Hope and Memory have one daughter and her name is Art, and she has built her dwelling far from the desperate field where men hang out their garments upon forked boughs to be banners of battle. O beloved daughter of Hope and Memory, be with me for a little. | Continue reading
Over the past two months, the country’s biggest tech companies have announced a flurry of deals with advanced and conventional nuclear companies. At the same time, Democratic candidates running for federal office — including Kamala Harris and a handful of Senate candidates — have … | Continue reading
Saronic, a defense-technology company based in Austin, Texas, has announced the Corsair, its largest autonomous surface vessel yet. It's a 24-ft (7.3-m) sleek ship with customizable capabilities that can be deployed in "the thousands" for the US Navy. Continue Reading Category: M … | Continue reading
Thinking about the very long term. | Continue reading
In 1983, an old article from the Harvard Business Review changed my life. In 1960, Ted Levitt, a professor at HBS, wrote the most popular article in the Review’s history. Called Marketing Myopia, it described a different way of thinking about change and marketing. I was a (very) … | Continue reading
New research reveals that enhancing salt marshes in front of seawalls not only protects coastlines effectively but also reduces costs significantly, making it an economically viable option. Even small marshes can offer substantial protection, challenging prior assumptions about t … | Continue reading
by Lisa Song ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Tucked into a g … | Continue reading
As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies storms, marsh-fronted seawalls can provide an economical coastal defense, MIT engineers report. | Continue reading
And an attack on archive.org knocks podcasts offline. Sponsored by SoundStack. Power to your podcaster portfolio in '25. Helping them earn more programmatic revenue is simple with SoundStack. Learn how. https://podnews.net/cc/2643 Visit https://podnews.net/update/oxford-road-veri … | Continue reading
‘The Writers’ Castle’ by Uwe Nuehmahr review JamesHoare Wed, 10/23/2024 - 09:34 | Continue reading
New findings indicate that Betelgeuse’s fluctuating brightness, previously thought to signal its imminent explosion, is caused by a companion star that affects its light visibility by clearing cosmic dust. Betelgeuse, the 10th-brightest star in the night sky, might not be on the … | Continue reading
Andy Abbott speaks to Kat Lister his new album as ADRA, born from his work as a creative practitioner on psychiatric wards, how working with service users challenged preconceptions about who experimental music is 'for', and how it's changed his own creative philosophy moving forw … | Continue reading
The Road from East Germany to North Korea JamesHoare Wed, 10/23/2024 - 09:15 | Continue reading
Onyx Boox has introduced the new Note Air4 C E Ink tablet, which has several improvements over its predecessor. It measures the same 10.3-inch E Ink Carta 1200 display with a Kaleido 3 panel for colour effect. The resolution is a lovely 2480 x 1860 or 300 PPI when viewing B/W con … | Continue reading
On the release of a new compilation of Lou Reed’s 1960s compositions at Pickwick Records, Wayne Gooderham surveys the sprawling solo career that was to come later, and picks out ten key tracks that serve as guides to an intimidating post-Velvets discography Lou Reed in 1977, phot … | Continue reading
A common historical misconception holds that, up until a few centuries ago, everyone died when they were about 40. In fact, even in antiquity, one could well make it to what would be considered an advanced age today — assuming one survived the great mortal peril of childhood, and … | Continue reading
In October 2024, Devoxx Belgium showcased in-depth sessions on Java, testing methodologies, and AI advancements. Highlights included discussions on Spring Boot testing best practices and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). The event featured a range of topics, enriching attende … | Continue reading
The city of Magna, Utah, was once the home of a major coal-fired power plant that provided electricity for Rio Tinto’s enormous copper mine next door. But in 2019, the company shuttered the last of the four coal units, opting instead to power its mining operations with wind and s … | Continue reading
There’s no good way for a company to abandon its customers. But Enel X Way , the EV-charging subsidiary of Italian utility and energy conglomerate Enel Group , may have picked the worst way to go about it — and critics say it’s running out of time to choose a better path. On Octo … | Continue reading
For the Washington Post, N. Kirkpatrick and Szu Yu Chen describe the legality… Tags: abortion, medicine, Washington Post | Continue reading
As Halloween (October 31) approaches, indie developer SFB Games announced they have sold more than 100,000 copies of their latest game, Crow Country. The survival horror game announced this milestone today to coincide with the PS4 release of the game, new updates to PS5 and Xbox … | Continue reading
"If we didn't have EnergySage, we wouldn't have known where to start." This high-tech home improvement could shave a thousand dollars off your annual energy bill — here's how you could get paid $10,000 to upgrade first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In the first of a new series drawing on the original analysis and data collected by Emerging Europe as part of our Future of IT report, we look at the region’s most competitive IT sector: digital pioneer Estonia. Known for its digital innovation and advanced infrastructure, Eston … | Continue reading
Twisting tungsten disulfide crystals allows researchers to control electron movement and enhance optical properties, unlocking new possibilities for quantum materials and photonic applications. In 2018, a discovery in materials science sent shock waves throughout the community. A … | Continue reading
"You need to confirm that the soil isn’t loaded with heavy metals..." Gardener seeks advice after discovering grandpa using gasoline to kill garden weeds: 'The soil is sickly, possibly dead' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
House of Light and Shadow by William Duff Architects starts with a familiar sight: a classic Victorian façade, timeless and intricate. Yet, behind this homage to San Francisco's architectural past lies a thoroughly modern world. The delicate balance between preservation and innov … | Continue reading
The IRA is contributing to the ongoing push to improve the environment inside and outside of American homes. The US government will soon give homeowners $1,600 to help slash their energy bills — check if you qualify first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Commenters had strong reactions to the image. Grocery shopper calls out absurd packaging after noticing bizarre product in store: 'Refuse to buy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Authentication dialogs differ on Macs with Touch ID support, although they can still use a traditional format. Here are different versions of the dialog and explanations. | Continue reading
PS5 players in Asia can now experience the Welcome Hub, now available in the region. Revealed back in September, this is a customisable home screen that takes up one slot on the squares (like a game, app and links to the PS Store and PS Plus). It makes use of the empty space belo … | Continue reading
Sandia National Laboratories and Arizona State University are enhancing quantum technology by miniaturizing optical systems into chip-sized integrated microsystems. This partnership aims to leverage advanced photonics for quantum computing and secure communications, highlighted b … | Continue reading
Andy Warhol did for art what the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) did for wrestling. He made it a spectacle. He made it something the “everyman” could enjoy. He infused it with celebrity. And, some would say, he cheapened it too. Looking back, it makes perfect sense that Warhol f … | Continue reading
This can be unsafe for both drivers and cyclists. Resident outraged after witnessing concerning trend spread across city streets: 'Such a common practice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Upcoming elections on October 26 present a crucial opportunity for Georgian voters to shape their political future. Georgia is facing an unprecedented challenge which could alter the country’s EU trajectory. The country’s European future is under threat from the current governmen … | Continue reading
Although most of us are fascinated with astrophysics — the science of what naturally forms all throughout the entirety of the cosmos — very few of us actually embark down the path of becoming an astrophysicist. To get there, one must not only master a large suite of mathematical … | Continue reading
The recipe which I am sharing today comes from the food section of Yankee Magazine. As soon as I saw it, I immediately bookmarked it and saved it as something I really wanted to try! Not only did it look delicious, but the list of ingredients sounded fabulous. Macaroni and cheese … | Continue reading
JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) are at the same time one the most underused and the most misused technology in the world, so today, we are going to rectify that! We are going to see how and when to use JWTs to improve the speed of your applications, but also, more | Continue reading
For several days my tinnitus and vertigo were getting progressively worse, which made me once again worry that I am developing Ménière’s disease, which has a prognosis that is very much Not Good. | Continue reading
"That's the crux of the issue — striking a balance between conservation and technological advancement." Advocates issue PSA about alarming side effect of planned energy project: 'Every action has a consequence' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A potent storm brought heavy rain and gusty winds to southwestern Canada and the U.S. state of Washington. In October 2024, southern British Columbia and western Washington faced significant rainfall from a potent atmospheric river. The storm, which also hit Vancouver and Vancouv … | Continue reading
Native apps are all about control. Don’t like thing X? You can dive in and, with enough elbow grease and persistence, finally get what you want. Write your own C library. Do some assembly code. Even make your own hardware if you have to. But on the web you give up that control. C … | Continue reading
The bill will prevent violators from getting off with minimal fines and continued violations. California increases fines for violations against excessive water usage: 'It's an important step' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Bogdan Raczynski You’re Only Young Once But You Can Be Stupid Forever The latest from the Polish-American producer may be more minimalist, even more light-hearted than its predecessor, but it still packs a helluva punch, finds Aydin Khalili You're Only Young Once But You Can Be S … | Continue reading
Félicia Atkinson Space Is An Instrument From simple ingredients – spoke words, field recordings, a few notes from a piano – the French composer builds intense worlds of feeling Space As An Instrument by Félicia Atkinson Félicia Atkinson’s spoken word accompaniments to the tracks … | Continue reading
Essendon House by DeArch is a project that beautifully combines heritage restoration with modern design. DeArch was appointed to oversee both the architectural and interior aspects of the project, blending a sensitive restoration of a heritage home with a modern extension. Contin … | Continue reading
A condition that killed millions of sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries has resurfaced, and looks set to become more prevalent in regions of the world you'd least expect to see it. Continue Reading Category: Diet & Nutrition Tags: Disease, blood vessel, Inflammatory | Continue reading
Stephen King officially announced the release date of his upcoming novel, “Never Flinch,” as May 27, 2025. Although specific details about the book remain a mystery, King hints at the return of his beloved character, Holly Gibney, who first appeared in the novel Mr. Mercedes. Hol … | Continue reading