I have decided to switch the format. At least, for today.I am not here to talk about tricks of the trade or secrets or anything of the sort, No, I think now is a good time for revelation and to openly share my sentients from the heart. I am a fan of this world. I […] | Continue reading
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The scream of a hundred days drew to a close and silence covered the land. The choir of villagers were delirious with exhaustion. Some of them had been at the chant for a week without sleep in order to draw God ever closer. The last few months had been spent screaming in a foreig … | Continue reading
Studio interiors from John Ferguson Weir, Cézanne, Bazille, William Merritt Chase, William McGregor Paxton, Olga Boznanska, and Carl Larsson. | Continue reading
"Pangolins spend a lot of their time digging in the ground, so I thought a planter robot inspired by the pangolin's behavior would be very natural." High school student designs Pangolin-inspired robot to dig and 'poop' tree seeds: 'The restoration of forests ... is essential' fir … | Continue reading
Researchers in Nebraska are exploring the Midcontinent Rift’s potential to produce renewable, carbon-free hydrogen, possibly meeting energy needs for centuries. Around 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent almost split in two, leaving a 1,200-mile stretch of volcani … | Continue reading
The Savyon Residence, crafted by the acclaimed Michael Azoulay, redefines what it means to live in luxury. Nestled in central Israel, this architectural gem balances opulence with functionality, presenting a harmonious symphony of textures, styles, and thoughtfully layered spaces … | Continue reading
Get the new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for as low as $249 instead of $649. | Continue reading
Could AI yet prove a useful ally? We unpick how it’s aiding conservation efforts for forests and food, and in conservation on land and at sea The post Could AI help save the planet? Four ways it’s already making a world of difference appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Stuart Schechter makes some good points on the history of bad password policies: Morris and Thompson’s work brought much-needed data to highlight a problem that lots of people suspected was bad, but that had not been studied scientifically. Their work was a big step forward, if n … | Continue reading
A grande richiesta, anche quest’anno BTO ripropone "Humans Train AI", le cassette degli attrezzi ‘’immersive’’, anche in sessione 1:1, per scoprire e maneggiare gli strumenti di AI generativa. The post Humans Train AI: Scopri, Allena e Sperimenta le Tecnologie AI alla BTO 2024 ap … | Continue reading
A genetic flaw dooms half of all crested newts to die before they hatch – now we know how this baffling evolutionary quirk came about | Continue reading
Canonical announces the first MicroCloud LTS release. MicroCloud 2.1.0 LTS features support for single-node deployments, improved security posture, and more flexibility during the initialization process. | Continue reading
Fast radio bursts — powerful and poorly understood cosmic eruptions — tend to occur in massive galaxies that host long-dead stars known as magnetars, a new study suggests. | Continue reading
Researchers have excavated King Arthur's Hall, a rectangular enclosure in southwest England, and determined that it dates to at least 3000 B.C.E. | Continue reading
California offers lovely beaches, forests, deserts, mountains and more! | Continue reading
This is the 64th edition of People and Blogs, the series where I ask interesting people to talk about themselves and their blogs. Today we have Sara Jakša and her blog, sarajaksa.eu To follow this series subscribe to the newsletter. A new interview will land in your inbox every F … | Continue reading
"Lucky you!" Thrift shopper delighted after spying logo on shoes found at local 'free compost' site: 'They're the perfect size' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I feel anewas inafter a long haze of searchingbriefing myself on my shortcomingsand how to love… light broke through. I looked at the personlooking back in the mirror, She stood firm alone.Her smile tugged at my heartand I saw her beauty after a long time. It was,in a way…the lov … | Continue reading
Whatever RFK Jr. Does, Darwinism Will Undo. | Continue reading
My past self, receiving a copy of Transport Tycoon for his 14th birthday, would have his mind blown if he could see the kind of insanely-complex super-stations that are possible in (the open-source successor to) the game 30 years on... | Continue reading
Small aircraft manufacturer BETA Technologies has rolled the first electric plane off its fully scaled production line in Vermont. You can go along for the ride with this milestone-setting aircraft in a slick new video from the makers. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft, Transpo … | Continue reading
Trump Threatens New York Times, Penguin Random House over Critical Coverage. | Continue reading
I recently mentioned on Mastodon that I decided to take part in the AMA challenge that's doing the rounds, this first question comes from Brandon. Brandon didn't actually ask this to me directly, he just put it out there into the ether. I thought it was a good one, so decided I'd … | Continue reading
On this release, four songs, two of them being a previously released single, line up to create a journey through S J Denney's influences and inspirations. | Continue reading
A next-generation metagenomic sequencing test developed at UCSF demonstrates its ability to rapidly and accurately diagnose a wide range of pathogens. A genomic test developed at UC San Francisco, capable of rapidly identifying nearly any type of pathogen—including viruses, bacte … | Continue reading
The New York Times used swooping arrows to show vote swings left and… Tags: election, margin, New York Times | Continue reading
Mellem Ville-Marie by ADHOC stands as a pioneering example of sustainable and thoughtful urban densification, offering a blueprint for addressing housing challenges without compromising community or cultural identity. Located in Montreal, this project, designed for Maître Carré, … | Continue reading
For her new novel Alibi, author Sharon Shinn strays a bit from what she’s usually known for, to mix another genre of literature into her storytelling. What mysteries has she uncovered from this process? Read on! SHARON SHINN: I write speculative fiction with a high romance quotie … | Continue reading
When I spoke to developers at Devoxx in Belgium in October, I was surprised to learn how many of them are maintaining systems that are still running on Java 8 (released in 2014). One of them even still has a ... The post Why Java 8 is a Ticking Time Bomb Hiding Within Your Organi … | Continue reading
Sal Dulu Nafuchsia In Fantasy Irish beat-maker raises hell (with a little help from Fly Anakin) Full Metal by Sal Dulu Dublin-based producer Sal Dulu was apparently inspired by depictions of hell when making his second album. Bosch, Botticelli and Bruegel the Elder be thanked for … | Continue reading
Two massive galaxies are bending light from the same distant quasar, creating a so-called Einstein zigzag lens that could help astronomers pin down how quickly the universe is expanding | Continue reading
Trump’s picks go from normal to weird to weirder. Kamala Harris spent money like a Connecticut horse girl. Elon Musk is president. Biden is finally happy. And more. | Continue reading
It has been 50 years since archaeologists discovered Lucy, perhaps the most famous ancient hominin ever found. But the scientists who have studied her say that this fossil gave us a misleading image of the nature of her species | Continue reading
by Renee Dudley, with research by Doris Burke ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. … | Continue reading
A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II incarceration | Continue reading
To raise awareness for a charity event, aspiring engineers planted six UFOs across southern England on a single day in 1967 | Continue reading
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected possible signs of gases released by volcanic activity on a distant exoplanet. | Continue reading
As the hearing parent of a deaf baby, I’m confronted with an agonising decision: should I give her an implant to help her hear? - by Abi Stephenson Read at Aeon | Continue reading
Why turn a GM factory built in 1962 into an advanced EV producer? Tesla's unexpected accomplishment highlights major stride in EV production: 'Had to resort to unthinkable measures' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
To speed up delivery and dodge a crackdown on shipments from China, e-commerce companies are turning to so-called “family warehouses.” | Continue reading
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia erupted in late 2023, culminating in severe eruptions by November 2024 that impacted air travel significantly with towering ash plumes visible via satellite. The volcanic activity led to extensive flight cancellations and efforts to enhance a … | Continue reading
By Leo Babauta Eating healthy is something I’ve been a bit obsessed with for the last couple of decades, and I’ve transformed my eating in some really fundamental ways: These are huge transformations for me, and they’ve changed my health and my mindset towards health. At 51 years … | Continue reading
After the Dutch government failed to get the support of opposition parties in the Tweede Kamer, Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has agreed to scrap plans to increase VAT for... | Continue reading
Now, Mr. Mark Yorath (The EQ), together with Phil Haywood and DJ Mastersafe, dismantled, re-imagined, and re-built 9 o'clock Nasty's unforgettable banger. | Continue reading
A few good quotes among the memes today. | Continue reading
"It's destroying our livelihood." Officials offer 5-figure bounties to combat feral hog population ravaging local community: 'Devastating effect on everything' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's a win-win for families who act in time, as these energy-efficient appliances will save major money in the future on electric bills. Over 16 million Americans can now gain access to thousands in home renovation rebates — here's how to take advantage first first appeared on Th … | Continue reading