I was tagged in a fairly critical SocialHub post about the Social Web Foundation launch announcement . I wasn’t in a position to add to the conversation then, but I’ve been thinking about it all week. Before I dive further, a reminder: I am not an employee or founder of th … | Continue reading
Black Friday is still a while away, but this VPN has decided to make a strong move. Private Internet Access is currently offering its VPN for just over $2 per month. We’ll tell you more about this exclusive deal. | Continue reading
"No patience." Bystander films close call after impatient tourist narrowly avoids charging elk: 'Drives me mad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has achieved a significant breakthrough by mapping the magnetic field in the solar corona, enhancing our understanding of space weather and its effects on Earth. Its technology provides unprecedented details into the magnetic properties of … | Continue reading
Is AI so valuable to society that we should place this bet? | Continue reading
Today's links Doublethink sump linkdump: Some short hits for an all-too-short weekend. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em. Upcoming … | Continue reading
Found yourself interested by the first episode of Dan Da Dan's anime? Shonen Jump wants you to read to see what happens next. | Continue reading
NASA has turned off one of Voyager 2's science instruments as power conservation becomes crucial for the interstellar exploring spacecraft located 12.8 billion miles from home. | Continue reading
"The Department of Justice has entirely blocked our path to trial." Young adults call out U.S. Supreme Court after federal government skirts trial: 'Important to us that we get a fair say in court' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Patients tolerated synthetic THC (dronabinol) well, without the adverse effects commonly associated with existing Alzheimer’s agitation medications. A study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine found tha … | Continue reading
It's the best deal if you want to centralize all your AI tools in one place. | Continue reading
Last time on Biff: The Newsletter: I've just barely started to re-implement the entire index feature by using RocksDB directly for the secondary indexes. RocksDB is a mutable KV store, so we can update documents in place without retaining the history—a useful feature for our main … | Continue reading
"Some explanation for why society has been so ineffective and inadequate in our responses to the climate crisis." New study uncovers major corporations' alleged meddling at prestigious university: 'Academic integrity ... is at risk' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For every weekend this October, audiences can see a very bloody retelling of one of Disney's most violent (and divisive) attractions. | Continue reading
Getting timely posts out there in the open is becoming a bit of a challenge, it seems. Nonetheless, it’s still early October, so here’s my overview of stuff I’ve hauled back from last month’s internet spelunking. I’m also lagging behind my RSS reads so this haul is not as big as … | Continue reading
A new species of flatworm, Amaga pseudobama, has been discovered in the southern United States. A newly discovered species of flatworm has already spread across several southern U.S. states. Notably, this species bears a strong resemblance to Obama nungara, a flatworm that has in … | Continue reading
The Pixel Watch 2 can still serve you well in 2024 if you don’t need a bigger or brighter screen. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Pixel Watch 3 may be the shining refinement Google’s wearable lineup needed, but the last-gen Pixel Watch 2 is still a great buy. Th … | Continue reading
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My Favorite Communities on Reddit - After 18 years on Reddit, I still go there every day for a mix of tech, politics and practical advice - linkage.lol/my-favori… | Continue reading
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This provides hope for a future where the microplastic epidemic is controlled. Scientists develop groundbreaking new 'living plastic' with remarkable self-sustaining ability — here's how this could impact our plastic pollution crisis first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Not fun and games anymore.Helene disinformation is hurting responses, responders, and those who need help.It’s gone beyond Jewish Space Lasers – the new MAGA meme is that “Man can’t have any effect on climate, but Deep State liberals can create and steer Hurricanes”.Georgia Lt Go … | Continue reading
An unusual rock formation deep in the Australian outback could hold key clues to future climate change, now that it has finally been dated correctly. The Pinnacles—part of the world’s largest wind-blown limestone belt, spanning more than 600 miles—are providing new insights into … | Continue reading
It rained today, the kids needed things, and I only managed to have a walk in the evening. The park was empty. It was kind of depressing, except for this fountain that spread light and color. I hope it serves some purpose other than me noticing it in the early evening. | Continue reading
OMIECs hold potential for future electronics, and Stanford scientists used cryo-electron microscopy to study their structural integrity when expanded with liquid electrolyte, explaining their resilience and electrochemical performance. Organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (O … | Continue reading
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Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: Some people bulk up by eating 12 small bird-cells, but they are weak. Today's News: | Continue reading
In Black History Month, give Samuel Coleridge-Taylor his due | Black History Month | The Guardian In Black History Month, give Samuel Coleridge-Taylor his due | Letter | Continue reading
Over 40 million clients trust the Intego antivirus software. | Continue reading
BookFusion is a popular e-reading app for Android and iOS. The company has just added new functionality for their Android offering that has a new E INK mode. The main selling points is the elimination of page-turn animations, a high contrast mode and improved highlights. This all … | Continue reading
Jennifer Griffin is Chief National Security Correspondent at Fox, and is reputed as one of the “real journalists” on the staff. Her reporting on National Security issues has always been well grounded. She has a thread pushing back on Helene disinformation, that, regrettably, her … | Continue reading
I do this manually at the end of each week: collating most of the recent little comments I’ve made on social media, which I think of as my public scratch pad. I also find knowing I will revisit my posts to be a positive and mellowing influence on my social media activity. I mostl … | Continue reading
Our ability to imagine is an awesome power. But since it uses the same brain machinery as other thoughts and perceptions, and because we can remember what we imagine, we face a serious problem: How can we make sure we can tell the difference between memories of things that happen … | Continue reading
New research can help us understand how supermassive black holes formed — and why many of them appear to be more massive than expected. | Continue reading
"We need to get this problem under control." Startup recycles plastic water bottles into remarkable 3D-printed homes — and it could help address the nation's housing crisis first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Perfect for students, professionals, and stylish hosts, LumiCharge’s sleek LED lamp blends practicality with elegance—your must-have gift for every occasion | Continue reading
Barcelona, December 9th and 10th, 2024 Join the annual EUscreen Symposium on December 9th and 10th in Barcelona. The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence technologies has opened new horizons for the audiovisual sector, offering opportunities for creativity, and efficiency … | Continue reading
An e-book reader device can be the best thing to have for anyone hooked on to reading. Making one from scratch can be an even more fulfilling experience, something that is perhaps more applicable to the DIY enthusiasts. One inherent benefit with such a device is that you have com … | Continue reading
The Kindle Paperwhite is easily one of the best e-book reading devices one can have. Things get even better when Amazon is offering a nice deal on it, as it is at the moment when the Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle is selling for $150. You get the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader a … | Continue reading
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Does everyone need it? Can anyone afford it? Should it be mandatory? Grist: Even as the full scale of devastation in the mountainous regions of North Carolina and Tennessee remains unknown, it’s clear that Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest and most destructive storms in re … | Continue reading
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A print from my generative series Astronomic Comics has been chosen to be in the Austin People’s Gallery! It is on display at City Hall until April of next year! I am honored have my work shown at a prestigious event like this. You can read more about The People’s Gallery here. | Continue reading
Warner Bros. has found someone to get behind the camera for its next DC series, while still looking for its co-lead John Stewart. | Continue reading
The heavy rains, high winds, and storm surge that devastated land also left a mark on the ocean. Hurricane Helene’s arrival in Florida introduced massive environmental shifts as seen in satellite images. The storm’s severe weather conditions stirred up coastal sediments, dramatic … | Continue reading
The leisure hours of a software expert witness at trial are few. I did find time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by walking out of the war room and into Fort Worth’s Sundance Square for a September 21st event “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase of lo … | Continue reading
Twice in the past decade the Supreme Court has blocked Oklahoma from executing Richard Glossip. Now the state has joined Glossip to argue that newly uncovered evidence shows prosecutors violated his rights at trial. But even with the Oklahoma’s rare confession of error, both the. … | Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine, but it was only five years ago, in 2019, that humanity feasted our collective eyes on the first direct image of a black hole’s event horizon. Thanks to the technique of very long baseline interferometry and the power of arrays of radio telescopes stitched to … | Continue reading