A common historical misconception holds that, up until a few centuries ago, everyone died when they were about 40. In fact, even in antiquity, one could well make it to what would be considered an advanced age today — assuming one survived the great mortal peril of childhood, and … | Continue reading
In October 2024, Devoxx Belgium showcased in-depth sessions on Java, testing methodologies, and AI advancements. Highlights included discussions on Spring Boot testing best practices and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). The event featured a range of topics, enriching attende … | Continue reading
For the Washington Post, N. Kirkpatrick and Szu Yu Chen describe the legality… Tags: abortion, medicine, Washington Post | Continue reading
As Halloween (October 31) approaches, indie developer SFB Games announced they have sold more than 100,000 copies of their latest game, Crow Country. The survival horror game announced this milestone today to coincide with the PS4 release of the game, new updates to PS5 and Xbox … | Continue reading
"If we didn't have EnergySage, we wouldn't have known where to start." This high-tech home improvement could shave a thousand dollars off your annual energy bill — here's how you could get paid $10,000 to upgrade first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In the first of a new series drawing on the original analysis and data collected by Emerging Europe as part of our Future of IT report, we look at the region’s most competitive IT sector: digital pioneer Estonia. Known for its digital innovation and advanced infrastructure, Eston … | Continue reading
Twisting tungsten disulfide crystals allows researchers to control electron movement and enhance optical properties, unlocking new possibilities for quantum materials and photonic applications. In 2018, a discovery in materials science sent shock waves throughout the community. A … | Continue reading
"You need to confirm that the soil isn’t loaded with heavy metals..." Gardener seeks advice after discovering grandpa using gasoline to kill garden weeds: 'The soil is sickly, possibly dead' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
House of Light and Shadow by William Duff Architects starts with a familiar sight: a classic Victorian façade, timeless and intricate. Yet, behind this homage to San Francisco's architectural past lies a thoroughly modern world. The delicate balance between preservation and innov … | Continue reading
The IRA is contributing to the ongoing push to improve the environment inside and outside of American homes. The US government will soon give homeowners $1,600 to help slash their energy bills — check if you qualify first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Commenters had strong reactions to the image. Grocery shopper calls out absurd packaging after noticing bizarre product in store: 'Refuse to buy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Authentication dialogs differ on Macs with Touch ID support, although they can still use a traditional format. Here are different versions of the dialog and explanations. | Continue reading
PS5 players in Asia can now experience the Welcome Hub, now available in the region. Revealed back in September, this is a customisable home screen that takes up one slot on the squares (like a game, app and links to the PS Store and PS Plus). It makes use of the empty space belo … | Continue reading
Sandia National Laboratories and Arizona State University are enhancing quantum technology by miniaturizing optical systems into chip-sized integrated microsystems. This partnership aims to leverage advanced photonics for quantum computing and secure communications, highlighted b … | Continue reading
Andy Warhol did for art what the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) did for wrestling. He made it a spectacle. He made it something the “everyman” could enjoy. He infused it with celebrity. And, some would say, he cheapened it too. Looking back, it makes perfect sense that Warhol f … | Continue reading
This can be unsafe for both drivers and cyclists. Resident outraged after witnessing concerning trend spread across city streets: 'Such a common practice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Upcoming elections on October 26 present a crucial opportunity for Georgian voters to shape their political future. Georgia is facing an unprecedented challenge which could alter the country’s EU trajectory. The country’s European future is under threat from the current governmen … | Continue reading
Although most of us are fascinated with astrophysics — the science of what naturally forms all throughout the entirety of the cosmos — very few of us actually embark down the path of becoming an astrophysicist. To get there, one must not only master a large suite of mathematical … | Continue reading
The recipe which I am sharing today comes from the food section of Yankee Magazine. As soon as I saw it, I immediately bookmarked it and saved it as something I really wanted to try! Not only did it look delicious, but the list of ingredients sounded fabulous. Macaroni and cheese … | Continue reading
JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) are at the same time one the most underused and the most misused technology in the world, so today, we are going to rectify that! We are going to see how and when to use JWTs to improve the speed of your applications, but also, more | Continue reading
For several days my tinnitus and vertigo were getting progressively worse, which made me once again worry that I am developing Ménière’s disease, which has a prognosis that is very much Not Good. | Continue reading
"That's the crux of the issue — striking a balance between conservation and technological advancement." Advocates issue PSA about alarming side effect of planned energy project: 'Every action has a consequence' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A potent storm brought heavy rain and gusty winds to southwestern Canada and the U.S. state of Washington. In October 2024, southern British Columbia and western Washington faced significant rainfall from a potent atmospheric river. The storm, which also hit Vancouver and Vancouv … | Continue reading
Native apps are all about control. Don’t like thing X? You can dive in and, with enough elbow grease and persistence, finally get what you want. Write your own C library. Do some assembly code. Even make your own hardware if you have to. But on the web you give up that control. C … | Continue reading
The bill will prevent violators from getting off with minimal fines and continued violations. California increases fines for violations against excessive water usage: 'It's an important step' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Bogdan Raczynski You’re Only Young Once But You Can Be Stupid Forever The latest from the Polish-American producer may be more minimalist, even more light-hearted than its predecessor, but it still packs a helluva punch, finds Aydin Khalili You're Only Young Once But You Can Be S … | Continue reading
Félicia Atkinson Space Is An Instrument From simple ingredients – spoke words, field recordings, a few notes from a piano – the French composer builds intense worlds of feeling Space As An Instrument by Félicia Atkinson Félicia Atkinson’s spoken word accompaniments to the tracks … | Continue reading
Essendon House by DeArch is a project that beautifully combines heritage restoration with modern design. DeArch was appointed to oversee both the architectural and interior aspects of the project, blending a sensitive restoration of a heritage home with a modern extension. Contin … | Continue reading
A condition that killed millions of sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries has resurfaced, and looks set to become more prevalent in regions of the world you'd least expect to see it. Continue Reading Category: Diet & Nutrition Tags: Disease, blood vessel, Inflammatory | Continue reading
Stephen King officially announced the release date of his upcoming novel, “Never Flinch,” as May 27, 2025. Although specific details about the book remain a mystery, King hints at the return of his beloved character, Holly Gibney, who first appeared in the novel Mr. Mercedes. Hol … | Continue reading
▰ Suit Up: I’m always interested in the role of sound in user interfaces — even if those interfaces are in fiction, and especially if it’s science fiction. This bit is from the new novella Livesuit, by James S.A. Corey (also author of the Expanse series, and actually two authors … | Continue reading
"How do people not know Teslas record this?" Shocking dashcam footage captures vandal smashing car's mirror and slashing tire: 'I don't understand people that do this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
We enhanced the ability of the upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Haiku to recognize and resist prompt injection attempts. Prompt injection is an attack where a malicious user feeds instructions to a model that attempt to change its originally intended behavior. Both model … | Continue reading
Black holes, with their event horizons trapping anything that enters, and accretion disks glowing from accumulated matter, present a fascinating study in extreme physics. As matter spirals into a black hole, it brightens and warps due to intense gravity, creating striking visual … | Continue reading
The next wave of game-changing AI models will soon be upon us – "agent" style models that'll be able to take over entire ongoing tasks and jobs with full autonomy. Anthropic's newest AI model gives us a sneak peek, by taking over your whole computer. Continue Reading Category: AI … | Continue reading
Felix Del Resoario discusses how he leverages the co-creation model to tailor opportunities to individuals' career paths on his team. The post Leader Spotlight: Leveraging the co-creation model, with Felix Del Rosario appeared first on LogRocket Blog. | Continue reading
AWESOME! Ready for more awesome? Get brand-new daily awesome things straight to your inbox: Illustration from: Monsieur Cabinet The post #87 Weird food combinations that only you love appeared first on 1000 Awesome Things. | Continue reading
It has become harder to find an available appointment to take a citizenship test since Germany relaxed its naturalisation law in June 2024. If you’re really stuck, is it possible... | Continue reading
Associate professor of architecture Brandon Clifford scrutinizes ancient stone structures, searching for ideas that can revitalize our building practices. | Continue reading
"Our NoviOcean machine maximizes renewable energy by combining wave, wind, and solar power in a single solution." Energy firm revolutionizes power generation with innovative new technology: 'On track to make a big impact' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The municipality of Utrecht has presented plans that would improve the air quality of the city. By expanding the zero-emission zone and banning wood-burning stoves and fireplaces... | Continue reading
Looking for a residential EV charger? There are dozens to choose from . Wirecutter tested several and shared the results of its research. The post Top Home & Portable EV Charger Picks From Wirecutter appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
I recently came across something awful on Plugshare: a charging station that took a beating from an idiot before it could even be turned on. In this article, I’m going to discuss the station itself, a wider trend that it’s a part of, and hopefully come up with some fodder ... [co … | Continue reading
As I just noted in another article, Chinese EV producers are selling many electric cars in China, but are also now looking for the best way to plant themselves and grow in foreign markets. Europe is the biggest target, as it’s the second biggest auto market in the world. However, … | Continue reading
We can look forward to a new era of cheap, clean travel and a healthier planet. Inside the prodigious plant that's transforming water into fuel: 'Water will be the coal of the future' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Workers developed symptoms after working with infected poultry. In Washington state, four farm workers contracted avian influenza at an egg production facility previously hit by a virus outbreak. Health authorities are actively managing the situation by testing and protecting exp … | Continue reading
"You should be very proud!" Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of backyard oasis transformation: 'When I first moved ... I had one small tree and gravel' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading