Reader Submitted: Softech'ture: Rethinking Fabric Waste

Softech'ture: Rethinking Fabric Waste by NextOfKin Creatives and Mobella Galleria explores transforming discarded textiles into functional homeware. Addressing the 45% fabric waste from production, the project repurposes textile offcuts into modular Link Lamps and sculptural Flor … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 32 minutes ago

Doctor Who Will Celebrate Its Revival’s Big Anniversary With a New Documentary

Speaking to io9, showrunner Russell T Davies confirmed that a new documentary will look back on the making of Doctor Who's return–and why it's happening a little later than you might expect. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 33 minutes ago

David Thewlis Debates Being a Dad in Sherlock & Daughter Trailer

The latest riff on Sherlock Holmes is coming to the CW network in mere days, and we’ve got a trailer with the detective himself, played in this version by the indomitable David Thewlis, as well as his… daughter(?), played by Blu Hunt, whose previous credits include The Originals … | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 37 minutes ago

✚ Stack the Bars

When bars are stacked, we can see shifts in composition, but the layout can also make it harder to see patterns individually. Let's look at our options. Tags: categories, composition, separation | Continue reading


@flowingdata.com | 38 minutes ago

Local group launches bold cleanup effort using unexpected tech: 'So many people are about this'

"Wherever humans go, there is often going to be a lot of trash." Local group launches bold cleanup effort using unexpected tech: 'So many people are about this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 39 minutes ago

Genki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dock

With every new portable console comes a mountain of new third-party accessories. We’ve already seen Hori’s Piranha Plant alternative to the Switch 2’s USB-C camera, but Genki has announced a larger lineup of accessories designed to help protect the portable console while you’re p … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 48 minutes ago

The Funnest April Activities For Kids

Spring into fun this April with a variety of engaging activities for kids! From crafting to playful science experiments, these… The post The Funnest April Activities For Kids appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 1 hour ago

Unlicensed doctor tries to flee U.S. when surgery turns to nightmare — but he doesn't get very far

A 38-year-old gentleman posing as a doctor in New York tried to flee the country after one of his procedures left a woman in critical condition. But he didn't get very far when police arrested him at John F. Kennedy International airport with an unused ticket to Colombia in hand. … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

Summer Is Back in New Phineas and Ferb Trailer

It’s been over two years since we found out Phineas and Ferb co-creator Dan Povenmire was working on forty new episodes for the popular kids animated series, which has been off the air since 2015. Today, we not only got a trailer for the new season, but we also got news on when w … | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Review: 2025 Toyota Crown and Crown Signia – the present is electrified

The future might be electric, but the present is electrified. That’s Toyota’s stance, and the Crown is one of several models the automaker offers that follow what has been proven a prescient aim. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags: Toyota, Hybrid, Sedan, Statio … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Coaching Toolkit: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

How to reframe the stories that hold you back at work | Continue reading


@jeanhsu.substack.com | 1 hour ago

He Tried to Levitate a Diamond – What He Discovered Could Change Medicine Forever

Groundbreaking Technology Uses Acoustic Waves to Move Living Cells Without Contact This innovation could replace bulky lab equipment, revolutionizing drug discovery and enabling rapid, personalized treatment testing. Born from a student project levitating diamonds, the tech has e … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Ancient Bacteria Were Breathing Long Before Oxygen Became Abundant

Scientists assumed most forms of life before the Great Oxidation Event didn't metabolize oxygen—but recent research suggests otherwise. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Sen. Grassley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Claw Back Tariff Power From Trump

The Trump ally says he wants to "ensure Congress has a voice in trade policy." | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Stocks plunge further as tariff news sinks in

Turmoil has engulfed the republic. Yesterday, President Trump announced worldwide tariffs on imports, described as reciprocal but in fact based on the balance of trade with each territory. The peculiar formula and other oddities, such as tariffs on trade from uninhabited islands, … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 1 hour ago

2025 Awards Season Retrospective: Jeremy Strong

On the red carpet, as in his profession, this man COMMITS. The post 2025 Awards Season Retrospective: Jeremy Strong first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading


@gofugyourself.com | 1 hour ago

A Guide to IEEE Education Week’s Events

As technology evolves, staying current with the latest advancements and skills remains crucial. Continuous learning is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the tech industry. IEEE Education Week, taking place from 6 to 12 April, emphasizes the importance of lifelong le … | Continue reading


@spectrum.ieee.org | 1 hour ago

rekt by Alex Gonzalez: Who Needs Cosmic Horror When the Internet Is Right Here?

A disturbing examination of toxic masculinity and the darkest pits of the Internet, about a young man’s algorithmic descent into depravity. The post rekt by Alex Gonzalez: Who Needs Cosmic Horror When the Internet Is Right Here? appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

Giant rat celebrated for detecting one of the world's deadliest illnesses: 'We really do see them as heroes'

"Everybody's first impression is that the rats are our enemies." Giant rat celebrated for detecting one of the world's deadliest illnesses: 'We really do see them as heroes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Between early computing and modern computing: some cultural histories

My formative experiences of computing and the internet are now regarded as “history” haha Which is BRILLIANT because I get to experience them all again, only via people who are doing the work to actually document and interpret it. So, some links! Cybercultural is by Richard MacMa … | Continue reading


@interconnected.org | 1 hour ago

Nintendo’s Switch 2 era comes at a price

Just about everything with the Nintendo Switch 2 is more expensive than the original Switch. It’s perhaps not unexpected that the console itself costs more money than the first Switch. That device launched more than eight years ago, after all. But following yesterday’s big Sw … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Surprise discovery could lead to improved catalysts for industrial reactions

Upending a long-held supposition, MIT researchers find a common catalyst works by cycling between two different forms. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 hour ago

Dark Skys DS-FX star projector review

We find out whether the Dark Skys DS-FX competes with the best star projectors on the market. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

The Tomato Place in Vicksburg, Mississippi

You can’t miss The Tomato Place. It sits proud and chaotic, a collection of ideas and impulses, just south of Vicksburg on Highway 61. Its namesake banner hangs out front, along with signs for boiled peanuts, shelled pecans, fried green tomatoes, turkey legs, and more. Old iron t … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

These Crispy Pork Fritters Are So Famous, My Family's Restaurant Makes 200k of Them a Year

These crunchy, little sauerkraut balls are a beloved appetizer in Akron, Ohio. Savory pork loin, salty ham, and zingy sauerkraut are blended together, shaped into spheres and deep fried until creamy inside and crunchy outside. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

Did an LLM help write Trump’s trade plan?

Probably yes | Continue reading


@garymarcus.substack.com | 1 hour ago

Oracle Has Acknowledged Two Security Breaches in the Past Month

Jake Bleiberg, Bloomberg: Oracle Corp. has told customers that a hacker broke into a computer system and stole old client log-in credentials, according to two people familiar with the matter. It’s the second cybersecurity breach that the software company has acknowledged to clien … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 1 hour ago

The Dazzling Complexity of the Frozen World

Jaime Herndon at Undark: It’s an iconic image: A polar bear perched on a lone ice cap, drifting at sea. Is that the fate climate change has in store for this powerful Arctic inhabitant? In 2004, the discovery of a fossil polar bear jaw on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, sugges … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Ivanti patches Connect Secure zero-day exploited since mid-March

Ivanti has released security updates to patch a critical Connect Secure remote code execution vulnerability exploited by a China-linked espionage actor to deploy malware since at least mid-March 2025. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 1 hour ago

This Lichen Species Might Survive on Mars, Study Suggests

Researchers exposed two lichen species to Mars-like atmospheric conditions for five hours—and one performed impressively. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Nonprofits urge justices to leave judge’s reinstatement of federal employees in place

A group of nonprofits challenging the layoffs of thousands of probationary employees urged the Supreme Court to leave in place an order by a federal judge in San Francisco that would require the federal government to reinstate more than 16,000 employees who were fired by six agen … | Continue reading


@api.follow.it | 1 hour ago

Has the sun already passed solar maximum?

Has the sun already reached solar maximum? New data suggests Solar Cycle 25 may have peaked earlier than expected. Find out what this means. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

King Kong Climbing the Empire State Building Recreated With a Stunning Drone Show

Studio Hock recreated the iconic scene from "King Kong" where the giant ape climbed the Empire State Building with lightweight drones. | Continue reading


@laughingsquid.com | 1 hour ago

FromSoftware’s Switch 2 Exclusive Looks Too Familiar To Get Me Excited

FromSoftware revealed the Nintendo-exclusive 'The Duskbloods' at the recent Switch 2 Direct, and while it may be satisfying players' 'Bloodborne 2' cravings, it feels like a bad sign for the developer. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 1 hour ago

5 Things We Liked, and 2 We Didn’t, About Devil May Cry

Netflix's anime adaptation of Capcom's hack-and-slash series hits the jackpot. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

High-tech home stands strong as neighborhood suffers storm damage: 'Resilient and future-ready'

"During one of the most devastating storms to impact our region, this home provided a safe haven." High-tech home stands strong as neighborhood suffers storm damage: 'Resilient and future-ready' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Micro.blog 3.4.5 for Mac

Today’s update to the Mac app addresses a few things related to managing uploads. It’s now easier to upload a new photo, or start a new post from an already-uploaded photo. These screenshots highlight a couple of the new items: There are also some bug fixes and little improvement … | Continue reading


@manton.org | 1 hour ago

Fragile Creatures impress with bold and adventurous britpop on new album “Play Both Sides”

Fragile Creatures delivered a remarkable album filled with so many highlights that it feels like a Greatest Hits compilation. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Using Simon Willison’s LLM CLI to Process YouTube Transcripts in Shortcuts with Claude and Gemini

Video Processor. I’ve been experimenting with different automations and command line utilities to handle audio and video transcripts lately. In particular, I’ve been working with Simon Willison’s LLM command line utility as a way to interact with cloud-based large language models … | Continue reading


@macstories.net | 1 hour ago

Looking at Affordable Blog Hosts

I’ve been looking at Scribbles today and I have to say I’m impressed so far.  I registered so I could see the admin panel and the posting interface.  The Posting interface is very nice.  Anyone coming over from Blogger or WordPress will find it a breeze to use. As far as setting … | Continue reading


@indieseek.xyz | 1 hour ago

Disrupting a Feather Gene Recreates Dinosaur-Like Patterns in Chickens

Chickens treated to inhibit the sonic hedgehog (Shh) pathway during development grow feathers that resemble ancient protofeathers—unbranched and underdeveloped. While some recovery occurs after hatching, these findings reveal how critical Shh signaling is to feather patterning an … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Trade imbalance explained with charts

The Wall Street Journal has a handful of charts that briefly explain trade… Tags: deficit, tariff, trade, Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


@flowingdata.com | 1 hour ago

New Orca Calf Is a Descendant of the 'Budd Inlet Six,' the Last Killer Whales Captured in United States Waters in 1976

The black and slightly orange Bigg’s killer whale was spotted swimming with its mother, Sedna, in the Salish Sea | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 1 hour ago

Tariff Foolishness Has Nothing To Do With Tariffs

Yesterday, the reactive two-year-old masquerading as the president of the United States announced a breathtaking array of new tariffs designed to punish America’s friends and reward its enemies. Economists are tying themselves in knots trying to explain how these tariffs work, bu … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

It Is All Just So Very Very Stupid

Folks, I can’t even today. I gotta tap out. I hope to be back with you tomorrow. Tags: kottke.org · video | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 1 hour ago

Judge Rejects Government’s Attempt to Dismiss EFF Lawsuit Against OPM, DOGE, and Musk

Court Confirms That, If Proven, DOGE’s Ongoing Access to Personnel Records Is Illegal NEW YORK—A lawsuit seeking to stop the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from disclosing tens of millions of Americans’ private, sensitive information to Elon Musk’s “Department of Gover … | Continue reading


@eff.org | 1 hour ago

The brain may 'move' between related ideas in the same way it navigates from one location to another

Using a mathematical model, scientists explored how the human brain might represent information about physical spaces and about people, places and things. Turns out, it may process both in a similar way. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Mind-reading brain implant converts thoughts to speech almost instantly: 'breakthrough'

Researchers have used a mind-reading brain implant to continuously play a paralyzed person's thoughts through a speaker, allowing them to talk again. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago