"Overall, I am pretty darn impressed." HVAC expert shocked after testing futuristic home heating system in sub-zero temperatures: 'The unit's been working hard' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hybrid Work and Party Space by Obata Noblin Office transforms a 10,750 SF open‑format warehouse in the historic Bay Area into a dynamic environment that adapts to both work and celebration. Situated amongst a mix of industrial and residential buildings, this 1970s-era warehouse—w … | Continue reading
Like me, Sean McPherson finds AI agents sometimes useful... but struggles with whether they're actually as useful as some folks seem to claim. | Continue reading
Sughra Raza. Found “Imaginary Being” (after Jorge Luis Borges). March 2025. Digital photograph. Enjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by donating now. | Continue reading
April 10th will mark the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel, The Great Gatsby. As A.O. Scott notes in a recent tribute, when first published, The Great Gatsby got off to a slow start. Initially, “Reviewers shrugged. Sales were sluggish. The novel an … | Continue reading
About programming, AI and devops | Continue reading
Additional cash will go toward bailing out the failing plant from unpaid bills and saving jobs. Nation unveils billion-dollar plan to transform failing factory into next-gen material producer: 'The building blocks of our society' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A newly developed framework for quantifying uncertainties enhances the predictive power of analog quantum simulations. Simulating quantum many-body systems is a major objective in nuclear and high-energy physics. These systems involve large numbers of interacting particles govern … | Continue reading
Atlus recently announced the remaster of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army, and yet and the information drop has yet to stop. The remaster, titled Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an action RPG, with real-time battles. However, the remast … | Continue reading
A new chapter has begun at the SNSF with the retirement of its Director, Angelika Kalt. Over the past 17 years, she has played a central role in developing the institution and tackling the challenges it faces. After eight years at the University of Neuchâtel as a professor of… Re … | Continue reading
Solar installations significantly reduced her electricity bill. Homeowner shares honest review after 'magical' solar panels reduce electric bill by 78%: 'It's saved me a lot of money' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Some people sneeze very loudly. For the Washington Post, Teddy Amenabar, Álvaro Valiño,… Tags: sneeze, Washington Post | Continue reading
The Midas Touch Apartment by ZERO9 is a stunning 2,500 sq. ft luxury residence in Mumbai that masterfully blends comfort with a global style. Reflecting the client’s vibrant lifestyle, the design incorporates elements from around the world, resulting in a home that is both timele … | Continue reading
"Oh to be a frog and sit there." Gardener shows off backyard oasis with surreal water feature: 'This is so zen and calming to me' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Want to know why EV chargers can be so hard to connect to crowded urban power grids? Just look to San Francisco’s latest public charging station, opened by startup Revel last week. At first glance, the station, Revel’s first foray outside of its home city of New York, doesn’t see … | Continue reading
A coalition of environmental justice advocates is pushing Illinois to become the first Midwest state to adopt California’s Advanced Clean Trucks standards designed to spur a transition to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles over the next decade. “Air pollution is an equity issue,” … | Continue reading
WordLand and a bunch of other apps are down. The server that was hosting the apps went down, that happens sometimes, but it isn't coming back up when restarted. I am provisioning a new server, and hopefully when that's up I will be able to restore each of the apps. This is not an … | Continue reading
Miami Penthouse by Nar Design Studio is a striking lower penthouse located on the 60th floor of the prestigious Brickell Flatiron building in Brickell’s financial district—the heart of Miami, Florida. Designed by architects Nicholas Gennari and Roberto Racy, this 170m² residence … | Continue reading
After several years of intense work, CERN and international partners have completed a study to assess the feasibility of a possible Future Circular Collider (FCC). Reflecting the expertise of over a thousand physicists and engineers across the globe, t<… Read more here | Continue reading
Online, products marketed as blue lotus claim to offer relaxation and even psychedelic experiences — but they’re a far cry from what ancient Egyptians actually used, according to a UC Berkeley student researcher. Few plants are more celebrated in Egyptian mythology than the blue … | Continue reading
"It keeps 90% of clothing out of landfills." This revolutionary service turns your spring cleaning efforts into rewards from your favorite brands: 'What more could you want?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
To keep me from getting to true… At 8am, the three men gathered on the mountain ridge, prepared for battle. The Man on the Left: “I’m ready to go. Let’s do this!” The Man in the Middle: “Me, too! I been waitin’ for this day for a long […] | Continue reading
The developers of Palworld and PUBG: Battlegrounds have announced details of dating simulators set in the universes of their respective games. The Palworld dating sim, technically called Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~, was actually announced ahead of April Fools’ Day last year. … | Continue reading
In his latest deep dive into the music scenes of Central and Eastern Europe, Jakub Knera explores how Serbia's artists are responding to a climate of increasing political tension, profiles the forward-thinking figures at the heart of the country's underground scene, and reviews a … | Continue reading
Grifter is a longtime hacker, DEF CON organizer, and respected voice in the infosec community. From his early days exploring networks to helping shape one of the largest hacker conferences in the world, Grifter has built a reputation for blending deep technical insight with a sha … | Continue reading
Can you tell someone's life story in the album format? It was a question Mike Scott asked himself before making Life, Death And Dennis Hopper. Words: John Higgs. Cover portrait: Paul MacManus "Back in the 1980s Prefab Sprout put out an album called Steve McQueen", says Mike Scott … | Continue reading
Marketing to developers is not like traditional B2B or B2C marketing. Developers are skeptical of hype, allergic to buzzwords, and value practicality over promotional messaging. If you approach them with... Read More The post 10 reasons developers hate marketing appeared first on … | Continue reading
"Mulch around your tree, but avoid volcano mulching your trees." Homeowner horrified by damaging trend in local neighborhood landscaping: 'I have told people not to do it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
New post imminently! Watch this space! comments | Continue reading
A majority of CEOs in CEE now recognise the importance of innovation and reinvention, saying that their businesses will not be viable in 10 years’ time under their current business model. While CEOs in Central and Eastern Europe recognise the importance of innovation and reinvent … | Continue reading
"Highly recommend." Amateur chefs share honest reviews of induction stove technology after homeowner questions upgrade: 'You will never go back' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's not like I buy chips even once a month." Distressed employee calls out bizarre snack policy at major retail store: 'The greed is astronomical' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Adds support for using your own filter predicates so you only see the log entries you want. Either in a one-off editor, or to its popup menu. | Continue reading
"How much did you pay for the system? Put that on the form.” Homeowner seeks help securing massive tax credits for Tesla home upgrade: 'You are way overthinking this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Rakuten Kobo seems to follow in Amazon's footsteps and abandon page-turn buttons. The post Kobo is Doing the Wrong Thing by Abandoning Page-turn Buttons first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading
I have always loved making my own granola. I have been making it since the early 1980's when my next-door neighbor at the time shared her recipe with me. I, for the life of me, could not get my children to eat oatmeal, but they gobbled up granola like crazy. I was grateful for th … | Continue reading
Bring up the concept of the Multiverse, and you’re likely to get a variety of responses. Some will look to it as an idea full of hope: the hope that there’s a version of you out there that made a bolder choice, had a better outcome, or avoided a critical blunder at some point alo … | Continue reading
Ampler made one of the first modern e-bikes I ever tested, and now it’s selling the first commercial electric bikes — the Nova and Nova Pro — I’m aware of that can be charged over a USB-C port integrated right into the frame. Hell, that same jack will even charge your gadgets in … | Continue reading
The company plans to ramp up production in 2026 to 3 GW and 5 GW by the end of 2027. Major solar manufacturer opens massive new factory in unexpected state: 'A crown jewel for us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Researchers have validated a specific cluster of microRNAs (miRNAs) as reliable biomarkers for detecting malignant testicular germ cell tumors, the most common solid tumors in young men. Cornell researchers have confirmed that a previously identified biomarker for detecting malig … | Continue reading
"This has modern eclectic swamp wizard vibes and I'm all about it." Clever crafter shares unexpected way to reuse pill bottles: 'This is my admittedly tacky solution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Latvia’s strategic position, investor-friendly environment, and subtle yet effective commitment to innovation mean it deserves far more than just a passing glance from anyone seeking fresh opportunities in Europe’s rapidly evolving economy. Among the Baltic trio, Latvia often sit … | Continue reading
"Humanity’s broken relationship with nature is driving global changes." Study exposes troubling factor linked to rising pandemic risk: 'Severe consequences' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“Should I go into the light?” Resident outraged over advertising scheme disrupting neighborhood: 'It feels like a car putting on their flash beams' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Garmin U-turns On Connect+ Subscription Wow, it seems we were all wrong. Garmin has listened, ended the Connect+ debacle and cancelled the subscription, at least for now. Other than the… The post Garmin U-turns On Connect+ Subscription appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run … | Continue reading
What if water and hydrogen don’t stay separated inside planets like Earth and Neptune? New research from UCLA and Princeton shows that under extreme heat and pressure, these elements mix and even “rain out” within young planets. When planets are newly formed, they can be extremel … | Continue reading
Enduring a week’s worth of cold water plunges can jolt the body’s cells into starting the process of autophagy to clean up and recycle old, worn-out, and broken parts, according to a new study. It highlights the potential of ice baths as a treatment for aging or chronic illness. … | Continue reading
"It is beyond time to end this brutal and dangerous practice." Bipartisan group of senators reintroduce measure that could impact thousands of animals: 'Barbaric and has no place in America' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading