A number of weeks back my sister gifted me with a jar of Pickled Apple Slices. She always makes the neatest things. I had heard of pickled crab apples, but never of sliced pickled apples. I was very keen to try them. They were delicious. A bit spicy. A bit tart. A bit sweet. I en … | Continue reading
“Paint on roads isn’t infrastructure. I’m not surprised." Frustrated bystander shares photos of city's unusable new bike lane: 'We need to get those aggressive tow truck drivers out there' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Across the cosmos, only two main pathways exist for making a supernova. Many of the cataclysms that occur in space are typical supernovae: either core-collapse from a massive progenitor star or type Ia from an exploding white dwarf. The most massive stars of all have hundreds of … | Continue reading
Ange Madame Ange Madame Angel-Ho is reborn as a twisted cabaret star on a record stuffed with eccentric and at times testing ideas, writes Skye Butchard Ange Madame by Ange Madame With a flurry of disco strings and diva vocals, Angel-Ho unveils her alter ego, Ange Madame: a Cape … | Continue reading
Playtonic announced that Yooka-Laylee is getting a remaster/remake and it’s heading to “PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo platforms” as well as on PC. The curious bit is how cagey Playtonic is on not naming the supposed Nintendo platform is. There’s mention of the Nintendo Switch … | Continue reading
Welcoming new users, celebrating their achievements, or notifying them about important events: sending well-timed emails can significantly improve user engagement. I'll show... Read More... Source | Continue reading
This new study showed that since the year 1500, extinctions have multiplied by 28. New study reveals startling impact of human development: 'We are facing the sixth mass extinction' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Slept through until seven for a second night running, after a week of being lucky to get past five without thoughts of work kicking in. The gloss on this little victory is only slightly abraded by the realisation that the clocks have gone back so it’s only six; what’s important i … | Continue reading
MIT researchers have uncovered two additional pathways in the brain’s striatum that modulate traditional movement control pathways by influencing dopamine production. These pathways, connected to the brain’s striosomes, may play a crucial role in decisions with strong emotional c … | Continue reading
python-imgcat I was investigating options for displaying images in a terminal window (for multi-modal logging output of LLM) and I found this neat Python library for displaying images using iTerm 2. It includes a CLI tool, which means you can run it without installation using uvx … | Continue reading
Honey from stingless bees contains large amounts of a unique sugar that’s not a major component of any other food, according to researchers. It has a range of health benefits, from preventing tooth decay and helping with weight loss to managing type 2 diabetes. Continue Reading C … | Continue reading
A whole hour of gameplay for Squadron 42, the single-player campaign set in the universe of Star Citizen, was unveiled at this year’s CitizenCon (Citizen Con 2594). This is the first hour of the full campaign. Some of the scenes here were seen in previous gameplay reveals, but th … | Continue reading
The restored rule strikes a reasonable balance between environmental protection and business interests. EPA reverses controversial policy affecting millions of Americans: 'Forced to endure a toxic mix of deadly chemicals' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The German government has passed a law allowing new employees to sign work contracts digitally instead of having to provide a handwritten, wet-ink signature. Digital work... | Continue reading
When you build a Laravel application with authentication, Laravel automatically sends several emails to your users - like verification emails when they... Read More... Source | Continue reading
Dutch Real Estate Company is the real estate agency you can trust for purchasing, selling, renting, leasing, renovating or managing your property. Here they pass on their advice... | Continue reading
Prompt GPT-4o audio A week and a half ago I built a tool for experimenting with OpenAI's new audio input. I just put together the other side of that, for experimenting with audio output. Once you've provided an API key (which is saved in localStorage) you can use this to prompt t … | Continue reading
A multitude of genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors come together to create mental health problems in teens. Using a broad genetic trawling method, scientists at Washington University identified connections between genetic risk factors and behaviors like screen time and … | Continue reading
Gustil Aesthetic Center is a cosy clinic on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam where you can get the skin treatment that you have been looking for. Find the treatment that's right for... | Continue reading
"I don't understand why people can't have fun and also not litter." Aerial footage shows devastating aftermath of negligent concert-goers at music festival: 'Why is there no enforcement' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The 'down the rabbit hole' online-search behaviors of nearly 500,000 people from 50 countries has shed new light on how mood, education level, gender, background and culture influence how we sate our curiosity and seek out new knowledge. So we ask: Are you a hunter, busybody or a … | Continue reading
Remodelling your home? With a personal loan from ABN AMRO, you will have the money in your account in one go. And you always know exactly where you stand, because both the... | Continue reading
In a new peer-reviewed study, Ne'Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson outlined 10 ways to solve the Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, including a proof they discovered in high school. | Continue reading
First, some apologies. We’re sorry, Endurance Wrapper. You spent thirty minutes getting the present just right with your scissor-frilled ribbons, crisply folded corners, and those adorable little bows. You put time in and we didn’t respect that with your raccoon-with-rabies slaug … | Continue reading
Bryan Braun has an interesting post about his experience with what he calls a “haunted domain”: He buys a domain that seems fine on the surface. When he begins using it, he notices some things aren’t right (organic search traffic, for example, is dead). After some investigation, … | Continue reading
Inspired by large language models, researchers develop a training technique that pools diverse data to teach robots new skills. | Continue reading
The tax break for electric cars in the Netherlands is set to be slowly reduced from 2025 until it is completely scrapped by 2030. According to the Dutch mobility organisation, the... | Continue reading
Tapping into the power of fusion energy is a tantalizing prospect. Scientists use artificial intelligence to make incredible breakthrough with fusion reactors: 'Enhances the accuracy and speed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“MouthIO” is an in-mouth device that users can digitally design and 3D print with integrated sensors and actuators to capture health data and interact with a computer or phone. | Continue reading
As the world watched slack-jawed while SpaceX's Super Heavy booster made the world's first tower capture landing after boosting the Starship 5 mission into orbit, few knew that the event came within one second of disaster. Continue Reading Category: Space, Science Tags: SpaceX, S … | Continue reading
The material could retain "a tiny amount of radioactivity." Government could soon repurpose radioactive waste into everyday products — here's its bold proposal first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Recent research indicates that the fastest-growing fires, responsible for the majority of fire damages in the last two decades, are accelerating in the Western U.S. This study emphasizes the need for national fire risk assessments to consider fire speed to better prepare and prot … | Continue reading
The US Navy and Scripps Institution of Oceanography's unique FLoating Instrument Platform (FLIP) has been saved at the last minute from the breaker's yard. Scheduled to be scrapped in Mexico, it was purchased by undersea design company DEEP. Continue Reading Category: Marine, Tra … | Continue reading
"This might be one of the best native yards I’ve seen." Homeowner shares stunning photos after 'killing' their lawn: 'You need a drone shot of the whole area' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They should be banned from developing the land and pay for the rehabilitation." Landowner hit with hefty fine for illegally bulldozing centuries-old trees: 'Premeditated and planned' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I spent some time this past week and over the weekend beginning restoration on my 1950 Royal KMG (Keyset Magic Grey) and getting it back “on [its] feet”. fixed the grinding carriage formed the bent rear tabulator enclosure stripped down the body and did a full flush/cleaning on i … | Continue reading
"Looks like I'm getting a Tesla now." Tesla owner gives firsthand account of their vehicle's incredible features: 'I would never buy any other car' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Before the Internet of Things, encyclopedias were the reference books we used to learn about things. Websites like Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica often source information from them. The boomer generation relied on these books for classroom learning materials. Encyclopedias … | Continue reading
A senior Pentagon official faced scrutiny when her past ties to Iran came to light. Is that why she’s been transferred? | Continue reading
Pollinators such as bees, flies, butterflies, and moths are crucial to maintaining healthy ecosystems and productive agricultural yields. Scientists raise concerns after finding relationship shift between bees and flowers: 'Going to be in tremendous danger' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
The ID. BUZZ is now available in America in either single or dual motor trim. Owning one will require a large financial commitment. The post Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pricing In The US — How Much Is Too Much? appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A supernova witnessed in 1181 was linked to the Pa 30 nebula in 2021, revealing a rare surviving “zombie star.” Advanced 3D imaging from the Keck Observatory uncovered unusual filaments expanding from the core, marking this supernova as highly asymmetric and raising new scientifi … | Continue reading
"In theory, [sellers are] supposed to meet some requirements for kids’ products." Officials speak out about serious chemicals lacing popular Halloween costumes: 'Putting your kids ... in harm's way of toxic exposures' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Defund the police. An open border. Identity politics. End the use of fossil fuels. Is it any wonder America turned against the progressive movement? | Continue reading
This discovery suggests that continued research and habitat preservation is needed in the area. Officials report return of rare species after more than a century of absence — here's why it matters first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Also known as Chinese silvergrass, miscanthus is an invasive species in the United States. Gardener shares incredible before-and-after photos after removing choking invasive plant: 'Such a scourge' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading