With the new lower interest rates, this is a great time to check out your options and find the right choice for you. The cost of rooftop solar just got thousands cheaper — thanks to the new interest rate cuts first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I think most people knew this would just be a fad." Shopper sparks debate after sharing online sale for once-sought-after toys: 'Who could have predicted this?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Many of us, when we think about scientists, think of them as followers, rather than as trailblazers. Nearly all of them simply gobble up the prevailing wisdom of the day, falling into line by following accepted lines of thinking with barely any imagination at all. Then, in an epi … | Continue reading
I saw these Everything Bagel Biscuits on Pinterest the other day and immediately pinned them. I love baking powder biscuits, and they looked fabulous. The recipe has been adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction, so you just know it is going to be good! Her recipes are generally pre … | Continue reading
Using uv to develop Python command-line applications I've been increasingly using uv to try out new software (via uvx) and experiment with new ideas, but I hadn't quite figured out the right way to use it for developing my own projects. It turns out I was missing a few things - i … | Continue reading
Julia Evans: TIL I've always loved how Julia Evans emphasizes the joy of learning and how you should celebrate every new thing you learn and never be ashamed to admit that you haven't figured something out yet. That attitude was part of my inspiration when I started writing TILs … | Continue reading
Step one in dealing with this is monitoring. Scientists make disturbing discovery in Lake Superior — here's what it could mean for the future of the iconic waterbody first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Tullis Rennie Safe Operating Space Free improv sessions get warped into booming, boundary-pushing electronica on the new album from the Hastings-based composer-producer-improviser-performer Safe Operating Space by Tullis Rennie The history of electronic music is mottled with jazz … | Continue reading
"USDA continues to deliver on its commitment to fairness and choice for both farmers and consumers." USDA cracks down on suspicious claims on food labels for meat and poultry products: 'There will be much more scrutiny' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hank Green, who lives in Montana, spotted something weird with his mail-in ballot: in all categories, the Democrat candidate was listed last. That seemed odd. So he looked it up: Since every district — and there’s a ton of them — is getting a different ballot anyway, the candidat … | Continue reading
Modeling experiments reveal that warm and cold patches in the Pacific persisted, regardless of the shifting positions of continents. The El Niño event, a huge blob of warm ocean water in the tropical Pacific Ocean that can change rainfall patterns around the globe, isn’t just a m … | Continue reading
Brian Krebs: In an interview, Atlas said a private investigator they hired was offered a free trial of Babel Street, which the investigator was able to use to determine the home address and daily movements of mobile devices belonging to multiple New Jersey police officers whose f … | Continue reading
This impacts Americans' ability to socialize conveniently and often, ultimately impacting their mental health. Psychologist shares unexpected solution for America's 'epidemic of loneliness': 'It is incredibly important' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Learn how to extract the schema from an Apache Avro file in Java. | Continue reading
Learn how to validate dates, numbers, currencies, and more with built-in validators, saving you time and ensuring consistent validation across your application. | Continue reading
Photo by Selcuk Acar / Anadolu via Getty Images Automatic emergency braking (AEB) isn’t perfect, but the technology is improving, according to a recent study conducted by AAA. The research comes on the heels of a new federal rule requiring all vehicles to have the most robust ver … | Continue reading
Wave energy can be harvested at any time of day or night. Scientists create revolutionary tool to help power over 20 million homes: 'Developers can spend more of their time building better devices' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Dutch government and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) have raised concerns about delayed-payment services such as Klarna and Adyen expanding to... | Continue reading
Learn how Logstash and Kafka work by examining a few architectural and command-line examples. | Continue reading
Electric buses are being put to use in Brooklyn as roving energy storage systems topped with solar panels, as part of a goal to electrify school bus fleets across the nation. The post Electric Buses Just Got Way, Way More Interesting appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A quick tutorial describing how to build projects automatically in IntelliJ IDEA. | Continue reading
We just got details on the updates to the Ford Mustang Mach-E for model year 2025 the other day, and now we’ve got info on the updates coming to the 2025 Ford E-Transit. Interestingly, Ford announced updates to the Ford Transit (gas powered) and Ford E-Transit at the same time, . … | Continue reading
Researchers at Simon Fraser University have discovered that folate may mitigate the effects of blood-lead levels on the development of autistic-like behaviors in children born to pregnant women. The study indicates that a daily intake of at least 0.4 milligrams of folic acid coul … | Continue reading
Three NASA astronauts and a Roscosmos cosmonaut have embarked on their journey back to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon, undocking from the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenki … | Continue reading
While the process didn't magically eliminate all the plastic, the research offered promise that it could make a difference. Researchers discover astonishing potential of microbes living in sewage sludge: 'Could help reduce plastic pollution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Six German federal state governments have said that they would support revoking the German citizenship of dual nationals who have been charged with an antisemitic crime. German... | Continue reading
Humane, the San Francisco startup that made headlines (and not the right kind) with its AI Pin, is making a significant move by opening up its AI-first operating system, CosmOS, for licensing. CosmOS represents a fundamental rethinking of operating systems for the AI era. While t … | Continue reading
"This is going to be (even more) incredible in 20 years." Homeowner incredible shares before-and-after photos of their tree-planting project: 'This is absolutely beautiful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In a major jump into the era of eVTOL air taxis and multicopter cargo drones, the US FAA has issued new regulations that introduce the first new aircraft category, called "power-lift" aircraft, since modern helicopters were introduced in the 1940s. Continue Reading Category: Airc … | Continue reading
I don’t really understand what consistency models are, but nice to see OpenAI sticking to their bizarre lowercase letter naming. 4o, o1, and now sCM. | Continue reading
The proportion is significantly higher than that estimated using the commonly used Body Mass Index (BMI). Researchers suggest the true impact of obesity on health risks has likely been underestimated. Spanish research published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health su … | Continue reading
The failure of Pennsylvania's potato crops is one example of the changes threatening our food supplies. Farmers sound the alarm for our global food supply as staple crop becomes increasingly difficult to grow: 'The crop is sensitive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Lameazoid Link List for Wednesday 2024-10-23 20-Oct-2024 – Michelle Yeoh’s Star Trek spy movie has a release date Brief Summary: ” Michelle Yeoh is back in Trek. | Screenshot: YouTube Star Trek: Section 31 w” 18-Oct-2024 – The Hobbit (1985) — In Soviet Russia, Bilbo robs you! Bri … | Continue reading
"It's outrageous that insurance companies can gouge us." California homeowners see 400% insurance rate hikes as companies drop coverage: 'No relief in sight for our community' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I’m sure you’re all familiar with the workings of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and what it will need to do before electric air taxis become legal. Oh, yeah, of course — none of us are. However, news is that it has brought us a significant step forward with a ... [con … | Continue reading
"We received reports to our hotline of people approaching this animal and trying to interact with it." Officials raise concerns after spotting rare sea creature's strange behavior: 'This animal went into a stress response' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The hunt is on. Capcom has revealed the Monster Hunter Wilds will have an open beta and will go live on PS5, Steam and Xbox Series X|S on November 1, 11 AM (Malaysia Time, GMT+8). PS Plus subscribers will get more time on the open beta. Early access to the open beta for PS5 begin … | Continue reading
Photo by Rainer Turim Hanging around at Saifee Hardware on Seventh Street and First Avenue... | Continue reading
"Hope he gets the max jail time and never be able to own another dog." Dog owner arrested for animal cruelty after allegedly leaving pet in hurricane: 'Caused excessive unnecessary ... pain and suffering' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Apple Developer News: Following feedback from the European Commission and from developers, in these releases developers can develop and test EU-specific features, such as alternative browser engines, contactless apps, marketplace installations from web browsers, and marketplace a … | Continue reading
Jacksonville local report – Florida’s taxpayer funded “Insurer of Last Resort”, Citizens, denied a huge number of claims from Hurricane Debby, which hit in August. Debby, rated as “only” a category 1, nevertheless caused more than a billion dollars in damages. The rub for policy … | Continue reading
But even if you don't live off-grid, it's still a good idea to conserve precious resources when you can — especially as this can cut the cost of your monthly bills. Off-grid homeowner sparks envy after sharing tour of their unique dwelling: 'Life goal right here' first appeared o … | Continue reading
In Vacaville waiting for the Nurse to get home. Visited her at work, talked for a bit, stole […] | Continue reading
Researchers have discovered that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. By examining both brain tissue from animal models and human samples, they identified how TBI can trigger changes in the brain, leading to an accumulation of ha … | Continue reading
"Shame on them. That's childish and so frustrating." Homeowner devastated after finding their garden destroyed with eerie item left at the scene: 'It really shook me' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
China, the undisputed global leader in wind energy, has just set another world record for the world's tallest and highest-capacity offshore wind turbine, taller than the Eiffel Tower, The Chrysler Building, and longer than the longest US aircraft carrier. Continue Reading Categor … | Continue reading
"It's a fascinating discovery." Scientists sound the alarm after detecting worrisome behavior of killer whales: 'Such a thing has never been recorded' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
One of the best things about the Raspberry Pi 5 (other than the performance boost over its predecessor) is how much simpler it is to add an SSD. And if you’re running a full desktop OS like Ubuntu you should use an SSD: startup times are blazingly fast, and the I/O performance bl … | Continue reading