All three states also endured unusually warm summers. Thousands evacuate after wildfires wreak havoc on western US — here's why we should be concerned first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Statistical analyses of biophotons from lentil seeds provide evidence supporting theories that suggest a form of ‘intelligence’ may emerge in plants. All living organisms emit a faint level of light radiation, known as ‘biophotons,’ though their origin and function remain largely … | Continue reading
Cristina Criddle, Financial Times: At present, Perplexity’s AI chatbot gives a comprehensive response to user questions based on information from the internet, citing sources and including links to web pages. Below this, Perplexity offers suggested follow-up queries. Under its ne … | Continue reading
I “tweeted” my first impressions of my new phone and headphones last night after about an hour of use. It all holds up still today. On the latest non-Pro AirPods: My several-sentence review of the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (after about 60 minutes): They seem to fit … | Continue reading
Here is a fundamental question of (the methodology of) theology: According to what rule, or rules, should we determine our doctrines about the things of God? This question asks about our regula fidei, […] | Continue reading
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Planting milkweed is a simple and effective way for gardeners to support Monarchs, with the side benefit of attracting the stunning butterflies to their lawns. Gardener shares amazing before-and-after images after transforming yard into butterfly haven: 'I love it' first appeared … | Continue reading
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Researchers from KIT and Voxalytic GmbH have developed a new method that simplifies the process of mapping the spatial arrangement of atoms, offering a valuable tool for drug discovery. Chirality in a molecule refers to its fundamental structure, where certain molecules, known as … | Continue reading
2024 Sep 20 2:40 PM EDT: NBC News: "Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceX for allegedly trespassing on Texas land": The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Texas court, asks for $15 million [...] [t]he land is near SpaceX’s operations, known as Starbase, and according to the laws … | Continue reading
Nature lovers should leave no trace as much as possible, as spoiling someone else's outing who assumes a bag is just litter is still a negative impact. Hiker stumbles upon annoying scene on local trail: 'I really have never understood why people do this' first appeared on The Coo … | Continue reading
Marion Fourcade and Kieran Healy dive into how the imperative to create, measure, and collect data wherever and whenever possible has scrambled our ways of knowing the world, each other, and crucially ourselves. | Continue reading
Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox Media A year after multiple publications reported Jony Ive was collaborating with Sam Altman on a hardware project, Ive himself as confirmed it in a profile in the New York Times. There aren’t a lot of details. He met Altman through Bria … | Continue reading
Just wow. Late 90s or early 2000s, I was part of an IRC fan club of Terry Pratchett, called #ankh-morpork. I maintained a website built with html and iframes, dedicated to his works and the IRC channel. As part of this, I translated (poorly) a short story, a pretty grim one, and … | Continue reading
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A new structural battery by Chalmers University could drastically reduce the weight of electronic devices and vehicles by combining load-bearing and energy storage capabilities, offering a leap in efficiency and design potential. If vehicles or electronics were constructed using … | Continue reading
If you create something that’s to your taste, you have to dig back in. Figure out exactly what it was that worked for you and not the algorithm. Iterate on it, and do it again. The post Dig Back In | 2424 appeared first on thejaymo. | Continue reading
Finally giving a home to most of Gentry Blue's great singles from the past years as well as throwing in a couple of new tracks, Fragments is an album that does not mess around. | Continue reading
The team behind Fox's now decade-old Batman prequel give an oral history on its creation and impact during its five-season, 100-episode run. | Continue reading
"I am passionate about clean energy and a sustainable future for both my family and the world." Michael Phelps takes huge step to secure a 'cleaner future' for his 4 kids: 'I want to make the world better for them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Burnley came from behind this afternoon to send Portsmouth back to the South Coast with no points, and a bag of sour grapes. Read on for my review of the game and a few images. Oh, and he's magic, you know, Jeremy Sarmiento. | Continue reading
Ginger Peach Butter (for canning) By Monica Makes 9-11 half pint Print recipe Pin recipe on Pinterest An easy, flavorful spread for toast, bagels and biscuits or a mix-in for yogurt and oatmeal. Suitable for canning. Use printable labels for giftable jars. Ingredients 15-16 cups … | Continue reading
Sometimes I feel like Simon & Garfunkel wrote this song precisely so that Disturbed could perform it. Years (and many, many listens) later and it still gives me chills. HeyDingus is a blog by Jarrod Blundy about technology, the great outdoors, and other musings. If you like what … | Continue reading
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Some teachers consider finger counting a signal that youngsters are struggling with math, while others associate its use as advanced numerical knowledge. Now, new research is the first to show that children’s performance in arithmetic can show a “huge” improvement through the tea … | Continue reading
Human Error by Crones stands tall as a fine example of a band at their prime, taking their inspirations and making them even broader this time around. | Continue reading
Short update this month, which has been full of travels and new things. I spent a few weeks in the UK. Most importantly I got to see Altin Gün in the Manchester Psych Festival, but I also visited family and friends, spent a while in the Codethink offices, and so on. It’s been a m … | Continue reading
A University of Washington study offers new insights into the end of the last Snowball Earth event, explaining how melting ice and atmospheric changes may have paved the way for the emergence of more complex life forms on Earth. Some of the most extreme climate events in Earth’s … | Continue reading
3M announced that it would discontinue using this chemical but replaced it with a different chemical that would remain in the environment as a "forever chemical." Report shows major corporation hid knowledge of toxic chemicals seeping into blood from common household products: 'T … | Continue reading
Designed by John Pardey Architects, Phillips House is a bespoke riverside home built for a couple passionate about sailing and renovating Victorian steamboats. Situated at Weir Quay on the east bank of the River Tamar, this home balances modern architecture with its rich historic … | Continue reading
Tetsuya Nomura's prepared to wrap up the Disney crossover series and retire, but not before trying to draw new fans into Sora's world. | Continue reading
In the era of fearing dystopian future and feeling nostalgic for past times, finding a healthy balancing dose of optimism and realism is not easy. The Przmatics may, however, make it just a little bit easier, while providing a good amount of heartfelt poetry in great immersive so … | Continue reading
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Recently, I found myself scrolling through a catalogue of in-flight films when the name Bezos caught my eye. Surely enough, it was a biopic about Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s founding. Having greatly enjoyed the recent BlackBerry as well as older films about tech startups such as The … | Continue reading
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Filled to the brim with unabashed punk attitude and an impeccable sense of melody that only challenges their own urgency, Spirit Gun's new EP is a work unlike most. | Continue reading
From a baby tardigrade riding a nematode, to water droplets evaporating from the wing scales of a peacock butterfly, the winners of this year's Nikon Small World In Motion video microscopy competition let you see the unseen in astounding detail. Continue Reading Category: Photogr … | Continue reading
It's estimated that roughly 40 million pounds of plastic waste enter the river every year, largely due to the lack of waste disposal infrastructure in the country. Nonprofit introduces largest-ever trash interceptor with potential to clean one of the most polluted places on the p … | Continue reading
Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Back in the Mad Men days, the only thing that might interrupt the corporate blandness of a workspace might be a photo of your family or maybe a coffee cup with a funny saying. But nowadays, especially if we’re working at home, we can have some … | Continue reading
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If you’re looking to spend more time in the kitchen this season, we’ve got eight easy, cozy, and comforting fall dinner recipes everyone can make, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. | Continue reading
An analysis highlights the superiority of triptans such as eletriptan and rizatriptan over newer migraine drugs and common painkillers. Advocating for their increased use globally could standardize effective migraine care, say researchers. Some triptans are a more effective treat … | Continue reading
When former President Donald J. Trump appeared before Michigan workers earlier this week for a campaign town hall, he responded in typical meandering fashion to questions about the future of the US auto industry. He offered tangential thoughts about tariffs boosting the labor for … | Continue reading
My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen were never the medium's new, grand saviors their fans wanted them to be. | Continue reading
The most striking thing was the solitude. As the airplane thundered across an unsettled sky toward Antarctica, I stared out the window at the landscape of shifting ice floes and dark ocean. There were no roads, no settlements, no structures of any kind—not even the occasional lon … | Continue reading
"This ambitious undertaking will take the standards of 3D concrete printing to the next level." Netherlands to build state-of-the-art 3D-printed homes inspired by rock formations: 'These houses are more than just experimental' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Image: The Verge Brazilian fan account owners might have a reason to rejoice, as X could be returning to Brazil. According to the New York Times, in a court filing Friday night the company agreed to abide by the Supreme Court’s request in order to have the countrywide ban lifted: … | Continue reading