School-aged kids will learn how to apply S shaped composition to their artwork in this fun project. We’ve included a… The post S Composition Art Project for Kids appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
"Sitting at our kitchen table with the lights low, watching the sun go down with a glass of wine in hand is magical." Homeowners transform dilapidated horse stables into gorgeous home — and it has some remarkable features first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Starting my journey over to Sheffield for Sheffield United v Burnley. Planted in: #Football #Burnley FC #EFL Championship Thanks for reading this post via RSS. Reply to this post by email | Continue reading
As 2024 comes to a close, here's our pick of the best, most innovative, and most interesting tiny houses we've seen throughout the year. Continue Reading Category: Tiny Houses, Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home, best-of-2024 | Continue reading
In the latest installment of our holiday series, Joe Nocera celebrates the stories that caused him to rethink some deeply held beliefs. | Continue reading
Apple, Google, and Samsung all prioritized image generation and predictive text over slimmer phones and bigger camera glass. | Continue reading
In the waterways connected to the Great Lakes, researchers uncover boats that tell the story of millennia of Indigenous history | Continue reading
"Now only if it could recharge in 5 minutes." Tesla owner shares honest review after driving 400 miles on single charge: 'Unbelievable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Frosted branch angiitis is a rare condition that makes the blood vessels that supply the retina look like the frosted branches of a tree. | Continue reading
From a telescope network that spans much of the globe to a psychology study that spans 67 countries, here are the biggest science experiments on the planet. | Continue reading
Living in a cozy 60 m2 apartment with her husband and three young children, Sarah, a home organizer and stylist, knows the importance of making the most out of every inch of space. “I hate a cramped feeling,” she says, “but I love doing arts and crafts with my kiddies.” This pass … | Continue reading
Late this year, we sold out of “Cut & Dried”. Author Richard Jones had some changes he wanted to make in the third edition. This week, we sent the book, with these changes, to press. Some of the changes were small corrections, such as moving an illustration up a bit to better mat … | Continue reading
by ProPublica ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Over the past … | Continue reading
Combining UV protection with radiative cooling, scientists have developed a sunscreen that reflects both sunlight and heat. The secret lies in specially sized titanium dioxide nanoparticles, ensuring cooler skin and reliable sun protection. Combining UV Protection and Cooling Wea … | Continue reading
For the New York Times, Marco Hernandez visualized all the tornadoes in 2024,… Tags: New York Times, tornado | Continue reading
Tomorrow becomes the end of that annual excuse, and the day you need to think up another one. You know how useful Christmas is for procrastinators, don’t you? One simple phrase holds good from mid-October. Here are some examples. “We really need to get that garage sorted out, and … | Continue reading
It's a performance that's "unattainable with conventional drive systems." BMW stuns auto industry with next-generation motor prototype: 'Unprecedented performance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I wish every diary publisher were obligated to include December at the head of the next year’s calendar; I’m having to carry two diaries around with me to navigate these last few days of 2024, and it’s a nuisance, and I have a strong suspicion that I’ll lose one or another agreed … | Continue reading
I finally pulled the trigger and moved all my Fediverse followers from j7s@j7s.me to en@jlelse.blog, I only used the former account to share my blog links anyway. If you were following me for my German posts, please take a look at de@jlelse.blog. Have a nice day! 😊 | Continue reading
When the truck makes a delivery at the nearby True Value hardware store, Danny needs to figure out which shelf to put it on. Should the extension cords go next to the hoses? After all, they both do the same thing, one with electricity and one with water… The purpose of putting th … | Continue reading
These ancient techniques have helped gardens thrive for centuries. 4 ancient gardening hacks that have stood the test of time first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Nearly a year after the controversial plans to replace six original windows were first announced, the French government unveils the winning plans by artist Claire Tabouret | Continue reading
I didn’t run yesterday morning; I needed the time for (a) allowing a lie-in after Tuesday’s Midnight Mass; (b) making pancakes for Margaret for breakfast; and (c) working out the homily for our 10:30 service, after being dissatisfied with the joined-up-ness (the lack thereof) in … | Continue reading
For longtime readers of American book journalism, scrolling through the New York Times Book Review’s just-published list of the 100 best books of the twenty-first century will summon dim memories of many a once-unignorable critical fuss. At one time or another over the past 25 ye … | Continue reading
by Varun Gauri I suppose proud Indians are all alike, but every American-born, confused desi is confused in their own way. The Ohio hills reminded me of the snow-capped Himalayas. Not that I’d seen the Himalayas. I had seen a documentary about the heroism of Sir Edmund Hillary an … | Continue reading
"According to the HOA, I need to do a better job of maintaining my yard." Homeowner baffled after receiving warning from HOA despite strict adherence to bylaws: 'What are they citing your lawn for?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
We are here to grow. We are here to transform. This is our birthright. This is our purpose. As the year ends, I want to honor this truth by sharing insights from some of the most remarkable voices who joined us in 2024. In this first of our two-part Best Of series, we revisit con … | Continue reading
With their arrival in America, the Beatles ushered in a new era of hyper-popular rock ’n’ roll music | Continue reading
We've seen countless new innovations in the space of robotics, from humanoid robots to AI-powered machines — but how much do you know about them? | Continue reading
It's not a competition, but if it were, Saturn would be winning. | Continue reading
This isn't ambiguous. | Continue reading
The Outlander 850 and 1000R, the largest of Can-Am’s ATVs, are new for 2025 with changes from headlights to tail lamps. I traveled to British Columbia to climb mountains on the new Outlander models. The crisp of fall had yet to turn to winter, allowing us to use snowmobile trails … | Continue reading
Scientists have simulated a groundbreaking solution to boost fusion efficiency by eliminating “slow modes,” unhelpful waves that waste energy during plasma heating. Using 2D simulations, researchers demonstrated how a slight tilt in the Faraday screen can enhance energy transfer, … | Continue reading
Dear community, As the year ends, we’ve once again put […] | Continue reading
Since playing around with Android and trying to get some self-hosted services running, I've been thinking about the costs of self-hosting. Ironically, I think the cost to my wallet is the least of them. I've talked about what I think the definition of self-hosting is in the past, … | Continue reading
Walked by a small truck with a bit of snow and ice on its windscreen, and this reflection of a tree. Enjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by donating now. | Continue reading
Upon stepping into the hallowed Criterion Closet, stocked with hundreds of that cinephile video label’s finest releases, Francis Ford Coppola speaks of a director who “believed in a film he wanted to make, and used his entire fortune, because the financing system of the time woul … | Continue reading
We can gain something from the Ike Carters and the student DJs of our communities: a human connection, a community connection—not to mention great music. | Continue reading
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"It's a real showcase of what AI can do." Scientists deploy remarkable AI tool to help curb invasive pest population: 'It's working in real time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Some of us get a minute - some get 18 minutes. Sponsored by Sounds Good, from CBC. From the staff at CBC Podcasts, Sounds Good is a bi-weekly newsletter that offers the latest in news, events and industry buzz from podcast creators and producers. Subscribe now. https://podnews.ne … | Continue reading
In the UK, the 26th is known as Boxing Day. But that might confuse non-British readers, hence the title of this post. Is it him? Or AI? Look closely at the lady. | Continue reading
This will wake you up today. A British band named after a character in the novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’, The Boo Radleys only had one hit record, and this was it. Released in 1995, it brought attention to the band but sadly not continued success. They split up four years later. … | Continue reading
It’s the holiday season, a time for joy, relaxation — and testing yourself on how well you remember the biggest clean energy developments of the year. Naturally. So take our handy quiz below to find out what you do and don’t recall from a year chock full of news. Did you like thi … | Continue reading
"Why do people always laugh after they realize they messed up and could have been killed?" Eye-popping footage captures risky encounter between tourists and elk at national park: 'Leave the wildlife alone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Armed with lower operating costs, well-educated workforces, and supportive local governments, secondary cities are becoming unexpected magnets for talent and investment. For decades, ambitious firms seeking a foothold in Central and Eastern Europe gravitated toward the usual susp … | Continue reading
"There are immediate things that can be done." News station faces major backlash after being accused of covering up serious risks of common kitchen appliance: 'The health concern is significant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Does anyone at the 9-5 even know this show exists? A few standout things. You would definitely never jump scare someone, right? An unannounced Trivia Corner reveal!? There is no way you aren't buying this thing after this review! It's the last show of 2024! Thanks so much to ever … | Continue reading