Superior

The subtitle of Angela Saini’s *Superior* refers to the *return* of race science—but reading it, it’s abundantly clear that race science never went away. | Continue reading


@aworkinglibrary.com | 1 hour ago

Sunday Poem

Why We Need Bodies A song remains unheard unless it passes through some body’s throat. This morning I watched a wren nibble apart a beetle and digest it into birdsong. Even air needs loose-leafed trees to express its melancholy. Everything invisible seeks a shape. Remember how, i … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Shingles vaccine found to cut dementia risk by 20%

Taking advantage of a unique public health policy in the UK, a new study has found that receiving the shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by 20%. The findings bolster a growing body of research linking the vaccine to lower numbers of dementia cases. Continue Reading Category: … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Shopper stunned after reading price tag for 'white whale' item at thrift store: 'Awesome'

"What a beauty!" Shopper stunned after reading price tag for 'white whale' item at thrift store: 'Awesome' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Snap

Rocking the Tweed at the FrasersPlus Bowl today for Coventry City v Burnley Thanks for reading this post via RSS. Reply to this post by email | Continue reading


@lee-perry.co.uk | 1 hour ago

Stunning reconstruction reveals warrior and his weapons from 4,000-year-old burial in Siberia

A new full-body reconstruction depicts a warrior wearing armor and holding weapons, all of which were found in a 4,000-year-old burial in Siberia. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Cranky on the Web: Awards Around the World

The Cranky Network Awards may be over for 2025, but the articles continue to come […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 hour ago

Major oil company in hot water after U-turn leaves investors stranded: 'A big risk to the shareholders'

This announcement marks a change from the past five years. Major oil company in hot water after U-turn leaves investors stranded: 'A big risk to the shareholders' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Scientists 3D-Print Foam That Repairs Itself

UT Dallas researchers created a durable, self-repairing, and more recyclable 3D-printed foam using dynamic chemistry, opening new possibilities for sustainable manufacturing. From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere — even if we don’t always notice it. N … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

A Conversation With Elizabeth Warren

Hoping for a better future | Continue reading


@paulkrugman.substack.com | 1 hour ago

Resident sparks debate after revealing absurd restriction at local recycling center: 'Ironic'

"Their reasoning is that it is 'dangerous.'" Resident sparks debate after revealing absurd restriction at local recycling center: 'Ironic' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Onlooker's photo of massive yacht in local bay sparks debate about billionaire owner: 'Without soul'

Users identified it as LIVA O, owned by billionaire Stephen Orenstein, with a net worth of about $2 billion. Onlooker's photo of massive yacht in local bay sparks debate about billionaire owner: 'Without soul' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Keeping Voyager Alive: NASA’s Project Scientist Faces Painful Choices as the Iconic Mission Nears Its End

"It's kind of like losing a best friend." | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Hallowed Be Thy App

Since it was launched in 2018, the Christian prayer app Hallow has been downloaded 23 million times. Is this the beginning of a religious revival? | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 2 hours ago

Scientists make surprising discovery that could provide clean drinking water to millions of people: 'This research is crucial'

These findings could have a huge impact now and even more so going forward. Scientists make surprising discovery that could provide clean drinking water to millions of people: 'This research is crucial' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Wooden Legs

My morning run frustrated me, as my legs simply would not limber up — it felt, once again, is if I were running on telephone poles or fenceposts. On the other hand, I enjoyed a pleasant hot breakfast, conversation with Margaret about Severance series 2, and thinking about birthda … | Continue reading


@akma.disseminary.org | 2 hours ago

New Study Reveals Just 10 Days of Inactivity Can Harm Your Brain

A new study reveals that specific changes in the brain caused by muscle disuse are linked to cognitive decline. A recent study found that just 10 days of physical inactivity can lead to insulin resistance and early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The research highlig … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

Researchers thrilled as trail cameras capture rare species for first time in decades: 'This inspired us'

"To do this, you need willingness from the government level." Researchers thrilled as trail cameras capture rare species for first time in decades: 'This inspired us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

📝 5 April 2025 at 09:39 - ...

😬 Thanks for reading this post via RSS. RSS is great, and you're great for using it. ❤️ Reply to this post by email ● Sign my guestbook | Continue reading


@kevquirk.com | 2 hours ago

Spring Days And Good Books

Book of the Weekend: Weike Wang Discusses Her Favorite Line in Rental House | Continue reading


@cimple.life | 2 hours ago

Lawmakers advance disturbing wave of legislation sparking national backlash: 'A lot of people are going to die'

"It’s ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can’t be done." Lawmakers advance disturbing wave of legislation sparking national backlash: 'A lot of people are going to die' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Practice Makes Progress | 2507

Another reflection in my long running 'Artist' series, on why the journey matters more than the destination. Creation begets creation. Practice makes progress. The post Practice Makes Progress | 2507 appeared first on thejaymo. | Continue reading


@thejaymo.net | 2 hours ago

An Afternoon In Sheringham

It was a lovely day yesterday, so we decided to drive up to Sheringham, on the North Norfolk coast. A traditional and popular seaside town not far from Cromer, that dates back to before 1086. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheringham We thought we might have a light lunch there, a … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 3 hours ago

Songs I Like (141)

I was reminded of this song by Terry Tyler, when she posted it on Twitter yesterday. https://terrytyler59.blogspot.com/ Released in 1965 when I was 13 years old, my dad got me a pre-release copy as his company was distributing the record. It was a popular hit at the time, and sol … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 3 hours ago

Eight years on, Mastodon stubbornly survives

Eight years ago Lance Ulanoff had a problem. William Shatner could not find him on Mastodon. His distress is understandable, relatable even. Who wouldn’t want to be found by Captain Kirk himself! The way he dealt with that feeling of distress, however, was something different. He … | Continue reading


@rys.io | 3 hours ago

Tesla owner shares how he boosted his EV's resale value by thousands: 'I was compensated the best that I could be'

"Great to see your process." Tesla owner shares how he boosted his EV's resale value by thousands: 'I was compensated the best that I could be' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Point of Origin: David Handler on Flashing Back to the Beginnings of Hoagy, Lulu & Friends

Just because you think you know your characters doesn’t mean they can’t still surprise you. David Handler will tell you as much. A former journalist and television scribe, he’s been writing about dapper if somewhat downtrodden celebrity ghostwriter and occasional PI Stewart Hoag— … | Continue reading


@crimereads.com | 3 hours ago

Aussie jumping spiders pull more gs than a fighter pilot

Scientists have discovered how an Australian jumping spider's semi-hydraulics allows it to speed jump long distances with precision while experiencing g-forces higher than those of fighter pilots. Their insights might help robotics research. Continue Reading Category: Biology, Sc … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 3 hours ago

circling the drain (and how to escape)

Last time, I wrote about Norman Foster, the architect who doesn't hesitate to junk a good design in pursuit of a great one. Crucially, however, he only starts shredding blueprints after everyone on the team has lived and breathed the project for months. By that point, they all | Continue reading


@mavengame.com | 3 hours ago

Why do kangaroos have 3 vaginas?

Female kangaroos have one tail, two feet and three vaginas when they're giving birth. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 3 hours ago

America’s Failure to Achieve Posture Perfection

Determining the exact role of posture is impossible, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t important for general human health. | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 3 hours ago

Luddite Pedagogy, Robert Moses, and Blue Labour

“Can We Go to the Neighbourhood?” Amber Lapp has a lovely essay on how her daughter helped her live in her neighborhood: “The sight of this toddler in a sparkly pink tutu and Paw Patrol sneakers bulldozing norms of privacy and leading me deeper into the lives of neighbours felt e … | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 3 hours ago

Internet users outraged over new shopping trend fueled by social media: 'I'm tired'

"Why are people treating this as a fad?" Internet users outraged over new shopping trend fueled by social media: 'I'm tired' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Google makes major announcement about its future operations: 'There's a huge opportunity here'

"Our plans are always evolving." Google makes major announcement about its future operations: 'There's a huge opportunity here' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

The negative impact of Russia’s war on Ukrainian football

Rebuilding the Ukrainian Premier Liha—once ranked among Europe’s top dozen leagues—will take time, investment, and most of all, peace. For now, football mirrors the country it represents: resilient, proud, and battered by forces far beyond the pitch. It seemed as though Ukrainian … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 3 hours ago

5 Adaptations for Aging Dogs – and One Big Regret

A dog’s aging process happens gradually, but it may become apparent suddenly, as he’s no longer able to jump onto the couch or navigate the home as easily as he used to. In my own home, I’ve been making changes for my dog Leo who just celebrated his 14th birthday. I wish I’d made … | Continue reading


@hearthwilde.com | 3 hours ago

Local resident outraged after spotting trailer full of shocking cargo: 'Someone should totally report this'

"That's an astounding waste." Local resident outraged after spotting trailer full of shocking cargo: 'Someone should totally report this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Defying Thermal Limits: Scientists Create a New, Ultra-Strong, Heat-Resistant Material

A breakthrough Cu-Ta-Li alloy has the potential to revolutionize aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Researchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and Lehigh University have developed an advanced nanostructured copper alloy that sets a new benchmark for hi … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

We are all goofballs

When someone makes an obvious mistake, it’s tempting to label then with a term that’s dismissive or even hurtful. A label is permanent, a noun, a way to sort and divide. But of course, others can say precisely the same thing about us when we were uninformed, selfish or in a hurry … | Continue reading


@seths.blog | 4 hours ago

Former NBA player shares how he saves massive amounts of cash with solar panels: 'The cost savings … has been tremendous'

"Do your homework." Former NBA player shares how he saves massive amounts of cash with solar panels: 'The cost savings … has been tremendous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

How public key cryptography really works, using only simple math

The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 4 hours ago

Saturday Mac riddles 302

Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Shortened characters […] | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 4 hours ago

🔗 Unspoken git secrets that save you mountains ⛰️ of time as an engineer

About programming, AI and devops | Continue reading


@yellowduck.be | 4 hours ago

New study makes remarkable discovery about protected marine areas: 'Spillover effect'

Scientists and environmental advocates are already celebrating the study's findings. New study makes remarkable discovery about protected marine areas: 'Spillover effect' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Tired of lukewarm showers? This ultra-efficient water heater quickly delivers up to 50% more hot water

The cure for a bad day is sometimes as simple as a piping hot shower. Tired of lukewarm showers? This ultra-efficient water heater quickly delivers up to 50% more hot water first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Analysts predict surprising shift in China's energy usage for the first time in a decade: 'They are world leaders'

"This has really been a long-term strategic effort." Analysts predict surprising shift in China's energy usage for the first time in a decade: 'They are world leaders' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Lawmakers warn of potential energy crisis that would cause utility bills to skyrocket — here's how to protect your wallet from increasing rates

"Pro-energy growth policies will directly support these objectives." Lawmakers warn of potential energy crisis that would cause utility bills to skyrocket — here's how to protect your wallet from increasing rates first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Fuel-Free Tethers: The Bold New Weapon Against Space Junk

PERSEI Space, a startup supported by the European Space Agency and UC3M, is developing a breakthrough solution to tackle space junk and extend satellite lifespans using innovative space tether technology. This fuel-free, scalable system uses electrodynamic tethers that harness Ea … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 5 hours ago