Innovative company makes revolutionary breakthrough that could change electric vehicle production: 'A critical step'

"We are committed to scaling this solution." Innovative company makes revolutionary breakthrough that could change electric vehicle production: 'A critical step' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 20 minutes ago

Researchers issue urgent warning about invisible threat to children's health: 'Long-term consequences'

"Certain developmental periods, such as the prenatal period and early childhood, may be especially sensitive." Researchers issue urgent warning about invisible threat to children's health: 'Long-term consequences' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 25 minutes ago

Incredible three-year timelapse video shows stunning impact of lakeside project: 'So cool to see'

"Love this omg." Incredible three-year timelapse video shows stunning impact of lakeside project: 'So cool to see' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 30 minutes ago

Fat in Common Cooking Oils Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer

Scientists found linoleic acid from seed oils promotes triple-negative breast cancer growth by activating a specific protein pathway. Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils like soybean and safflower oil, as well as in animal products such as pork and eggs, has b … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 42 minutes ago

Seth Godin’s 10,000th blog post

I’d write this blog even if no one read it, but the fact that you do, that you subscribe to it and share it, that’s my fuel. This is number 10,000 | Seth’s Blog Seth was one of my first blog follows. This is an incredible feat. Kudos, Seth. The post Seth Godin’s 10,000th blog pos … | Continue reading


@gurupanguji.com | 45 minutes ago

Setting Recycled-Content Targets for Steel Under the ELV Regulation

A new study examines the contribution of scrap steel towards a more resilient European economy and circular automotive industry. In 2023, the European Commission released a proposal for a new End of Life Vehicle Regulation (ELVR). The proposal builds on and aims at replacing two … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 45 minutes ago

Homeowner stunned after catching neighbor's enraging act near their shared fence: 'File a police report'

"This isn’t my problem." Homeowner stunned after catching neighbor's enraging act near their shared fence: 'File a police report' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 45 minutes ago

Man shares stunning photos of 'mind-blowing' tiny home: 'I didn't know such a small space [could] look so beautiful'

"It’s crazy how such a small space can be way more fulfilling." Man shares stunning photos of 'mind-blowing' tiny home: 'I didn't know such a small space [could] look so beautiful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Why International Shipping Needs a Global Carbon Levy AND a Global Fuel Standard

Constance Dijkstra explains what needs to happen at the ongoing IMO negotiations MEPC83 is almost here. This isn’t the final chance to clean up the shipping industry in time for 2050, but if this were a football game we would already be in the 118th minute of extra time, looking … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Scientists sound alarm over silent threat lurking in region's food supply: '[It's] really a hotspot of human contamination'

"These substances are so persistent." Scientists sound alarm over silent threat lurking in region's food supply: '[It's] really a hotspot of human contamination' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

2025 Samsung Odyssey Monitors Pre-Orders In Malaysia Now Live, Price Starts At RM5,399

The trio of the 2025 Samsung Odyssey gaming monitors are now available for pre-order in Malaysia. The 2025 refresh of the Samsung Odyssey line sees Samsung offers a glassless 3D monitor, a 4K OLED monitor with ludicrous high refresh rate, and an ultrawide monitor so wide it can d … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 1 hour ago

LLMs Are Kryptonite for Legacy Code (But Don't Let Them Touch It)

There's a myth floating around that large language models (LLMs) like sonnet or gpt are mainly good for greenfield, one-off projects. It's true they're fantastic for brainstorming new ideas, prototyping quickly, or scaffolding out fresh codebases. But what's surprising—and actual … | Continue reading


@the.scapegoat.dev | 1 hour ago

Onlooker sparks debate after making jaw-dropping sighting on the deck of massive yacht: 'No, just absolutely no'

"That is the definition of conspicuous consumption." Onlooker sparks debate after making jaw-dropping sighting on the deck of massive yacht: 'No, just absolutely no' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Progress Update: Mountain Shelf

I’ve completed the most significant portions of my project, and I’m excited to share the progress so far. For this project, I’m creating a mountain shelf with a drawer that captures a Rustic Modern aesthetic. Project Summary to Date: Step 1: CAD Modeling and Design Planning To av … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 1 hour ago

A Year After Release, Persona 3 Reload Now Has A Demo

Never too late to release a demo, eh? Sega and Atlus have did just that, they released a demo for last year’s Persona 3 Reload, one year later. The demo allows you to transfer progress to the full game, using the Network Slot of the available save slots. The game needs to be upda … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 1 hour ago

Expert issues dire warning about little-known threat to iconic American landscape: 'Crawling up every single tree'

"I wish that the average garden store took more responsibility." Expert issues dire warning about little-known threat to iconic American landscape: 'Crawling up every single tree' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Officials celebrate as critical threat to power supply is averted: 'It buys us time'

"It was still very welcome." Officials celebrate as critical threat to power supply is averted: 'It buys us time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Trump mocked for calling tariffs "legendary" (video)

As the stock market continues to tank because of reckless tariff decisions based on false charts, Trump announced tonight that his tariffs are a "good situation" that will be remembered as "legendary." So naturally, the Lincoln Project mocked the delusional president, replaying h … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 2 hours ago

Scientists uncover surprising evidence after studying ancient polar bears: 'Skeletal elements'

Polar bears interacted with humans during the Neoglacial period, about 4,700 to 2,500 years ago. Scientists uncover surprising evidence after studying ancient polar bears: 'Skeletal elements' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Meta gets rebuked over benchmark gaming

"Llama con" just got a whole new meeting | Continue reading


@platformer.news | 2 hours ago

Scrolling in the Dark: How Screens Steal Sleep and Trigger Teen Depression

Too much screen time can mess with teens’ sleep, and that might be a major reason why depression is on the rise, especially among girls. A study tracking over 4,800 adolescents found that screen use disrupted both the quality and timing of sleep, which in turn predicted depressiv … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

Health experts issue warning on emerging threat to Americans traveling for spring break: 'Worst year ... on record'

"This trend is expected to continue." Health experts issue warning on emerging threat to Americans traveling for spring break: 'Worst year ... on record' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Donkey ASMR videos are my new obsession

I'm thrilled to have found Cihan Çelik's donkey ASMR videos, because the Safranbolu, Turkey-based animal lover posts the most wonderful videos of them eating—the crunches and munches they make are music to my ears! The donkeys in question are adorably named Sakib and Peanut, and … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 2 hours ago

Couple faces multimillion-dollar lawsuit for disturbing acts along lakefront: 'I didn't want it done'

"I am responsible." Couple faces multimillion-dollar lawsuit for disturbing acts along lakefront: 'I didn't want it done' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

The Trump 2.0 Effect on Meetings

From geopolitical tensions to controversial executive orders, President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is impacting the meetings industry. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading


@meetings.skift.com | 2 hours ago

Government cuts off water supply to thousands of people after disturbing discovery — here's what's happening

Officials weren’t sure exactly when the water would be tested again. Government cuts off water supply to thousands of people after disturbing discovery — here's what's happening first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

No Other Game Is Shaped Like Blue Prince

Defying definition and wholly itself, Blue Prince is one of the most unique games I've ever played. The post No Other Game Is Shaped Like Blue Prince appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 3 hours ago

Shopper sounds off on disturbing trend occurring in thrift stores: 'I can't escape it'

It's a shift from thrift stores' long-standing reputation. Shopper sounds off on disturbing trend occurring in thrift stores: 'I can't escape it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

The Dune That Walks: How Wind and Time Shape Europe’s Tallest Sand Giant

Europe’s tallest sand dune isn’t just a stunning natural landmark—it’s a living, shifting landscape sculpted by wind and time. La Grande Dune du Pilat, towering above the French Atlantic coast, migrates inland each year as breezes push grains of sand up its gentle seaward slope a … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

Startup unveils innovative program that could help millions of households save on their energy bills: 'A new solution that helps everybody win'

"We’re seeing a great desire from households to better manage their energy use and save." Startup unveils innovative program that could help millions of households save on their energy bills: 'A new solution that helps everybody win' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

AI for Business: A history of Artificial Intelligence

This post is part of the AI for Business series Shedding light on AI from a non-technical business/product/design perspective. A history of Artificial Intelligence How to harness AI AI and automation AI and cognitive insight AI and cognitive engagement Evolution V revolution Adop … | Continue reading


@feed.thoughtbot.com | 3 hours ago

Scientists issue dire warning after making disturbing discovery at the bottom of the ocean: 'Critical'

Few humans will ever reach these depths. Scientists issue dire warning after making disturbing discovery at the bottom of the ocean: 'Critical' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

My key takeaways from the All Things Open.AI conference

A Clearer Understanding of the AI Landscape It has been quite intimidating for me, as it has for many other people, to wrap my head around all the components of the AI landscape - Acronyms help describe complex systems but for someone who is just getting started, it can feel like … | Continue reading


@feed.thoughtbot.com | 3 hours ago

Returning to Really Simple Syndication brought peace to my day

Considering how long the world has been on fire, it's amazing that it hasn't burnt down to charcoal yet. It continues to worry us over what its sparks will jump to next. It feels we're only a virus, policy or racist bastard away from a new calamity, at any time. — Read the rest T … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 3 hours ago

T.Context

After my last email, discussing context.TODO(), I got this question from Bruno Schaatsbergen: Thanks for the blog Jonathan, as always a pleasure to read. Regarding the last part on testing, any particular reason why you do not recommend using the new T.Context and B.Context metho … | Continue reading


@boldlygo.tech | 3 hours ago

Belief Makes it Real, or Does It?

During my working life, my boss in the school IT system, bless his heart, had to counsel me numerous times because I just didn't grasp the concept that different people have different realities. I was a pretty rigid thinker about most things. I'm a big guy with a deep voice, and … | Continue reading


@amerpie.lol | 3 hours ago

Belief Makes it Real, or Does It?

During my working life, my boss in the school IT system, bless his heart, had to counsel me numerous times because I just didn't grasp the concept that different people have different realities. I was a pretty rigid thinker about most things. I'm a big guy with a deep voice, and … | Continue reading


@louplummer.lol | 3 hours ago

CSS Naked Day, 2025 Edition

CSS Naked Day, 2025 Edition TL;DR: It's CSS Naked Day on this blog again. This blog post has approximately 33 words and may take 1 minutes to read. It's time for my second participation in CSS Naked Day! The disabling of this blog's stylesheet will last until tomorrow night. In t … | Continue reading


@blog.darylsun.page | 3 hours ago

Experts uncover alarming flaw in EV market forecasts that could hit buyers hard: 'This is our best attempt'

By 2030, the report estimates EV adoption could fall nearly 40% below current projections. Experts uncover alarming flaw in EV market forecasts that could hit buyers hard: 'This is our best attempt' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

I, Famously Good President Herbert Hoover, Am Imposing Tariffs to Bolster Domestic Manufacturing

“President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act in 1930, even as many economists warned that the levies would prompt retaliatory tariffs from other countries, which is precisely what happened… Most historians look back on Smoot-Hawley as a mistake that made a bad eco … | Continue reading


@mcsweeneys.net | 3 hours ago

Woman shares genius money-saving tip to reuse grocery bags: 'Save big bucks'

"Even have a bag full of bags." Woman shares genius money-saving tip to reuse grocery bags: 'Save big bucks' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Meeting Planner Groups and Associations You Need to Know

The best way to immerse yourself in the meetings industry is to join an association or membership group — or maybe two. -Barbara Scofidio | Continue reading


@meetings.skift.com | 3 hours ago

Cat climbs tree to take advantage of wild bird — and vice versa, in unlikely "win-win" friendship (video)

Cats and birds should never mix (think Sylvester and Tweety), a rule emphasized by the American Bird Conservancy, which bluntly states that the "combination can be disastrous." But of course, you can't prove a rule to be true without its exceptions, which is where this post comes … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 3 hours ago

Jail official faces massive consequences after investigation uncovers repeated violations: 'We find these actions disturbing'

"We ... will not tolerate them." Jail official faces massive consequences after investigation uncovers repeated violations: 'We find these actions disturbing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

RFK Jr. is giving medical advice again and it sounds like the brainworm is back in control

The Brainworm controlling the RFK Jr. meatsuit attended the funeral of eight-year-old Daisy Hildebrand in Lubbock, Texas, last week. Hildebrand died of complications related to a measles infection. The poor kid was the third individual to die from an unnecessary measles-related d … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 4 hours ago

You can grab three months of Apple TV Plus for $2.99 a month right now

Curious what all the fuss over shows like Severance and The Studio is about? If you’re interested in streaming either, new and eligible returning subscribers can sign up for Apple TV Plus through April 24th for just $2.99 a month for the first three months. Apple TV Plus would no … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 4 hours ago

Political Email Extraction Leaderboard

Political Email Extraction Leaderboard Derek Willis collects "political fundraising emails from just about every committee" - 3,000-12,000 a month - and has created an LLM benchmark from 1,000 of them that he collected last November. He explains the leaderboard in this blog post. … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 4 hours ago

Project Progress Update – This Week

This week, my main focus has been on gathering materials and preparing for the next phase of construction. Over the weekend, I created a detailed bill of materials by cross-referencing my CAD model with available stock on the Home Depot website. Based on this, I selected a 1″x4″x … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 4 hours ago