7 Ways to Find New Music You’ll Like on Spotify

Change up your music mixes with ease. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 17 minutes ago

find a new way of working

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


@mavengame.com | 17 minutes ago

New all-electric hydrofoiling boat boasts impressive range with revolutionary features: 'A truly unique on-water experience'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 17 minutes ago

9/28/2024

Before daybreak, the crooning and snarling of raccoons up in the woods. In the silent aftermath, something large and dead crashes down. | Continue reading


@morningporch.com | 26 minutes ago

Is English a "creole language"?

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


@languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu | 27 minutes ago

Massive cleanup initiative removes hundreds of acres of radioactive soil in wake of new nuclear technology site: 'A significant and meaningful step'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 31 minutes ago

Company launches new EV monitoring system to provide crucial performance data: 'Our aim to remove some of the pain points'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 32 minutes ago

First sighting of Tesla Semi on European road raises questions about the release timeline for the region: 'This will be interesting'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 32 minutes ago

Tax documents reveal groups with ties to major oil company: 'Organizations that wield outsize political influence'

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


@thecooldown.com | 32 minutes ago

5 car companies that are drawing lots of hype for their latest EV models

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


@thecooldown.com | 32 minutes ago

Officials issue serious warning after tragic deaths at national park: 'The recent increasing trend is likely to continue'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 32 minutes ago

Solar power and batteries help Texas through sweltering summers and record-breaking energy demand: 'Prices are pretty low'

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


@thecooldown.com | 32 minutes ago

China boasts revolutionary airship following historic long-distance flight — here's what the achievement could mean

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


@thecooldown.com | 32 minutes ago

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'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 32 minutes ago

Zero Redefined: New Discoveries in Brain Research

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


@scitechdaily.com | 34 minutes ago

The Music Tree Recommends ...

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


@bestof.metafilter.com | 39 minutes ago

$10,000 is up for grabs for this money-saving AC tech: 'Millions of people who would benefit'

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


@thecooldown.com | 47 minutes ago

New study uncovers alarming secondary impact of plastic pollution on Antarctic ecosystems — here's what we know

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


@thecooldown.com | 47 minutes ago

Mother shocked after truck driver attempts illegal act next to her EV: 'Can't believe people really try [this]'

"I can't wait to anticipate this and leave them in the dust." Mother shocked after truck driver attempts illegal act next to her EV: 'Can't believe people really try [this]' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

[Note]

Tttttthbbptt. The sound of a bleppy dog deflating like a balloon, this Twenty-Eighth of Bleptember | Continue reading


@danq.me | 1 hour ago

Warm & Cool Colored Agamograph Art Project for Kids

In this project, school-aged kids will learn to create agamograph art based on warm and cool colors. We’ve included free… The post Warm & Cool Colored Agamograph Art Project for Kids appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 1 hour ago

In Defense of Megalomania. Plus...

For women, aging is like a horror film. Today, we report from the movies. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 1 hour ago

32 weird ways to fight climate change that just might work

From "MooLoos" to painting mountains, these silly scientific suggestions could actually help with climate change. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Can Your Brain Experience Two Emotions Simultaneously? Here’s What A Neuroscientist Thinks

Ever since scientists proposed the first theories on the biological foundations of emotion, this is how they’ve conceptualized mixed emotions. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 1 hour ago

Meet LISA: The $1.6 Billion Space Telescope That Will Redefine Astronomy

The tripartite observatory will be as big as the Sun and detect ripples in spacetime itself. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Expert gardener shares how to avoid wasting water on your plants as high temperatures remain: 'It's all about how you water'

"Forces the plants to dig their roots deep." Expert gardener shares how to avoid wasting water on your plants as high temperatures remain: 'It's all about how you water' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

[Article] What if Emails were Multilingual?

Wouldn't it be nice if there were a standard for multilingual emails? Oh wait, there is! Let's see how it works, and whether it's (ever going to be) ready for mainstream use... | Continue reading


@danq.me | 1 hour ago

The Social Media End Times

Casey Newton in Platformer at Meta Connect: ⁠⁠It went all but unmentioned on stage, but Meta says it is beginning to test content “imagined for you” by Meta AI on Facebook and Instagram. Meta will use your likeness and interests to generate photos and videos with AI, and you’ll b … | Continue reading


@gregmorris.co.uk | 1 hour ago

The masterplan to end EV “range anxiety” forever

A look at the history of EV charging and the tech trends that could encourage more people to make the switch to an electric car. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 hour ago

Countdown to Liftoff: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Poised for Pivotal Launch

Scheduled for September 28, the SpaceX Crew-9 mission will launch NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov on a five-month mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 two-man crew is ready for their mission to t … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Ivy

I’m glad that there are flowers in the fall. This is Algerian Ivy somewhere in Geo Miles, Sofia. | Continue reading


@veselin.blog | 1 hour ago

The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is now complete: 'The river is free'

"Restoring hundreds of miles of spawning grounds and improving water quality." The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is now complete: 'The river is free' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Fall Days and Good TV Shows

Coffee of the Day: Alex’s Gourmet Market Caramel Apple Butter Latte Caramel Apple of the Day: Blake’s Caramel Apple Hard Cider TV Show of the Day: Nobody Wants This (Netflix) | Continue reading


@cimple.life | 1 hour ago

Songs I Like (70)

I liked the band Blondie from the first time I ever saw them perform one of their songs on TV. The attraction was Debbie Harry of course, who could sing really well as look gorgeous. But the musicians had a crispness about them that I liked, especially the drummer. I bought their … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 2 hours ago

Breakthrough flying saucer technology could soon harness the power of waves: 'A competitive solution in our global energy mix'

The unit can provide air-pollution-free electricity 24/7, even in stormy waters. Breakthrough flying saucer technology could soon harness the power of waves: 'A competitive solution in our global energy mix' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

What happens when you hold in a fart?

We all hold in farts from time to time, but where does the gas go? | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

Berry, MacIntyre, and Screens

“News from the Berry Center.” The Berry Center fall newsletter provides updates on their ongoing work, and Mary Berry’s opening letter serves as a good reminder of their vision for good farming, good land, and good communities: “Our dominant economy over the last century has made … | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 2 hours ago

Maylia and Jack: A Story of Teens and Fentanyl

by Lizzie Presser ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Maylia Sot … | Continue reading


@propublica.org | 2 hours ago

Watch: Flat out fast two-legged robot designed like a Velociraptor

The fastest any human has ever run on record was Usain Bolt. He was clocked at a ridiculously quick 27.79 mph (44.72 km/h) when he ran a 9.58-second 100-meter dash. Two-legged robots can run even faster, and it looks really weird. Continue Reading Category: Robotics, Technology T … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

Ditch Bottled Water Now: Hidden Health Risks and Environmental Damage Uncovered

Estimated 1 million bottles bought every minute and demand is rising, warns expert. Every minute, one million bottles of water are purchased globally, a habit that not only strains human health with the risk of chemical contamination from plastics but also burdens our planet by c … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

Ciasto czekoladowe z gruszką

Przejdź do treści Menu Na skróty Hity Kwestii Smaku Znane i lubiane Filety drobiowe Polędwiczki Schab Karkówka Kotlety Burgery Pulpeciki Potrawy tradycyjne Popularne ciasta Więcej... Szybki obiad Szybkie ciasto Obiad na niedzielę Bar mleczny Naleśniki Pierogi Kluski śląskie Kopyt … | Continue reading


@kwestiasmaku.com | 3 hours ago

Homeowner discovers problem buried in yard after moving in: 'What a nightmare'

"It makes me rage!" Homeowner discovers problem buried in yard after moving in: 'What a nightmare' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Saturday Mac riddles 275

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


@eclecticlight.co | 3 hours ago

German supermarket finds 7-million-euro cocaine stash among bananas

Employees at an unnamed supermarket in North Rhine-Westphalia have discovered seven million euros worth of cocaine among packages of bananas. NRW shop discovers 7 million euros... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 3 hours ago

Saturday’s Humour Mix

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@beetleypete.com | 3 hours ago

Non-negociables

I’ve just started to watch season 3 of one of my favourites shows, the kind that elicits a deep fondness, even with its flaws: The Bear. I loved the first two seasons. In the first episode, Carmy writes up a long list of “non-negociables” to set some standards for the restaurant. … | Continue reading


@davidroessli.com | 3 hours ago

Science Made Simple: What Is the Strong Nuclear Force?

The strong force is essential in particle physics, binding subatomic particles like quarks into protons and neutrons, and these into nuclei, despite the repulsive electromagnetic force between like-charged protons. This force is mediated by gluons and is notably stronger than ele … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

When Does an API Become a DSL?

In response to my previous post I got asked when something is a DSL versus just being an API. Of course if you’ve defined a separate grammar and written a parser for that grammar and use that to solve a problem in your specific domain, then you’ve got a DSL. But a lot of the time … | Continue reading


@willhbr.net | 4 hours ago