Improved battery performance could convince prospective car buyers to make their next vehicle an EV. Scientists achieve breakthrough that could solve major battery issue — here's why EV companies are taking notice first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Nearly half of US adults admit they’d take one of the newer, injectable weight loss drugs, but that number falls significantly when they learn that the weight might come back when the meds are stopped. It’s indicative of a pattern of people discontinuing their weight loss drugs, … | Continue reading
John Whitfield at Aeon Magazine: It is a familiar story: a small group of animals living in a wooded grassland begin, against all odds, to populate Earth. At first, they occupy a specific ecological place in the landscape, kept in check by other species. Then something changes. T … | Continue reading
LS ~ And here we are once again, ready to celebrate Christmas! I’m especially happy this year because I’ve been able to fully enjoy the preparations and embrace the festive season with good spirits. As always, I’m a bit late in sharing my creative projects, and I’m worried I won’ … | Continue reading
Microrobot swarms developed in South Korea achieve tasks like transporting objects and unclogging tubes using magnetic fields. Inspired by ants, these robots promise medical applications but need further autonomy advancements. Scientists in South Korea have developed swarms of ti … | Continue reading
By William Blake, Gérôme, Fritz von Uhde, Maurice Denis, Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, and Joseph Stella. Merry Christmas! | Continue reading
Depictions of a quiet, peaceful manger scene miss the point of Christmas. | Continue reading
A beauty subscription box feels like a monthly present. These are our favorites. | Continue reading
From crackdowns on discriminatory facial recognition to protections against deepfakes, 2024 was quietly an important year for AI regulation. | Continue reading
“How does it feel to be living my dream?” Shopper stunned after peeking inside box found at local thrift store: 'How someone could just donate this is beyond me' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The digital notebook space has been growing strongly for over seven years. Several companies, such as Supernote, Remarkable, and Onyx Boox, have made their entire business model in this sector. Others are more focused on e-readers but do offer some note-taking models, such as Rak … | Continue reading
There’s nothing more done to death than the vampire. Director Robert Eggers says he tried to avoid the obvious by returning to “the older folklore.” | Continue reading
This year has produced a ton of excellent architecture projects, and with 2025 approaching, it's time to take a look back at some of our favorites. From skinny housing that fits into small inner-city areas, to an extraordinary pair of skyscrapers joined by a bridge, here's our se … | Continue reading
In the latest installment of our holiday series, Margi Conklin recalls the pieces that reminded her what’s really important in life. | Continue reading
These are the products that broke our hearts this year. | Continue reading
This move will unlock a new level of convenience for Tesla drivers. Tesla announces game-changing feature that has customers talking: 'I am so excited for this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A patient went to the doctor for cataract surgery, but her physicians were surprised to find a huge, foreign mass under her eyelid. | Continue reading
Delicate and mesmerizing, hole-punch clouds — scientifically known as cavum — are peculiar formations that occur when airplanes cut through certain types of midlevel clouds. These mysterious voids, with their feathery, falling wisps, are caused by supercooled droplets freezing in … | Continue reading
Surrounded by rocky outcrops, lush treelines, and broad views of Georgian Bay, Green Cabin rests on Robert’s Island—accessible only by boat. Consequently, the approach to the site begins at the dock, ascending over rugged terrain toward an existing cottage that stands slightly el … | Continue reading
"What an elegant design." EV brand celebrates rollout of all-electric SUV with unparalleled specs: '[It] heralds the dawn of a new era' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
AI voice cloning and deepfakes are supercharging scams. One method to protect your loved ones and yourself is to create secret code words to verify someone’s identity in real time. | Continue reading
Nollaig shona daoibh go léir a chairde! | Continue reading
It’s another improvement to the technology that Tesla continues to enhance. Tesla impresses with versatile new feature in latest electric vehicle update: 'It is still getting better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When I include links to various books and items on this blog, your purchases generate a small royalty that I earmark for worthy causes. This year, we were able to help BuildOn and the community in Khakh build a new school. It’s the first real school building the village has ever … | Continue reading
Listen and follow The Wirecutter Show Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platforms Wirecutter’s staff opens up about life-changing things they bought in 2024, from a space heater that saves a marriage to sunscreen that saves a surfer’s skin. P … | Continue reading
by Brooks Riley Richard Wagner’s mammoth Ring of the Nibelung cycle begins with a single note—not a chord, or series of notes, or leitmotif—but an extended E flat so deep it could be mistaken for noise, or the rumblings of Earth giving birth to tragedy. Hours later, this Ur sound … | Continue reading
Get this grade-A refurbished iPad mini 5th Gen with 256GB and Wi-Fi for just $299.99 (reg. $549). | Continue reading
Organize, back up, and access your files securely with FileJump’s 2TB lifetime cloud storage for $69.97 — no recurring fees, ever. | Continue reading
Nestled in a dense neighborhood of Riga, MW Family House by Space In spans 240 m² (about 2,600 ft²), turning a small and oddly shaped 600 m² (approximately 7,000 ft²) plot into a deliberate, cozy realm. It shelters a couple, three children, and their dog—along with countless pass … | Continue reading
"Avoids costly mandates that would cripple the trucking industry." Lawmaker proposes enticing incentives for truckers to upgrade their vehicles — and it could have profound impacts on the shipping industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Earlier this month, I installed Linux onto my Ideapad Miix 320-10ICR. Inevitably, I've made a few changes since then. Some of those changes, like adding encrypted swap and a userspace oom-killer and adding autorotation/undocking support seemed worth writing about individually. A … | Continue reading
There’s nothing more relaxing than sitting by the fireplace in your pajamas on Christmas Eve, sipping hot chocolate and waiting for Santa to arrive while reading a timeless classic like Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Timeless classics, often referred to as fireside books, … | Continue reading
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have revolutionized our understanding of the solar system’s formation with groundbreaking findings on Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) and centaurs. Utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, the study reveals the intricate molecular … | Continue reading
Some historic aircraft seem like a barrel for holding superlatives. One of these, the H-4 Hercules, goes one better because it's also at the center of one of the strangest stories involving possibly the 20th century's strangest man – Howard Hughes. Continue Reading Category: Airc … | Continue reading
I fell waaay behind the normal video cadence this week, and I couldn't care less 😊 I mean c'mon, would you rather be working or sitting here looking at this view after snowboarding through Christmas?! Christmas Day awesomeness in Norway 🇳🇴 Have a great one | Continue reading
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“It’s a very enigmatic animal; it’s not easy to see." Officials celebrate birth of incredibly rare creature that paves the way for critical studies: 'Offers hope of saving them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Your physical and mental well-being are crucial—but the picture isn’t complete if you aren’t flexing your connection muscles, too. Here’s how to build—and keep—your social health. | Continue reading
Rituals are our allies in sorrow. They help us appreciate what brief time we had with our loved ones while acknowledging the years we will face without them. | Continue reading
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Stories like this highlight the risks of relying on outdated HVAC systems. Family counts its blessings after furnace explosion sends powerful shockwave through home: 'You are very lucky' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The savings don’t stop there, though. Homeowners in this area can snag $4,000 in bonus rebates to upgrade their HVACs — collect these incentives before they disappear first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Young African voices are gaining popularity on social media the world over, using these platforms for comedy and political debate – and often for political debate that’s also funny. One of the new generation of TikTok celebrities in Africa is Charity Ekezie, a Nigerian humourist … | Continue reading
"There is still a lot of work that needs to be done." This major country just signed a deal that brings flying taxis one step closer to reality: 'These partnerships are key' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Did you think your Intel Mac doesn't support the 20 Gb/s speed of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2? It can do, with a little extra hardware support, just as it will a USB4 SSD. | Continue reading
"I had every intention of planting everything and then weather and life got in the way." Gardener sparks discussion about how to properly take care of plants in the winter: 'I was getting stuck' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Ten moments that got podcasting talked about. Sponsored by Sounds Good, from CBC. From the staff at CBC Podcasts, Sounds Good is a bi-weekly newsletter that offers the latest in news, events and industry buzz from podcast creators and producers. Subscribe now. https://podnews.net … | Continue reading
"I wanted gas but started researching induction as an alternative and am glad I did." Appliance expert reveals game-changing features of magic, magnetic stovetop: 'It is super safe' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading