"You get hate from multiple sides." Tesla owner shares photo of disturbing trend that is gaining steam: 'This is the third time in about a year' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Horticulturalists have worked together to cultivate the endangered species and support its survival. Critically endangered species once thought extinct makes extraordinary return to the wild: 'We hope to inspire greater awareness and action' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Even when given access to tools, AI agents can't reliably debug software. | Continue reading
*** the server is down so I cannot upload images right now, but I will when its back up*** My final project is a c-shaped end table in the rustic cottage aesthetic. The general shape has been inspired by existing end table designs. I have determined the dimensions of the table ba … | Continue reading
"I’m so glad you were able to save them." Dumpster diver stunned after uncovering epic haul in store trash: 'My best find so far' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Easter is more than bunnies and baskets—it’s the celebration of the greatest story ever told! To help families keep Christ… The post Easter-themed Bible Verse Cards Printable appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
I recently wanted to track my heart rate and sleeping patterns, but do not want an Apple Watch. So I ended up buying a cheap Amazfit Band 7 from Decathlon. It was reduced because of a damaged box and I love a bargain! It’s a cool little thing and goes for 18 days on a single char … | Continue reading
Trends rise and fall, sometimes in the span of days or weeks. Fashion expert warns that new trend could have drastic long-term effects: 'It's toxic' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A study shows that the contrast between wet and dry areas can increase rainfall by up to 30%. Storm forecasting has traditionally relied on analyzing atmospheric conditions. However, groundbreaking research incorporating land surface factors, such as soil moisture, is poised to r … | Continue reading
Friends have been asking for an explanation of the horrific recent NYC tour helicopter crash, in which the machine was seen falling without its empennage (i.e., the tail had been chopped off by the main rotor system). Here are the passengers just before departure: The weather see … | Continue reading
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading
The image stands as a timeless example of what "not" to do in an encounter with wildlife. Photo of iconic movie star in dangerous situation in national park resurfaces online: 'Not the brightest move' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
An annual highlights of Spring in Oregon is going to the Woodburn Tulip Farm to visit at its peak bloom. I took two trips out there this week, once with Kay, and once with Lucy to walk among the acres of brilliant colors and natural beauty. Here are some shots: | Continue reading
tā jiǎng dé hěn qīngchǔ她講得很清楚 tā jiǎng dé fēicháng qīngchǔ她講得非常清楚 tā jiǎng dé tèbié qīngchǔ她講得特別清楚 tā jiǎng dé shífēn qīngchǔ她講得十分清楚 tā jiǎng dé qīngqīngchǔchǔ她講得清清楚楚 tā jiǎng dé qīngchǔ de bùdéliǎo她講得清楚得不得了 tā jiǎng dé bùnéng zài qīngchǔle她講得不能再清楚了("She couldn't have explained i … | Continue reading
Women in motorsport have traditionally faced significant barriers to entry, according to a 2023 study by non-profit organization More Than Equal. Their research determined that motorsport culture is often unwelcoming to women. That translates into too few women and girls particip … | Continue reading
The situation leaves homeowners increasingly vulnerable. Officials issue warning as California homeowners are faced with unexpected obstacle in wake of catastrophe first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Rakhim Davletkaliyev: Overall, consistency, user control, and actual UX innovation are in decline. Everything is converging on TikTok — which is basically TV with infinite channels. You don’t control anything except the channel switch. It’s like Carcinisation, a form of convergen … | Continue reading
With the release of Acorn 8 last December, I published "ACTN002 Acorn's Native File Format" as part of the documentation updates, which is exactly what it sounds like. Without going into details (that's what the technote is for), Acorn's file format is a SQLite database, with a s … | Continue reading
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A baby golden retriever was learning how to jump off his backyard deck down to the grass below, but wasn't so sure about the two-foot drop. That's when he decided to jump into the other, much taller patch of "grass" — and into the bush he disappeared. — Read the rest The post Pup … | Continue reading
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading
There’s something about spring that makes dinner feel like an occasion again. The days are longer, flowers are blooming, and suddenly setting the table feels just as important as what’s being served. I’ve loved “tablescaping” for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I’d jump at … | Continue reading
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 8, which brings changes like 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a photo mode, launches on April 15th, developer Larian Studios announced on Friday. The patch, set to be the game’s last major update, was originally announced in November 2024, so it’s been a … | Continue reading
For just $16 during this Amazon limited-time deal you can give new life to an older PC or laptop with this fast, reliable hard drive. | Continue reading
A neuroscientist reveals how to nurture authentic and flexible thinking The post Why Our Brains Crave Ideology appeared first on Nautilus. | Continue reading
The success of ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘The Witcher 3’ points to a deeper yearning: that the ultimate male fantasy isn’t conquest, but connection, writes Aaron Bronfman. | Continue reading
"Thanks for the tip!" Expert shares simple idea to bring more life to your garden: 'This is so beautiful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Thanks for the tip!" Expert shares simple idea to bring more life to your garden: 'This is so beautiful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Torture and the Desert Spiders, "a left-field garage project based around the songwriting" of the Brooklyn-based Anna Kunz, has several shows coming up in the neighborhood, including Wednesday at Mercury Lounge and a residency at Baker Falls (April 22 and 29). Check them out. The … | Continue reading
Other than some questionable addition of buttons, these annual updates seem to be as menial as the new Apple Watch each year. | Continue reading
In the two and a half years that we've been talking about prompt injection attacks I've seen alarmingly little progress towards a robust solution. The new paper Defeating Prompt Injections by Design from Google DeepMind finally bucks that trend. This one is worth paying attention … | Continue reading
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: Comfort Zone Chris has an external drive faster than you’ve ever seen, Matt has a new email app he swears isn’t his new favorite cult, and the whole gang does their best to redesign iOS and iPadOS. This episode is spo … | Continue reading
In celebration of the Jewish holiday of Passover which starts tomorrow night, I suggest watching The Ten Commandments, Cecil B. DeMille's 1923 epic silent film version of the biblical Exodus story. (The full movie also includes a separate modern story that I never bothered to wat … | Continue reading
Proposed cuts would wipe out NOAA’s Ocean and Atmospheric Research office among a raft of other reductions to one of the main scientific agencies of the US | Continue reading
Bluesky has added enclosure support to their outbound RSS feeds. The great thing about it is that people can use Bluesky to create flows that go to lots of other places and now we can do that with images and videos. That a huge door that's opening. And I like it also because they … | Continue reading
A new report from ProPublica published Thursday showed how the Louisiana government is using TIGER (Targeted Interventions to Greater Enhance Re-entry), a computer program developed by Louisiana State University to prevent recidivism, to approve or deny parole applications based … | Continue reading
In a surprising twist, a graduate student at UMass Amherst discovered a strange new fluid behavior that seems to defy thermodynamics. While experimenting with oil, water, and magnetized nickel particles, he found that no matter how hard the mixture was shaken, it would always ret … | Continue reading
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"I have a simple fix for you." Plumber shares easy method to fix problematic garbage disposal: 'Good to know' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Professors Andrew Vanderburg and Ariel White are honored as “Committed to Caring.” | Continue reading
The Avatar and Terminator creator thinks it has a positive use when it comes to managing VFX costs, but not at the expense of creatives' livelihoods. | Continue reading
Six years ago, we first heard about a lie-flat, lightweight hammock tent called the Haven. In 2022, a tougher, heavier Haven Safari model was added to the lineup. Its designers have now switched back and gone lighter and more compact than ever, with the ultra-packable Haven Spect … | Continue reading
Steel measuring tape is an interesting material, in that it's rigid enough to hold its shape when extended, but flexible enough that it gives way under pressure. Scientists have taken advantage of that dual nature in a clever new robotic gripper designed for handling fragile item … | Continue reading
Honda becomes the latest Japanese automaker to debut a micro-camper concept, this one celebrating the long-running success of its CR-V crossover. It's not a van, but the CR-V makes a convincing tiny RV when upfitted with a fold-out bed, outdoor kitchen and dining area, and just t … | Continue reading
YouTube is giving creators a new AI tool that can generate instrumental tracks to use in videos for free without worrying about copyright claims, TechCrunch reports. The new feature was demonstrated in a video posted on the company’s Creator Insider channel this week. In the vide … | Continue reading
An analysis reveals which fields of science and U.S. states are being hit hardest by National Institutes of Health grant terminations | Continue reading
Verge Motorcycles has broken and created a new Guinness World Record by riding its Verge TS Pro electric bike the farthest on a single charge. The record-breaking 193-mile (311 km) journey was accomplished in London on March 22. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport T … | Continue reading