Major oil company abandons critical promise just four years after vowing it would change — here's what's at stake

The company already is considering new projects in Iraq along with oil fields in Kuwait. Major oil company abandons critical promise just four years after vowing it would change — here's what's at stake first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 minutes ago

I think I might take some time today to read Pema Chodron’s...

I think I might take some time today to read Pema Chodron’s When Things Fall Apart. “How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart - when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain?” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 15 minutes ago

The JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker Going for Its Lowest Price Ever Sound Like Music to My Ears

Save 38% on the JBL Flip 6 portable Bluetooth speaker, available at Amazon in a rainbow of fun colors. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 19 minutes ago

Review: Belkin Travel Bag and Head Strap for Vision Pro

Ready to go, a more respectable Vision Pro travel case. Belkin has just released two new Vision Pro accessories—a $50 add-on Head Strap that supplement Apple’s Solo Knit Band, and a $100 Travel Bag.… | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 22 minutes ago

Cobra Kai‘s Season 6 Soundtrack Is Perfect for Your Next Training Montage

io9 debuts "Enter the Sekai Tekai," the first single from the new album by composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 28 minutes ago

Tripping on magic mushrooms to treat anorexia nervosa

In another promising study on the medical use of psilocybin, the hallucinogen in magic mushrooms, researchers have shown that psychedelic therapy can help with treatment-resistant eating disorders. "Our findings suggest that psilocybin may be helpful in supporting meaningful psyc … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 29 minutes ago

12 New Weevil Species Discovered Across Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan

Twelve new weevil species were discovered by Jake Lewis’s team at OIST, employing both innovative and classical taxonomy methods. Weevils are an exceptionally diverse group of beetles that includes many species with elephant trunk-like mouthparts, known as a rostrum. They provide … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 33 minutes ago

'Crumb trails' of meteoroids could reveal potential 'planet-killer' comets years before they reach Earth

Potentially deadly comets could be spotted many years in advance by following the meteoroid trails they leave near Earth, new research shows. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 34 minutes ago

Upgrade your iPhone’s weak flash with this adjustable MagSafe light

The Sol 5 includes color temperature adjustments to help set a mood in a photo. | Image: Harlowe Harlowe’s Sol 5 is a three-inch extending light that attaches to the MagSafe mount on your iPhone to improve the quality of your photos and selfies. It’s available now for $79 or for … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 34 minutes ago

Incredibly rare, ghostly white shark discovered off Albania

A ghostly white angular roughshark found near Sazan Island, Albania, is the first example of leucism ever recorded in the species. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 36 minutes ago

AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail’ voice, Elwood Edwards, dies at age 74

Image: AOL via YouTube Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL’s “You’ve Got Mail” greeting, has died at age 74 after a long illness, according to local Ohio news station WKYC, where he was employed for many years. During a 2016 interview, Edwards recounted how he became the voice of AO … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 37 minutes ago

3 questions: Leveraging insights to enable clinical outcomes

Thomas Heldt, associate director of IMES, describes how he collaborates closely with MIT colleagues and others at Boston-area hospitals. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 38 minutes ago

Full English Breakfasts, Meat Pies, Afternoon Tea, and Puddings Galore: Where to Eat in London, According to Our UK-Based Contributors

Welcome to Global Eats, Serious Eats’ tour of some of the world’s most exciting food cities. Our next stop is London, where we're exploring classic pub fare, dim sum, high tea, and more. Your guides are British pastry chef, recipe developer, and cookbook author Nicola Lamb and Am … | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 41 minutes ago

Global Heating & Terror Management Theory

Global heating is leading to an increase in natural disasters, which can cause existential anxiety for many people. The post Global Heating & Terror Management Theory appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 43 minutes ago

Bistros, Brasseries, and Patisseries: Our Staff’s Guide to Dining Like a Parisian in the City of Light

Welcome to Global Eats, Serious Eats’ tour of some of the world’s most exciting food cities. Our next stop is Paris, where we're exploring bistros, brasseries, patisseries, and more. Your guides are frequent Paris visitors Daniel Gritzer and Genevieve Yam, who are also sharing re … | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 43 minutes ago

Don't Read Articles on How to Be Good at Social Media

A quick search for advice on how to post on social media will turn up plenty of listicles. Each one has a few good tips on being yourself and keeping your profile updated, but they also tend to veer into subjects like "building your personal brand," using AI to "help" you and usi … | Continue reading


@amerpie.lol | 48 minutes ago

[Repost] Build Colors from Colors with CSS Relative Color Syntax

Caleb Hearth wrote an inspiring piece about CSS's new OKLCH functions, and now I want nothing more than to (re-?)implement something using this colour model! | Continue reading


@danq.me | 49 minutes ago

Fragrant Curries, Refreshing Salads, and Plenty of Noodles: Where to Eat in Bangkok, According to Our Thai Cuisine Experts

Welcome to Global Eats, Serious Eats’ tour of some of the world’s most exciting food cities. Our next stop is Bangkok, where we're exploring the best curries, satays, noodles, and more. Your guides are Thai native and cookbook author Pailin Chongchitnant, as well as Brooklyn-base … | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 50 minutes ago

So Goeth Before the Fall

Fall, my favorite season Fires chlorophyllous, riotous, Swirling as kids rustle about Hiding in leaves. Familial conscripts raking Chafing against Sisyphean task Hedges color snared Trees haltingly immodest. Trick or Treat The hobgoblins innocent plaint Mercantile pumpkin spice, … | Continue reading


@waiterrant.net | 50 minutes ago

To See a Spellbinding Contemporary Art Exhibition, Head to the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

The 4,500-year-old pyramids of Giza are the backdrop for "Forever Is Now," which features sculptures, installations and immersive artworks that explore the relationship between the past and present | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 55 minutes ago

Where and What to Eat in Taipei—Including the Best Night Markets—According to an Award-Winning Food Writer Based in Taiwan's Capital

Welcome to Global Eats, Serious Eats’ tour of some of the world’s most exciting food cities. Our next stop is Taipei, where we're exploring the best night markets, tea houses, and breakfast shops in the city. Your guide is Clarissa Wei, an award-winning food writer and current re … | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 55 minutes ago

Pokémon’s New Mobile Release Turns Collecting Cards Into a Game of Its Own

'Pokémon TCG Pocket' replicates the experience of collecting cards so well you don't even need to battle to have fun. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 57 minutes ago

The House That Splits / Voluar Arquitectura

The House That Splits by Voluar Arquitectura, also known as The House of Forking Paths, embodies a rich exploration of time, space, and nature-inspired adaptability. Influenced by Jorge Luis Borges, the residence unfolds with each movement, challenging the idea of space as static … | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 hour ago

Buenos Aires Is a Culinary Melting Pot. Here's Where to Eat—Including Fresh Empanadas and Perfect Pizza—According to a Resident Expert

Welcome to Global Eats, Serious Eats’ tour of some of the world’s most exciting food cities. Our next stop is Buenos Aires, where we're exploring cafes, markets, butchers, and, yes, bakers. Your guide is Kevin Vaughn, a writer, cook, and tour operator who's been living in Buenos … | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

Brainy bike helmet packs lights, turn indicators and crash detection

When we last heard from Lumos, the bike helmet company had announced a model which was simply equipped with a "smart" tail light. The firm is getting fancy again, however, with its turn-indicating, 360-degree-illuminating, crash-detecting Nyxel. Continue Reading Category: Bicycle … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

US EV Charging Station Report Reveals Intriguing Insights

New research conducted by the online driver education resource Zutobi, The 2024 EV Charging Station Report: State-by-State Breakdown, has produced some interesting insights about American electric vehicle infrastructure. It’s timely given the recent election results, because with … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

The Beats Studio Pro Headphones Are Already Back to Last Year’s Black Friday Price

Save over 50% on these over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones from Beats. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Great movie title drops are like clever cameo appearances

Title Drops, by Germany based data visualisation designer and developer Dominikus Baur, analyses the number of times a movie’s title is mentioned during the story. It’s something that’s not always possible though. I’m looking at 2001: A Space Odyssey, as an example. Although if y … | Continue reading


@disassociated.com | 1 hour ago

Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery in Ahlat, Turkey

Ahlat Selçuklu Mezarlığı is, as the locals will proudly tell you, the largest Islamic cemetery in Turkey and the fourth-largest in the world. Sandwiched between Lake Van to the south, Mount Suphan to the east, and Mount Nemrut towering to the west, the setting is stunning. But th … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

Expert gardener shares simple hack for picking perfectly ripe carrots every time: 'Exactly what I needed'

"I bet they taste amazing!" Expert gardener shares simple hack for picking perfectly ripe carrots every time: 'Exactly what I needed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Come For the Pyramids, Stay for the Food: A Local’s Guide to Eating in Cairo, a Culinary Paradise

Welcome to Global Eats, Serious Eats’ tour of some of the world’s most exciting food cities. Our next stop is Cairo, where we're exploring the best street carts, bazaars, souks, and restaurants. Your guide is Nermine Mansour, a former resident and frequent visitor to the city, wh … | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

Sega is delisting 60 classic games from Steam, so now’s the time to grab them

Nobody loses games they already bought, but the clock is ticking. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Aircraft Attracts US Army, Navy, & Air Force, Too

The US military is supporting new drop-in hydrogen fuel propulsion systems for quiet-running zero emission aircraft and stationary energy generation. The post Hydrogen Fuel Cell Aircraft Attracts US Army, Navy, & Air Force, Too appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Democrats Picked the Wrong Women’s Rights Issue. Plus. . .

Trump won young men by meeting them where they are. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 1 hour ago

After the Death of Cassius, the World's Largest Captive Crocodile, Scientists Are Trying to Solve the Mystery of His Age

The beloved reptile in Australia died last weekend and was thought to be up to 120 years old, though that age is only an estimate. Research on his bones might reveal a more exact number | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 1 hour ago

Trump’s Podcast Offensive Worked

Will Kamala’s refusal to go on Joe Rogan’s podcast be remembered like Hillary not visiting Wisconsin before the election? | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 1 hour ago

Railway Pakoras, Modern Cocktails, and More: Where and What to Eat in Mumbai, According to a Longtime Resident and Expert

Welcome to Global Eats, Serious Eats’ tour of some of the world’s most exciting food cities. Our next stop is Mumbai, where we're exploring everything from street food to sit downs. Your guide is cookbook author and recipe developer Chetna Makan, who is also sharing recipes for m … | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

17 Years Later, a Legendary Epic Story is Finally Getting the Adaptation It Deserves

Almost two decades after a misguided adaptation, a new and intriguing retelling of the oldest fantasy saga ever is officially in the works. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 1 hour ago

Target Just Dropped Thousands of Black Friday Deals, Including This “Stunning” Joanna Gaines KitchenAid Mixer

Plus, you can shop even more amazing kitchen deals right now during Target’s early Black Friday sale. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Windows 11 Pro Is Just $10 Per Lifetime License During This Crazy 89% Off Early Black Friday Sale

Get an instant digital activation key good for 2 devices for just $20 and Windows 11 Pro is yours forever. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Arcane‘s Co-Creator Wants to Go All-In on Animation

Riot Games' Christian Linke preaches the good word of the medium and dishes on his hopes for League of Legends' future in television. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Here’s What’s Replacing Disappearing Dining Rooms, According to Designers

Formal dining rooms are out — or are they? READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Car owner demonstrates easy hack to clean foggy headlights with common household items: 'You don't have to pay to have them cleaned'

This clever hack can save you hundreds of dollars compared to professional headlight restoration services. Car owner demonstrates easy hack to clean foggy headlights with common household items: 'You don't have to pay to have them cleaned' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Storez for kidz

Here’s something that’s occupied a portion of mental CPU cycles for decades at this point. Take this shop for kids shoes in our local shopping centre: Why can’t stores for kids… spell? You see this everywhere. The legendary Toys R Us. Kidz Cutz, which was a terrifyingly-named hai … | Continue reading


@rubenerd.com | 1 hour ago

A whole bunch of Sega classics are being delisted

Image: Sega Sega is planning to delist a lot of its classic games from digital storefronts as of December 6th at 11:59PM PT. Steam will be affected the most, losing 62 titles including Crazy Taxi, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, Jet Set Radio, NiGHTS into Dreams, and Sonic 3D B … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Navigating the Dark: Bats’ Incredible Echolocation Maps

Researchers have demonstrated that echolocating bats use an acoustic cognitive map to navigate long distances in complete darkness, identifying their locations and finding their way home. This study, conducted with Kuhl’s pipistrelle bats in Israel’s Hula Valley, reveals that bat … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defects

Intel’s faulty 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs trigger lawsuit out for blood. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Democrats Picked the Wrong Women’s Rights Issue

It wasn’t abortion that mobilized voters. It was biological males in women’s sports. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 1 hour ago