I recently mentioned on Mastodon that I decided to take part in the AMA challenge that's doing the rounds, this first question comes from Brandon. Brandon didn't actually ask this to me directly, he just put it out there into the ether. I thought it was a good one, so decided I'd … | Continue reading
On this release, four songs, two of them being a previously released single, line up to create a journey through S J Denney's influences and inspirations. | Continue reading
A next-generation metagenomic sequencing test developed at UCSF demonstrates its ability to rapidly and accurately diagnose a wide range of pathogens. A genomic test developed at UC San Francisco, capable of rapidly identifying nearly any type of pathogen—including viruses, bacte … | Continue reading
The New York Times used swooping arrows to show vote swings left and… Tags: election, margin, New York Times | Continue reading
For her new novel Alibi, author Sharon Shinn strays a bit from what she’s usually known for, to mix another genre of literature into her storytelling. What mysteries has she uncovered from this process? Read on! SHARON SHINN: I write speculative fiction with a high romance quotie … | Continue reading
When I spoke to developers at Devoxx in Belgium in October, I was surprised to learn how many of them are maintaining systems that are still running on Java 8 (released in 2014). One of them even still has a ... The post Why Java 8 is a Ticking Time Bomb Hiding Within Your Organi … | Continue reading
Sal Dulu Nafuchsia In Fantasy Irish beat-maker raises hell (with a little help from Fly Anakin) Full Metal by Sal Dulu Dublin-based producer Sal Dulu was apparently inspired by depictions of hell when making his second album. Bosch, Botticelli and Bruegel the Elder be thanked for … | Continue reading
Trump’s picks go from normal to weird to weirder. Kamala Harris spent money like a Connecticut horse girl. Elon Musk is president. Biden is finally happy. And more. | Continue reading
by Renee Dudley, with research by Doris Burke ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. … | Continue reading
A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II incarceration | Continue reading
To raise awareness for a charity event, aspiring engineers planted six UFOs across southern England on a single day in 1967 | Continue reading
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected possible signs of gases released by volcanic activity on a distant exoplanet. | Continue reading
As the hearing parent of a deaf baby, I’m confronted with an agonising decision: should I give her an implant to help her hear? - by Abi Stephenson Read at Aeon | Continue reading
Why turn a GM factory built in 1962 into an advanced EV producer? Tesla's unexpected accomplishment highlights major stride in EV production: 'Had to resort to unthinkable measures' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
To speed up delivery and dodge a crackdown on shipments from China, e-commerce companies are turning to so-called “family warehouses.” | Continue reading
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia erupted in late 2023, culminating in severe eruptions by November 2024 that impacted air travel significantly with towering ash plumes visible via satellite. The volcanic activity led to extensive flight cancellations and efforts to enhance a … | Continue reading
By Leo Babauta Eating healthy is something I’ve been a bit obsessed with for the last couple of decades, and I’ve transformed my eating in some really fundamental ways: These are huge transformations for me, and they’ve changed my health and my mindset towards health. At 51 years … | Continue reading
After the Dutch government failed to get the support of opposition parties in the Tweede Kamer, Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has agreed to scrap plans to increase VAT for... | Continue reading
Now, Mr. Mark Yorath (The EQ), together with Phil Haywood and DJ Mastersafe, dismantled, re-imagined, and re-built 9 o'clock Nasty's unforgettable banger. | Continue reading
A few good quotes among the memes today. | Continue reading
"It's destroying our livelihood." Officials offer 5-figure bounties to combat feral hog population ravaging local community: 'Devastating effect on everything' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It's a win-win for families who act in time, as these energy-efficient appliances will save major money in the future on electric bills. Over 16 million Americans can now gain access to thousands in home renovation rebates — here's how to take advantage first first appeared on Th … | Continue reading
"Our companies share a philosophy ... to give younger generations a chance." Laundry company completes major energy project with benefits equivalent to planting over 12,000 trees: 'We are extremely proud' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
'Warcraft: Orcs & Humans' helped turn a little-known developer into a gaming juggernaut, and revolutionized an entire genre along the way. | Continue reading
Many coal plants in the U.S. are being retired, but they have already done irreparable damage to public health. Scientist uncovers surprising impact of shutting down US coal plants: 'These particles can make people sick' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Navier N30 is reportedly 90% more efficient than most similarly sized boats. Startup creates waves in maritime industry with first-of-its-kind electric watercraft: 'This is an extraordinary milestone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It's far too easy for many brands to remain impervious to advocacy and resistant to change if the obligations on them are purely voluntary." Calls for regulation grow as massive clothing corporations refuse to disclose information: 'Increased transparency and accountability are … | Continue reading
The team has much bigger goals than lighting up shoes or bike helmets, though. Researchers develop innovative shoe material that can generate electricity with every step: 'We are excited and encouraged by our findings' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There’s been a schedule change with Aga’s Toys for Tots event, and I will now be going on at 2 PM Pacific. Also it seems that I’ll be performing from an instance where I can invite a small audience to join me, so I hope to see folks there! The instance will be owned by my VRChat … | Continue reading
Something that should worry every indie hacker considering Germany as their base: Our tax system effectively penalizes software founders who bootstrap to... Read More... Source | Continue reading
As it receives a 20th anniversary reissue, Zachary Lipez re-examines TV On The Radio's formative debut as the shape of indie yet to come If there’s a band that makes me regret the ruination of the good and noble word “hipster,” it’s TV On The Radio. The term used to have a charm … | Continue reading
Facts are important, but facts don’t create learning. Stories do. A story fits into (and changes) our understanding of the world. Good teachers are storytellers, and storytellers are teachers. Notes, then, aren’t recitations of facts. They’re story prompts. A good note reminds yo … | Continue reading
by Eric Schenck Rowing is a sport that you naturally underestimate. You think of canoes, of guys with perfect hair, of leisurely strolls on a lake while the glorious sun shines down. From my experience, that’s not even close to the truth. In reality, it’s brutal. If you’re doing … | Continue reading
Scientists have pioneered a new material based on ruthenium that demonstrates complex, disordered magnetic properties akin to those predicted for quantum spin liquids, an elusive state of matter. This breakthrough in the study indicates significant potential for the development o … | Continue reading
"Do they regulate the percentage of weeds?" New homeowner shamed by HOA after struggling to meet ridiculous demands: 'I can't imagine what you'd be violating' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" documented the killings of a family of four in rural Kansas on this day in 1959 | Continue reading
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The first of 35 fully automated Metropolis trains from French company Alstom, which is planned for a new Light Green Line metro system, has made its debut in Taiwan. When complete, the entirely automated 22.8-km (14-mile) line will shave 30 minutes off the current commute time en … | Continue reading
Getting anything accomplished under President-elect Trump might seem far-fetched. But it’s happened before. | Continue reading
Software Engineer at Scarlet gbp75000 - gbp110000 Scarlet's mission is to hasten the transition to universally accessible healthcare. We deliver on this mission by enabling innovators to bring cutting-edge software and AI to the healthcare market safely and quickly. We're regulat … | Continue reading
Mayor Anne Hidalgo called for an end to petrol-fueled cars on city roads by 2030. Officials announce controversial ban to limit traffic in one of the world's busiest cities: 'We are seeing a revolution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Trillions of dollars are riding on whether major emerging economies like China will have to step up climate aid. | Continue reading
Right folks, this is the laziest "recipe" ever but it's great so here we are: toad in the hole. I will take a better photo next time I make it, I had to pull this one from my Instagram/Pixelfed archive. | Continue reading
For the Minnesota Star Tribune, Yuqing Liu and C.J. Sinner show how the… Tags: election, margin, Minnesota Star Tribune | Continue reading
A newly discovered dolphin species from 22 million years ago shows evidence of early echolocation, akin to modern dolphins’ hearing abilities. A team of researchers led by SNSB paleontologist Gertrud Rößner has discovered a new prehistoric dolphin species. The dolphin lived appro … | Continue reading
Activists rallied around a shared feeling of exclusion from the formal COP process, and concerns that the solutions that come out of it are harming their communities. | Continue reading
The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains, it was just announced, have called off the search for Robert Nairac’s body. Captain Nairac was a 29-year-old Grenadier Guards officer who was working undercover, more or less off his own initiative, in Northern Irel … | Continue reading
In the mid-nineteen-sixties, my father faced a dilemma. At the time, he was an executive with the Butterick Company in Manhattan, which specialized in sewing patterns. He had worked for Butterick for many years, but the company was in the process of being sold to a giant conglome … | Continue reading