Officials attempt to turn pest-infested waters into fertilizer: 'It becomes about mitigating their effects'

"Something like this can be a long-lasting project that could actually achieve some local control." Officials attempt to turn pest-infested waters into fertilizer: 'It becomes about mitigating their effects' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 20 minutes ago

Volcanic Fossilization: Did a ‘Pompeii Event’ Really Preserve the World’s Most Pristine Dinosaurs?

Recent research suggests the exceptional fossils from China’s Yixian Formation were preserved through natural sediment processes rather than volcanic activity, revising previous scientific assumptions. Approximately 120 million to 130 million years ago, during the age of dinosaur … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 21 minutes ago

Algae Biofuel Is Booming Without Any Help From ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil dropped the algae biofuel ball last year but many other firms are racing to fill the gap, with an eye on algae-based plastics, fertilizers, and other products, too. The post Algae Biofuel Is Booming Without Any Help From ExxonMobil appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 32 minutes ago

Company announces record-breaking results of hyperloop test — but skeptics question whether tech is commercially viable

The concept involves high-speed travel in fully autonomous electric pods levitating inside a tube, which could reach speeds over 700 miles per hour. Company announces record-breaking results of hyperloop test — but skeptics question whether tech is commercially viable first appea … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 35 minutes ago

Homeowner stunned after local officials destroy decades-old forest on private property: 'This is outrageous'

"What happened wasn't pruning — it was slaughter." Homeowner stunned after local officials destroy decades-old forest on private property: 'This is outrageous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 50 minutes ago

Saturday 16 November 1661

At the office all the morning. Dined at home, and so about my business in the afternoon to the Temple, where I found my Chancery bill drawn against T. Trice, which I read and like it, and so home. | Continue reading


@pepysdiary.com | 50 minutes ago

The Swing House / CIRCOLO-A

In the hills of Genoa’s San Teodoro neighborhood, The Swing House by CIRCOLO-A tells a story of timeless charm and fresh beginnings. Once a traditional fishermen’s home, built from stone and reclaimed ship wood, this house has been passed down through generations. Continue readin … | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 51 minutes ago

60 million households watched the Tyson vs. Paul fight on Netflix

Netflix had a very big night. | Photo: Al Bello / Getty Images for Netflix Netflix peaked at “65 million concurrent streams” during the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul last night, according to Most Valuable Promotions, the promoter for the fight. Those streams went … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Driver sparks anger with photo of car charging station targeted by growing trend: 'They did this on purpose'

"They shouldn't be there." Driver sparks anger with photo of car charging station targeted by growing trend: 'They did this on purpose' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Alien’s Deconstruct Trump’s Pics

This is pretty damn good. | Continue reading


@thinc.blog | 1 hour ago

Blog Note

...By the way, "Film Fridays" are still on. I just didn't get the first one written in time for yesterday. Mike Related Stories Three Cylinders Answers Film Series (Blog Note) | Continue reading


@feeds.feedblitz.com | 1 hour ago

New homeowner anxious after inheriting nightmare yard from previous owners: '100% need to eliminate those'

"Your number one mission is to pull all the kudzu and ivy." New homeowner anxious after inheriting nightmare yard from previous owners: '100% need to eliminate those' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Amazon Is Selling a $28K 2-Story Tiny Home That You Can Move Right Into

It's got floor to ceiling windows! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

The FTC says spam call complaints are way down since 2021

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Complaints about unwanted telemarketing calls have dropped for the third straight year, the Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday. Reports of such calls have fallen by over 50 percent versus 2021, according to the FTC — a decl … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago

Ticci Tabs

A couple of months ago, Jonathan Ruiz released a new app called Ticci Tabs that I’ve really been enjoying. Why did it take me so long to write about it? Great question. Let’s just say I was waiting to publish this in honor of the first birthday of Jonathan’s other app Bridges, sh … | Continue reading


@devondundee.com | 1 hour ago

Company faces nearly $1M fine after workers illegally damage national park area: 'Disturbing numerous archaeological features'

The potential penalty should send a clear message to Avista and any other utilities with tree-cutting projects lined up. Company faces nearly $1M fine after workers illegally damage national park area: 'Disturbing numerous archaeological features' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Project: Civic Band - scraping and searching PDF meeting minutes from hundreds of municipalities

I interviewed Philip James about Civic Band, his "slowly growing collection of databases of the minutes from civic governments". Philip demonstrated the site and talked through his pipeline for scraping and indexing meeting minutes from many different local government authorities … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 1 hour ago

How 20 Million Genetic Markers Could Change the Way We Grow Corn

A research team has developed a framework to study phenotypic plasticity, linking crop traits, genetics, and weather. The method predicts corn traits like flowering time with high accuracy, offering a data-driven approach for breeding climate-resilient crops. Understanding the in … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

'Star cells' make long-term fear memories fade before they form

Manipulating important non-neuronal brain cells called astrocytes using light prevented fear memories from being retained long-term, according to new research. The findings add to growing evidence about astrocytes’ role in memory and open the door to potential treatments for cond … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Frustrating photo captures Yellowstone tourist testing their luck with wild bison for photo opportunity: 'These people ruin the experience for everybody else'

"Bison, like any other animal inside Yellowstone, should be given plenty of space." Frustrating photo captures Yellowstone tourist testing their luck with wild bison for photo opportunity: 'These people ruin the experience for everybody else' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Early

Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: The worst part is you can't source any pumpkins because there's been no first contact with the Americas. Today's News: | Continue reading


@smbc-comics.com | 1 hour ago

34m² Apartment / Bya Ribeiro, Dua Arquitetura

In the vibrant city of São Paulo, Architect Bya Ribeiro and Dua Arquitetura turned a 34m² apartment into a haven of style and functionality. Designed for a young client stepping into their first solo living experience, the project balances warmth and modernity, reflecting the cli … | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 2 hours ago

New e-Paper Display Offers Faster Page Refresh Times, Better Color

Here comes a new e-paper display technology which, as its makers claim, offers significant improvement over the e-paper display that E Ink has to offer. Developed by Guangzhou OED Technologies Inc., the new e-paper display offers almost an all-around improvement over E Ink displa … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 2 hours ago

Download Thousand of Free Audiobooks on Stuff Your Earbuds Day

You might have heard about Stuff Your Kindle Day. It is when you get the chance to download thousands of e-books for free. But what about audiobooks? It might not be known to many but there also exists an audiobook version of Stuff Your Kindle Day and it is named Stuff Your Earbu … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 2 hours ago

On Micropayments

Micropayments, microbilling, microtransactions, call it what you will; it is one of those ideas people say they want but actually do not. Every once in a while somebody opines that... | Continue reading


@sheep.horse | 2 hours ago

Half Life 2 turns 20

like Half-Life's 25th anniversary, Valve commemorated it with a two-hour documentary, new commentary, and the games are free until Monday 1pm ET # | Continue reading


@half-life.com | 2 hours ago

9 Brilliant Ways to Organize a Kitchen If You Don’t Have a Pantry

Here are some of the best ideas and inspo. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

UK endures volatile weather conditions amid flooding and 111 mph winds: 'Disproportionately more severe storms'

"Without adaptation, there is a risk weaker storms could lead to coastal flooding where they wouldn’t have in the past." UK endures volatile weather conditions amid flooding and 111 mph winds: 'Disproportionately more severe storms' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Shop Talk on Developer Relations

Shop Talk 639 was a good episode, I specifically enjoyed the discussion of the usability of software for developers. This is everything from how the syntax highlighting works in your editor, to documentation. Laravel improved their DX recently by rolling out php.new after Theo ha … | Continue reading


@curtismchale.ca | 2 hours ago

Photo: Stockholm evening

Evening in Stockholm, Sweden. On my way home from work. 📸 | Continue reading


@birming.com | 2 hours ago

An appreciation of the “mark all as read” button

Social media timelines are designed to be an endless stream of, well, mostly garbage these days. Platforms are doing their absolute best (worst?) to exploit every single one of our psychological weaknesses to keep us hooked on their stupid platforms. And that’s precisely why I lo … | Continue reading


@manuelmoreale.com | 2 hours ago

Garmin Strength Coach added to more Forerunners and Vx

I guess the F7 and Epix Pro watches will get Strength Coach, but no others. The post Garmin Strength Coach added to more Forerunners and Vx appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at the5krunner • tri bike run. | Continue reading


@the5krunner.com | 2 hours ago

Kirkby Dashboard

Succeeding where I previously failed. Ending a productive day by separating my website dashboard into tabbed pages, with separate tabs for posts, workouts, routes, evergreen albums, and static pages. Quitting for the night while I'm ahead. | Continue reading


@lee-perry.co.uk | 2 hours ago

Red One’s Krampus Was Made For Allllll the Monster Lovers Out There

The makeup team for Red One discuss what it took to make Kristofer Hivju into a monstrous beefcake for the season. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Scientists attribute devastating flood events to concerning pattern: 'No longer a distant threat'

"Results show an intensification of extreme precipitation and flood events over all climate regions." Scientists attribute devastating flood events to concerning pattern: 'No longer a distant threat' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Landmark Study Links Common Air Pollutants to Autism

Scientists uncover intricate connections between air pollution and neurodevelopmental disorders in a landmark brain medicine emerging topic review. Environmental exposure to air pollutants during critical developmental periods may significantly influence autism risk, according to … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

Camping with Kids

I didn't camp much while growing up other than an occasional trip with the church youth group. In high school, some buddies and I would sometimes sleep under the stars on the hillside beside the pond on my family's farm. Later, my military occupational specialty was in combat arm … | Continue reading


@amerpie.lol | 2 hours ago

[Repost] Cable Car Marquee

Miika used a marquee tag to add a cable car to a web page, and I think I couldn't be more impressed. | Continue reading


@danq.me | 3 hours ago

How to Integrate a Storage Shed into a Minimalist Backyard Design

Minimalist backyard design has become a popular trend for homeowners looking to create serene, uncluttered outdoor spaces. Defined by simplicity, functionality, and clean lines, this approach transforms backyards into modern sanctuaries of calm. However, incorporating necessary s … | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 3 hours ago

Gardener shares foolproof method to preserve tomatoes for fresh tastes all winter long: 'Such a good idea'

"Preserving the last of delicious in-season tomatoes is not only easy but also quite fun and satisfying as well." Gardener shares foolproof method to preserve tomatoes for fresh tastes all winter long: 'Such a good idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

My Mom’s 30-Year Old “Yellow Legal Pad Method” Is a Holiday Lifesaver

It’s so simple. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 3 hours ago

Adorable Turtle Template To Print

Looking for a fun and creative activity to do with your kids? Our free turtle template printable is perfect for… The post Adorable Turtle Template To Print appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 3 hours ago

Fake AI video generators infect Windows, macOS with infostealers

Fake AI image and video generators infect Windows and macOS with the Lumma Stealer and AMOS information-stealing malware, used to steal credentials and cryptocurrency wallets from infected devices. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 3 hours ago

Excellent piece on how Bluesky leaves users with the impression that it's open and decentralized in ways it is not. If it's bought by someone who wants to use it the way Musk has, they can, without any recourse by the users. As they said in the old days, if you're getting somethi … | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 3 hours ago

Scientists issue warning about major factor contributing to global health crisis: 'Can no longer afford to ignore'

And it's expected to get worse. Scientists issue warning about major factor contributing to global health crisis: 'Can no longer afford to ignore' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

The Kraven Movie Wants You to Have a Real, Bloody Good Time

Aaron Taylor-Johnson and director J.C. Chandor want you to know Kraven is 2024's most real, most violent superhero movie. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 hours ago

This Sustainable New Vegan Protein Could Soon Be on Your Plate

Sea lettuce is a sustainable protein source, and researchers have tripled its extraction efficiency, paving the way for innovative food applications. The protein found in sea lettuce, a type of seaweed, offers a promising addition to both meat and existing alternative protein sou … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 4 hours ago

November has sucked so far. One upside of the terrible nonsense is that more people are fleeing X. Many are choosing Bluesky. I’ve seen a bunch of takes about this recently, but I keep seeing things I disagree with. I figure that’s a good enough excuse to write more about this we … | Continue reading


@anderegg.ca | 4 hours ago