In the UK, the 26th is known as Boxing Day. But that might confuse non-British readers, hence the title of this post. Is it him? Or AI? Look closely at the lady. | Continue reading
This will wake you up today. A British band named after a character in the novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’, The Boo Radleys only had one hit record, and this was it. Released in 1995, it brought attention to the band but sadly not continued success. They split up four years later. … | Continue reading
"Why do people always laugh after they realize they messed up and could have been killed?" Eye-popping footage captures risky encounter between tourists and elk at national park: 'Leave the wildlife alone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Armed with lower operating costs, well-educated workforces, and supportive local governments, secondary cities are becoming unexpected magnets for talent and investment. For decades, ambitious firms seeking a foothold in Central and Eastern Europe gravitated toward the usual susp … | Continue reading
"There are immediate things that can be done." News station faces major backlash after being accused of covering up serious risks of common kitchen appliance: 'The health concern is significant' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Does anyone at the 9-5 even know this show exists? A few standout things. You would definitely never jump scare someone, right? An unannounced Trivia Corner reveal!? There is no way you aren't buying this thing after this review! It's the last show of 2024! Thanks so much to ever … | Continue reading
Each Thursday in the Disquiet Junto music community, a new compositional challenge is set before the group’s members, who then have five days to record and upload a track in response to the project instructions. Membership in the Junto is open: just join and participate. (A Sound … | Continue reading
Researchers have created flower-shaped particles that efficiently deliver drugs to targeted areas in the body. These particles are trackable and controllable via medical imaging techniques, and show promise for treating cancer and cardiovascular diseases after successful initial … | Continue reading
As another year draws to a close, it's time to once again look back at the cycling-related innovations that made the biggest impression on us over the past 365 days. Read on, to check out a dual-chain bike, a whip-fast electronic shock, skeletal pedals and more. Continue Reading | Continue reading
The stakes for infrastructural damage are high. Army Corps of Engineers adopt state-of-the-art technology to rescue crumbling, aging infrastructure — here's how it could affect America's future first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Image: Netflix After years of brand tie-ins and ill-conceived spinoffs, the series is back — and it’s just as tense as ever. Read the full story at The Verge. | Continue reading
"This was not the cheapest option." Tech expert shares honest review of Tesla Solar Roof after one year: 'Was it worth it?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Casa T is a 286.61 m² farmhouse in Menorca. The local architecture studio, Gabriel Montañés, turned an abandoned building into a modern home that still honors the island’s heritage. This revival features natural materials such as wood, marés sandstone, and limestone cladding. By … | Continue reading
1989 Mac Portable, lead-acid. 1991 PowerBook 140 & 170, NiCad. 1992 PowerBooks with NiMH (3 types). 1995 lithium ion. 2006 MacBook Pro, lithium polymer. | Continue reading
"This right here is my dream." Homeowner shares eye-opening transformation photo after ripping out grass lawn: 'Looks absolutely fantastic' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Might be worth it to start looking at a heat pump replacement." Homeowner flooded with recommendations after sharing outrageous utility bill: 'I'm so glad I saw your comment' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Nearly three decades after ÁBATON’s first forays into architecture and interior remodeling in Madrid, this house marks the 300th integral renovation for the firm. Situated in the lush forest of Mount Abantos, it gazes upon the majestic Escorial Monastery. Moreover, it underscores … | Continue reading
When it comes to any aspect of the Universe, there are two questions we always attempt to answer: “What is it like today?” and “How did it become the way it is?” From atoms to planets to stars to galaxies, we seek to both understand what things are like today and to gain an under … | Continue reading
I had a quantity of leftover cooked turkey left over from the holiday meal along with an assortment of veggies, stuffing and gravy. One thing which we always loved when we were growing up was that our mother would make dinner sized pot pies from the leftovers of most holiday meal … | Continue reading
"I was just worried that the soil would be super hot." Homeowner puts common landscaping myth to the test with backyard experiment: 'I was relieved' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
On December 12, NASA successfully completed the first maximum afterburner engine test for its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft. The ground test took place at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, marking a crucial step forward as the team prepares … | Continue reading
It essentially acts as a "bank account" for households. This $4.5 billion dollar rebate program is begging homeowners to ditch their old appliances — you can get up to $14,000 to upgrade first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Why bother?" Amazon customer troubled after opening recent online order: 'So much for their initiative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It would be wise to take advantage of programs ... sooner rather than later. This free tool is helping homeowners slash rooftop solar costs and avoid shady installers: '[It] helped me save thousands' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Cognitive load is what matters Excellent living document (the underlying repo has 625 commits since being created in May 2023) maintained by Artem Zakirullin about minimizing the cognitive load needed to understand and maintain software. This all rings very true to me. I judge th … | Continue reading
As much as we love the ease of finding recipes online (with more than 50,000 on our site, there’s plenty to explore), there’s still nothing quite like cracking open the pages of a physical cookbook. While our digital archive continues to grow, so does our collection of physical c … | Continue reading
"Does not sound like a great way to explore a city." Furious resident sparks debate after comparing car ride to train travel in major city: 'I sometimes forget' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Researchers achieved a breakthrough in nanodiamond sensors with quantum-grade spin properties, ideal for bioimaging and biosensing. These advanced sensors promise transformative applications in medicine and energy technologies. Quantum sensing is an emerging field that harnesses … | Continue reading
"Some of the islands that we have visited before and saw nesting, now we see nothing." Scientists make troubling discovery while researching alligators in the Florida Everglades: 'We need to get ready' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
An information request from the Berlin Greens has revealed that more than 60 of the city’s bridges are in an unsatisfactory condition. 63 Berlin bridges graded 3,0 or less A... | Continue reading
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ makes up for the many shortcomings of the Claw A1M. Just make sure you're in the mood for a bulky and hefty handheld. | Continue reading
My bedroom was above the kitchen growing up. Late at night while laying in bed I would often listen to the creaks and cracks through the vents and floorboards. Oven burners wobbled and popped, distant thumps echoed through the furnace room, and the fridge cranked its whirring mot … | Continue reading
"We're eliminating a lot of the friction that prevents projects from being built." State lawmakers pass bill that could change the way millions of Americans heat and cool their homes: 'The gas system is not here forever' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The German government and Deutsche Bahn have announced that the Berlin-Hamburg train route will be upgraded to improve 5G internet coverage. Deutsche Bahn announces 5G upgrade ... | Continue reading
King’s College London researchers found that AI-based aging clocks using blood metabolite data can predict health and lifespan, with accelerated aging linked to higher health risks. Non-linear machine learning algorithms, especially Cubist regression, were most effective. Researc … | Continue reading
Rather than just report the incident, one resident decided to take matters into their own hands. Resident's investigation of illegal activities leads to unexpected FaceTime with culprit — here's what happened first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
2024 is nearing the end and with it, Google’s Year in Search has been released. Despite the new cabinet coming in and European elections taking place, what everyone was searching... | Continue reading
A Christmas Carol has a timeless message for us all, if we will only open our hearts to it. The post Ignorance And Want — A Message For Today From Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
"But more action is needed — and faster." Scientists achieve major milestone in battle against 'forever' toxins: 'The world is belatedly starting to act' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A new image resembling a Christmas wreath captures young stars lighting up dense, dark clouds of dust. The image features NGC 602, a star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy to the Milky Way. This composite combines X-ray data from Chandra (shown in red) and in … | Continue reading
This is a common technique for rewilding a lawn. Homeowner shows off before-and-after photos of impressive yard transformation: 'Looking great' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hanukkah and Christmas don’t just share a calendrical coincidence. | Continue reading
It was the fifth consecutive year of insured losses topping $100 billion. Data reveals staggering worldwide economic losses caused by extreme weather: 'Losses are likely to increase' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For this Christmas please allow us to share with you a post from verstegan that tells a story that spans decades. It's a tale of memory and discovery, of hope and wishes, the mischevious goblins of today, and the importance of Noble Professions. | Continue reading
"So bad it’s comical." Shopper calls out 'scammery' on overpriced celebrity fashion line: 'Slapping your name on stuff doesn't mean it's fashion' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It has been a very nice Christmas Day. Happy Holidays, everyone. 🎄 Also saw two movies this week that I enjoyed: An Almost Christmas Story, a short stop-motion film on Netflix; and A Complete Unknown, which was excellent. Listening to Bob Dylan ever since. 🍿 | Continue reading
Stunning new photographs taken by Wellesley College astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have unveiled a newly forming galaxy, dubbed the “Firefly Sparkle,” which closely resembles a young Milky Way. This discovery shows the galaxy forming about 600 million years post … | Continue reading
"Do you find yourself getting fidgety waiting for the car to charge?" Tesla owners share honest experiences roadtripping with electric car: 'I've done up to 3,300-mile road trips' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading