Did Social Distancing Begin 6,000 Years Ago? New Research Reveals That Neolithic Villagers May Have Invented It

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


@scitechdaily.com | 21 minutes ago

Review: 2024 Nissan Ariya is a fitting replacement for the Leaf

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


@newatlas.com | 45 minutes ago

Old Cartoon Shows Us How Much Energy Has Changed Since 1977

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


@cleantechnica.com | 46 minutes ago

How to Leave Chrome Before the Feds Force Google to Sell It

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


@gizmodo.com | 48 minutes ago

The Old-Fashioned Stuffing My Mom’s Been Making for Over 50 Years

The best stuffing I’ve ever had. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 48 minutes ago

New report states that deaths related to this once-common issue are decreasing — but problems still remain

"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


@thecooldown.com | 48 minutes ago

How a dwindling helium supply is impacting public land management

A new BLM plan for western Colorado makes a priority of helium production, worrying environmentalists. | Continue reading


@grist.org | 48 minutes ago

When the Moon Hits Your Eye Gets a Starred Review in Kirkus

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


@whatever.scalzi.com | 50 minutes ago

For Just $199, This ASUS Vivobook Is The Cheapest Windows 11 Laptop This Black Friday

Excluding Chromebooks running Chrome OS, the ASUS Vivobook Go is currently the most affordable laptop on Amazon. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 52 minutes ago

Finding My Euphoria – The Art of Continuing

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


@thewrittenaddiction.com | 59 minutes ago

Don't buy me a coffee... yet

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


@birming.com | 1 hour ago

Photo of the Week: First Snowfall of the Season

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


@lireo.com | 1 hour ago

This Bose Headphone Is 43% Off, The Other 23% Off: Which One to Choose For Black Friday?

While the base model is excellent, the Bose QC Ultra elevates the sound to an entirely new level. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

New Ocean Data Shakes Up Our Understanding of Climate Change

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


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Harvesting by the Wheel of the Seasons

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


@thedruidsgarden.com | 1 hour ago

Experts stunned by unexpected potential of ordinary public waste: 'We have to make the most of it'

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


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

The $6 Costco Dessert My Family Has Been Serving Every Thanksgiving for 20 Years

It’s not Thanksgiving without it. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Sunday Poem

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


@3quarksdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Amazon Is Clearing Out Its New Kindle E-Readers: Here’s Which One to Buy for Black Friday

Both Kindle Paperwhite models are significantly discounted at record low prices, and your choice will depend on your individual preferences. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Vic Flick (1937 – 2024) Studio Guitarist

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@3quarksdaily.com | 1 hour ago

No Mercy for LG: Amazon Cuts Prices on G4 OLED TVs For Black Friday to Record Low

Amazon is offering a 30% discount on all sizes of this luxury TV. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

November 24, 2024

Light rain at sunrise swept away by a light breeze, the monochrome sky accented by a pair of ravens, and down here a nuthatch going over the rules. | Continue reading


@morningporch.com | 1 hour ago

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Hits New Altitude Record as Supersonic Travel Nears Reality

The aerospace company is on the verge of achieving its goal of reaching supersonic flight by the end of the year. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

City employs groundbreaking energy solution to solve major waste issue — here's how it could transform global power supplies

The city of Leuven is leading the charge on this innovation, and the results are impressive. City employs groundbreaking energy solution to solve major waste issue — here's how it could transform global power supplies first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Two new tech documentaries you really need to see

Image: David Pierce / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 61, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy Hallmark season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) I missed you all last we … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

South Korea Powers Fusion Progress With ITER’s Vacuum Vessel

South Korea has fulfilled its commitment to the ITER project by delivering all four vacuum vessel sectors required for sustaining nuclear fusion reactions. These deliveries are part of a larger contribution that includes superconductors and thermal shields, highlighting South Kor … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

If Cleaning Is Wearing You Out, The Roborock Q7 Max For Just $199 Is Here to Keep Your Home Sparkling Clean

For less than $200, you won't find a robot vacuum and mop that's as powerful and effective as this one. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Self Hosting is an Unhelpful Term

Mathew Duggan has a brilliant post called "Self-Hosting Isn't a Solution; It's A Patch". In it, he (correctly and convincingly) argues that compelling people to run their own computer services is a complex and distracting crutch for the current problems we face. It's expensive to … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 2 hours ago

40 Years Ago, a Forgotten Star Wars Movie Almost Took The Franchise in a Wildly Different Direction

Forget the Rebels and the Empire, the Skywalkers and the Sith. Back in the '80s, all Star Wars needed to keep making money was some Ewoks and a space ferret. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 2 hours ago

Boccaccio’s Decameron: paintings of Lisabetta’s tragedy

A popular theme for paintings only after Keats' poem was published shortly after his death in 1821. A gruesome love tragedy beloved of the Pre-Raphaelites. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 2 hours ago

Researchers make breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology that will enhance our everyday devices — including electric vehicles

Discoveries like the one in this paper could encourage further growth in the EV industry. Researchers make breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology that will enhance our everyday devices — including electric vehicles first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Using Supercharge

Supercharge Options Although I use a lot of apps that have a menu bar interface, most of them are hidden by Bartender. An app has to be super useful and be something I use frequently to remain visible at all times. The latest addition by Sindre Sorhus, Supercharge is an instant a … | Continue reading


@amerpie.lol | 2 hours ago

Apple Goes Big This Black Friday: The MacBook Air M2 Is Now 2X Cheaper Than The Pro

At $749, this premium MacBook Air M2 is priced similarly to mid-range Windows laptops. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief

Delusions can sometimes turn into strongly held beliefs. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 hours ago

Dyson Goes All in For Black Friday: The V11 Is Down to a Record Low Price At -40%

At $349, you won't find a better premium vacuum cleaner. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Peter Sinfield (1943 – 2024) Poet And Songwriter

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@3quarksdaily.com | 2 hours ago

Injectable anti-obesity drugs shown to benefit heart health

A collection of studies presented at a recent American Heart Association (AHA) conference has confirmed the heart health benefits provided by the new anti-obesity drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, and how lifestyle interventions for weight loss affect heart biomarkers in diabet … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

Chinese scientists claim they have built a Death Star-inspired beam weapon

Chinese scientists claim they have made a converging energy beam weapon — but did they really, or have they been watching too much Star Wars? | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

Homeowner raises concerns after sharing photo of controversial landscaping decision: 'Is this ... harmful?'

Creating the yard of your dreams can mean different things to different people. Homeowner raises concerns after sharing photo of controversial landscaping decision: 'Is this ... harmful?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

[Note]

Gorgeous view of Slievenamon towering over Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, as seen from Gurteen Wood, where my mother and I are just on our way back from our successful expedition to the 2024-11-24 52 -7 geohashpoint. | Continue reading


@danq.me | 2 hours ago

The Sleep Gap: Why Women Rest Less and Wake More

A new study highlights significant sleep differences between male and female animals, suggesting biological factors are more influential than lifestyle in determining sleep patterns. The findings prompt a reassessment of past biomedical research, which often excluded females, lea … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

Hate evil, part 2

A couple of days ago we examined the mystifying Literary Sinitic / Classical Chinese (LS/CC) collocation 惡惡 (here). After considering several different ways to pronounce and interpret the elements of this expression, we decided that, in most instances, it should be read wùè and b … | Continue reading


@languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu | 3 hours ago

The 65 Most Genius, Cheap Things on Amazon Now

To scratch that shopping itch with purpose, I’ve gathered a collection of cheap things on Amazon that are actually genius. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 3 hours ago

Black Friday: Amazon Just Dropped 10 UNREAL Deals This Sunday (3 Are Already Out of Stock) 😱

This Sunday, we've updated our selection of the best deals for this Black Friday on Amazon. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

Amazing new images as 37-trillion-cell 'human atlas' nears first draft

Eight years on from the formation of the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium, which set out with the hugely ambitious task of mapping the entire human body – around 37.2 trillion cells – scientists reveal that it's nearly at its first draft stage. This week, we got more of a glimps … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 3 hours ago

Eileen Collins’ Unlikely Journey to Becoming the First Woman to Command NASA’s Space Shuttle

A new documentary, Spacewoman, explores the inspiring story of the astronaut who led NASA's "Return to Flight" after the Columbia disaster. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

One November Day

by Mike Bendzela I lie on a futon in a little room tucked in a turret of an old funeral home-turned-apartment building in Binghamton, New York, listening to election returns coming in over my clock radio. It is a Tuesday night in 1984, the year of Orwell’s never-ending fever drea … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 3 hours ago

Space photo of the week: Hubble uncovers the true identity of an odd galaxy — and it's not spiral or elliptical

The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of NGC 4694, a galaxy that possesses unusual properties that complicate its classification. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 3 hours ago