By upcycling and recycling, you can significantly reduce plastic pollution and help protect our planet. Prepper highlights ingenious ways to repurpose cat litter buckets: 'The possibilities are endless' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Image: LG Display LG Display didn’t have its usual exhibit of flashy, breakthrough new screens at this year’s CES. This resulted in an odd situation where it was actually Panasonic that shared the most details about LG Display’s latest and greatest OLED panel. Even before any off … | Continue reading
For those looking to boost their skills or explore new fields without breaking the bank, Class Central has done the heavy lifting. Known as a search engine for online courses, Class Central has compiled what might be the largest collection of free online certificates and badges a … | Continue reading
Some good tidbits here. Current charging infrastructure in the US growing at a thousand new sites per week. | Continue reading
"It is unfortunate that a significant portion of the U.S. population clings to conspiracy theories instead of trusting scientists who have decades of data supporting their position." Social media user sparks disbelief with mind-boggling theory about wildfires: 'Why does this keep … | Continue reading
The Chinese electric vehicle market has gotten a lot bigger in the past year as electric vehicles have gotten more and more competitive. As part of that, there have been occasional “price wars” in which automakers aggressively lower prices in order to reach sales targets — even t … | Continue reading
Recent simulations link the creation of Pluto and its moon Charon to a colossal impact, akin to the Earth-Moon origin, highlighting potential geologic activity and an ocean beneath Pluto’s icy façade. A NASA postdoctoral researcher at Southwest Research Institute has developed ad … | Continue reading
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If we can’t tell the difference, the value of human ingenuity and creativity could be wiped out. Graphic designer calls out trend after spotting jaw-dropping image on puzzle box: 'This makes me furious' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I’m just astonished someone got the thing into one single parking spot." Appalled onlookers share photos of vehicle parked in airport lot: 'Absurd these are even allowed on roads' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Everand is an online audiobook and e-book subscription service by the company Scribd. They have just released their State of Reading Report. There were several key findings: Half of the respondents report reading more this year, with stress relief and relaxation cited as key driv … | Continue reading
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"Your state's Department Of Agriculture is probably the governing body for pesticide use." Homeowner discovers dangerous item in elderly neighbor's yard: 'We get daily headaches walking out our front door' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Google Photos If you've had enough of corporate owned social media, specifically Facebook and Instagram, and are investigating how to preserve your photographic memories, the quickest and easiest way, if you have space available, is to transfer them to Google Photos. You can do i … | Continue reading
It’s a longstanding and vigorous debate — will robotaxis need lidar, or are cameras alone adequate? Of course, we have several companies now operating robotaxis in China, the US, and elsewhere. Those all use lidar. However, Elon Musk has said for about a decade that robotaxis sho … | Continue reading
"I hope karma will get the person(s) who could be this cruel." Wildlife center shares upsetting photos of tortoises found in disturbing condition: 'How cruel' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Photo by Steven As seen on Ninth Street... a discarded vacuum with a message: I suck (It works) Free | Continue reading
100x Defect Tolerance: How Cerebras Solved the Yield Problem I learned a bunch about how chip manufacture works from this piece where Cerebras reveal some notes about how they manufacture chips that are 56x physically larger than NVIDIA's H100. The key idea here is core redundanc … | Continue reading
First, we had the Nest thermostat. Gotta have that, right? The first thermostat in the history of time that feels well-designed. Works great. Pleasure to use and look at. Then we got the smoke alarm. Why not — seems nice. Then we got a free Nest Mini as a promotion when Miranda w … | Continue reading
Welcome to the latest edition of Food52 Founder Amanda Hesser’s weekly newsletter, Hey There, It’s Amanda, packed with food, travel, and shopping tips, Food52 doings, and other matters that catch her eye. Get inspired—sign up here for her emails. Photo by James Ransom Photo by Ja … | Continue reading
“Finding them in a region with significant human populations is extraordinary.” Scientists make surprising discovery after researching 'mystery' animals in densely populated area: 'Shocking and unexpected' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
also: “the work of securing AI systems will never be complete” | Continue reading
In January 2022, the undersea volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted spectacularly, becoming one of the most powerful volcanic events of the century. It sent a plume 50 kilometers high, impacting global weather and marine ecosystems. This eruption was preceded by seismic activ … | Continue reading
The phenomenon of Potterhead Politics is a intriguing example of how a fanbase has become a vehicle for engaging with real-world social and political issues. Inspired by the Harry Potter series, the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA) demonstrate how fans channel their passion for the se … | Continue reading
“The longer you let it sit, the more fragrant it becomes.” Woman shares 'brilliant' hack to get more use out of empty lotion bottles: 'That's a steal instead of throwing it out' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The last-gen Kindle Scribe is nearly identical to the new model, only with a few minor upgrades. If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to the new Kindle Scribe, we’ve got good news: the first-gen model is on sale for a couple hundred dollars less than the second-gen model. … | Continue reading
Hundreds of stone artifacts discovered on a Danish island may have been offered to the gods to ward off a climate crisis. | Continue reading
Speaking of social media and feeds, a new site launched that’s honestly one of the more surreal things I’ve ever seen: Bluesky is an opportunity to shake up the status quo. They have built scaffolding for a new kind of social web. One where we all have more say, choice and contro … | Continue reading
Pairing the technology with usable farm projects is a way to address that concern. Major energy company unveils plans to add unlikely horde of insects to solar facilities: 'An ideal pairing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Rich and pleasantly bittersweet with crisp edges and a fudgy interior, this flourless chocolate cake will keep you coming back for more. | Continue reading
Visiting a cleaned-up Queens neighborhood after his police force removed prostitutes, Eric Adams decided to clean up too. | Continue reading
The final end of Rocksteady's ill-fated Suicide Squad game has come, and it's somehow even less satisfying than anyone could have expected. | Continue reading
There's nothing less relaxing than sinking into a hot tub — only to find a crouching cougar staring right at you. But that was the spa experience a man and his daughter recently had when they settled into an outdoor jacuzzi on Vancouver Island. — Read the rest The post Cougar tur … | Continue reading
"Thanks so much for the advice." Homeowner concerned about keeping aggressive plant near their home at bay: 'Be cautious' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I am very concerned if Allstate decides to drop us in the future, we're in the same place." Homeowners with 'gun held to [their] head' struggling to navigate insurance crisis: 'It's scary' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Cath Virginia / The Verge In Supreme Court oral arguments over a potentially seismic change to the internet, the most memorable question came from Justice Samuel Alito. “One of the parties here is the owner of Pornhub, right?” Alito asked Derek Shaffer, lawyer for the adult indus … | Continue reading
History is going to view Joe Biden very favorably. He accomplished a lot that we’re only just starting to see results from. Competent management of the pandemic and a peace deal for Gaza are bookends. Thanks Joe. 🇺🇸 | Continue reading
Before the Internet, most information about psychedelics came by "finding the others" or seeking out obscure scientific papers and clandestine chemistry cookbooks, the latter of which frequently have a wonderful DIY 'zine-like quality to them. The newest addition to my small coll … | Continue reading
Planning to build your first website or switch to a better web hosting provider? Hostinger is offering massive discounts on a wide range of plans, helping you save hundreds of dollars. Don’t miss out on these limited-time deals! | Continue reading
"It is only getting easier." EV owners share why they're 'never' switching back to ICEs: 'I'm very happy to not have to spend a dime on gas' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that cottage cheese is officially back—and it might even be here to stay. After a steep decline (in 2015, NPR declared yogurt the reigning dairy champ), curds and whey has reclaimed its spot as a fridge staple, rising from its 1970s glory days, ac … | Continue reading
ETH Zurich scientists created eco-friendly, 3D-printed wall panels from marble waste that passively control humidity, cutting emissions and improving comfort in busy indoor areas. Whether in an office meeting room, a museum exhibition hall, or the waiting area of a government off … | Continue reading
After years of EVs being priced well above their thermal competition, the arrival of a veritable armada of competitively priced EVs in Colombia (most, but not all, being Chinese) has resulted in the obvious consequence: people are buying them in droves. Record after record has be … | Continue reading
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This morning Mr. Berkenshaw came again, and after he had examined me and taught me something in my work, he and I went to breakfast in my chamber upon a collar of brawn, and after we had eaten, asked me whether we had not committed a fault in eating... | Continue reading
Many speculate that it is unlikely the incoming administration will be on board. A new crypto tax could make Bitcoin mining more costly — here's why it's gaining traction first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It was something my native great great grandmother taught my grandmother, and she taught me." Gardener demonstrates ancient planting method with undeniable results: 'Grow more food with less space' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading