Good news, developer Pearl Abyss is finally going to release a native PS5 and Xbox Series versions for Black Desert Console, the console version of the long-running MMORPG. It’s more than four years since the release of the 9th-generation consoles, but at least it’s a free next-g … | Continue reading
"I would say your better bet is to take it by sections." Homeowner faces disappointing reality before diving into outdoor project: 'You need to remedy the issue' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Bandai Namco is on a roll of resurrecting dormant PlayStation IPs. At the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, they announced a remaster of Patapon 1 and 2, as a bundled collection as Patapon 1+2 Replay. For the uninitiated, Patapon is a rhythm strategy action game where you lead the Pata … | Continue reading
Still running that simple little NAS... | Continue reading
It seems like harmless fun, but it might actually do more harm than good. Hikers disturbed by disheartening marking found along popular nature trail: 'Leave no trace' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Apple’s latest operating system updates bring Apple Intelligence to more languages and regions, improve Photos organization, expand Mail categorization to the Mac and iPad, and address what must be a record number of security vulnerabilities. | Continue reading
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, 457p: I love Ali Hazelwood books, it's the only author I truly enjoy in contemporary romance. This one is about college athletes, a competitive diver (Scarlett Vandermeer) and an Olympic medal swimmer (Lukas Blomqvist). I loved the smart banter between … | Continue reading
Just great defense from the Longhorns. Love their midrange shooting too. I picked UConn vs. Texas for the women’s championship game, so could still happen. 🏀 | Continue reading
Bandai Namco is continuing a trend here, resurrecting dormant IPs from the defunct PlayStation Japan Studio for a multiplatform release. Two of which were announced in March 2025 Nintendo Direct. Everybody’s Golf, previously known in North America as Hot Shots Golf, is getting it … | Continue reading
"It's very clear that they're following the temperature." Experts share concern after striking pink birds show up at popular vacation destination: 'Looks like it came straight out of a Dr. Seuss book' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The FediForum Unconference is facing backlash and speakers pulling out in the face of public bigoted comments. The post FediForum Has Been Canceled appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading
Some places have enacted laws that ban residents from making the same controversial decision. Group takes legal action against university and city over maintenance of sports facility: 'Spreading relentlessly and causing harm' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Ontario’s love affair with hydrogen was always going to be an expensive fling. But now it’s turning into a full-blown marriage—despite all the warning signs from older, wiser jurisdictions that have already filed for divorce. The province is doubling the Hydrogen Innovation Fund … | Continue reading
We do what we can, because we must. | Continue reading
"What the actual F is wrong with people." Man arrested after brutal attack on sea lion at California beach: 'It is a crime' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The talk is part of the Learn Bayes 2025 series at Karolinska Institutet, and other speakers in the series include Paul Bürkner (his talk already happened, sorry) and Aki Vehtari (who will be speaking on Bayesian workflow!). My talk is … Continue reading → | Continue reading
A new book offers the most thorough explanation to date. Would it have mattered if we knew at the time? | Continue reading
Probably the most influential time in my life were the years I lived on my uncle's farm, roughly 1979-1983. Although both of my parents were the children of farmers, I didn't have much exposure to agriculture before a fateful Easter vacation I spent with my uncle at an industrial … | Continue reading
"Billions of dollars in ... facilities and other structures have also been destroyed." Scientists sound alarm after discovering disturbing phenomenon across glacial regions first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Probably the most influential time in my life were the years I lived on my uncle's farm, roughly 1979-1983. Although both of my parents were the children of farmers, I didn't have much exposure to agriculture before a fateful Easter vacation I spent with my uncle at an industrial … | Continue reading
If you’re reading a Booker Prize finalist novel in a cafe and the inside of the bathroom door doesn’t look like this you’re doing it wrong. | Continue reading
This vegetarian riff on traditional Thai hor mok features butternut squash. It’s luxuriously creamy, with a light, airy texture similar to a French soufflé. | Continue reading
LLZO-based solid-state batteries show limited energy density gains and face production challenges; hybrid electrolytes may be more viable A recent study examining garnet-type solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries suggests that their energy density benefits may have been … | Continue reading
'As close as I could possibly imagine getting,' apparently. | Continue reading
185,000 hours of research and development went into the new packaging design. Kraft Heinz utilizes 3D printer to adjust iconic bottle design: 'Our team tested over 45 prototypes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I was reading a news article today about Trump’s hope to get a ceasefire in Ukraine arranged by April 20 because it’s Easter. I thought, “Wait, that’s our Easter, but is it also Ukraine’s Easter?” Based on the Ukrainian neighborhoods in Chicago, I assumed most of Ukraine would ce … | Continue reading
Around 1 million birds die each year because of plastic waste. Birdwatcher shares upsetting discovery made while observing nature park: 'It's very sad to see' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
President Donald Trump is all smiles as he prods senior advisers to expand his tariff policy. The White House has labeled the April 2 enactment day of tariffs “Liberation Day.” An anonymous Washington Post source has revealed that administration officials are preparing tariffs on … | Continue reading
thoughtbot partners with startups across stages and sizes, including a founding team of 1 and a growing team of product people. It’s our goal to support our clients how they need us - from both a team mentorship and product perspective. Startups setting out to successfully build … | Continue reading
Sami talks with Steven Wardell, managing partner of Wardell Advisors LLC, about the lacking tech developments within the healthcare sector. | Continue reading
"This is what modern exploration should be about." Experts seek input after trail camera captures mysterious animal deep in the wild: 'Against all odds' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When a litter of kittens was taken from their sick mom at birth, a cat rescuer kindly fostered five of them. But it was the rescuer's 3-month-old tabby cat, Poppy, who took on the mothering role, purring like a revved up scooter while cuddling two of them in her arms. — Read the … | Continue reading
"This is awful." Farmer faces severe consequences after investigation uncovers 'deplorable' scene: 'The third large-scale seizure … in less than 30 days' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This isn't just a savvy business move. New electric vehicle feature could soon give Tesla a run for its money — here's why it's gaining attention first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Washington is far from the only state dealing with a drier-than-normal climate. Experts warn of significant irregularities following winter season: 'Only 38% of what's typical' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That's unavoidable." Shopper sparks debate with observation of growing trend in thrift stores nationwide: 'I've seen a huge change' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Such a good idea!" Gardener shares money-saving hack to transform your garden with toilet paper rolls: 'I am absolutely using this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Max Delbrück Center have identified the precise mechanism by which the inflammatory signaling molecule IL-12 contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Microglia, the brain’s immune cells, usually act as vi … | Continue reading
The area has now lost a historic natural habitat that would have been essential for biodiversity. Landowners hit with massive fines after illegal land clearing on private property: 'This type of behavior … will not be tolerated' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“The COVID-19 pandemic is over, and H.H.S. will no longer waste billions of taxpayer dollars responding to a nonexistent pandemic that Americans moved on from years ago.” — Andrew Dixon, spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services. - - - We in the federal governm … | Continue reading
If you need a distraction: 368 Chickens. Line up the chickens to rescue them. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
Trying to find alternatives to 24/7 streaming channels has lead to a realization: just why is so much classic animation stuck on DVD? | Continue reading
OpenAI has raised $40 billion in a new investment round led by SoftBank, vaulting the company to a $300 billion valuation. It’s the largest funding round for a private tech company in history, according to CNBC. OpenAI is set to receive $10 billion up front (SoftBank will invest … | Continue reading
"This means until the green up period arrives ... there will be elevated brush fire risks." Experts warn of heightened fire risks after rare meteorological phenomenon sparks widespread blazes — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The tick may have actually been carrying Lyme disease and relapsing fever. Authorities raise red flag after tick discovered on dog in Montana: 'We should be on the lookout' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Open-Source Dev Board meets keyboard and touchscreen. The post Lilygo T-Deck Pro IoT Device, Development Board Launched first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading
The Hepworth View The grounds of Churchill College, Cambridge with Barbara Hepworth’s sculpture in the foreground. Photographes last Friday afternoon during a break from the unmissable annual conference of the Bennett Institute. Quote of the Day “I felt it myself, … Continue read … | Continue reading
LAST OCTOBER I published a short breakdown of four geopolitical ‘schools’ that might shape China strategy under Trump. That piece was a pre-election preview of a much larger report I was writing for the Foreign Policy Research Institute. I published the preview as security: Trump … | Continue reading