This development from Tesla marks a significant advancement in automotive lighting. Tesla drivers are thrilled as company confirms rollout of new advanced technology: 'I'm even more eager' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Yiming Chen ’24, Wilhem Hector, Anushka Nair, and David Oluigbo will start postgraduate studies at Oxford next fall. | Continue reading
"The most dangerous places generally look the most innocuous." Concerned bystander issues PSA after capturing disturbing scene at iconic Icelandic waterfall: 'Warning signs are clearly posted' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I have absolutely no problem at all talking about the code I've screwed up. Perhaps that's partly because after 3 decades of writing software (and doing some meaningful stuff along the way), I'm not particularly concerned about showing my weaknesses. And this week, I | Continue reading
The more energy you can create and store, the less you'll need to rely on costly power sourced from the grid. Homeowner seeks advice on money-saving energy method for off-grid home: 'A lot to learn here' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Bluesky devs..How about a compromise. Support inbound RSS.Let me enter the URL of an RSS feed in settings. I'll ping a fixed location when the feed updates.Such a system would allow the same flow to go to other systems. This would help a lot. PS: I'll help. | Continue reading
South Korean researchers have developed a groundbreaking photonic quantum circuit chip that promises to accelerate the global race in quantum computation. This chip, capable of controlling up to eight photons, marks a significant leap forward in manipulating complex quantum pheno … | Continue reading
"She now cleans her room willingly and actually helps rather than having to fight all the time." Parent shares 'incredibly wise' approach to tidying up with their child: 'This has been a game-changer' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The best part about these weird, cool Amazon finds is that they won’t break the bank. | Continue reading
"Nice work saving those from a landfill!" Dumpster diver shocked after making unexpected discovery in waste bin at local store: 'What a score!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A research team from the University of Barcelona unveils an innovative theoretical study exploring the unique properties of water. Water, a molecule essential for life, exhibits unusual properties—referred to as anomalies—that define its behavior. Despite extensive study, many my … | Continue reading
Kia has announced that it’s going to launch 5 new models at the LA Auto Show. It shares that will include a variety of powertrains — ICEV (100% gasoline powered), HEV (100% gasoline powered but somewhat more efficient thanks to a small battery and motor), PHEV (plugin hybrid), an … | Continue reading
New York choking on smoke again. No matter where you live, don’t tell yourself that climate change can’t reach you. | Continue reading
"Had this been a true emergency situation and I did not have cell phone service nor any stored salts I could have been in agony all day." Homeowner shares crucial tip for surviving heat-related emergencies: 'Absolutely better prevented than cured' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
1111 Years Hi , Go turned 1111 years, or 15 if converted to decimal. That's still young, compared to (even more) established languages like Java or C++. But it's been a long and eventful journey. The most astonishing aspect, however, is that Go remained true to itself. It's still … | Continue reading
OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. My blog since 1994: http://scripting.comRSS feed for Bluesky posts: https://rss.firesky.tv/?filter=from:scripting.comOld enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading
Astronomers, using data from NASA’s Swift Observatory, have identified an extraordinary recurring signal from two massive black holes in a galaxy a billion light-years away. Known as AT 2021hdr, this event showcases a pair of orbiting black holes disturbing a gas cloud, creating … | Continue reading
"They fit them all perfectly, so be sure to hang on to those." Woman shares brilliant hack to make use of old Parmesan lids: 'The more you know' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I’m pleased to introduce uCareSystem 24.11.17, the latest version of the all-in-one system maintenance tool. This release brings some minor fixes and improvements with visual changes that you will love. I’m excited to share the details of the latest update to uCareSystem! With th … | Continue reading
"A win-win for renewable energy and biodiversity." Research uncovers unexpected side effect of solar panels: 'They can tackle both ... crises at once' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This is super important." Scientists stunned by results of unconventional potato-farming technique: 'A promising strategy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's time for insurance companies to recognize these efforts and step up for California." State officials scramble after homeowners see serious impacts from insurers dropping coverage: 'California is taking unprecedented action' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Donald Trump has selected another stalwart of the fossil fuel industry to lead the Department of Energy. On Saturday, the president-elect put forward Chris Wright, CEO of the oilfield services firm Liberty Energy and a major Republican donor, for the job. Wright “has worked in Nu … | Continue reading
"Something like this can be a long-lasting project that could actually achieve some local control." Officials attempt to turn pest-infested waters into fertilizer: 'It becomes about mitigating their effects' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Recent research suggests the exceptional fossils from China’s Yixian Formation were preserved through natural sediment processes rather than volcanic activity, revising previous scientific assumptions. Approximately 120 million to 130 million years ago, during the age of dinosaur … | Continue reading
ExxonMobil dropped the algae biofuel ball last year but many other firms are racing to fill the gap, with an eye on algae-based plastics, fertilizers, and other products, too. The post Algae Biofuel Is Booming Without Any Help From ExxonMobil appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The concept involves high-speed travel in fully autonomous electric pods levitating inside a tube, which could reach speeds over 700 miles per hour. Company announces record-breaking results of hyperloop test — but skeptics question whether tech is commercially viable first appea … | Continue reading
Don’t worry, this isn’t a post about an overengineered access protocol I last talked about a decade ago. Or… is it? In 1978, Michael Franks began his search for the perfect shampoo. My mum heard a friend play that song on their turntable in the 1980s, and it began a lifelong obse … | Continue reading
"What happened wasn't pruning — it was slaughter." Homeowner stunned after local officials destroy decades-old forest on private property: 'This is outrageous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
At the office all the morning. Dined at home, and so about my business in the afternoon to the Temple, where I found my Chancery bill drawn against T. Trice, which I read and like it, and so home. | Continue reading
In the hills of Genoa’s San Teodoro neighborhood, The Swing House by CIRCOLO-A tells a story of timeless charm and fresh beginnings. Once a traditional fishermen’s home, built from stone and reclaimed ship wood, this house has been passed down through generations. Continue readin … | Continue reading
Netflix had a very big night. | Photo: Al Bello / Getty Images for Netflix Netflix peaked at “65 million concurrent streams” during the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul last night, according to Most Valuable Promotions, the promoter for the fight. Those streams went … | Continue reading
"They shouldn't be there." Driver sparks anger with photo of car charging station targeted by growing trend: 'They did this on purpose' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This is pretty damn good. | Continue reading
...By the way, "Film Fridays" are still on. I just didn't get the first one written in time for yesterday. Mike Related Stories Three Cylinders Answers Film Series (Blog Note) | Continue reading
"Your number one mission is to pull all the kudzu and ivy." New homeowner anxious after inheriting nightmare yard from previous owners: '100% need to eliminate those' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's got floor to ceiling windows! READ MORE... | Continue reading
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Complaints about unwanted telemarketing calls have dropped for the third straight year, the Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday. Reports of such calls have fallen by over 50 percent versus 2021, according to the FTC — a decl … | Continue reading
A couple of months ago, Jonathan Ruiz released a new app called Ticci Tabs that I’ve really been enjoying. Why did it take me so long to write about it? Great question. Let’s just say I was waiting to publish this in honor of the first birthday of Jonathan’s other app Bridges, sh … | Continue reading
The potential penalty should send a clear message to Avista and any other utilities with tree-cutting projects lined up. Company faces nearly $1M fine after workers illegally damage national park area: 'Disturbing numerous archaeological features' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I interviewed Philip James about Civic Band, his "slowly growing collection of databases of the minutes from civic governments". Philip demonstrated the site and talked through his pipeline for scraping and indexing meeting minutes from many different local government authorities … | Continue reading
A research team has developed a framework to study phenotypic plasticity, linking crop traits, genetics, and weather. The method predicts corn traits like flowering time with high accuracy, offering a data-driven approach for breeding climate-resilient crops. Understanding the in … | Continue reading
Manipulating important non-neuronal brain cells called astrocytes using light prevented fear memories from being retained long-term, according to new research. The findings add to growing evidence about astrocytes’ role in memory and open the door to potential treatments for cond … | Continue reading
"Bison, like any other animal inside Yellowstone, should be given plenty of space." Frustrating photo captures Yellowstone tourist testing their luck with wild bison for photo opportunity: 'These people ruin the experience for everybody else' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: The worst part is you can't source any pumpkins because there's been no first contact with the Americas. Today's News: | Continue reading
In the vibrant city of São Paulo, Architect Bya Ribeiro and Dua Arquitetura turned a 34m² apartment into a haven of style and functionality. Designed for a young client stepping into their first solo living experience, the project balances warmth and modernity, reflecting the cli … | Continue reading
Here comes a new e-paper display technology which, as its makers claim, offers significant improvement over the e-paper display that E Ink has to offer. Developed by Guangzhou OED Technologies Inc., the new e-paper display offers almost an all-around improvement over E Ink displa … | Continue reading