It's okay to complain and vent, I just ask you be able to back it up. Saying, "Python packaging sucks", but then admit you actually haven't used it in so long you don't remember why it sucked isn't fair. Things do improve, so it's better to say "it did suck" and acknowledge you m … | Continue reading
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said Threads will deprioritise its algorithmic feed, showing more content from followed accounts. | Continue reading
SiGMA Europe 2024 closed the year with a bang, and GR8 Tech seized the spotlight, leaving a lasting impression on industry leaders and professionals. The event proved pivotal for GR8 Tech, with nearly 300 meetings showcasing robust interest in its offerings. Of these, 15 discussi … | Continue reading
"I have nature right outside my door, no need to go anywhere." Homeowner shares impressive before-and-after photos after tearing out portion of their lawn: 'The fulfillment I get ... is indescribable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
You use Spotlight to search for something you're sure is there, but it can't find it. Here are some methods to discover why that search failed. | Continue reading
Collaborative research integrating innovative analytical techniques with traditional field geology, conducted in one of the world’s leading geologic laboratories, has provided fresh insights into the Cambrian explosion of life. Earth’s 4.6-billion-year history has been dominated … | Continue reading
With participating retailers from Sephora to Steve Madden, HelloFresh, Regal Cinemas, Bombas, and many more, you'll have money to spend however you want. This company trades high-end rewards for your old stuff — get paid to empty out your closet first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Today I somehow managed to tweak my back, right before I was going to do some gardening. I ended up doing the gardening anyway. This was, as it turns out, not a greaet way to help my back to feel better. | Continue reading
Creatine is commonly associated with athletes and bodybuilders, but the popular supplement seems to have broad benefits on everything from ageing to brain function | Continue reading
The fight against corruption is non-negotiable if the Republic of Moldova wants to join the European Union. After winning a runoff presidential vote and scoring a razor-thin victory in a referendum on Moldova’s future direction of travel (the country chose the EU), President Maia … | Continue reading
No matter how strong the evidence is in favor of a scientific theory, there will always be contrarians who come along and encourage the exploration of alternatives. This isn’t necessarily out of stubbornness, but is often done in an attempt to subject even our most well-supported … | Continue reading
One thing that I really like to bake and enjoy during the Holiday season is Gingerbread. Nothing says festive to me more than Gingerbread. The smell of all of those warm spices while the cakes and bakes are in the oven spells pure and utter COMFORT to me. Home Sweet Home. Family … | Continue reading
"I am terribly afraid of not taking care of this ... properly." Worried homeowner seeks advice after noticing concerning detail in their yard: 'Is this normal?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Charles Mingus, the innovative jazz musician, was known for having a bad temper. He once got so irritated with a heckler that he ended up trashing his $20,000 bass. Another time, when a pianist didn’t get things right, Mingus reached right inside the piano and ripped the strings … | Continue reading
Time is of the essence for making these improvements. The government wants to pay you $1,600 to insulate your home — and it could have a massive impact on your energy bill first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While biodegradable materials may sound environmentally responsible, manufacturing disposable products requires significant resources. Shopper shares concerns about eyebrow-raising product that 'doesn't need to exist': 'Such waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sega announced a new Virtua Fighter game. Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is a new entry for the 3D fighting game based on Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown (the remake of Virtua Fighter 5 running on the Like A Dragon series’ Dragon Engine), and it’s coming to PC. It’s not full-blown … | Continue reading
In 2023, Google launched several online certificate programs designed to help students land an entry-level job, without necessarily having a college degree. This includes a certificate program focused on Cybersecurity, a field that stands poised to grow as companies become more d … | Continue reading
Mosquitoes do a superb job of spreading diseases like malaria – now researchers have shown it's possible to hijack these pests and distribute vaccines via mosquito bite. In human trials, these mozzie-borne vaccines proved around 90% effective. Continue Reading Category: Infectiou … | Continue reading
"It's crucial that consumers understand the performance, benefits, and incentives available to them." This next-gen HVAC tech is stunningly powerful — but 96% of homeowners are unaware of its capabilities first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Say hello to gemini-exp-1121 Google Gemini's Logan Kilpatrick on Twitter: Say hello to gemini-exp-1121! Our latest experimental gemini model, with: significant gains on coding performance stronger reasoning capabilities improved visual understanding Available on Google AI Studio … | Continue reading
ESA’s Hera mission has successfully executed critical maneuvers to align with the Didymos binary asteroid system, leveraging Mars for a gravity assist to shorten travel time. As it journeys, Hera will study the effects of NASA’s DART mission on the asteroid Dimorphos, aiming to u … | Continue reading
"Some things are like that but I can guarantee nothing at H&M is." Frustrated shopper shares photo of concerning message found inside H&M store: 'Shameful, honestly' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Lorenzo Abattoir Mess (Akt IV) A study in breath work and amplification from the Italian sound artist MESS (akt IV) by Lorenzo Abattoir Great singers are often as much great microphone artists as they are voice artists. Think of Frank Sinatra or Al Bowlly. The force, the affect o … | Continue reading
With the off-season for America’s pastime now truly underway, Sony’s San Diego Studio, the folks who have been working in the MLB The Show stage for almost two decades now, has revealed some new details for their upcoming games that’s coming next year, especially for the multipla … | Continue reading
Ben and Ryan sit down with public interest technologist Sukhi Gulati Gilbert, a senior product manager at Consumer Reports, for a conversation about digital data privacy. They talk about why digital privacy matters, the challenges consumers face in safeguarding their data, and th … | Continue reading
With the cooler weather having settled over the Netherlands, winter activities such as skiing and ice skating might be on your mind. Let’s jump into whether you can go skiing in... | Continue reading
"[It] is literally everywhere, from our highest mountains to our deepest oceans." UN summit exposes major human health issue present across the globe: 'The more we know, the worse the situation appears' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will include the return of Indonesia, but now referred to a name that accurately reflects the specific empire it is based on: The Majapahit Empire. It’s time to learn to spell Majapahit properly, everyone. The Majapahit is an Exploration Era civ, with … | Continue reading
Researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle have developed a groundbreaking method to analyze magnetic nanostructures with exceptional precision. This technique achieves a resolution of approxima … | Continue reading
Adam Mosseri in a Threads post: We are rebalancing ranking to prioritize content from people you follow, which will mean less recommended content from accounts you don’t follow and more posts from the accounts you do starting today. For you creators out there, you should see unco … | Continue reading
My dad was born in 1944 in the village Tarn Taran in India. He lived in a small clapboard house on a sandy sidestreet and shared a tiny bedroom with his three brothers and one sister. He was only three when his mom died of unknown causes and the family suddenly had trouble making … | Continue reading
A rival metric to GDP emerged, nations vowed to end fossil fuel subsidies, and a co-op rail firm got the green light, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Officials are issuing $750 fines as a necessary measure to reinforce the law. State enforces controversial ban with hefty fines against multiple businesses — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
NordPass’s annual analysis of personal and corporate passwords in 44 countries has revealed that people in Germany, along with just about everyone else, desperately need to get... | Continue reading
Amsterdam and The Hague have fallen down the InterNations ranking of the best cities in the world for expats in 2024. While internationals report a strong job market and... | Continue reading
The MIT Sloan professor has become a leading energy economist through original studies that can inform our global climate response. | Continue reading
The technique could make AI systems better at complex tasks that involve variability. | Continue reading
Yesterday, the same day that Juan Diego Celemín Mojica discussed at length for CleanTechnica the matter of global peak oil demand and how the International Energy Agency and OPEC+ are noticing versus ignoring EV sales growth in China and declining oil demand, the US Energy Inform … | Continue reading
Countering the perception that plant-based diets are more expensive, a new study has found that a low-fat vegan lifestyle could slash 19% off your food-shopping bill. While this equates to around US$1.80 per day, that's more than $650 each year, compared to an average American di … | Continue reading
Amazon S3 Express One Zone now supports the ability to append data to an object This is a first for Amazon S3: it is now possible to append data to an existing object in a bucket, where previously the only supported operation was to atomically replace the object with an updated v … | Continue reading
"The same reason EV drivers are harassed on the roads." EV driver shares frustrations after concerning trend targets local charging stations: 'It's so upsetting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In a move to make military logistics simpler by eliminating the need to move fuel and batteries around battlefields, the US Army has awarded Raytheon a contract to develop a directed energy wireless power system that can beam energy to where it's needed. Continue Reading Category … | Continue reading
With our storied history as automobile leaders of the 1900s, it is easy to assume the US will continue being automotive leaders globally and especially domestically. However, we are rapidly being outmaneuvered, out-innovated, and left in the dust by our Chinese competitors. We’ve … | Continue reading
Andy Warhol at Gristede’s on 2nd Avenue in New York City, taken by Bob Adelman for Esquire, 1964. “When I photographed Andy for Esquire, I’d only been making a living as a professional photographer for a year or two. I took him into Gristede’s on 47th & 2nd Avenue, this tiny bode … | Continue reading
"Proof that tidal has reached technological maturity and is on its way to commercialization." World's largest tidal farm projects take major step closer to reality — and they could power 35,000 homes first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Obesity creates lasting epigenetic changes in fat cells, making weight regain easier. Early prevention is key, as these changes can’t currently be reversed. Anyone who has ever tried to shed a few extra pounds knows the frustration: the weight initially drops, only to return with … | Continue reading
Well, this is music to my ears. It was shared with me by Phillip Kobernick, a recent CleanTech Talk guest who I discussed this matter with at length. The short story: Install more Level 1 charging capacity! This is all most of us need! And it’s much cheaper. Naturally, all ... [c … | Continue reading