"They’ve staged it as if a student could live in it." Eye-popping video offers a glimpse inside futuristic home designed by architectural students: 'Not a bad idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Spending $5 on a plastic sugar water dispenser is so worth it. #birds | Continue reading
UF scientists have developed a compound that safely activates delta opioid receptors, offering pain relief without opioid-like side effects. University of Florida researchers have helped identify a new drug compound that selectively activates pain-regulating receptors in the body … | Continue reading
"Your car is only as good as its battery." Car expert explains which EV feature can make or break its resale value: 'The most important and expensive part of any EV' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Last year, BYD sold over 4.2 million cars worldwide, with over 90% of those sales occurring in China. And it doesn’t look like the company is resting on its laurels, for it has just launched its high-end Denza brand in Europe. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags … | Continue reading
Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Harvard or […] | Continue reading
"How do you choose?" Homeowner seeks impartial advice after receiving conflicting info from HVAC techs: 'I could have saved $540 per year' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It usually only happens to poor countries, and it never ends well. | Continue reading
"No homeowner I've ever talked to cares about when [their water is] heated." Is your water heater old or outdated? Here's how to get the government to pay for a next-gen replacement first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Support for text-wrap: pretty just shipped in Safari Technology Preview, bringing an unprecedented level of polish to typography on the web. | Continue reading
"The tax credit can be rolled over for several years — in full or any unused portion of it." Home energy expert reveals game-changing financial advice that could save you thousands on solar panels: 'You can still cash in on ... incentives!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I’d get more quotes, but that price doesn’t seem outrageous for two larger units and a bit of duct work." Concerned homeowner searches for credible advice after receiving enormous HVAC quote: 'That may be a little overkill' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A good, full night’s sleep last night, but I mostly walked my miles this morning because every element of my person, body and spirit, felt sluggish. I was going to try to title this post some sort of pun on ‘Loiusville Slugger’ but I just didn’t care to cast about for an apposite … | Continue reading
Researchers have developed a new system called the Index of Cannabis Equivalence (ICE) to help standardize cannabis dosing across different methods of consumption. Much like the “standard drink” for alcohol, ICE aims to provide clear, user-informed guidelines that consider the ps … | Continue reading
While the Coleman brand is nearly synonymous with camping gear, the outdoors company hadn't really brought its A-game to the cooler scene. That's all changed now with the release of its Pro line of hard- and soft-sided coolers. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lifestyle Tags: … | Continue reading
The high cost of home renovations can be a major obstacle. This unbelievably powerful stove can transform your kitchen without a pricey remodel — and the government will give you $800 to upgrade first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A brief start with MFS for 400 KB floppies, followed by HFS intended for the first hard disks, upgraded to HFS+ in 1988, and followed in 2017 by APFS for all the OSes. | Continue reading
"Don’t miss it for a second." Amateur chefs share honest reviews after switching to next-gen kitchen appliances: 'I would never go back' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"One catastrophic event could wipe them out entirely." Scientists issue warning over threats facing newly discovered creatures: 'Literally running out of space' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I have never shopped with them, and never will." Outraged shopper slams fashion brand over disturbing T-shirt message: 'This will be used in a court case against them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Royal Enfield is one of those rare brands that naturally lends itself to one-off custom builds. Case in point: the "Project Delta," a classic custom motorcycle that draws inspiration from the motorcycle culture of the 40s and 50s. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport … | Continue reading
I was the first person to read, rate, and review this book on Goodreads. Goodreads, this has to be a major achievement, I demand a badge or a cookie! The book was originally published in Russian and later translated into Bulgarian for the free online library Chitanka, with the au … | Continue reading
Can you believe that I have never had or baked a German Chocolate Cake? It always just seemed like far too much cake for me, especially with that rich topping. When I saw this small batch German Chocolate Cake recipe the other day, I was instantly intrigued. It looked the perfect … | Continue reading
Many experts are disappointed in the U.S. International energy group responds to controversial US decision: 'Will not reduce the commitment' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The difference between American stocks and European stocks has never been greater." Billionaire hedge fund manager issues ominous warning about Tesla: 'The valuation is incomprehensible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I'm home! Well, for a day, then it's off to the other side of the country (which I just flew over last night on the way back from Dublin 🤦♂️) for an event at the Microsoft Accelerator in Perth on Monday. Such is | Continue reading
He said he knew the act was illegal. Man hit with hefty fine after authorities uncover repeated dangerous acts: 'The people who are doing this should be ashamed of what they're doing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The issue is widespread. Doctor issues urgent warning over impending crisis as food prices soar first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
They are notoriously difficult to get rid of. Community members come together to tackle dangerous growth overtaking local school: 'This desperately needs to be done' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This recipe came to me when I was thinking about what to make for Easter brunch, and after asking around the office, it became clear that coffee cake was a go-to for a lot of people. At the same time, my personal go-to is often banana bread—something that everyone always loves, n … | Continue reading
"You should sue." Homeowner issues warning after discovering dangerous landscaping issue left behind by previous owner: 'It causes permanent damage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A new study finds that Arabia was once a green corridor of rivers and lakes, enabling animal and human migration between Africa and Eurasia over the past 8 million years. A new study published in Nature reveals that the area now known as the Saharo-Arabian Desert, spanning betwee … | Continue reading
"They really hold up." Shopper stunned after flipping over thrift store item with $2 price tag: 'Great find' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Following international or German influencers, bloggers and vloggers living in Germany is an excellent way to understand more about the quirks of everyday life in the federal... | Continue reading
"Enforcement efforts will continue to be strengthened." Two men hit with hefty fines after being caught red-handed with illegal contraband: 'We will not compromise' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Tolstoi’s Anna Karenina opens with this powerful, infinitely quotable statement: All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. It’s not a universal truth, it may not even be empirically stable observation, but it sure feels relatable. We can learn f … | Continue reading
April 12, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. | Continue reading
"Is this the future of home building?" Realtor offers rare glimpse inside next-gen 3D-printed house: 'It's not just a trendy headline' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
After sending me 5 emails trying to sell me a Tesla Cybertruck in the past month and a half, Tesla sent one more earlier today. It was announcing a new “Long Range” Cybertruck. The new version offers a range rating of 362 miles on a full charge. It’s also cheaper ... [continued] … | Continue reading
Andrew Forrest has scoffed at “net zero” and challenged the mining industry and maritime shipping to go for “real zero.” To this end, he has purchased battery electric mining equipment — we wrote about it here. Now, the big news is that he is expanding his renewable energy resour … | Continue reading
Arran from Regenev has bought himself an electric Mercedes! No, not a luxury sedan to swan around in, but a van to cart around his stuff for installing EV chargers. The eVito Tourer has proven itself economical and fit for purpose, a better choice than the vans bought for the ... … | Continue reading
Once upon a time, in a sleepy alpine village, a bored shepherd boy with a flock of sheep and far too much free time alone, … The post The Men Who Cry Wolf appeared first on Gapingvoid. | Continue reading
Backticks are traditionally banned from use in future language features, due to the small symbol. No reader should need to distinguish ` from ' at a glance. — Steve Dower, CPython core developer, August 2024 Tags: programming-languages, python | Continue reading
A number of factors could be to blame. Tesla faces troubling demotion in EV industry that could point to larger trend: 'Not looking great' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Police are investigating two drivers who have been caught attempting to transport a van full of wild animals across the Dutch border into Germany. Van filled with wild animals... | Continue reading
"It is time for us to take decisive action." Lawmakers move forward with controversial bill that could drastically change the way businesses and schools operate: 'Common sense' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading