A step by step guide to building a RAG system with Postgres Postgres is a powerful tool for implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. Its versatility and robustness make it an excellent choice for this task. By diving deep into a technology you're already familia … | Continue reading
A group of international researchers utilized the advanced underwater technology from MBARI to explore and record the changes in underwater landscapes in a remote Arctic region, focusing on the effects of melting permafrost and the formation of new ice. Researchers from Monterey … | Continue reading
These homeowners made a poor choice for the health and long-term future of their yard. Homeowner concerned after neighbors butcher healthy tree for ridiculous reason: 'What's the point?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Here are this weekendâs Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Armour, postal [âŠ] | Continue reading
Bookmarked Blog posts are breadcrumbs by Peter Rukavina A wonderful posting by Peter on how different people and their stories connect to eachother with some sort of breadcrumb written in his blog that serves as the kernel around which that connection can happen. Like Peter I thi … | Continue reading
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Whatâs going on, Internet? Another Bandcamp Friday has been and gone. Did you pick up anything interesting? Iâve continued my mission to backfill my catelogue of Aotearoa music. This month is all about NZ Hip Hop. Melo & Blues by MELODOWNZ AVONTALES by MELODOWNZ The Prequel by Ra … | Continue reading
Researchers at the University of HawaiÊ»i have revealed that our galaxy, part of the LaniÄkea supercluster, might actually reside within a significantly larger cosmic structure, potentially centered around the massive Shapley concentration. This discovery, emerging from the study … | Continue reading
While the straws were manufactured years ago, it's a reminder that wasteful business practices can still impact the environment far into the future. Shocked customer shares photo of what they found after opening package of plastic straws: 'Enough to choke a blue whale' first appe … | Continue reading
As Mac hard disks grew larger, fragmentation of file data, file system metadata and free space slowed the disk down. Here's how we used to solve that. | Continue reading
Electrifying your home, vehicle, and appliances is one of the best ways to lower your carbon footprint and decrease your monthly bills. The government wants to pay you $2,500 to upgrade your home wiring â here's how to take advantage first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Think I blew Ruthâs mind this morning when I set off for a week in Mexico with only a medium-sized, underseat-suitable backpack. But since working for Automattic five years ago Iâve totally been bitten by the travelling-light bug. Highly recommended! | Continue reading
Brazilian cynodont fossils have shed light on early mammalian evolution, revealing earlier and independent development of key features like the jaw and middle ear. The discovery of new cynodont fossils from southern Brazil, made by a team of paleontologists led by the University … | Continue reading
Order a Take Back Bag, fill it up, mail it back via USPS using the QR code, and choose your rewards. You can get huge discounts on designer goods â all you have to do is return your old stuff first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We remain deeply committed to environmental sustainability and protecting Maui's natural landscape and biodiversity." Hawaiʻi resort negotiates landmark settlement following 2024 lawsuit: 'We ... must ensure that we're doing everything we can' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The European Space Agency (ESA) and German Aerospace Centre (DLR) have opened a lunar replica centre in Cologne, which simulates the experience of landing on the moon. ESA and... | Continue reading
Light sources, a form of particle accelerator, produce powerful beams of X-rays and other spectrums, enabling scientists to peer into the microscopic structure of materials without physically altering them. These machines differ from other accelerators as they use oscillating mag … | Continue reading
"Hazardous releases remain largely invisible due to limited disclosure requirements and scant public information." Researchers issue warning over hidden hazards in wake of major hurricanes: 'The statistics are disconcerting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The reMarkable 2 came out around three years ago and is currently being sold. This is the previous generation model with a black and white e-paper display and is very popular with people who want to freehand draw and edit PDF files and donât want any distractions. The Paper Pro i … | Continue reading
The Remarkable Paper Pro writing slate is a new product that just came out. This is the first Remarkable with a colour e-paper screen running E INK Gallery 3. The device has a flush screen and bezel design and is protected by a layer of glass. How do Gallery 3 and the Remarkable … | Continue reading
September witnessed plugin EVs take a record 97.5% share in Norway, up from 93.0% year on year. BEVs crushed all other powertrains, taking 96.4% share, also a new record, with PHEVs a distant runner-up at 1.1% share. Overall auto volume was 12,966 units, up 25% YoY. Tesla dominat … | Continue reading
"The B.C. government and the minister responsible for recovering the near-extinct ... population have so far remained silent." Groups sound alarm over proposal to build new Canadian ski resort: 'It's outrageous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Scientists have created a nasal spray that may protect against respiratory pathogens like COVID-19 and influenza by forming a gel barrier in the nose. Researchers have developed a new nasal spray designed to block and neutralize a wide range of respiratory pathogens, including CO … | Continue reading
"Water quality issues ... were decades in the making and will take decades to fix." Communities suffer as UK's largest freshwater lake faces devastation from toxic algal bloom: 'Something must change' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Environmental zones in Amsterdam, which ban vehicles like diesel cars and older scooters from entry, will be taken one step further in 2025. The Dutch capital will introduce... | Continue reading
"How is this even legal?" Driver raises concerns after sharing photo of ironic mobile billboard truck: 'It's actually painful to look directly at' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The New York Times recently ran a oneâtwo punch of stories about the ostensibly softening political involvement of Mark Zuckerberg and Meta â where by âpunchâ, I mean âgentle caressâ. Sheera Frenkel and Mike Isaac on Meta âdistanc[ing] itself from politicsâ: On Facebook, Instagra … | Continue reading
Waymo has been expanding quite a bit in the past year, and now itâs looking to drum up a lot more business with a clever, cute, creative new marketing campaign. In San Francisco, Waymo has slipped little ads into fortune cookies at dozens of Chinese restaurants. Only in San Franc … | Continue reading
United States Secretary for Energy, Jennifer Granholm, and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, held the second United States-Australia Ministerial Dialogue on Clean Energy on the margins of the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazi … | Continue reading
Their toxic ingredients have been linked to cancer, birth defects, mental health disorders, and, per one 2022 study, "transient or permanent alteration of the immune system." Investigation uncovers alarming behavior of world's largest beef producer: 'A devastating new war' first … | Continue reading
Utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have refined the measurement of the Hubble constant by studying SN H0pe, a gravitationally lensed Type Ia supernova. This approach, integrating gravitational lensing and time-delay observations, offers a more precise determina … | Continue reading
"This is my version of paradise!" Homeowner shares striking photo of landscaping transformation after they 'killed' their lawn: 'Absolutely stunning' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Volkswagen has hit a pretty big bump in the US. The company has been a legacy auto leader for the electric vehicle transition in the past several years. Following âDieselgate,â Volkswagen Group decided to invest several billion dollars into EVs and aimed to be one of the first le … | Continue reading
"Plastic pollution doesn't really disappear â it just breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces." Scientists share grim 2040 prediction about pollution: 'Widescale harm has been predicted' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Some of the best ambient music can sound simply like music blocked in part by a thick wall. Thereâs a party going on, and youâre in the next room over, and the sounds are muffled, but youâve got some much needed personal space and the trade-off is well worth it. âCloud Streamsâ b … | Continue reading
Dometic's Cadac 2 Cook 3 stove has long been one of the most portably versatile camp cooking solutions out there, combining a regular dual-burner stove with drop-on grill and griddle toppers for a triple punch of cooking power. This year, Dometic adds even more capability with th … | Continue reading
Durham, NC â IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the worldâs top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, announced they have broken ground on the first IONNA âRechargery.â In the thriving heart of Apex, North Carolin … | Continue reading
It has just been days since Amazon launched its new Fire HD 8 tablet featuring an enhanced processor and built-in AI capabilities. At $100 a pop, it was already affordable enough but Amazon is offering a flat 45 percent discount on it as part of an introductory launch offer. This … | Continue reading
Public reactions to this news story were a mix of concern for the children and utter disgust for the family's diaper dumping. Officials open investigation after family uses protected forest as illegal dumping ground: '1,000 pounds of used diapers' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Wednesday, August 28th, marked the beginning of the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the Polish train manufacturer Newag against train maintenance yard Serwis Pojazdow Szynowych and experts from the Dragon Sector group, who revealed weird software locks in Impuls-series tr … | Continue reading
The train can cover 1,200 kilometers before needing a recharge. China debuts first-of-its-kind hydrogen-powered high-speed train with remarkable capabilities: 'A new green upgrade for passenger transport' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hey, remember Crowdstrike? That update to Windows security software that affected airports, hospitals, supermarkets, schools⊠and clients who called me desperate to know why their VMs had vanished? It was fun! By which I mean it was an unmitigated disaster, and the ultimate examp … | Continue reading
"We are faced with a problem where new places could become hotspots of transmission." Scientists issue serious warning after spread of insects that carry dangerous diseases: 'We need to be prepared' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Salk Instituteâs START technology maps brain connections with unrivaled precision, revealing unique patterns in inhibitory neuron subtypes, aiding the development of targeted neurological treatments. Researchers at the Salk Institute have developed a new brain-mapping neurotechno … | Continue reading
Similar projects to reduce the presence of cars in urban areas have produced impressive results. Transit expert calls out common misconception after popular road undergoes major transformation: 'We're told all the time that cars are essential' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Thirty seals have been found dead with plastic rings around their necks in the last five years." Officials issue warning after rise in 'horrific' seal deaths from plastic toys: 'Died a slow and painful death' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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"Insurers are just not giving them the coverage they're supposed to get based on the policies they've been paying for." Homeowner raises concerns about insurance coverage after hurricane ravages home: 'I ended up with around $8,000 ⊠I had a $300,000 policy' first appeared on The … | Continue reading