Hot on the heels of their record-breaking 7,598-drone light show, the city of Shenzhen has broken the record again. In celebration of China's National Day, which is today, the city held a 10,197-drone light show, all run from a single computer.The footage looks even more impressi … | Continue reading
As Hurricane Helene ravaged the southeastern United States, Tampa General Hospital managed to ward off flooding using this AquaFence system. Unlike sandbags, these barrier wall systems are reusable, and can be stored flat.The design is simple, but ingenious: The more water they'r … | Continue reading
Footwear designer Dr. D'Wayne Edwards has designed ÜNOS by Sz, a line of sneakers designed to grow with your kids. The sole is divided by a Z shape, which allows the shoe to expand, in length and width, up to a half-size (or a full size in the adult sizes, if your kid's got big … | Continue reading
"We are here to change the rules of the game," writes German company Revoltech. "Prove that it is possible to reinvent materials. Make them clean. Honest. Uncomplicated.""Our mission is to have maximum impact by making responsible and creative use of what the earth has in abundan … | Continue reading
At a time when we could all do with a good laugh, it's a joy to see the images that have made the shortlist in the 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. From clumsy birds to dramatic insects, this year's photos capture the comical wildlife moments that we rarely get to see. Continue … | Continue reading
The vessel is powered entirely by solar energy, which allows it to cruise for over six hours without charging. Pioneering marine technology company could revolutionize boating industry with incredible solar vessels: 'Shows no signs of slowing down' first appeared on The Cool Down … | Continue reading
Starliner astronauts tested their SpaceX suits and practiced emergency drills as they prepare for their return journey aboard the Dragon spacecraft. The crew conducted scientific experiments and began packing for Earth, including testing equipment to mitigate the effects of weigh … | Continue reading
While you can make compost at home, you may sometimes have to rely on store-bought compost. Gardener shares photo of concerning discovery in store-bought compost: 'Should be illegal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The other day I saw a meme that went something like this: Isn’t it crappy how basic human activities like singing, dancing, and making art have been turned into skills instead of being recognized as behaviors? The point of doing these things has become to get good at them. But th … | Continue reading
"We make pricing transparent." The Expedia of solar panels can help you collect up to $14,000 in rebates: 'Our whole service is free' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
On 1 October 2024, CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, hosted a special high-level ceremony to celebrate its 70th anniversary, attended by 38 national delegations, including Heads of State and Government from Bulgaria, Italy, Latvia, Serbia,… Read more here | Continue reading
"They won't discount them, give them away, or donate them." Shopper sparks upset with photo of concerning discovery outside plant nursery: 'This makes me sick' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Pinning files and folders in iCloud Drive behaves differently, and can readily become frustrating. Behaviours explained, with an update to Cirrus to housekeep pinned files. | Continue reading
By electrifying and weatherizing your home, you reduce your reliance on dirty energy sources. The government is giving out billions to American families with this new program — you can land $14,000 for home upgrades first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In the beauty industry especially, waste is a massive problem. Former employee calls out major beauty retailer for wasteful inventory process: 'They should honestly just stop producing so much stuff' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I saw this recipe on Epicurious the other day and was instantly intrigued. I chose to print it out right away. I hadn't realized that you need to have a membership to view any more than two recipes and as soon as I had moved away from the initial recipe, I was not able to go back … | Continue reading
Most of us don’t realize it, but our own Solar System is constantly being bombarded in a cosmic game of pinball: where temporary, interloping objects speed through the paths normally reserved only for the planets and their moons. Objects originating from: the asteroid belt, the K … | Continue reading
New research indicates that divergent mammalian groups have independently evolved similar inner ear shapes due to analogous ecological niches, underlining the adaptive nature of mammalian ear evolution. A new study has shed light on the remarkably convergent evolution in the inne … | Continue reading
?si=Pblv5Tzpi_F-a6cu Originally written by Sonny Curtis and released in 1970, “Love Is All Around”–otherwise known as the Mary Tyler Moore theme song–has been covered by many acts: Sammy Davis Jr, Hüsker Dü, and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, to name a few. After releasing a studio … | Continue reading
When developing applications, it's common to encounter scenarios where a user's request takes longer than expected. This delay can result from various factors like data transformation, external API calls, or slow database queries. Fortunately, when constructing a Phoenix app that … | Continue reading
This devastating discovery that could have severe consequences. Scientists make concerning discovery in one of the most remote ecosystems in the world — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
After a magnificent summer the days are getting cooler, the leaves are turning and there is a definite autumnal feeling in the air. Perfect weather for long tours on our... | Continue reading
This is my entry for October’s IndieWeb Carnival, hosted by ZinRicky. I was born and raised in Italy. I grew up speaking Italian. I still live in Italy. I still speak Italian. Back in 2017 when I started this blog I made the choice of writing in English rather than in Italian. A … | Continue reading
Scientists are using advanced simulations to explore the aftermath of neutron star collisions, where remnants might form and avoid collapsing into black holes. This research not only sheds light on the dynamics and cooling of these remnants through neutrino emissions but also pro … | Continue reading
Low-flying ground effect aircraft can deliver zero-emissions coastal transport that goes a lot further and a lot faster than electric boats – without needing FAA certification. So what happens when you add energy-dense hydrogen fuel to the equation? Continue Reading Category: Air … | Continue reading
I keep insisting on reaching an annual average of 10K steps per day. Over the 2 years, I crawled to the goal by slowly replacing car time with walk time. The rule of the thumb is that 30 minutes of driving in the city can be replaced by 1h of walking, reducing the overall time … … | Continue reading
The historic initiative aims to support Western farmers and ranchers. USDA launches historic new program with goal of conserving 50,000 acre-feet of water — here's how it will work first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sex Swing Golden Triangle Triumphant return for noise rock sextet – perhaps their fleshiest record so far, finds Alex Deller Golden Triangle by Sex Swing Sex Swing resurface much like a dubious stain that refuses to be scrubbed from your best pair of trousers. As with said stain, … | Continue reading
Alan Sparhawk White Roses, My God Low frontman tries to put the pieces back together White Roses, My God by Alan Sparhawk How do you make sense of the unanswered questions and all-engulfing sadness that comes with losing someone? What do you do when everything feels like it’s dis … | Continue reading
Do carbon emissions cause climate change? "Let's just say that's true," said J.D. Vance. | Continue reading
BEITRAG DER WOCHE: Manche Branchen treiben die Entwicklung von Messekonzepten voran, so etwa die Digital-Marketing-Branche und mit ihr eines ihrer Flagschiffe für das jährliche Zusammenkommen, die DMEXCO in Köln. Verena Gründel, Host and ... | Continue reading
"We literally made walking abnormal in the U.S." Driver shares eye-opening experience after navigating town without car: 'Not a sidewalk in sight' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine observed that heart tissues engineered from human stem cells and sent to the International Space Station showed significant weakening and irregular rhythms compared to their Earth-bound counterparts. These findings suggest potential health ri … | Continue reading
China is planning to put people on the Moon around 2030 and is showing off the new space suits they'll be wearing. At a media event, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) had two astronauts put the suits through their paces for the cameras. Continue Reading Category: Space, Scienc … | Continue reading
Croissant is not just a delicious pastry; it is also a new app from Ben McCarthy and Aaron Vegh: Social media in 2024 can be a real pain. But I’m happy to d’éclair that Croissant is here to help. It makes cross-posting to Bluesky, Mastodon and Threads feel buttery smooth. I have … | Continue reading
I feel sorry for the DJ. Sometimes he’s earphone-grooving on the mini-stage and nobody’s stepping out onto the disco-ball spinning floor. Thumping jams, booming beats, I feel like he might start screaming “What will it take, people!?” Dinner chatter still happening, drinks still … | Continue reading
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images A question about whether Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) would challenge the 2024 election results quickly devolved into a fight about censorship and Big Tech during the debate with Democratic candidate Go … | Continue reading
Here’s everything we know about 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 8, from its release date and time to its potential story. | Continue reading
Introduction # This is the second article in a series on how to maximize CPU utilization for single-threaded languages like Node.js and Python. In the previous article, I explored using Docker Swarm, which provides built-in load balancing. You can find that article here . In this … | Continue reading
Companies can place and stack parts of various sizes for a LumaPort structure that meets their current priorities and needs and then readjust or redesign as they evolve. Company unveils cutting-edge system to turn parking lots into solar power plants — and it can be built like a … | Continue reading
The boss of the Berlin Tesla gigafactory, André Thierig, has faced widespread criticism for normalising company visits to employees on sick leave. Berlin Tesla factory managers... | Continue reading
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images The racist rumors about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio came up once again at tonight’s vice presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). “Governor Walz brought up the community of Springfield, and he … | Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Today, October 1, 2024, EPA is recognizing October as Children’s Health Month. Every year, EPA begins the fall season by raising awareness about the crucial role our environment plays in the ability for our nation’s children to grow up healthy and happy. “Every child … | Continue reading
Workforce Development Researcher Leads Efforts To Illuminate Wind Energy Career Pathways and Foster a Skilled Wind Workforce Forget “brat summer.” Jeremy Stefek is ready for “demure fall.” “Maybe I’ll take a trip to the San Juan mountains, do some work during the day, take some e … | Continue reading
Community of Solar-Plus-Storage Collegiate Design Competitors Keeps Growing Stronger Students from 38 schools are entering an ever-widening community of competitors and alumni involved in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition. In its … | Continue reading
Juli Clover’s experiment last month created fertile ground for ample anecdata about whether capping the battery at 80% of its capacity leads to better longevity. This sort of stuff fascinates me. So here is what I did with my evening: I looked through the first ten pages of the r … | Continue reading
It was always going to be the case that the vice presidential debate would have the most substantive climate exchange of the 2024 election cycle. For one (big) thing: Neither candidate was Donald Trump. For another, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance both have, … | Continue reading
As I reported yesterday, the share of Cadillac sales that were electric (that is, LYRIQ sales) was the highest of any major automaker — 19% — in the second quarter. The LYRIQ had a significant 7,294 sales in the second quarter to achieve that. The brand’s first full EV performed … | Continue reading