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On the last day of 2024, I found myself again in Muir Woods, again in the mode of “Marc walks into nature and takes pictures of signs.” Not until I was back in the car did I recognize that I had found the right way — essentially an oblique strategy, courtesy of the National Park … | Continue reading
"An important step toward a green energy future." Major US port city tests out tech that could change entire industry: 'It will open up a transformational opportunity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
How the number of bundles in /System/Library has risen from Mojave to Sequoia, and why the last 5 years have been so different from the previous 20. | Continue reading
"Love the anti-grass movement!" Gardener shares incredible step-by-step process to effortlessly destroy yard: 'Let's kill my lawn' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"For everyday cooking, you want something fast and efficient so you can get good food on the table." Amateur chef shares emotional story of life-changing kitchen upgrade: 'I'm kind of in love with this thing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Will the EU be able to pick up the slack should the Donald Trump administration reduce or end support for Ukraine? Is Warsaw’s mayor about to become Poland’s president? Will Bulgaria ever form a government? Here’s our preview of 2025. This year will be harder than last year. On t … | Continue reading
One user suggested waiting until spring to tackle the issue. New homeowner shares concerns after discovering strange patches in their yard: 'What is the way out of this?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I thought today I would jump on the bandwagon and do as others have done and share with you the recipes which have been the top ten recipes as chosen by you, my sweet readers, over the past twelve months. They are not necessarily recipes which I posted over the past year, but the … | Continue reading
Each year, most of us throw out our old calendar and replace it with a new one. Each month, we flip our calendar forward another page, and if we ever need to know which day-of-the-week corresponds to a particular day/month combination, we have to either calculate it ourselves or … | Continue reading
"Taking something that was just fine as it was and completely overcomplicating it is the central tenet of human civilization." Shopper sparks debate with photo of supermarket's bizarre marketing tactic: 'This should be illegal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While the future of these incentives is uncertain, the solar market is still thriving. Solar panel installations shattered records in 2024 — here's why homeowners and businesses are flocking to rooftop solar first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Variants in DDX53 and other X-linked genes offer genetic insights into the higher prevalence of ASD in males. A recent study published in The American Journal of Human Genetics has uncovered a previously unknown genetic link to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers identifi … | Continue reading
"We've done so much to destroy it.” Prominent scientist issues urgent warning about the future: 'We don't have much time left' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I hope you’re keeping warm, staying hydrated, and enjoying snacks at regular intervals. Personally, I’m at that winter weather stage where fluffy socks are non-negotiable, and the electric blanket is my new best friend. Glamorous, I know. Well, it’s almost that time of year again … | Continue reading
Amsterdam traffic will be heavily disrupted for most of 2025 due to large-scale maintenance work and major events taking place throughout the year. To prevent hour-long... | Continue reading
Exactly 8 years ago, I woke up at 5 am on January 1st, I grabbed my laptop, went down to the kitchen, made myself some coffee and coded myself a blog. I was a different person at the time, my life was different, the world was different. Reading back what I wrote at the time thoug … | Continue reading
Things to do when we get old: Run up staircases. Laugh so hard we snort and then laugh some more. Make funny faces at little kids on the bus. Run on snowy sidewalks and slide across frozen puddles. Start laughing out loud when anyone farts in public. Jump through sprinklers in th … | Continue reading
The program offers new income opportunities through Payment for Ecosystem Services for farmers and rural communities. Government announces plan to tap into 1% of unrestricted budget for long-term solution to critical global issue: 'A pioneering approach' first appeared on The Coo … | Continue reading
From what I’ve read, for the first time, Tesla can make more cars than it can sell. Up through 2030, Tesla promised to sell 50% more cars in the present year than it sold in the year before, at least on average, but it’s not happening. We know this partly ... [continued] The post … | Continue reading
Yup, 2024 is a wrap. Looking back to determine the biggest electric vehicle stories of the year, I could look through thousands of stories to try to identify the biggest — and I’ll probably do that as well — but trying to answer that question just by digging through my ... [conti … | Continue reading
We’ve written about BYD’s rapid rise in sales several times this year, and I think it may well be the story of the year. Earlier this year, I wrote about the possibility BYD could climb up the sales ladder and become the best selling automaker in the world. A week ... [continued] … | Continue reading
Years ago, when I was working in rideshare and delivery, I encountered some fellow drivers who weren’t doing too great. Some of them were spending 18+ hours a day in their cars. Others went ahead and moved into the car 24 hours a day, and only did deliveries because they ... [con … | Continue reading
An astronaut’s snapshot reveals the colorful remnants of Iraq’s Razazah Lake, with algae-rich red and green areas indicative of its diverse salinity. Surrounding the lake, the lush fields near Karbalā’ illustrate the region’s reliance on sophisticated irrigation methods. Captivat … | Continue reading
Now that 2025 is here, it’s time to look ahead at the coming year. In some ways, it’s going to be a continuation of things that kicked off in 2023 and 2024. But, in other ways, we may be in for some serious departures from the status quo. Politics Like ... [continued] The post Wh … | Continue reading
Berlin’s central station (Hauptbahnhof) will be partially closed for construction works for two months in early 2025, Tagesspiegel has reported. Berlin Hauptbahnhof to partially... | Continue reading
"There is no excuse for this behavior." Officials open investigation after uncovering 'incomprehensible' illegal scheme: 'It's heartbreaking that people don't care' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Will a shift to video make things harder for women?. Sponsored by Central Talent Booking. The Guests Your Podcast Needs - From celebrities to experts, Central Talent Booking connects you with the right guests to captivate your listeners. Learn more. https://podnews.net/cc/2746 Vi … | Continue reading
Retired jerseys at Frost Bank Center. Last game of 2024, Spurs vs. Clippers. 🏀 | Continue reading
The team showed this color change could happen repeatedly. Scientists identify mind-bending, color-changing material with exciting potential to improve energy efficiency in buildings first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The novel device allows for more precise manipulation of a cell’s environmental pH than was previously possible. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed an innovative technology inspired by the synchronization mechanism of WWI fighter aircraft, which … | Continue reading
No one would criticize you if you thought Faraday Future was long dead. After a ton of hype before CES 2016, most of us were quite shocked and disappointed by what was revealed. And it turned out that, after various hype cycles, the company’s finances were revealed to be none ... … | Continue reading
"It has been known for many years that these black additives absorb light and release heat." Scientists develop sun-powered-solution that could help solve garbage problem: 'Simple, visible light … holds the potential to transform' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
@12-31-Places-I-slept-2024 Tags: travel, Taipei, friends, family, memory, Bangkok, America, Tokyo, life, Hong Kong, list, new year, Places, places, places slept, year end, wrap, change, travel, personal geography, hope, family Permalink: /2024/places-I-slept-2024 Thumbnail: _Dece … | Continue reading
This Junto Profile is part of an ongoing series of short Q&As that provide some background on various individuals who participate regularly in the online Disquiet Junto music community. What’s your name? My full name is Wing Sze Tsang. In my artist practitioner-researcher life, I … | Continue reading
"The weather has turned nice here in Florida." Homeowner shares photos after ripping out their traditional grass lawn: 'It's a garden space now' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The hydrogen for transportation community is all abuzz about a late-year report from a working group of the UK’s Hydrogen Delivery Council and the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. The working group, made up almost entirely of professionals whose entire career, livelihoo … | Continue reading
EMBL scientists uncover potential use of an FDA-approved over-the-counter cough syrup ingredient to treat fibrotic lung disease. A common ingredient in many over-the-counter cough syrups, dextromethorphan, may hold promise as a treatment for lung fibrosis—a condition associated w … | Continue reading
"I'm literally so turned off by their prices." Sephora shopper turned off by troubling social media trend affecting makeup stores: 'Nothing feels special anymore' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I did not anticipate ever removing them." Homeowner ordered to remove invasive species they've been harboring in backyard: 'Kind of like regularly dumping a little toxic waste into the local ecosystem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Arctic Trucks is an overlanding outfitter building vehicles capable of entering the Arctic Circle and returning to tell the tale. In North America, that vehicle is a Ford F-550 with a long list of mods. And I got to head into the Wyoming wilderness with it. Continue Reading Categ … | Continue reading
Accessible innovations like these can help protect not only our health, but the health of our marine friends. Scientists make disturbing new discovery when studying dolphins: 'We're really just starting to skim the surface' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It looks like a home you’d build in The Sims after typing in the cheat code." Images of 'endless miles' mansion owned by megachurch pastor spark outrage online: 'This is a combined display of wealth and cheapness' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It keeps popping up in my garden and near my trees." Frustrated homeowner seeks advice for persistent garden invader: 'I need to get rid of it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Dear Internet, I know it's weird to be getting a letter when we spend so much time together, But I have a few things I need to share with you. None of it is too big a deal. The info will be yours to do with what you want. Let's get started. First, I want to ask you to be nice to … | Continue reading
Dear Internet, I know it's weird to be getting a letter when we spend so much time together, But I have a few things I need to share with you. None of it is too big a deal. The info will be yours to do with what you want. Let's get started. First, I want to ask you to be nice to … | Continue reading
Commenters shared warnings to "kill it with fire." Homeowner bombarded with urgent warnings after sharing photo of 'absolutely awful' plant: 'It will make your lawn a nightmare' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
TL;DR: Download Microsoft Office for $24.97 (through January 12) and own the apps you need for life. Pay $25 once vs. $70 per year? We'd say to do the math, but it's obvious which deal is better—unless you like throwing money down the toilet. — Read the rest The post Forget Micro … | Continue reading