In a new peer-reviewed study, Ne'Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson outlined 10 ways to solve the Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, including a proof they discovered in high school. | Continue reading
First, some apologies. We’re sorry, Endurance Wrapper. You spent thirty minutes getting the present just right with your scissor-frilled ribbons, crisply folded corners, and those adorable little bows. You put time in and we didn’t respect that with your raccoon-with-rabies slaug … | Continue reading
The tax break for electric cars in the Netherlands is set to be slowly reduced from 2025 until it is completely scrapped by 2030. According to the Dutch mobility organisation, the... | Continue reading
Tapping into the power of fusion energy is a tantalizing prospect. Scientists use artificial intelligence to make incredible breakthrough with fusion reactors: 'Enhances the accuracy and speed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As the world watched slack-jawed while SpaceX's Super Heavy booster made the world's first tower capture landing after boosting the Starship 5 mission into orbit, few knew that the event came within one second of disaster. Continue Reading Category: Space, Science Tags: SpaceX, S … | Continue reading
The material could retain "a tiny amount of radioactivity." Government could soon repurpose radioactive waste into everyday products — here's its bold proposal first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Recent research indicates that the fastest-growing fires, responsible for the majority of fire damages in the last two decades, are accelerating in the Western U.S. This study emphasizes the need for national fire risk assessments to consider fire speed to better prepare and prot … | Continue reading
The US Navy and Scripps Institution of Oceanography's unique FLoating Instrument Platform (FLIP) has been saved at the last minute from the breaker's yard. Scheduled to be scrapped in Mexico, it was purchased by undersea design company DEEP. Continue Reading Category: Marine, Tra … | Continue reading
"This might be one of the best native yards I’ve seen." Homeowner shares stunning photos after 'killing' their lawn: 'You need a drone shot of the whole area' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They should be banned from developing the land and pay for the rehabilitation." Landowner hit with hefty fine for illegally bulldozing centuries-old trees: 'Premeditated and planned' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I spent some time this past week and over the weekend beginning restoration on my 1950 Royal KMG (Keyset Magic Grey) and getting it back “on [its] feet”. fixed the grinding carriage formed the bent rear tabulator enclosure stripped down the body and did a full flush/cleaning on i … | Continue reading
"Looks like I'm getting a Tesla now." Tesla owner gives firsthand account of their vehicle's incredible features: 'I would never buy any other car' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Before the Internet of Things, encyclopedias were the reference books we used to learn about things. Websites like Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica often source information from them. The boomer generation relied on these books for classroom learning materials. Encyclopedias … | Continue reading
A senior Pentagon official faced scrutiny when her past ties to Iran came to light. Is that why she’s been transferred? | Continue reading
Pollinators such as bees, flies, butterflies, and moths are crucial to maintaining healthy ecosystems and productive agricultural yields. Scientists raise concerns after finding relationship shift between bees and flowers: 'Going to be in tremendous danger' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
The ID. BUZZ is now available in America in either single or dual motor trim. Owning one will require a large financial commitment. The post Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pricing In The US — How Much Is Too Much? appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A supernova witnessed in 1181 was linked to the Pa 30 nebula in 2021, revealing a rare surviving “zombie star.” Advanced 3D imaging from the Keck Observatory uncovered unusual filaments expanding from the core, marking this supernova as highly asymmetric and raising new scientifi … | Continue reading
"In theory, [sellers are] supposed to meet some requirements for kids’ products." Officials speak out about serious chemicals lacing popular Halloween costumes: 'Putting your kids ... in harm's way of toxic exposures' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Defund the police. An open border. Identity politics. End the use of fossil fuels. Is it any wonder America turned against the progressive movement? | Continue reading
This discovery suggests that continued research and habitat preservation is needed in the area. Officials report return of rare species after more than a century of absence — here's why it matters first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Also known as Chinese silvergrass, miscanthus is an invasive species in the United States. Gardener shares incredible before-and-after photos after removing choking invasive plant: 'Such a scourge' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading
Olive oil brownies are incredibly fudgy, chewy, and chocolatey, with a gorgeous shiny, crackly top every time. I grew up… The post Olive Oil Brownies appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
"Where do I start?" Gardener met with cautionary tales after questioning controversial land management method: 'An absolute nightmare' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I think often about the non-immediate future, and wonder how to best allocate effort to make that future better. And the first steps in this process are often to identify interesting classes of scenarios, and then estimate their desirability, chances, and ease of influence. | Continue reading
Dragon Quest is getting the HD-2D remake treatment starting with Dragon Quest III. And it’s releasing next month. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a remake of Dragon Quest III, story-wise a prequel to Dragon Quest I and II. It’s the reason this entry is getting remade first with … | Continue reading
"The national response center has been called and I just got off the phone with the local authorities." Resident devastated after discovering someone dumping oil into fishing pond: 'Beyond ridiculous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This month’s IndieWeb Carnival is hosted by Riccardo with the theme multilingualism in a global web. I personally experience the web happens in two languages, Brazilian Portuguese my home tongue and English the language I’ve chosen for most of the writing and reading I do online. … | Continue reading
A group of celebrated writers is calling for a boycott of the Israeli publishing industry. Count me out. | Continue reading
A recent study by UdeM neuroscientist Guillaume Dumas offers new insights into the behavior and brain activity of individuals with autism during social interactions. The behavioral and inter-brain dynamics between an autistic individual and a neurotypical person differ from those … | Continue reading
The developments are promising, and the use of spent fuel minimizes one risk of the generally safe industry. US approves game-changing technology that turns used nuclear waste into fuel: 'A critical step' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Bandai Namco will be publishing the debut game from developer Rebel Wolves. Rebel Wolves is a new developer co-founded by The Witcher 3 game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz in 2022. This new game by Rebel Wolves will be the first game from the Dawnwalker saga. Bandai Namco will han … | Continue reading
EV charging data and anecdotal evidence both indicate that charging up an EV was easier than filling up a gas tank in Florida before and after Hurricane Milton made landfall. The post EV Charging Before, During, & After Hurricane Milton Struck Florida appeared first on CleanTechn … | Continue reading
The best way to fix this problem is to buy less, shop secondhand, and fix what you have. Startling report exposes billion-dollar luxury fashion industry — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Westward Ho! Donegal coast, Ireland. Quote of the Day Man is an invention of recent date. And one perhaps nearing its end.” Michel Foucault Musical alternative to the morning’s radio news Bird Song | The Wailin’ Jennys Link Long Read … Continue reading → | Continue reading
Last week I headed over to Germany for the Just Product 2024 conference at the very special venue of ASTOR Film Lounge im ARRI. It was a powerful day, packed with talks, workshops and networking, with a perfect mix of inspiration and reality checks. Missed it? No worries, I’ve go … | Continue reading
My friend Ned lent me this photo book for the week and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The photos are well-crafted, and the author details exactly how he crafted them. What’s better than that in a photo book? The foreword, written by his son (who helped teach a photography class with hi … | Continue reading
"Before any further viewings, there should be a survey." Homebuyer alarmed after discovering potential disaster in backyard during tour: 'I wouldn't go near the property' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A colleague pointed to this news article, “Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Actually Live Longer?”, and wrote that I might find it blog-worthy. I replied that, yeah, the topic is blog-worthy enough that it’s already appeared on the blog, with … Continue reading → | Continue reading
"This is the kind of news that you work your whole career for." Officials celebrate revival of once-extinct species: 'This is an amazing discovery' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A new study suggests multiple penicillin courses may lower Parkinson’s risk by impacting gut bacteria, highlighting a potential gut-brain connection in disease development. A study from Rutgers Health discovered that individuals who had taken multiple courses of penicillin antibi … | Continue reading
At some point in the night I awoke from a dream with a single word in my mind. Each and every time waking after this, when I’d normally try to remember any dreams to add later to my notes for therapy, instead I told myself to remember this name: Telemachus. I’m not a woo-woo guy. … | Continue reading
Image: The Verge A few months ago, my doctor showed off an AI transcription tool he used to record and summarize his patient meetings. In my case, the summary was fine, but researchers cited by ABC News have found that’s not always the case with OpenAI’s Whisper, which powers a t … | Continue reading
This PBS report is really stunning. I’ve seen a number of pieces on this issue, but none quite so powerful as this. From the transcript: Miles O’Brien:The forests of Pennsylvania are filled with thousands of orphaned and abandoned oil wells, many of them more than a century-old.H … | Continue reading
"They need to be issued tickets and fines." Park rangers call out rule-breaking tourists after dangerous behavior around wild bear: 'People are so thoughtless' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
(Lord's day). At church in the morning; where in the pew both Sir Williams and I had much talk about the death of Sir Robert, which troubles me much; and them in appearance, though I do not believe it; because I know that he was a cheque to their... | Continue reading