Experts stunned by bizarre reaction from birds exposed to unusual disturbance: 'Significant impact'

"Our study shows the importance of considering behavioral plasticity in conservation efforts." Experts stunned by bizarre reaction from birds exposed to unusual disturbance: 'Significant impact' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 15 minutes ago

The US tariffs and what it means for your investments

In this article, Black Swan Capital discusses what the recently imposed US tariffs mean for you and your investments as an expat living in Germany. Since the election of US... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 26 minutes ago

New Study Shakes Up Heart Disease Theory: High Cholesterol May Not Mean High Risk

A one-year prospective study found no correlation between atherosclerosis and extremely high cholesterol levels in 100 otherwise metabolically healthy individuals who had followed a ketogenic diet for an average of five years. A new study from The Lundquist Institute for Biomedic … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 28 minutes ago

Where Winds Meet Confirms 2025 Release Window, Closed Beta In Select Regions This May

Where Winds Meet, the ambitious open world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China, is now set to release in 2025. A new trailer reaffirms that the game is still coming, and looking just as good as its previous reveals. In addition, Where Winds Meet will be holding a closed bet … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 30 minutes ago

Researchers make disturbing discovery after testing common kitchen tools: 'Still not well understood'

"Both polyethylene and polypropylene cutting boards released significant quantities." Researchers make disturbing discovery after testing common kitchen tools: 'Still not well understood' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 30 minutes ago

Post deliveries in the Netherlands could be cut to two days per week

Post deliveries in the Netherlands could soon be cut to just two days a week, the CEO of PostNL has said, explaining that the five-day delivery model is outdated and unsustainable... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 36 minutes ago

Fuel For The Edges: Five Biofuel Companies Built To Last In The Energy Transition

I’ve been rebalancing my portfolio lately. It’s something I do every couple of years—trim what’s run ahead, add where conviction has deepened, and adjust based on what I now believe to be real, durable value. I’m not a trader. I buy and hold for years, sometimes decades, and whil … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 40 minutes ago

F1 25 Brings Big Changes To MyTeam Mode – You’re Not A Driver-Owner Anymore

The first batch of deep dives for EA Sports F1 25, this year’s Formula 1 game by Codemasters, has been released. And as promised, it’s a overview on the major changes made to My Team mode and Career mode. Dubbed as “the biggest overhaul since it was introduced in F1 2020”, My Tea … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 41 minutes ago

Making miso in space is possible, and yields a nuttier condiment

If you've ever looked into the living conditions of astronauts in space, you probably know they make do with spartan arrangements, including mostly rehydratable meals. Continue Reading Category: Space, Science Tags: Food, Astronauts, International Space Station, MIT, Technical Un … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 42 minutes ago

Don’t Forget The Forgotten Tech User

Windows 10’s end-of-life points to the sheer neglect that computer users face when their world isn’t completely defined by technology. Hey all, Ernie here with another theme week. This time, we’re going to focus on the long tail of hardware, and some forthcoming threats to that l … | Continue reading


@tedium.co | 44 minutes ago

Man hit with severe penalties for illegal scheme in public forest — here's what's happening

This case is a reminder that public land belongs to all of us. Man hit with severe penalties for illegal scheme in public forest — here's what's happening first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 45 minutes ago

TMX’s C$3B/Year Oil & Gas Subsidy Lesson: Design Energy Corridor For Electrons Not Oil

Canada is once again flirting with the idea of an east-west energy corridor. The vision sounds big and bold: a designated path across the country to carry everything from crude oil to natural gas, hydrogen to electricity. In this rapid, Trump-inflected election cycle, political l … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 46 minutes ago

150,000 Miles, 5 Years, & 5+ Months on My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range — Where Do I Stand Now?

My odometer just hit 150,218. Below explains why we still love our 2019 Model 3 after 150,000 miles and nearly 5½ years. We are about to make our annual 1500-mile spring migration from Utah to northern Wisconsin and Tesla is still the only brand of EVs that can make that ... [con … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 48 minutes ago

numbers, radix, arbitrary precision in Clojure

Code ;; numbers.clj 17 017 ;; O17 ;; error 0.17 00.17 8r17 0X17 0x17 16r17 16R17 ;; 16r-17 ;; error -16r17 ;; 0x-17 ;; error -0x17 ;; 0x17.34 ;; error ;; 16r17.34 ;; 7r17 ;; error ;; 4r17 ;; error 4r3312 32r3V 32rv 2r1101 17e-1 17e1 17e0 17e2 17E2 17M (type 17) (type 17M) 17N (t … | Continue reading


@clojure-diary.gitlab.io | 57 minutes ago

Lawmaker presses forward with innovative legislation to reduce utility bills: 'Moral imperative'

"Reducing the energy burden for low-income residents." Lawmaker presses forward with innovative legislation to reduce utility bills: 'Moral imperative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Scientists make stunning discovery after studying 20 years of satellite images of the globe: 'Important impacts'

"Not only alters the landscape but simultaneously poses an indirect risk." Scientists make stunning discovery after studying 20 years of satellite images of the globe: 'Important impacts' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand

“Your honor, the FTC calls Mark Zuckerberg.” Flanked by two bodyguards, Meta’s CEO solemnly strode into a Washington, DC courtroom. Despite his last-ditch efforts to avoid a trial, he was there, jaw clenched, to defend his company from being broken up by the US government. … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Town council adopts new tactics for handling yard equipment complaints: 'More like detectives than firemen'

"It's a power thing." Town council adopts new tactics for handling yard equipment complaints: 'More like detectives than firemen' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

More Fixes for the Free to Use Browser Extension, Dispenser of Random PD Image

I get a little grumpy when I open a new browser tab and am not greeted by a random public domain image from the Library of Congress. It’s like someone taking a knife to my IV drip of small joys. This is enabled by a little gizmo I have taken under my tech wing, the […] | Continue reading


@cogdogblog.com | 1 hour ago

Over/under with Lazybear

Your favourite bear and mine recently posed a series of topics to me, and asked me to evaluate if they’re either underrated, or overrated. This immediately reminded me of the lyrics to that OK Go song, which is now almost a decade old. Upside down and inside out…! Anyway, to the … | Continue reading


@rubenerd.com | 1 hour ago

Tesla owner shares honest review after picking up new model: 'Anything you do with a car is always a compromise'

"[It] may even need a little bit of adjustment." Tesla owner shares honest review after picking up new model: 'Anything you do with a car is always a compromise' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Trump’s Iran Nuclear Deal Looks a Lot Like Obama’s

Washington has leverage over Tehran. Why won’t the administration press the advantage? | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 2 hours ago

Disturbing new data shows only 7 countries met safety benchmarks last year: 'More than half of these deaths'

"The war ... [will] only get harder." Disturbing new data shows only 7 countries met safety benchmarks last year: 'More than half of these deaths' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Experts raise red flags as disturbing issue threatens major US metropolitan area: 'Are we willing to clean up the residues of our past mistakes?'

This issue doesn't just impact the environment, but also public health. Experts raise red flags as disturbing issue threatens major US metropolitan area: 'Are we willing to clean up the residues of our past mistakes?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

The 1969 All-Electric GM XP 512E Concept

By Sam McEachern, GM News In the first quarter, General Motors saw sales of its electric vehicles nearly double from the comparable year-ago quarter — we’re now the #2 seller of EVs in the U.S.1 But this was no overnight success story — GM has been dabbling with electric cars ... … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

A Year Without Azeroth

This feels entirely too dramatic, but yesterday marked the one year anniversary of my quitting World of Warcraft—an event that feels both overwrought and consequential. I’ve often written about the detrimental effects of how I used to play, and even though quitting still feels li … | Continue reading


@netigen.com | 2 hours ago

Week Notes - Apr 08 to Apr 13 2025

🙌 I'm feeling much better now, no nausea anymore and my energy is slowly getting back. Got some blood work results, and my ferritin levels actually went up, so that's really good news! 💊I started taking probiotics and some supplements to help me restore my gut flo … | Continue reading


@noisydeadlines.net | 2 hours ago

Scientists May Have Just Solved a 60-Year Cosmic Mystery

A new paper provides scientists with a groundbreaking tool for understanding cataclysmic events. Physicist Glennys Farrar has proposed a testable theory linking ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays to magnetic outflows from neutron star mergers, explaining key features and offering new d … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

'Daredevil: Born Again' Episode 9 Release Date, Time, And Plot For The Marvel Series

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 1 is coming to an end. Here's everything you need to know about its season finale. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 2 hours ago

Monday's parting shot

Photo by William Klayer The spring scene outside McSorley’s today on Seventh Street... | Continue reading


@evgrieve.com | 2 hours ago

Katy Perry’s Cosmic Bachelorette Party

The plan for America’s first all-female spaceflight was to look good, have a great time, and do a lot of screaming. And honestly? Mission accomplished. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 2 hours ago

Fascism is Here, Evidence Included

The Italian philosopher and novelist, who came of age in Mussolini's Italy, penned a list of the 14 characteristics of fascism, all of which are currently present in the United States. The cult of tradition. This is the belief that the truth is already known once and for all. Fas … | Continue reading


@amerpie.lol | 2 hours ago

Lawmakers propose revolutionary use for old oil wells — here's what it could mean for the energy sector

The proposal would tackle two big problems. Lawmakers propose revolutionary use for old oil wells — here's what it could mean for the energy sector first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Gmail Showing 1 Unread Message? Here’s How to Find It

If you’re the type of person who likes to maintain Inbox Zero, or who recently went and tidied up their Gmail inbox to get every email marked as read, you may come across a frustrating situation where Gmail shows 1 unread message, and you simply can’t locate that unread email mes … | Continue reading


@osxdaily.com | 3 hours ago

James Bond is (almost) back in action

James Bond's shoulder holster has been hung in his closet. His fabled Walther PPK is locked in a drawer. Even his trademark vodka martini is sitting at the bar, unsipped… Ever since the ending frames of No Time To Die ran through digital projectors in 2021, the multibillion dolla … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 3 hours ago

Business owners forced to change habits after new government mandate: 'We will take a pragmatic approach to implementation'

"Delivering cost savings, and stimulating growth." Business owners forced to change habits after new government mandate: 'We will take a pragmatic approach to implementation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

The Tompkins Square Park field house and restrooms are back in service

As mentioned earlier, the Tompkins Square Park field house has returned to service after nearly two years of upgrades. EVG's Stacie Joy was at this afternoon's ribbon-cutting ceremony... we'll post the photos and a recap in the morning. | Continue reading


@evgrieve.com | 3 hours ago

Photos of $300 million superyacht spark outrage off picturesque coastline: 'What an eye-sore'

"We can't stop global warming without stopping this kind of excess." Photos of $300 million superyacht spark outrage off picturesque coastline: 'What an eye-sore' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Prestigious tournament generates record-breaking revenue at critical time: 'We need the proper cash'

"The Masters is definitely the time when we put our best foot forward." Prestigious tournament generates record-breaking revenue at critical time: 'We need the proper cash' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Scientists Turn Discarded Wood Waste Into Valuable Chemicals

A new enzyme can turn lignin waste into valuable chemicals using green, hydrogen peroxide-based processing, offering a cleaner, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based methods. Approximately 98% of lignin, a by-product of forestry derived from plants, is currently discarded. H … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

Burnout Is Killing Climate Progress—Here’s How We Fix It

Burnout is rampant in the climate space. Burnout itself is the “prolonged response to chronic emotional and interpersonal stressors on the job” (Maslach & Leiter, 2016). A recent study of climate professionals found that 96% report “high” or “very high” levels of burnout (Climate … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 3 hours ago

Supreme Court revives high-profile class-action case against major dairy company: 'Very salient for consumers'

"What we see is firms latching onto consumers' beliefs and perceptions." Supreme Court revives high-profile class-action case against major dairy company: 'Very salient for consumers' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Katy Perry sparks outrage with comments about historic space flight: 'It won't be about me'

"Like, you clearly can come to that conclusion on the ground." Katy Perry sparks outrage with comments about historic space flight: 'It won't be about me' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Cockatoo sees dog walk by when barking ensues — and it's not the pup making the noise (video)

A cockatoo named Sweet Pea was hanging out in an enclosed patio with her dog-pal, Copper, when the two spotted another dog walking by outside. So one of them started barking her head off — and it wasn't the pup. "Guard birds are the best," reads the caption on their video. — Read … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 3 hours ago

Video Game Blogs From The 2000s Were Fast, Reckless And Very Bad At News

Not everything was news. Not even close. The post Video Game Blogs From The 2000s Were Fast, Reckless And Very Bad At News appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 3 hours ago

Customs officials make disturbing discovery during routine search: 'First major global seizure of its kind'

The work is ongoing. Customs officials make disturbing discovery during routine search: 'First major global seizure of its kind' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Sam Altman’s attitude problem

What happened to the man who once told the US Senate “creators deserve control over how their creations are used”? | Continue reading


@garymarcus.substack.com | 3 hours ago

Meta’s antitrust trial begins

More than four years after it was first filed, the government's case is only getting harder to prove | Continue reading


@platformer.news | 3 hours ago