Creating and maintaining shady, moist habitats can help these animals survive heat waves. Experts raise concern after witnessing unusual shift in amphibian activity: 'We may see a lot of local extinctions' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
U.S. crude oil exports in 2024 surpassed the previous record set in 2023, exceeding an annual average of 4.1 million barrels per day (b/d). Despite this new record, crude oil export year-over-year growth slowed to 1% in 2024, compared with 14% in 2023 and 21% in 2022. Crude oil p … | Continue reading
Research on microplastics is still ongoing — but what we know so far is deeply troubling. Researchers uncover alarming issue after studying sea turtles: 'The finding … was quite shocking' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Dr. Tianhu Sun is developing tools to naturally boost vitamin levels in seeds using advanced genetic techniques, supported by a $450,000 research grant. Many people around the world don’t get enough essential vitamins, but a researcher at East Tennessee State University is workin … | Continue reading
A new study of nearly 15,000 people found that the window of late-night workouts in which sleep is then impacted is actually much larger than previously thought, showing that exercising within four hours of bedtime can have a detrimental effect on shut-eye. Continue Reading Categ … | Continue reading
Digital notebooks with E Ink screens offer scribblers, jotters and doodlers an old school paper-like creative experience while also cramming in modern tech. The latest to join the party comes in the shape of a color E Ink tablet called the Bigme B7. Continue Reading Category: Mob … | Continue reading
Albert Both, from Dutch language school Talencoach, gives his advice on how to get confident speaking Dutch - even before you're perfect at it! Have you been learning or studying... | Continue reading
The school is taking a stand for academic freedom, writes Charles Lane. How long will it last? | Continue reading
"We are committed to safeguarding our forest reserves." Government officials arrested after illegal scheme threatens protected forest: 'Anyone violating the law will face justice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sauerkraut might be doing more than just adding zing to your hot dog — it could be actively defending your gut. New research from UC Davis reveals that fermented cabbage helps protect intestinal cells from inflammation-related damage, unlike raw cabbage or brine alone. The resear … | Continue reading
The legislation received unanimous approval by the House Environmental and Energy Committee. Lawmakers push forward with groundbreaking bill that could transform the energy industry: 'Paving the way for a stronger ... grid' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
We'll just run our own damn DEI program... | Continue reading
In reply to: Common Cyborg | Jillian Weise | Granta They like us best with bionic arms and legs. They like us deaf with hearing aids, though they prefer cochlear implants. It would be an affront to ask the hearing to learn sign language. Instead they wish for us to lose our langu … | Continue reading
Ed Yong headed up The Atlantic's coverage of Covid as it rolled over us, becoming perhaps the most important journalist of the pandemic and arguably the best, for which reason he won the Pulitzer. You may recognize his name; you've seen me quote him (e.g.). Ed Yong gave a talk at … | Continue reading
Well, I may as well keep these question challenges going right? This time, TV Shows! | Continue reading
Today we are making a straw flower craft. Kids of all ages will have so much fun making a spring… The post Easy and Fun Spring Straw Flower Craft for All Ages appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
A newly identified immune cell type helps prevent food allergies by promoting tolerance instead of inflammation. Its failure can trigger allergic reactions. The immune system must respond swiftly to harmful invaders like viruses, while also distinguishing harmless substances to a … | Continue reading
"We're going to come into this next summer season with less ice to begin with." Scientists issue urgent warning after Arctic hits alarming milestone: 'It doesn't bode well for the future' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I went through the act if installing custom firmware on my New Nintendo 2DS tonight, and I wanted to shout out this guide for being absolutely spectacular. Not only does it have the best step-by-step instructions I think I've ever seen, it even has branches off the main | Continue reading
"It's no surprise Europeans want an end to the fossil fuel advertisements." New study exposes rising backlash against deceptive advertising tactics: 'No one likes being lied to' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
What if controlling your blood pressure was more about boosting potassium than cutting salt? New research shows that shifting the balance between these two electrolytes – especially increasing potassium-rich foods like bananas and broccoli – may be a more effective strategy. With … | Continue reading
"The internal combustion engine may not vanish overnight, but its reign is ending." Tesla owner sparks debate after revealing reasons for switching to an EV: 'The road ahead will be messy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Consistency is an essential habit for both personal and professional life. Seth Godin recently published his 10,000th post on his blog. Honing your craft and finding your voice takes time—as it certainly did for Seth. As Ailian Gan wrote years ago: Before he was Seth Godin, marke … | Continue reading
The Amazon Kindle Scribe 2 is on sale for 85 dollars off. Fire Tablets have various discounts. The post Amazon Kindle Scribe and Fire Tablets are on Sale first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading
These staff reductions directly threaten American families through potential food price increases and reduced safety. Report warns of dangerous consequences after major USDA staffing cuts: 'Wiping out an entire ... commodity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hey, it’s a tiny post, just like 2004 days. Short. Sweet. If you are actually reading this post, not just clicking a like button, you hopefully notice a bit more “zip” to it? Like a purring sports car engine. Like… …being now hosted in Reclaim Cloud. It was maybe a year or more a … | Continue reading
"One of the most visible consequences of a warming world." Scientists sound the alarm over the looming 2025 hurricane season: 'An above-average probability' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
What's the most important computer information you've ever lost? Was it pictures, something you'd written, your contacts or your entire phone or hard drive? It's a rare (or dishonest) person who can claim to have never suffered some kind of data loss. I have been asked to help re … | Continue reading
A US nuclear reactor has switched from Regular to Premium fuel with Southern Nuclear inserting four Lead Test Assemblies (LTAs) into the Vogtle Unit 2 reactor in Waynesboro, Georgia that contains uranium enriched above 5% – a US commercial first. Continue Reading Category: Energy … | Continue reading
Making Instagram a separate company. Buying Snapchat. Wiping everyone’s Facebook friends. Creating a feed of only ads. These were some of the ideas that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered over the years as he built his social media empire. Over the past two days, he talked abo … | Continue reading
Some people are so selfless that they seem almost saint-like. They aren't common, but they aren't rare either. There are usually one or two in most work situations. They are the people who seem to have endless patience for answering questions and never seem too busy to lend a han … | Continue reading
Some people are so selfless that they seem almost saint-like. They aren't common, but they aren't rare either. There are usually one or two in most work situations. They are the people who seem to have endless patience for answering questions and never seem too busy to lend a han … | Continue reading
How did Pierre Poilievre lose a 20-point lead? Trucker organizers face 10 years in prison. Antisemitism at McGill University. And much more from the 51st state. | Continue reading
If passed, it could set a great precedent for the rest of the U.S. Lawmakers push to fast-track radical housing model that could transform urban areas: 'Faster timelines and fewer bureaucratic hoops' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Tats Cru created a new set of murals on the SE corner of Second Street and Avenue A (their usual spot) several weeks back. We tried, without much success, to get a shot of new panels... so thanks to Salim for getting the job done today. BTW, U.K.-based artist Nick Walker joined T … | Continue reading
Thank you to Amy Hoy for this charming description of my talk , and to Hazel Weakly for a delightful live thread + the phrase " Toddler... | Continue reading
And other revelations from day two of Meta's antitrust trial. PLUS: the OpenAI social network | Continue reading
Scientists discovered a new Hall effect driven by spin currents in noncollinear antiferromagnets, offering a path to more efficient and resilient spintronic devices. A research team led by Colorado State University graduate student Luke Wernert and Associate Professor Hua Chen ha … | Continue reading
"I thought those single serving coffee pods were bad, this is 100 times worse." Motorcyclist reveals unsettling find in tire after dodging serious injury: 'It would have put me in [the] hospital' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
NUS researchers have shown that a single transistor can replicate both neural and synaptic behaviors, marking a significant step toward brain-inspired computing. Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have shown that a single, standard silicon transistor, the c … | Continue reading
Last week I asked whether or not it’s a good idea to pass things like a user-scoped database handle or logger via a context value. Before I provide my direct answer, I want to take a short detour… Go is a (mostly) strictly-typed language. This gives us certain guarantees. When we … | Continue reading
"The carbon footprint of fast fashion consumption is 11 times higher than that of traditional fashion." New report exposes disturbing statistic fueled by popular trend: 'Enough to fill a large suitcase per person' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This post is part of the AI for Business series Shedding light on AI from a non-technical business/product/design perspective. A history of Artificial Intelligence How to harness AI AI and automation AI and cognitive insight AI and cognitive engagement Evolution V revolution Adop … | Continue reading
How to Make a Pattern When making a pattern, it is best to use material that will not got torn, bent, or deformed in any way. I have used paper to make my patterns before and it is hard to store without folding, and once it is folded you can never fully straighten it out.... | Continue reading
"We can’t stop the orcas. But we can stop the nets." Scientists issue warning after observing alarming shift in great white sharks: 'We saw things happen that we'd never expect' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The odor is very, very strong." Scientists make incredible breakthrough after studying human urine — here's how it could transform the way we grow food first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Audible has a promotion where you can spend $0.99 monthly for three months. The post Get three months of Audible for $0.99 per month first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading