Throughout the year, Chandra teased us with singles that set the tone of "Lifted". Now, we can finally get a full taste of the complete body of work which will be available on streaming platforms on August 30th, but you can buy or listen to it on Bandcamp today! | Continue reading
I am writing this as note to you. Then again, all of my notes are to you.So, I’m not sure if this is a note or if this is a moment of clarity or a moment of awareness, or maybe this is a mission statement.yes. That’s it. This is all of the above. There are […] | Continue reading
Researchers at the have developed a new experimental technique to measure heating effects in spintronic devices, enhancing our understanding of how heat influences magnetic behavior. This discovery could pave the way for selecting materials that maintain high functionality with m … | Continue reading
Data from ESA’s Solar Orbiter and NASA’s Parker Solar Probe have revealed that large fluctuations in the Sun’s magnetic field, specifically Alfvén waves, are key to powering and accelerating the solar wind. This discovery sheds light on the dynamics of solar phenomena and suggest … | Continue reading
"If I were you, I would..." Do you sometimes hear that? I think it's such an incredibly stupid thing to say. If you were me, which you clearly aren't, then you would do something that I, as myself, wouldn’t do. It's just a way of expressing oneself, someone might think. I beg to … | Continue reading
Alexander Prescott-Couch in Aeon: In Human, All Too Human (1878), Friedrich Nietzsche wrote that ‘A lack of historical sense is the original failing of all philosophers.’ In accusing philosophy of lacking historical sense, Nietzsche was echoing broader trends in 19th-century thou … | Continue reading
Benjamin Kunkel in Sidecar: The great Marxist critic Fredric Jameson, who died on Sunday at 90, cast a cold eye on death. Death in our society derives its glamour and pathos from representing the extinction of an allegedly unique, not just solitary but singular individual, once u … | Continue reading
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Save 24% on a smart card you can keep in your wallet to never lose track of it again. | Continue reading
Andrew Yamakawa Elrod in Phenomenal World: The Biden administration first embraced the slogan of “modern supply-side economics” six months before anyone uttered the phrase “Inflation Reduction Act.” Speaking before the World Economic Forum in January 2022, Treasury Secretary Jane … | Continue reading
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 Introducing Hurt: Through whatever fortuity, some people at the New York Times basically know it all. Lucky for us, they're willing to share! For the latest example of this service, we introduce Nehamas and Epstein. On Wednesday, Candidate Harris gave … | Continue reading
In this post, we will discuss the new standalone component concepts as well as the use of signals. To get[...] | Continue reading
I got Lasik 2 years ago and here’s who it’s going. | Continue reading
The CDC warns it can take 10 weeks for some people to develop symptoms from listeria. | Continue reading
See that little circle? That’s a camera. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge All around Meta’s Menlo Park campus, cameras stared at me. I’m not talking about security cameras or my fellow reporters’ DSLRs. I’m not even talking about smartphones. I mean Ray-Ban and Meta’s smart gl … | Continue reading
The potential harm to communities reinforces the importance of well-established infrastructure. Biker shares frustrating experience after navigating poorly designed bike lane: 'It's just a gutter' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Siphonophores are unusual animals made up of individual organisms called "zooids," which each have a distinct function — despite being genetically identical. | Continue reading
Can "the lightest smart ring in the world" impress us with its features and performance? | Continue reading
I recently built and designed a massive service that (finally) launched successfully last month. During the design and implementation process, I found that the following list of "rules" kept coming back up over and over in various scenarios. These rules are common enough that I d … | Continue reading
Torrential rain from a stalled storm system caused catastrophic flooding in countries such as Poland and Slovakia. In September 2024, central and eastern Europe were devastated by Storm Boris, which brought unprecedented rainfall, causing rivers like the Oder and Danube to overfl … | Continue reading
This is a fucking audacious thriller! I literally stayed up way past my bedtime, tearing through the chapters, gasping out loud. The core of the story is simple - a woman steals her dead friend's manuscript and passes it off as her own. Will she get caught? The hook (for want of … | Continue reading
Lee Peterson: Sometimes It Takes Just One Random Post to Grow Your Blog This was completely random and it shows that sometimes you don’t need some sort of plan, just write what comes to mind and that you want to share. You’ll get found and readers | Continue reading
'The Wrath of Khan' and 'The Voyage Home' are two of the most beloved Star Trek films, and they have roots in a little-known sci-fi adventure starring none other than genre icon H.G. Wells. | Continue reading
Paintings from 1845 by Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church his pupil, Winslow Homer, and other American artists from the 18th century. | Continue reading
There's a chain of about half-a-dozen fast food restaurants called Gyro Shack in Boise, Idaho, where I find myself now. They're cool little shops, just as Boise is a cool (big-)little city spread across a broad, flat plain (nearly three thousand feet in elevation) that lies at th … | Continue reading
Op-ed: Why you should care about the GDPR, and how the US could develop a better version. | Continue reading
Today on App Addict - Permute - Powerful, Easy to Use Media Converter for Images, Video and Audio - Permute by Charlie Monroe (developer of Downie) makes media conversion simple regardless of whether you need to manipulate images, video or audio. Its simple drag and drop interfac … | Continue reading
Today's links Sandra Newman's "Julia": An authorized retelling of Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four" from the love interest's point-of-view. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appe … | Continue reading
Change up your music mixes with ease. | Continue reading
While pumpkin spice is ubiquitous in autumn, a veterinarian recommends keeping pumpkin-spiced treats away from dogs for possibility of toxicity. | Continue reading
Since I planned to discuss a recent documentary about Brian Eno, I began writing this by drawing an Oblique Strategies card. Lo and behold, I pulled the most famous one of all: I shuffled pretty thoroughly—what are the odds? This is the card everyone mentions when they explain | Continue reading
"A sustainable option without sacrificing exceptional performance." New all-electric hydrofoiling boat boasts impressive range with revolutionary features: 'A truly unique on-water experience' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Before daybreak, the crooning and snarling of raccoons up in the woods. In the silent aftermath, something large and dead crashes down. | Continue reading
The first two panels of today's SMBC: The rest of the strip: The AfterComic: The mouseover title: "Hoping the Welsh isn't lol." The premise seems to be that King Arthur has arisen again, to deal with socio-economic crises in today's Britain. I'll leave interpretation of the Arthu … | Continue reading
"Our progress has transformed the site from an unusable liability into an economic asset." Massive cleanup initiative removes hundreds of acres of radioactive soil in wake of new nuclear technology site: 'A significant and meaningful step' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Gaining that added layer of insight needed to make the day-to-day operation of electric vehicles smooth and trouble-free." Company launches new EV monitoring system to provide crucial performance data: 'Our aim to remove some of the pain points' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I would expect the semi to do better in Europe with their higher fuel prices and shorter distances." First sighting of Tesla Semi on European road raises questions about the release timeline for the region: 'This will be interesting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Where a corporation's money goes speaks volumes about its priorities and internal culture. Tax documents reveal groups with ties to major oil company: 'Organizations that wield outsize political influence' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Whether it is turning existing cars into electric alternatives or designing entirely new models, these auto companies are charging up the EV competition. 5 car companies that are drawing lots of hype for their latest EV models first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Study hopes to answer questions about connection between GI and neurological symptoms. | Continue reading
"Local authorities in high-risk areas should consider investing in the expansion of access to hydration centers and public cooling centers." Officials issue serious warning after tragic deaths at national park: 'The recent increasing trend is likely to continue' first appeared on … | Continue reading
This solar-and-battery tag team means fewer worries about blackouts during heat waves and lower energy bills. Solar power and batteries help Texas through sweltering summers and record-breaking energy demand: 'Prices are pretty low' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The AS700 could be used for emergency rescue, geological surveys, and urban security. China boasts revolutionary airship following historic long-distance flight — here's what the achievement could mean first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Our challenge is to make sure it’s not behind the scenes." NBA steps up its sustainability game at Climate Week as P&G, big brands talk how to inspire action: 'We can't do it in the shadows' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Scientists at the University Hospital Bonn and the University of Tübingen have made a breakthrough in understanding how the human brain perceives the number zero. Despite its importance for mathematics, the neuronal basis of the number zero in the human brain was previously unkno … | Continue reading
Dragon, Dragon, the Clangers are your special friend (video screenshot) Directly from the Department of Strange Bedfellows, Iron Maiden's (re-scoring of) The Clangers (1969 episode of "The Egg"). Confused? Just grab yourself a bowl of soup, and have a look-see at Major Clanger's … | Continue reading
Government incentives are making a better cooling option more affordable than ever before. $10,000 is up for grabs for this money-saving AC tech: 'Millions of people who would benefit' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Ice once acted as a barrier, but now arriving debris — and the marine life on it — can reach the shore. New study uncovers alarming secondary impact of plastic pollution on Antarctic ecosystems — here's what we know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading