"As a pioneer in the field of zero-emission ground support, our goal is to make ground support fit for a sustainable future." Major airport strikes new deal resulting in astounding machines that can pull over 350-ton aircrafts: 'A further milestone for future-proof ground handlin … | Continue reading
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide at the surface of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, potentially shedding light on its origins. | Continue reading
Not referring to our back garden, though that might be an even more apt referent for the title — just, my miles this morning felt dully slow, tired, ineffectual. I did run, however, so full marks for that. It’s expected to be rainy tomorrow, and I’m going on retreat from Monday t … | Continue reading
Reducing daily sitting can help prevent worsening back pain, according to a study from Finland. Switching postures and staying active are key for back health. A recent study conducted by the University of Turku in Finland found that decreasing daily sitting time helped prevent th … | Continue reading
School-aged kids are introduced to background, middle ground, and foreground with this easy project. We’ve included a free printable to… The post Grounds Tri-Fold Art Project for Kids appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
It’s become fashionable to claim that other countries hate the U.S. Having traveled the globe for three years, I can tell you: That’s absurd. | Continue reading
Two new studies highlight the enigmatic nature of antimatter, revealing its potential role in both understanding the universe's origins and unlocking the secrets of particle physics. | Continue reading
"I pretty much do this with all of my fruits and vegetables." Gardener reveals 'go-to' harvest tip to keep your produce fresh for longer: 'This is great to know' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
My brother shared this picture he took in Marin County, California of a great blue heron in flight | Continue reading
Today on App Addict - Surfed - Fell Off, Drowned - I recently saw an announcement for the release of version 3.0 of the Internet history and bookmarking tool Surfed. Previous app store reviews of the app stated that it had a lot of potential but that it wasn’t a mature product. I … | Continue reading
The town's forests are struggling due to invasive species and canopy trees that stunt younger trees' growth. Town greenlights new program in effort to rescue diseased and dying trees: 'It's basically creating an economy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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New research reveals that green turtle hatchlings “swim” through the sand to emerge, rather than digging, using a head-up rocking motion. Recent research indicates that green turtle hatchlings ‘swim’ through the sand to reach the surface after hatching, rather than ‘digging’ thei … | Continue reading
The concept is large enough to handle even the biggest wind turbines in the world. New concept for offshore wind turbine maintenance could open 'virtual factory' at sea — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Drinking water triggers a variety of complex biochemical reactions that reward rehydration and help satiate our thirst. | Continue reading
When Emily Oster was a kid in the 1980s in New Haven, Connecticut, she grew up on a block with a lot of other children. | Continue reading
A step by step guide to building a RAG system with Postgres Postgres is a powerful tool for implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. Its versatility and robustness make it an excellent choice for this task. By diving deep into a technology you're already familia … | Continue reading
A group of international researchers utilized the advanced underwater technology from MBARI to explore and record the changes in underwater landscapes in a remote Arctic region, focusing on the effects of melting permafrost and the formation of new ice. Researchers from Monterey … | Continue reading
These homeowners made a poor choice for the health and long-term future of their yard. Homeowner concerned after neighbors butcher healthy tree for ridiculous reason: 'What's the point?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Armour, postal […] | Continue reading
Bookmarked Blog posts are breadcrumbs by Peter Rukavina A wonderful posting by Peter on how different people and their stories connect to eachother with some sort of breadcrumb written in his blog that serves as the kernel around which that connection can happen. Like Peter I thi … | Continue reading
It really doesn't get much better than this, folks. | Continue reading
What’s going on, Internet? Another Bandcamp Friday has been and gone. Did you pick up anything interesting? I’ve continued my mission to backfill my catelogue of Aotearoa music. This month is all about NZ Hip Hop. Melo & Blues by MELODOWNZ AVONTALES by MELODOWNZ The Prequel by Ra … | Continue reading
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi have revealed that our galaxy, part of the Laniākea supercluster, might actually reside within a significantly larger cosmic structure, potentially centered around the massive Shapley concentration. This discovery, emerging from the study … | Continue reading
While the straws were manufactured years ago, it's a reminder that wasteful business practices can still impact the environment far into the future. Shocked customer shares photo of what they found after opening package of plastic straws: 'Enough to choke a blue whale' first appe … | Continue reading
As Mac hard disks grew larger, fragmentation of file data, file system metadata and free space slowed the disk down. Here's how we used to solve that. | Continue reading
Electrifying your home, vehicle, and appliances is one of the best ways to lower your carbon footprint and decrease your monthly bills. The government wants to pay you $2,500 to upgrade your home wiring — here's how to take advantage first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Think I blew Ruth‘s mind this morning when I set off for a week in Mexico with only a medium-sized, underseat-suitable backpack. But since working for Automattic five years ago I’ve totally been bitten by the travelling-light bug. Highly recommended! | Continue reading
Brazilian cynodont fossils have shed light on early mammalian evolution, revealing earlier and independent development of key features like the jaw and middle ear. The discovery of new cynodont fossils from southern Brazil, made by a team of paleontologists led by the University … | Continue reading
Order a Take Back Bag, fill it up, mail it back via USPS using the QR code, and choose your rewards. You can get huge discounts on designer goods — all you have to do is return your old stuff first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We remain deeply committed to environmental sustainability and protecting Maui's natural landscape and biodiversity." Hawaiʻi resort negotiates landmark settlement following 2024 lawsuit: 'We ... must ensure that we're doing everything we can' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The European Space Agency (ESA) and German Aerospace Centre (DLR) have opened a lunar replica centre in Cologne, which simulates the experience of landing on the moon. ESA and... | Continue reading
Light sources, a form of particle accelerator, produce powerful beams of X-rays and other spectrums, enabling scientists to peer into the microscopic structure of materials without physically altering them. These machines differ from other accelerators as they use oscillating mag … | Continue reading
"Hazardous releases remain largely invisible due to limited disclosure requirements and scant public information." Researchers issue warning over hidden hazards in wake of major hurricanes: 'The statistics are disconcerting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The reMarkable 2 came out around three years ago and is currently being sold. This is the previous generation model with a black and white e-paper display and is very popular with people who want to freehand draw and edit PDF files and don’t want any distractions. The Paper Pro i … | Continue reading
The Remarkable Paper Pro writing slate is a new product that just came out. This is the first Remarkable with a colour e-paper screen running E INK Gallery 3. The device has a flush screen and bezel design and is protected by a layer of glass. How do Gallery 3 and the Remarkable … | Continue reading
September witnessed plugin EVs take a record 97.5% share in Norway, up from 93.0% year on year. BEVs crushed all other powertrains, taking 96.4% share, also a new record, with PHEVs a distant runner-up at 1.1% share. Overall auto volume was 12,966 units, up 25% YoY. Tesla dominat … | Continue reading
"The B.C. government and the minister responsible for recovering the near-extinct ... population have so far remained silent." Groups sound alarm over proposal to build new Canadian ski resort: 'It's outrageous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Scientists have created a nasal spray that may protect against respiratory pathogens like COVID-19 and influenza by forming a gel barrier in the nose. Researchers have developed a new nasal spray designed to block and neutralize a wide range of respiratory pathogens, including CO … | Continue reading
"Water quality issues ... were decades in the making and will take decades to fix." Communities suffer as UK's largest freshwater lake faces devastation from toxic algal bloom: 'Something must change' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Environmental zones in Amsterdam, which ban vehicles like diesel cars and older scooters from entry, will be taken one step further in 2025. The Dutch capital will introduce... | Continue reading
"How is this even legal?" Driver raises concerns after sharing photo of ironic mobile billboard truck: 'It's actually painful to look directly at' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The New York Times recently ran a one–two punch of stories about the ostensibly softening political involvement of Mark Zuckerberg and Meta — where by “punch”, I mean “gentle caress”. Sheera Frenkel and Mike Isaac on Meta “distanc[ing] itself from politics”: On Facebook, Instagra … | Continue reading
Waymo has been expanding quite a bit in the past year, and now it’s looking to drum up a lot more business with a clever, cute, creative new marketing campaign. In San Francisco, Waymo has slipped little ads into fortune cookies at dozens of Chinese restaurants. Only in San Franc … | Continue reading
United States Secretary for Energy, Jennifer Granholm, and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, held the second United States-Australia Ministerial Dialogue on Clean Energy on the margins of the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazi … | Continue reading
Their toxic ingredients have been linked to cancer, birth defects, mental health disorders, and, per one 2022 study, "transient or permanent alteration of the immune system." Investigation uncovers alarming behavior of world's largest beef producer: 'A devastating new war' first … | Continue reading
Utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have refined the measurement of the Hubble constant by studying SN H0pe, a gravitationally lensed Type Ia supernova. This approach, integrating gravitational lensing and time-delay observations, offers a more precise determina … | Continue reading
"This is my version of paradise!" Homeowner shares striking photo of landscaping transformation after they 'killed' their lawn: 'Absolutely stunning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading