycle." Local residents call out selfish behavior of drivers in the city: 'Towing the car ... hits them where it hurts' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Taylor Swift is making waves in the publishing world with the release of The Eras Tour Book, a 256-page coffee table book featuring over 500 images from her record-breaking tour. The book offers fans an intimate keepsake of this iconic moment in Swift’s career. It includes perfor … | Continue reading
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"Seems like you have just everything you need in that little home." Homeowner captivates internet with photos of incredible tiny home in Hawaiʻi: 'This is all I've ever wanted' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
DEEPscope, an innovative microscope from Cornell, enables unprecedented deep and wide-field brain imaging, capturing neural activity with unmatched clarity and scale. Researchers at Cornell have developed an advanced imaging technology that enables unprecedented deep and wide-fie … | Continue reading
TL;DR: Save 16% on the SWFT Z.X e-bike, which comes with pedal assist and all-terrain tires for $999.99 (reg. $1,199) with free shipping. The SWFT Z.X e-bike offers a practical alternative to traditional motorized transportation, combining the benefits of an electric vehicle with … | Continue reading
"Do they even think about what they're doing?" Hiker vents frustration after witnessing egregious act in park: 'What goes on in these people's heads?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Call the police and document every occurrence of bad behavior." Homeowner seeks advice after witnessing neighbor's disturbing behavior on their property: 'And more threats' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Waiting, waiting… … for a train which did turn up — eventually. Quote of the Day ”If you feel pain, you are alive. If you feel other people’s pain, you are a human being.” Leo Tolstoy (Which neatly rules out … Continue reading → | Continue reading
Imagine how cool it would be if you could order a brand-new Wrangler with an integrated camper package straight from Jeep. Even something as simple as a hanging bed would get buyers driving off the lot in a no-nonsense adventure 4x4 ready to roam and disperse-camp anywhere vaguel … | Continue reading
“G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s rooms on Capitol Hill.” — New York Times - - - I’m a family man with a biological woman wife and four … | Continue reading
"It seems the automaker would have to build some sort of alternative." Elon Musk hints at surprising design update for Tesla Cybertruck — here's how it could push the envelope of the global auto industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Researchers have developed a method to enhance fusion energy efficiency by optimizing fuel mixtures and employing spin polarization. This approach could significantly reduce tritium usage, leading to smaller and more manageable fusion reactors with lower operational costs and enh … | Continue reading