For the first time since records began in 1951, four tropical storms, including two super typhoons, were simultaneously tracked in the Western Pacific in November, impacting the Philippines with severe weather conditions like high winds and heavy rains. In an unusual and historic … | Continue reading
The recent US presidential election should be fresh enough in your memory to let you directly confirm that the issues focused on there were biased in two key ways. | Continue reading
"I've seen clearly AI-generated art in ads a number of times, by now." Advertisement sparks frustration online after users call out 'ridiculous' flaws: 'Truth is people generally don't notice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
What if we put solar panels over all the world's highways? Researchers say doing so could slash carbon emissions by nearly a third. The post Study Proposes Covering Highways With 52 Billion Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
"The more you bug and annoy Councilmembers, the more they listen." Pedestrian highlights major issue with American cities: 'It really shouldn't be this hard' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What great work." Homeowner wows with 'enchanting' treehouse tiny home build: 'I feel happiness just thinking about this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Chinese electric vehicle producers continue to expand across the world. In the latest cases, NIO has announced expansion into Azerbaijan and XPENG has announced expansion into Nepal. NIO’s Entry into Azerbaijan NIO has partnered with Green Car in Azerbaijan, where COP29 (the 29th … | Continue reading
Facing rough political waters in the coming years, the US offshore wind industry aims to leverage its sprawling domestic supply chain for support. The post US Offshore Wind Industry Pulls The Supply Chain Card In Effort To Survive appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Atlus has released a demo for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on PlayStation and Steam. This demo allows players to play the opening parts of the game, up to 4 story bosses. That’s at least the entire first region in the opening hours. Game progress from the SMT V Vengeance demo … | Continue reading
We’ve got a new Core Int out today. Daniel and I talk about Apple’s Image Playground and SwiftUI. | Continue reading
Cranking up the air conditioner is one way to keep buildings cool, but it guzzles energy. Passive materials can regulate interior temperatures more efficiently, and now scientists in South Korea have developed a new coating that keeps glass much cooler, while still being transpar … | Continue reading
"That facility and the approach that's being used to manage it are completely changing the culture." Residents take action after local resort's attractions garner too much attention: 'It's very concerning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The miniature models have the potential to significantly speed up vaccine development, advance cancer treatment research, and enhance health outcomes for a wide range of diseases. To gain deeper insight into why some cancer patients have difficulty combating infections, researche … | Continue reading
"Beer can in one hand, watering can in the other. My kind of lady." Homeowner unfazed after 'nosy' neighbor calls the cops over garden: 'I aspire to be her when I grow up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I love shortcuts, keybindings, and everything making me faster on a computer. Even on my phone, gestures are helping me to get some apps. That addiction I have to make small scripts, aliases, & co, made me think it would be nice to share some of them, get inspiration from others, … | Continue reading
To get ready for the morass of corruption and ineptitude we are going to witness over the next four years, I thought it would be a good idea to brush up on a little history of political criminals associated with the guy the Republicans just elected. The last time Trump was presid … | Continue reading
"May open opportunities for greater integration of plant and animal systems on diversified farms." Sheep farmers stunned by results after utilizing unconventional farming tactic: 'A promising alternative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While most dogs run for the hills when they hear a vacuum cleaner, one excited doggo missed the memo. In fact, not only is she delighted to see the vacuum cleaner, but she hilariously gets underfoot, insisting on getting her belly suctioned, dirty floor be damned. — Read the rest … | Continue reading
This trick will help your spaghetti reach new flavor heights. READ MORE... | Continue reading
Now that the ordinance has passed, it is clear that there will be more legal challenges before it can be implemented. City makes history with vote to ban plastic bags: 'All power resides in the people' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If you've ever fancied yourself a spaceship architect that could design a vessel to carry colonists to another star system on a journey that could last for centuries, check out the Project Hyperion Design Contest, which invites teams to lay out their Generation Ship plans. Contin … | Continue reading
"We need to patent this blueprint." Florida homeowner reveals state of 'hurricane-proof' home after storms ravaged area: 'I hope so many benefit' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We hope this helps put a stop to illegal poaching on our homelands and gives these birds a chance to recover." Man faces jail time after going on years-long bald eagle 'killing spree': 'He hacked them to pieces' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Crypto’s efforts to buy the 2024 elections paid off, and we’re in for a bumpy ride. | Continue reading
Scientists uncovered evidence that astrophysics models of massive stars and supernovae are inconsistent with observational gamma-ray astronomy. The discovery came after the international research team used an innovative new experimental method to investigate uncertain nuclear pro … | Continue reading
In which various government bodies fight over “permissionless” assets | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The US Securities and Exchange Commission wants to “unilaterally wrest regulatory authority away from the States” when it comes to crypto, according to a lawsuit from 1 … | Continue reading
I got lots of new followers on Bluesky too, did you all wonder how and why it happened? Also have any journos looked into who owns it, and who just made a big investment? Do some digging before you fall in love. | Continue reading
"Well done friend!" Proud homeowner shares incredible before-and-after photos after months-long yard work: 'The war is finally (almost) over' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Well, here we go. Aside from some truly insane and absurd Cabinet picks, which I’m not even going to write about here (but let’s just say it’s well beyond putting the foxes in charge of the henhouse), we’re getting some initial leaks on Donald Trump’s legislative plans when he ta … | Continue reading
If you have an iPhone 14 Plus whose rear camera no longer provides a preview, you can get it fixed for free under Apple’s new repair program. | Continue reading
I recently had the pleasure of doing a Q&A session with Molly Helmuth’s Design System Bootcamp cohort. The questions were great and varied, so I asked Molly if she’d be alright if I shared my answers with you all. Thankfully, […] | Continue reading
“So pretty! Omw to TJ’s,” one shopper wrote. READ MORE... | Continue reading
"All of the economic issues are magnified." Officials issue warning after relentless wildfires drain state resources: '[Funding] has never been more urgent' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Illustration: The Verge WhatsApp dropped the most “I can’t believe this wasn’t already there” feature this week: message drafts. Now, WhatsApp lets you know if you have unsent messages typed up in chats so you know to get back to them later. To let you know about a draft, message … | Continue reading
Stress can shape how memories are formed, a study in mice suggests. The findings could point the way to future treatments for PTSD and anxiety. | Continue reading
It only takes four neurons to achieve big things. The post The Power of Small Brain Networks appeared first on Nautilus. | Continue reading
Ice Age 6 has claimed the December 18, 2026 release date originally designated for "Untitled Star Wars." | Continue reading
Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals is a growing problem that isn't gaining enough attention. Scientists issue warning after research shows concerning impact of common drug disposal method: 'Should be taken as a warning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
At home all the morning, and at noon with my wife to the Wardrobe to dinner, and there, did shew herself to my Lady in the handkercher that she bought the lace for the other day, and indeed it is very handsome. Here I left my wife and went to my Lord... | Continue reading
dam Engst evaluates the new Apple Intelligence-based Clean Up tool in Photos, highlighting situations where it excels and falters and offering tips for optimizing results. Learn how Clean Up can enhance your photos. | Continue reading
If these problems continue to worsen, they could affect global food supplies. Expert shares sobering reality as wine industry staple crops become increasingly difficult to grow: 'We need buffer stocks of essentials built up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Migratory birds can navigate using just magnetic inclination and declination. This discovery challenges assumptions about the need for all magnetic field components and highlights the flexibility of avian navigation systems. Migratory birds are renowned for their remarkable abili … | Continue reading
Image: Valve Half-Life 2 is getting a major update in celebration of the classic title’s 20th anniversary. In addition to Steam Workshop support directly within the game, Valve has fixed bugs and restored some content, added new graphics settings, updated gamepad controls, and a … | Continue reading
The Guns of Navarone — Alistair Maclean I guess Maclean is not much read these days, but when I was in my teens his books, like those of Desmond Bagley, were a major part of my diet. Both writers specialised … Continue reading → | Continue reading
Haymarket Books is giving away 10 free ebooks that meet this moment in US history, including titles by Rebecca Solnit, Angela Davis, Mariame Kaba, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Teenage Engineering's OP-XY is a powerful miniature synth, similar to its classic OP-1 but with a different emphasis. It's winter, right? Layers! be careful what you wish for—we know you've had wet fantasies about a no-c … | Continue reading
"This is one of the basin's largest wetlands and its restoration is a cornerstone of the collaborative work to restore the ... region." Officials successfully remove 17 acres of destructive plant wreaking havoc on iconic US lake: 'This marks an exciting step' first appeared on Th … | Continue reading
A U-boat bunker located in the Nyhavna port district in northern Trondheim, Norway, stands as a testament to the city’s wartime history. It was constructed during Nazi Germany’s occupation of Norway in World War II, when the city became the hub of the most important German Naval … | Continue reading