"For years, Lexington Coal has dragged its feet on that task." Federal judge issues new contempt order against Kentucky coal company over mine pollution: 'Significant sum of money has proven insufficient' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Tohoku University’s study reveals that manipulating astrocytes in mice’s brains impacts memory retention. Acidifying astrocytes hinders long-term memories, whereas alkalinizing them preserves these memories, indicating a possible method for treating memory-related disorders. One … | Continue reading
Step 2: brave the fierce weather surrounding Storm Bert and head out into rural Ireland in search of a geohashpoint. But first, the crucial step 1: a big ol’ bacon and egg sarnie for breakfast. | Continue reading
Puszyste pancakes smażone z krążkami jabłek w środku, idealne na weekendowe (drugie) śniadanie... lub podwieczorek. | Continue reading
You know the old saying, “Never ask a lady her age?” Well, I’ve never been accused of being a lady, but I still won’t be spilling the beans. However, let’s just say I was a member of the first generation of wide-eyed girls who got swept up in Flowers in the Attic. Oh, those gothi … | Continue reading
"We all need to fight to preserve this beautiful creature." Trail camera captures rare footage of family of near-extinct feline species: 'It is important for ... biologists to document' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If you're looking for good advice on Macs, Apple's support documentation is often limited, and the Tips app has a long way to go before it's useful. Why not try ChatGPT? Six case studies might be helpful. | Continue reading
Traditional water heaters are essentially "toasters for water," heating it regardless of whether you need it or not. This ultra-advanced water heater could shave $6,000 off your energy bills: 'Exceptional experience and maximum savings' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Steps like this show that the UK heat networks market is open for business." Government announces remarkable plans to turn its buildings into powerful tools: 'This project will help support hundreds of jobs' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sean McP justifies why balance bikes are better than stabilisers (training wheels) for kids to learn to cycle, and I ponder the possibility of popping the pedals off our youngest's first bike, perhaps later this year. | Continue reading
There's no denying that you will have to commit some upfront cash and wait a few years to see the true benefits of a new solar system. How quickly will your solar panels pay for themselves? Energy expert shares insider tips you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Noise packages Racket & Chez Scheme boot files1 for all the platforms it supports. Originally, that was just x86-64 and arm64 macOS, but when I added iOS support, that extended to include arm64 iOS. These boot files take up about 45MB for each arch+os pair and the way I originall … | Continue reading
Technology is at a crossroads. It can either be a tool for oppression or a weapon for freedom. The choice lies not with autocrats, but with innovators. This year’s Web Summit wasn’t just a platform for start-ups and tech titans—it was a stage for profound reflection on the inters … | Continue reading
Hello everyone and welcome to my weekly Meals of the Week post! On Sundays I like to share with you all of the delicious (most of the time) things that I have enjoyed for my main meals over the past seven days! I like to cook, and I like to eat. As a Senior and as a person who li … | Continue reading
The US television network CNN has named Berlin’s Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt and Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt among the best in the world in 2024. Berlin and Nuremberg... | Continue reading
The sea's rising pollution levels are keeping people out of its waters. Scientists issue warning about the future of the world's largest lake: 'The water changed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If you are considering benefiting from these savings, make sure to act fast. State unlocks $211 million for energy-efficient home renovations — this could be your last chance to save first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It may seem outdated, but wood is actually cutting-edge technology." Researchers launch world's first solid-wood spacecraft — here's how it could solve a major issue with space travel first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"There are just these points I really want to understand, because they are just not clicking for me." Homeowner sparks lively debate after questioning popular HVAC trend: 'Uses an ungodly amount of power' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hallucinogens were found in an ancient Egyptian mug, confirming their use in fertility rituals linked to the god Bes. A professor from the University of South Florida has discovered the first physical evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, validating written records and ce … | Continue reading
My tcm (traditional chinese medicine) appointment a couple of weeks ago was postponed because my physician was sick. I thought it would be fine to go a couple of weeks without, but... | Continue reading
"It would be valuable and important for society, and that’s part of our mission." Government agencies team up on crucial 'moonshot' research program — here's what they hope to accomplish first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Amazon released the Fire HD 8 a few months ago. This tablet is good enough to stream Prime Video content, play light games, read e-books, and listen to Audible audiobooks. However, the overall screen quality leaves something to be desired, and the speakers are not the greatest. F … | Continue reading
A review paper published in Science Robotics features three scientists examining the concept of “sense of self” in humans and investigating how robots can serve as tools to deepen our understanding of this phenomenon. In a recently published review paper in Science Robotics, a co … | Continue reading
The highest point in the Netherlands, Mount Scenery on the Dutch island of Saba, has recently been measured at a lower height than what had previously been reported. The mountain... | Continue reading
"Gorgeous yard." Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of post-drought lawn transformation: 'I absolutely love it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What a gorgeous find!" Shopper stunned after reading label inside vintage coat found at thrift store: 'Very cool old find' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
After the only win from last year’s COP28 was saying out loud “End Fossil Fuels,” the Drill-Baby-Drill crowd under the leadership of Saudi Arabia is doing everything in their power to make it just a line in an “All of the Above” policy agenda. At every international forum — from … | Continue reading
"Rings of death, all of them." Homeowner saddened after discovering reason behind browning trees: 'I don't want to watch what's about to happen' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
NASA’s Curiosity captured a 360-degree panorama before leaving Gediz Vallis channel, a feature it’s been exploring for the past year. The rover embarks on a journey to Mars’ boxwork formation, investigating its weblike patterns and the late-stage water activity indicated by Gediz … | Continue reading
The US startup OceanWell is developing undersea "water farms" that leverage water pressure to operate an energy efficient desalination system. The post Undersea Pods Deployed For Energy Efficient Desalination appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
In a recent report, “Contrail avoidance: aviation’s climate opportunity of the decade,” Transport & Environment explained how cheap it was to avoid 80% of the contrails damage. The report was published just before COP29. It got a followup with an event at the conference in BAKU. … | Continue reading
"Great safety feature." Tesla introduces game-changing safety feature to protect cyclists and pedestrians: 'Bravo' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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My notes for week 47 of 2024, family visits, a completed videogame at last, and some stress from work. | Continue reading
"What is wrong with people?" Yellowstone tourist gets called out after parking car in middle of road to record wildlife: 'Have some respect' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Barnes and Noble are having a Black Friday Sale on the NOOK 9 Lenovo Tablet. The regular price is $149.99, and the sale price is $129.99, which is 20% off. The sale includes the standard tablet and also the new Frost Blue variant. What are the major selling points of Lenovo’s NOO … | Continue reading
I’m gonna be straight up here. I just have not really been much in the mood for writing and blogging lately. In addition to just being busy lately, the latest news developments are just, very very depressing, to put it mildly. Fortnite I have not been really playing a lot of vari … | Continue reading
It is possible to be a last-minute shopper and still wrap the best gifts before your deadline. You just need a little help. These are, hands down, the 65 most amazing gifts under $25 on Amazon. | Continue reading
A molecule identified by Karolinska Institutet researchers promotes intestinal healing and suppresses colorectal cancer tumor growth by activating the Liver X receptor, offering potential new treatments for IBD and cancer. Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have identified a mol … | Continue reading
"Potatoes have become a very high-risk crop." Potato farmers raise concerns as growing threat puts harvests at risk: 'You're on a race against the clock' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Most of the resistance to clean energy in rural America does not come from long time residents. The farmers who have stewarded the land, in some cases for a century or more, generally look at clean energy as a way to diversify their incomes and preserve the family land – or at le … | Continue reading
“This is embarrassing.” Traveler sparks backlash after exposing unexpected side of hotel's new partnership: 'I'm shocked the hotel stooped to that level' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
the evidence is overwhelming: Social networks with a single proprietor have trouble with long-term survival, and those do survive have trouble with user-experience quality: see Enshittification. The evidence is also perfectly clear that it doesn’t have to be this way. The origina … | Continue reading
"It has literally never happened." New EV owner seeks advice after making common mistake with their vehicle: 'What happens if I miscalculate?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Thank you for your briefing." Homeowner shares honest review after switching to high-tech lawn device: 'I've been on the fence about this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Photo by Derek Berg From Ratfest 2024 in Tompkins Square Park today... | Continue reading
MIT researchers have developed a silk fabric that suppresses sound using vibrations, offering two techniques: canceling noise through interference and preventing its transmission. This innovative material could transform noisy environments into tranquil spaces, making it ideal fo … | Continue reading