On Sundays I try to at least quickly note some of my favorite listening from the week prior — things I’ll later regret having not written about in more depth, so better to share here briefly than not at all. ▰ Just Duet: The musician Linus Fung, born in Hong Kong, has been doing … | Continue reading
A study found that following the MIND diet is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment, particularly among women and Black participants. However, the study only shows an association, not proof, and was limited to older Black and white people. A study published in Neur … | Continue reading
Stopping the construction of dirty fuel projects decreases unnecessary spending and keeps the air cleaner for communities. Court brings gas line expansion to sudden halt: 'We need to stop building new polluting infrastructure' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Panasonic has announced it's ready to begin mass production on its long-awaited 4680 lithium-ion battery cells, specifically designed to boost range, power, charging and efficiency in electric vehicles, while also reducing cost. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Ta … | Continue reading
"Why is it that anyone with a basic driver's license can just go in and buy one of these pickup trucks?" Resident shares concerns after uncovering dangerous trend growing on U.S. roadways: 'It's scary' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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Event bubbling is a concept that describes how events propagate or "bubble up" through the DOM tree. When an event occurs on... Read More... Source | Continue reading
What’s your favorite local diner? Mine has gotta be California Sandwiches, a tiny hole-in-the-wall wedged between rusting clapboard houses in the middle of downtown Toronto. Sure, the word “sandwiches” is spelled wrong on the sign, the floor is always greasy, and the bathrooms ma … | Continue reading
"We're looking forward to seeing its potential." BMW Group trials cutting-edge 'motionless' wind energy technology at renowned plant: 'This pilot is a small but exciting project' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A U.S. program provides important flood insurance relief, but it’s used more in communities with greater means to protect themselves. | Continue reading
A new method called Clio enables robots to quickly map a scene and identify the items they need to complete a given set of tasks. | Continue reading
The Dutch parliament recently announced a new proposal regarding the Dutch wage tax law. The proposal includes a change in the current 30% ruling. The 30% ruling will be altered... | Continue reading
The nights are quickly drawing in and one of the year’s greatest transition months is upon us. Here are all the changes coming to Germany in October 2024 that expats should know... | Continue reading
Overall, gas car sales decreased by 1% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. Looking back further, US gas car sales are down 14% compared to pre-pandemic Q2 2019. Looking at all auto sales, the market is just down 8% in that period, showing how much more gas sales have ... [continued] … | Continue reading
AI improves cosmological parameter estimation, enhancing understanding of the universe’s expansion and structure. The standard model of the universe depends on six numbers. Using a new method powered by artificial intelligence, researchers at the Flatiron Institute and their coll … | Continue reading
The collapse of wildlife populations can have devastating effects on human health. Researchers make troubling connection between declining bat populations and child deaths — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As autumn settles in, the colour of the leaves and cooler weather aren’t the only changes hitting the Netherlands this month. From the end of Daylight Saving Time to the much-... | Continue reading
"We didn't expect flowers in the first year." Gardener shares impressive progress photo after year of turning lawn into field of flowers: 'This is so pretty' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Helpling, the online platform for home and garden services, was founded 10 years ago. From an idea that was born over dinner to a company that operates in eight countries, here's ... | Continue reading
If a public health emergency is declared, it will mark the first time such a designation has been made for mosquito-borne illnesses in the state. State officials consider declaring public health emergency after increase in cases of illness spread by mosquitoes: 'About 10-30% of p … | Continue reading
Things here likely will remain silent for a bit, as I’ve an absolute ton of work to do to put the blog back on Weblog.LOL after leaving it for WordPress sometime last year, and then quitting blogging altogether earlier this year. As I’ve said before, there’s nothing problematic a … | Continue reading
Conserving habitats for native species is more important than ever, as so many species have been threatened or driven to endangerment and even extinction by habitat loss and pollution. Officials celebrate successful removal of invasive species from protected land: 'It took Marco … | Continue reading
The French startup VELA just nailed down $43 million in funding to bring wind power back to the sea cargo shipping industry on a high tech trimaran. The post Serious Money — $43 Million — Behind 100% Wind Power For Cargo Ships appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Floating solar projects enable water treatment systems and other facilities to generate renewable energy within their property, without impinging on land needed for other uses. The post How Floating Solar Is Carving Out Space In The Renewable Energy Landscape appeared first on Cl … | Continue reading
"People noticed that there were swaths of trees that had died." Utah residents heartbroken after city's major blunder poisons $500,000 worth of trees: 'Everyone was shocked' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In “Towards Human-Level Artificial Intelligence,” Eitan Michael Azoff proposes that cracking the neural code and emulating visual thinking are key to surpassing human intelligence with AI. Understanding how ‘visual thinking’ works is key to building human-level AI, says AI expert … | Continue reading
"The storm really had some devastating effects, not just on animals, but people too." Staff at wildlife rehab center make surprising discoveries in storm debris following severe weather: 'It's a very traumatic event' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This story is an extreme example of how droughts and weather changes impact people’s lives worldwide. Officials cautiously hopeful after vital canal refills following year of drought: 'We now have a path forward' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Way too much." Property owner met with critiques after seeking reassurance on landscaping decision: 'Your tree will 100% die' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Meteorologist Bryan Bennet on Facebook: Hurricane Helene will likely be one of the top 10 most costly (natural or industrial) catastrophes to ever occur worldwide. The most expensive events to occur worldwide (in descending order): Chernobyl, three different earthquakes in Japan … | Continue reading
Scientists are developing highly precise nuclear clocks based on the 229Th isotope, capable of potential applications beyond conventional timekeeping, such as in gravity sensors and GPS technology. Recent experiments have shown control over the isomeric state’s decay, offering in … | Continue reading
Apparently the last week of online discourse around Meta’s new Orion prototype struck a nerve with me because I posted an all-timer in terms of snark recently. This comes after years of two general frustrations with how some people cover and talk about technology online (especial … | Continue reading
Everything you need to know to catch Oz Cobb's next steps in Gotham. | Continue reading
"Love it when people film their own crimes." Fitness influencers in hot water after video shows careless tree vandalism at national park: 'Please report this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When Jamie Reed revealed the dangers of gender-affirming care for minors, I felt threatened. That’s because she was right. | Continue reading
The terror group depends on an addictive psychostimulant to fuel its operations. Today, a drug runner tells how he was lured into the trade. | Continue reading
The Italian prime minister insists that decline is not inevitable. | Continue reading
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Joe Gow maintains he has a First Amendment right to produce pornography in his spare time. In a 17–0 vote, the Board of Regents disagreed. | Continue reading
This community-led approach is the most effective way to win in this ongoing forest-floor battle. Conservationists join forces to fight invasive plant overtaking state forest: 'It's not an easy feat' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The positive to take away from the story is that more ocean research can be used to better protect our oceans. Researchers stunned by discovery during deep-sea exploration off coast of arctic islands: 'I couldn't really believe it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Just replace it, it's a plant in stock in 99% of nurseries at any time." Homeowner met with warnings after considering unnatural yard remedy: 'I can't believe people seriously recommend it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A UC Riverside team has found bacteria that break down “forever chemicals” in water, potentially leading to cost-effective water treatment solutions Scientists from UC Riverside have discovered specific bacterial species capable of degrading certain PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” … | Continue reading
Seeing this post made me think I should also list my computers and their purposes/vague specs. Because I’m that kind of a nerd. | Continue reading
melmedarda: Looking at Ambessa’s war mask, it bears resemblance to the face of a lion. And what does Ambessa’s name mean? It comes from the Ethiopian/Amharic language and means, “lion”. | Continue reading
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"The City received multiple emails from longtime residents who observed flooding along Park Avenue last night as much worse than usual, with flood levels higher and quicker than previous storms." Residents raise concerns after county contractor paves over critical sump pumps and … | Continue reading
At thoughtbot, we believe in helping others build great products through shared expertise. Our Office Hours & Mentoring program is a free service aimed at providing advice and guidance on design, development, and product management. We are a caring bunch 🥰 and many of us … | Continue reading