Pete Warden is the kind of fellow you would run into at the old eTech conference or at Foo Camp—an old-school engineer who is equally at home hacking hardware and writing code in the latest languages. It was at an eTech conference that I first met Warden. We often swapped emails … | Continue reading
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Above, Riverkeepers on North Carolina’s Green River, devastated by Hurricane Helene’s flooding, work to clean up as yet unknown toxic pollution. Below, those affected by the floods face tough times as cold weather arrives. | Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz, like a number of other manufacturers, figured out over the past few years that relying on charging companies and government to power electric vehicles wasn’t going to work out. This, of course, flies in the face of what car manufacturers have always done. It was th … | Continue reading
Recent studies reveal that individual cells possess the ability to learn, refuting the idea that complex learning behaviors are exclusive to organisms with nervous systems. By using computer simulations, researchers demonstrated how cells adapt to repeated stimuli, offering insig … | Continue reading
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Here's what we looked at this week:From Germany's TUM, a clever design for a soft exoskeleton that eases walking. | Continue reading
These are some of the best products on the market, and this price is... amazing! | Continue reading
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Following its recent unveiling of Hora Verticale, Portugal's OODA continues to make its mark on Tirana, Albania, with another remarkable project. Named Ndarja, it's envisioned as a square high-rise building that has been pulled apart to create a pair of eye-catching towers. Conti … | Continue reading
An international group of experts has agreed that low dose oral minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine, can be a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, but doubts persist. | Continue reading
The footage follows each step of the conversion. Mechanic wows internet after giving old tractor seemingly impossible second life: 'The next generation is just doing this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Despite my blogging endeavours, I have fallen into a writing and publishing hiatus over the past four months. Given the amount of blog posts I consume daily — one of the sources of inspiration and thought triggers, I didn't feel compelled to write. Nevertheless, I decided not to | Continue reading
Rule #2. You have permission. If you want someone else to do something, and they haven't done it, or you don't want to wait, you have permission to do it yourself. You can invoke this rule when someone says "who do they think they are." You had permission, according to rule #2. | Continue reading
If there was going to be a User's Charter for Bluesky, item one would be: You can give me the benefit of the doubt. Let's not argue, esp not about details. We assume the other person is smart. That's one way we get stuff done. | Continue reading
I’ve started a Bluesky list featuring some of the brilliant writers, designers, coders, editors, and others who’ve contributed to A List Apart “for people who make websites.” The post A List Apart contributors list on Bluesky appeared first on Zeldman on Web and Interaction Desig … | Continue reading
If such a network existed, we would be nominating our own Cabinet members, the shadow Cabinet. Let the journalists compare the qualifications of our candidates vs the incumbent party's. Create news. That's what the Dems absolutely suck at. They very quietly pass legislation that … | Continue reading
Whether you simply want to dry your hair or create a stylish look, you'll need to choose one option or the other. | Continue reading
Imagine if the Democratic Party ran a Bluesky clone where being able to post means you're a dues-paying member of the party. We can vote on referendums, support or not support Democratic initiatives. Site would never shut down, and would support campaigns when they're running. It … | Continue reading
Since I was a child, I have always loved porridge. I have lovely memories of my Grandad tucking into his... | Continue reading
Everyone should own a portable power station to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances. | Continue reading
For many decades, lead-acid batteries dominated the industry. They were the cheapest option, they were durable compared to other options, and they worked fairly well in most weather conditions. But they have some serious downsides. They’re heavy. Many of them release hydrogen gas … | Continue reading
NatGeo's documentary, Tsunami: Race Against Time, revisits the devastating disaster that killed nearly 230,000 people. | Continue reading
AirTags help you locate your items, even if you're thousands of kilometers away, thanks to the Apple network. | Continue reading
There are so many things about the Palma 2 that could be better. But it’s still great at what it does. Continue reading… | Continue reading
Social distancing may have roots 6,000 years ago, as research shows Neolithic villages like Nebelivka used clustered layouts to control disease spread. The phrase “social distancing” became widely recognized in recent years as people worldwide adapted their behavior to combat the … | Continue reading
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If you have an Xbox, the Seagate Storage Expansion Card 2TB is nearly a must-have for expanding your storage capacity. | Continue reading
These Samsung foldable phones are less than six months old but are priced amazingly. | Continue reading
Nissan first introduced the Ariya as a new electric car and eventual replacement for the Leaf. The Leaf, long the "everyman’s EV," was small, practical, and low-priced. The Ariya is a good replacement, though it’s neither as cheap nor as small. Continue Reading Category: Automoti … | Continue reading
Recently, my wife decided that she wanted to watch some old Flintstones cartoons. I mean, who doesn’t like nostalgia? But, being more of a geek, it wasn’t long before I wondered something about one of the voice actors and was Googling things. Before long, I fell down a Flintstone … | Continue reading
Gillian Vigman, of 'Star Trek: Lower Decks,' talks about the finer points of a being a cat person in sapce. | Continue reading
You may find it’s rather easy to escape the Chrome lifestyle, and all you have to do is use new browser's built-in import tool. | Continue reading
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I've been stockpiling wedding pretties in my "to-post" folder, guys, and today is finally the day. BEHOLD! (By Cake Heart) Would you call this metallic peach, or bright copper? I'm thinking peach. Whichever, I love how light it is, and that bottom trim texture really intrigues me … | Continue reading
"This is going to be a larger problem." New report states that deaths related to this once-common issue are decreasing — but problems still remain first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A new BLM plan for western Colorado makes a priority of helium production, worrying environmentalists. | Continue reading
For those who don’t know, Kirkus is one of the major publishing trade magazines, and a starred review means that they are holding out your book as one of special note. And guess what? Kirkus gave When the Moon Hits Your Eye a starred review! (You may have already surmised this fr … | Continue reading
Excluding Chromebooks running Chrome OS, the ASUS Vivobook Go is currently the most affordable laptop on Amazon. | Continue reading
I like to feel good.Don’t you?I like the idea of something strong enough to come along and stop the anxiety or quiet the stress in my head.I like the idea of something that can counteract or reverse the tides, and when things are to heavy, we can take a dose, and just like that, … | Continue reading
A contradictory title from someone who lives in a country that is among the world's largest coffee consumers, and who loves a Swedish fika. The title, of course, refers to the "Buy Me a Coffee" buttons that you see on every other blog. Today, it is often easier to find a donation … | Continue reading
It was expected. I woke up in the early morning to see big white flakes falling from the sky along with grass and rooftops covered with a light dusting of snow. We’ve had an extended period of warmer-than-usual fall temperatures in southeast Michigan this fall, but the temperatur … | Continue reading
While the base model is excellent, the Bose QC Ultra elevates the sound to an entirely new level. | Continue reading
Researchers have uncovered inaccuracies in historical ocean temperature data, revealing that early 20th-century ocean temperatures were significantly colder than land measurements, contrary to previous models. This discovery offers significant insights into past climate variabili … | Continue reading
The wheel of the year is a principle that many in the druid traditions think about in terms of seasonal celebrations. The wheel is different for people living in different ecosystems, and one of the things you can do is … The post Harvesting by the Wheel of the Seasons first appe … | Continue reading
The lead researcher ... sees the findings as proof that there is a lot of potential for valuable nutrients in common trash. Experts stunned by unexpected potential of ordinary public waste: 'We have to make the most of it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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O Taste and See The world is not with us enough. O taste and see the subway Bible poster said, meaning The Lord, meaning, if anything, all that lives to the imagination’s tongue, grief, mercy, language, tangerine, weather, to breathe them, bite, savor, chew, swallow, transform in … | Continue reading