Forest restoration and tree plantation is a well-established strategy for mitigation of climate change. However, use of this approach in arctic worsens warming and is counterproductive to climate change mitigation. This is because tree coverage reduces albedo (or reflection of su … | Continue reading
I remember years ago when Kyle Field emphasized to me that he thought postal vehicles and delivery vehicles should be some of the first vehicles to go electric. It made a lot of sense — clearly known routes or at least delivery territories and mileage, efficiency pays off quickly … | Continue reading
Fusion can provide abundant, air-pollution-free power without the long-lasting nuclear waste or meltdown risks carried with current fission tech, if it’s successfully harnessed. Energy company claims its new fusion technology can provide heat and power to 70,000 homes: 'We now lo … | Continue reading
A new trailer for Embark Studios’s Arc Raiders have emerged, based on a recent early tech test that took place back in October. The game was first announced as a co-op PVE shooter, but has since pivoted to follow the latest trend. Arc Raiders is now a PVPVE extraction shooter. Th … | Continue reading
Research from the College of Medicine provides promising insights into delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease for several years after the initial diagnosis. A recent study by researchers at Texas A&M University College of Medicine suggests that a new therapy could potent … | Continue reading
Open world cosy (cozy) adventure game Infinity Nikki now has a release date. The free-to-play is coming to PS5 and PC as well as on mobile devices, with more than 30 million pre-registered players around the world. Pre-registration is still open, doing so will net you in-game ite … | Continue reading
"Our technology and business model are all about how we can get to that large scale and low cost and do it as quickly as possible." Scientists race to expand new technology that could solve Earth's air pollution problem — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They come alive in the fall when other stuff is about done." Passerby in awe after coming across eye-catching meadow full of fall-favorite plant: 'I just planted a lot of [it] in my garden' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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"Every country should move towards realistic pricing." Experts warn global water shortages could shrink GDPs worldwide: 'Every community is going to be affected' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"She's spending ... to fill a void in her life." Video of woman's alarming stockpile sparks debate online: 'I don't get the people that are collecting these' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Is it worth it?" Driver shares honest thoughts after 3 years of driving electric car: 'Are we filled with regret?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
My ongoing Listening Diary of the newly released dozen Autechre live sets from 2023 and 2024 has passed the 2,000 words milestone, with no signs of slowing down, and thus far I’ve still only touched on half the latest AE_2022- recordings. Today I focused on the Melbourne date for … | Continue reading
How we read (with or without tech), our favorite pet tech, whether we’d get a HomePod with a screen, and the small cute tech we like.… | Continue reading
At TU Wien, a study revealed that silver nanoparticles on carbon are 200 times more effective than their pure counterparts due to the interaction at the carbon interface. This breakthrough could transform industrial catalysis by reducing the precious metal quantity required, lowe … | Continue reading
"I'm never going back." Homeowner shares honest review after upgrading to next-gen lawn mower: 'Forgot it was there after a while' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Almost feel bad for destroying that tiny ecosystem." Employee cautioned after sharing photo of questionable decision at workplace: 'You should really remove that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's important to speak to friends and family about the spread of misinformation. Social media post highlights concerning spread of conspiracy theory after Hurricanes Helene and Milton: 'Carefully cultivated ignorance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
New Resource Control Policies let you centrally restrict AWS service access across accounts, bolstering security with preventative controls that supersede permissive policies - even for external users. See how these powerful governance tools complement Service Control Policies an … | Continue reading
"It's doable, and it's being done." Transit expert breaks down common falsehood about US cities: 'We can fix past mistakes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
BYD is the clear electric vehicle winner of the year so far. While Tesla’s sales have stagnated, BYD sales are up, up, up. We’ve been writing about its growth in various ways as big news comes out, but I decided to jump into BYD’s monthly sales reports to create some ... [continu … | Continue reading
"Can you imagine how much has been thrown away and crushed at the landfill though?" Dumpster diver finds marvelous treasure hidden in the trash: 'Makes me so sad people throw this stuff away' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Brush fire in Manhattan sends smoke billowing over NYC skyline. | Continue reading
"My brain says it's OK to relax." New homeowner discovers 'surreal' changes after adopting new lifestyle: 'It's great, isn't it?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz: Thank Goodness for iPad iPad Pro remains the most popular model, with almost half of all iPad sales in the most recent quarter (Chart 1). This is about the same share of sales compared to the year-ago quarter. Combine this with the fact that the | Continue reading
TL;DR: Break up with your smoking addiction with Kwit, an app that can help you go tobacco-free for only $59.99 (reg. $149). Was one of your goals for 2024 to kick your smoking habit to the curb? Did you actually accomplish that this year? — Read the rest The post Smoking is so 2 … | Continue reading
"Keep using your brain!" Curious young person sparks bigger conversation about living off-grid: 'That's a great question' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A strategy map is a tool that illustrates an organization's strategic objectives and the relationship between them using a visual diagram. The post Creating strategy maps: Examples and tips appeared first on LogRocket Blog. | Continue reading
A new version of the GTK-based music player Rhythmbox has been released, the first major update in over a year. Rhythmbox 3.4.8 is billed as a ‘minor improvement release’ so there are no shiny new features or (some would say overdue) UI changes to speak of. But there are plenty o … | Continue reading
Gamma radiation transforms methane into glycine and various other complex molecules. A research team reports in the journal Angewandte Chemie that gamma radiation can transform methane into a diverse range of products at room temperature, including hydrocarbons, oxygenated molecu … | Continue reading
"One unnecessary cause of stress during a disaster is having to live off canned tuna or the same repetitive food over and over again." Property owner outlines fundamental steps for surviving emergencies: 'During a crisis, the only thing you may be able to control is how you react … | Continue reading
Transitions is (finally) almost done. There’s just a couple of little tweaks left to do (like, super duper minor things, decibel-level adjustments and slight timing tweaks and a little bit of vocal tuning). It’ll be really nice to finally have this album done after all this time. … | Continue reading
Officials are working to prevent further destruction of the vital natural resource. Meatpacking giants fined $64 million for disturbing actions caught during investigation — here's what happened first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Bill Atkinson, on Facebook, “Request for Prayers”: On October first, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Because of vascular involvement, surgery is not possible. I am taking weekly chemo treatments to shrink the tumor before surgical resection. I am tolerating the chemo pret … | Continue reading
"I honestly can't wait to see what comes of this." Gardener shares innovative cost-cutting tip to start planting with old toilet paper rolls: 'Great idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Despite skepticism from critics, proponents argue convention centers are vital economic drivers that support local businesses, tourism, and hospitality industries. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
The mega-coral measures 34 metres by 32 metres – making it larger than a blue whale – and it is thought to be three centuries old | Continue reading
The employees have said landfill operators knowingly diverted a "leachate" of untreated liquid wastewater. Landfill employees file lawsuit against company over 'disturbing' toxic waste disposal practice: 'Deliberate pollution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The ruling could have a positive ripple effect across the nation. California announces new law banning misunderstood grocery store labels — here's why other states should do the same first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"There is more than one way to think about — and build — a more sustainable future for our planet." Packaging company rolls out new way to ship products that could transform the industry — here's why this matters first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Is the love song dying? Or has the definition broadened? The Pudding investigates. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading
The Marvel series starring Kathryn Hahn as the titular witch will share its "Assembled" special on YouTube. | Continue reading
A study conducted across 11 Massachusetts hospitals reveals a concerning 38% rate of adverse events during surgical procedures, with nearly half being severe. Despite technological and procedural advancements in surgical safety since 1991, these preventable harms persist, indicat … | Continue reading
"I don't understand the insistence." Gardener shares cautionary tale after finally conquering relentless backyard pest: 'Such a pain to remove' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Robin Zeng,. the founder and CEO of CATL, explained recently that he plans to take the company in important new directions. The post CATL Prepares To Add Grid Storage & EV Platforms To Its Portfolio appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The Kindle Paperwhite (left) and Colorsoft (right). The world of ebook readers is in a weird place, but when hasn’t it been? E-readers have always been a strange product niche, not just since that oddball first-generation Kindle, but since our first attempts to make computerized … | Continue reading
[This is a guest post by Conal Boyce] Recently I watched a video posted by Alexander Unzicker, a no-nonsense physicist who often criticizes Big Science (along the same lines as Sabine Hossenfelder — my hero). But in this case (link below) I was surprised to see Unzicker play back … | Continue reading