Once mistaken for a fuzzy star cluster, the stunning Squid Galaxy—formally known as Messier 77—has transformed in the eyes of astronomers over the centuries. Originally discovered in the 1700s by comet hunters, this bright spiral galaxy eluded proper classification until scientis … | Continue reading
The estimated cost of the cleanup to the town reached $8.8 million in April 2024. Business owner escapes prison sentence after explosive toxic waste scandal at public facility: 'Might suffer ill effects' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Six years ago, when I first saw the flier pinned to the wall of the pizza place, near a shambolic shelf of board games, I was skeptical. It held a clip-art silhouette of Sherlock Holmes, with his familiar deerstalker and pipe, and invited any and all to join The Dogs in the Night … | Continue reading
When I pitched The Impossible Thing to my publisher, his eyes glazed over. Embarrassed, I changed the subject. I already knew it was a weird one: The true story of thirty miraculous red eggs that were all taken from the same guillemot, sold to the highest bidder for a small fortu … | Continue reading
In Scots, there are separate words for fine driving snow (snaw-pouther) and small flakes (spitters)—plus about 400 other snow-related terms. Alas, English isn’t nearly so rich. And yet there is something about the winter landscape that begs to be written about. The crackle of ice … | Continue reading
A carefully curated 'Wheel of Attention' became Balatro's best friend. | Continue reading
Breathless (1983) is a textbook-perfect example of how to create a great remake. It offers many of the same narrative pleasures which helped make Jean-Luc Godard’s first film of the same name a highly influential cinematic phenomenon. But at the same time, writer-director James M … | Continue reading
Some people claim to care, but their actions tell a different story. They may say all the right things, but their behavior speaks louder. They focus solely on their own needs, rarely go out of their way for others, and think nothing of taking advantage of someone — and that’s jus … | Continue reading
If three people are coming over for dinner, does that stress you out? What if it’s 17? If you’re giving a talk explaining your strategy to four people, does it feel like a high-risk event? What if it’s 54? How many more people are required before it flips to stressful? Because th … | Continue reading
by Jonathan Kujawa The humble 2. It’s not big, like the Brobdingnagian numbers. It’s not nothing, like zero. It’s not the first something, like one. It’s hard to imagine much can be said about the unremarkable two. Of course, Covid gave us a newfound appreciation for the power of … | Continue reading
The results of our survey suggest that Google's decision to ditch the iconic camera bar might well have paid off. | Continue reading
The Lord said to Noah, there’s going to be a floody, floody; then to get those children out of the muddy, muddy; then to build him an arky, arky. This much we heard while toasting marshmallows around the campfire, at least if we grew up in a certain modern Protestant tradition. A … | Continue reading
"Once the egg hatches, the ant has only a few weeks of life before it succumbs to the manipulations of its attacker, stumbling away from its home and family and then undergoing decapitation from the inside out." | Continue reading
The structural biologist, who has devoted his life to studying the processes behind aging, discusses the surprising things he has learned and the public misunderstandings about longevity. | Continue reading
Next time we’re drinking bourbon together, I look forward to telling him that he’s got all the right impulses and is coming to the wrong conclusions. | Continue reading
My journey to Lisp began in the early 1990s. Over three decades later, a few days ago I rediscovered the first Lisp environment I ever used back then which contributed to my love for the language. Here it is, PC Scheme running under DOSBox-X on my Linux PC: Screenshot of the PC … | Continue reading
Astronomers may have uncovered a hidden population of galaxies that could rewrite what we know about the universe’s evolution. These faint, dusty galaxies were discovered using the deepest far-infrared image ever created, thanks to data from the Herschel Space Observatory. Their … | Continue reading
"We are more than a service provider — we are a superintelligence partner." Company unveils AI-powered platform poised to reshape investment decisions: 'This launch marks a turning point in the industry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Critics warn that the Trump administration’s plan to transfer public lands could enrich wealthy developers while eliminating access for everyone else. | Continue reading
From how bass guitars make excellent weapons to why feminist artists were so inspiring, Jon King tells Elizabeth Aubrey about the things he learned bashing the fash with Gang Of Four A young Jon King in Cromer Terrace, Leeds. Photo courtesy of the artist To Hell With Poverty!, th … | Continue reading
Lingering Brightness Provides Evidence for How the Planet Met Its Demise Each year, scientists from around the world compete for a chance to use NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Proposals go through a rigorous review process, and approved projects are added to Webb’s observatio … | Continue reading
Volunteers, scientists, and hikers are asking for transparency in a process they say could prioritize profit over ecosystems | Continue reading
Save 19% on the Kindle Scribe at Amazon. | Continue reading
"Last month, used EVs had a five-day lower supply than ICE+ vehicles." New report uncovers major trend in the used EV market — here's everything you need to know before selling your EV first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Stephanie Morisette. Hybrid Drone/Bird, 2024. More here, here, and here. Enjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by donating now. | Continue reading
Images via Wikimedia Commons In the mid-20th century, the two big dogs in the American literary scene were William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway. Both were internationally revered, both were masters of the novel and the short story, and both won Nobel Prizes. Born in Mississippi, … | Continue reading
"Fantastic news." Next-gen HVAC prototypes are coming to US markets — here's how they can transform your home and slash your bills first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Our new Naarm/Melbourne correspondent, designer and DJ Gabriella Brown, spotlights some of the best indie streetwear labels coming out of its music and design scenes. | Continue reading
"That's a great testimony!" Homeowner stunned by first electricity bill after switching to solar panels: 'It was cloudy ... the entire rest of the month' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sadly, we were warned. | Continue reading
California, for all its talk of clean energy and climate leadership, has long depended on fossil gas to keep its lights on. A decade ago, gas provided around 60% of the state’s electricity production. But this long-running dominance may be coming to an end. California’s solar sys … | Continue reading
ENFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA — When history buffs reenacted a Revolutionary War general’s visit to this tiny, rural North Carolina town in February, its top elected official was notably absent. General Marquis de Lafayette may have helped liberate America from England, but over 240 ye … | Continue reading
In an effort to combat the increasing concern of textile waste, concepts such as The Take Back Bag can go a long way. This company is a life hack to turn your closet clutter into rewards from your favorite brands: 'A total game-changer' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
These charts will shock you I am sure. Travel to the United States… Tags: Europe, Financial Times, tourism | Continue reading
"Hopefully the HVAC guys read this and gain confidence." Homeowner shares honest appliance review after ignoring HVAC tech's strange advice: 'He did zero work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
We do it because things that glow in the dark are awesome, including line charts. Tags: ggplot, R | Continue reading
"My electric bills are $30 or less now." Solar panel owners get honest about bill savings after homeowner questions value: 'I've saved $15,454 to date' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Content strategy in developer marketing isn’t just about publishing articles, hosting webinars, or creating social media posts. It’s about delivering the right content, in the right format, through the right... Read More The post A proven content strategy that connects with devel … | Continue reading
JR Moores peruses the latest new psych rock releases, including a surprising new cut of filthily heavy noise rock from none other than Miley Cyrus Kuunatic. Photo by Celine Fougerouse I know what you’re thinking. Our bimonthly psych-rock column is long overdue a reappearance from … | Continue reading
I've struggled with focus earlier this year. I felt pulled in all directions, overwhelmed by the world, and generally miserable. I decided to abstain from using social media for a week to see if anything would change. The Joy of Missing Out was so strong that I ended up staying o … | Continue reading
These business practices could lead to higher operational costs that get passed on to consumers. Shopper baffled after receiving strange shipment from major entertainment brand: 'They ran out of envelopes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
They are native to Thailand and once flourished throughout Southeast Asia. Cameras reveal long-lost creature wandering through national park after years in hiding: 'A beacon of hope' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
How to save the panic log safely. Looking up the immediate cause of the panic, getting OS details, what to see in a memory leak, what task resulted in the panic, and 3rd party kernel extensions. | Continue reading
What’s going on, Internet? Video guides and tutorials are great for getting a quick overview of a process, but they’re hard to go back to for reference. I know this has been said many times before, but now it’s my turn. As I prepare to rebuild my home media centre, I’ve been watc … | Continue reading
Sarah Wynn-Williams wrote a memoir about her times as a very ambitious young executive, working on international policies at Facebook. She was close to but not close with Mark Zuckerberg, Joel Kaplan, Sheryl Sandberg, and Elliot Schrage. First half of the book describes her work. … | Continue reading
Policymakers must consider the long-term health, poverty, and food security impacts. Farmers raise urgent concerns over controversial fuel driving up food prices: 'Would fail to advance [what's] imperative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Proxima Fusion has maintained its position as a global leader in the race to commercial fusion. Scientists reach pivotal breakthrough in quest for limitless energy: 'We're not a science project anymore' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading