Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg have been hit with heavy snowfall, disrupting public transport, causing several road accidents and a motorway standstill. Deutsche Bahn announces... | Continue reading
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A study using zebrafish reveals how brainstem neural networks guide eye movement, offering a new model that mimics these networks to predict their activity, potentially aiding eye disorder treatments and enhancing our grasp of short-term memory. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medic … | Continue reading
by Steve Szilagyi My favorite place on Earth is Niagara Falls. I refresh my spirit there. Standing on the very brink, my chest pummeled by the roar of millions of gallons of fresh water plunging into the abyss, I feel at one with figures like Margaret Fuller, Charles Dickens, and … | Continue reading
Such restrictions often reduce homeowners’ freedom to make sustainable improvements. Homeowners baffled by HOA's problematic yard maintenance policy: 'It seems to be overkill' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A Lynchian collection of recordings from a vintage Peel Session throw the differences between the Bill Callahan of today and his former moniker Smog into sharp relief, says Jeremy Allen Bill Callahan watchers have invariably learnt not to take his words at face value. Truth infus … | Continue reading
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I had never tried my hand at a ghost story before, so I began ‘A Spiritual Life’ with some trepidation. As is usual for me, I already had the ending in mind, and some notes to cover the long time period involved. When dealing with ghosts and spirits, proper research is not really … | Continue reading
This is all twenty-two parts of my recent fiction serial in one complete story. It is a long read, at 17,430 words. Jake had never believed in ghosts. Until he became one. It was all the fault of Victor Burley of course. He had come up with the idea of robbing the house of Tomkin … | Continue reading
Der Beitrag Reichen-Abgabe, Kulturtaxe und ein neuer Beirat: Kulturszene fordert vom Stadtrat mehr Kreativität bei Kostenlücke im Haushalt erschien zuerst auf MUCBOOK. | Continue reading
Two days after the event, I am still somewhat baffled as to what three of America’s leading avant-garde jazz musicians – Mary Halvorson, Michael Formanek and Tomas Fujiwara, playing and recording together as Thumbscrew – were doing in a small jazz club – sorry, Kulturlabor – in a … | Continue reading
Dozens of rural water systems were knocked out by the hurricane. Full recovery may take years. | Continue reading
"[It] would exacerbate the burdens they are facing." State official blocks major insurance proposal that could have affected millions: 'When you talk about ... increases, you're hurting people' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Michigan and other battleground states might have swung for Trump, but they elected environmentalists to U.S. Senate seats, too. | Continue reading
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Researchers have developed a new quantum theory that for the first time defines the precise shape of a photon, showing its interaction with atoms and its environment. This breakthrough allows for the visualization of photons and could revolutionize nanophotonic technologies, enha … | Continue reading
Democrats and Republicans can't seem to agree over what belongs in the nation's leading agricultural policy. | Continue reading
Natural areas are great at absorbing heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and can help communities cope with and recover from natural disasters. Thousands rally to join mass tree-planting initiative with monumental impacts: 'The creation of these new woodlands is vital' first … | Continue reading
"This is about the protection of all that we hold dear." | Continue reading
Our need for privacy has been accentuated by the way we live, in which goods and services arrive seemingly out of the ether, things we’ve bought to consume, throw away, or do with what we wish. The faces and hands behind these goods are invisible to us. | Continue reading
Martin Wattenberg drew up a live visualization that shows colors mentioned in Bluesky… Tags: Bluesky, color, firehose, Martin Wattenberg | Continue reading
No, you can't eat the world's thinnest spaghetti. It's 200 times thinner than a human hair, which means you'd have a hard time spotting it on a plate and an even harder time cooking it. Continue Reading Category: Medical Innovations, Body & Mind Tags: Electrospinning, Nano, Thin, … | Continue reading
Boomerang Partners was named a finalist in three highly competitive categories at the upcoming International Gaming Awards 2025. These nominations recognise the company as a standout in sports betting and affiliate marketing around the world, including emerging European countries … | Continue reading
The ISS crew is busy with science and maintenance, studying space’s effects on health while awaiting a crucial resupply mission. The Progress 90 cargo craft is currently orbiting Earth, en route to resupply the International Space Station (ISS) following its launch on Thursday mo … | Continue reading
This story was first published by Energy News Network . A Massachusetts university is developing technology that aims to use lasers to drastically cut emissions and energy use from Maine’s paper and pulp industry. Worcester Polytechnic Institute recently received a $2.75 million … | Continue reading
Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Canary thanks Clean Energy Counsel for its support of the column. Over 700 facilities for making low-carbon materials and fuels are in development or are operating glo … | Continue reading
The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 90 spacecraft is now safely in orbit, on its way to the International Space Station (ISS). It launched at 7:22 a.m. EST (5:22 p.m. Baikonur time) on Thursday, November 21, aboard a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The space … | Continue reading
It's okay to complain and vent, I just ask you be able to back it up. Saying, "Python packaging sucks", but then admit you actually haven't used it in so long you don't remember why it sucked isn't fair. Things do improve, so it's better to say "it did suck" and acknowledge you m … | Continue reading
The ship is expected to be delivered sometime in the second half of 2026. Cargo company announces new ship to use world's largest-ever sailing technology: 'Expected to become an important lever for the industry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
SiGMA Europe 2024 closed the year with a bang, and GR8 Tech seized the spotlight, leaving a lasting impression on industry leaders and professionals. The event proved pivotal for GR8 Tech, with nearly 300 meetings showcasing robust interest in its offerings. Of these, 15 discussi … | Continue reading
You use Spotlight to search for something you're sure is there, but it can't find it. Here are some methods to discover why that search failed. | Continue reading
"I have nature right outside my door, no need to go anywhere." Homeowner shares impressive before-and-after photos after tearing out portion of their lawn: 'The fulfillment I get ... is indescribable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Collaborative research integrating innovative analytical techniques with traditional field geology, conducted in one of the world’s leading geologic laboratories, has provided fresh insights into the Cambrian explosion of life. Earth’s 4.6-billion-year history has been dominated … | Continue reading
With participating retailers from Sephora to Steve Madden, HelloFresh, Regal Cinemas, Bombas, and many more, you'll have money to spend however you want. This company trades high-end rewards for your old stuff — get paid to empty out your closet first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Today I somehow managed to tweak my back, right before I was going to do some gardening. I ended up doing the gardening anyway. This was, as it turns out, not a greaet way to help my back to feel better. | Continue reading
Creatine is commonly associated with athletes and bodybuilders, but the popular supplement seems to have broad benefits on everything from ageing to brain function | Continue reading
"I am terribly afraid of not taking care of this ... properly." Worried homeowner seeks advice after noticing concerning detail in their yard: 'Is this normal?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
One thing that I really like to bake and enjoy during the Holiday season is Gingerbread. Nothing says festive to me more than Gingerbread. The smell of all of those warm spices while the cakes and bakes are in the oven spells pure and utter COMFORT to me. Home Sweet Home. Family … | Continue reading
No matter how strong the evidence is in favor of a scientific theory, there will always be contrarians who come along and encourage the exploration of alternatives. This isn’t necessarily out of stubbornness, but is often done in an attempt to subject even our most well-supported … | Continue reading
The fight against corruption is non-negotiable if the Republic of Moldova wants to join the European Union. After winning a runoff presidential vote and scoring a razor-thin victory in a referendum on Moldova’s future direction of travel (the country chose the EU), President Maia … | Continue reading
Charles Mingus, the innovative jazz musician, was known for having a bad temper. He once got so irritated with a heckler that he ended up trashing his $20,000 bass. Another time, when a pianist didn’t get things right, Mingus reached right inside the piano and ripped the strings … | Continue reading
Time is of the essence for making these improvements. The government wants to pay you $1,600 to insulate your home — and it could have a massive impact on your energy bill first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While biodegradable materials may sound environmentally responsible, manufacturing disposable products requires significant resources. Shopper shares concerns about eyebrow-raising product that 'doesn't need to exist': 'Such waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sega announced a new Virtua Fighter game. Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is a new entry for the 3D fighting game based on Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown (the remake of Virtua Fighter 5 running on the Like A Dragon series’ Dragon Engine), and it’s coming to PC. It’s not full-blown … | Continue reading
In 2023, Google launched several online certificate programs designed to help students land an entry-level job, without necessarily having a college degree. This includes a certificate program focused on Cybersecurity, a field that stands poised to grow as companies become more d … | Continue reading
Mosquitoes do a superb job of spreading diseases like malaria – now researchers have shown it's possible to hijack these pests and distribute vaccines via mosquito bite. In human trials, these mozzie-borne vaccines proved around 90% effective. Continue Reading Category: Infectiou … | Continue reading
"It's crucial that consumers understand the performance, benefits, and incentives available to them." This next-gen HVAC tech is stunningly powerful — but 96% of homeowners are unaware of its capabilities first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Say hello to gemini-exp-1121 Google Gemini's Logan Kilpatrick on Twitter: Say hello to gemini-exp-1121! Our latest experimental gemini model, with: significant gains on coding performance stronger reasoning capabilities improved visual understanding Available on Google AI Studio … | Continue reading