Music For Your Monday: Valiant Hearts

There’s a band I really like that I think more people should know about, and it’s called Valiant Hearts. It’s just two guys, Igor Serokvasha for the instrumentals and Tom Byrne for the vocals. These two guys have made some of my favorite songs of all time, all of which are off th … | Continue reading


@whatever.scalzi.com | 3 minutes ago

Alexa Plus makes an Apple Intelligence-esque debut with numerous missing features

Alexa Plus is here, but light on features. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 10 minutes ago

Fast, Don’t Count: How the 4:3 Fasting Rhythm Beat Daily Dieting in a Yearlong Study

A new study finds that intermittent fasting three days a week can lead to greater weight loss and better health outcomes than daily calorie counting, with less daily effort. A randomized clinical trial investigated whether 4:3 intermittent fasting leads to greater weight loss tha … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 14 minutes ago

House of the Dragon‘s Showrunner Hopes He and George R.R. Martin Will Make Up ‘Someday’

With season 3 of the HBO hit now in production, Bryan Condal addressed the Westeros-sized elephant in the room. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 14 minutes ago

Expert reveals genius strawberry-growing tip most gardeners don't know: 'This was so helpful'

You don’t need a massive field, garden, or greenhouse to grow strawberries. Expert reveals genius strawberry-growing tip most gardeners don't know: 'This was so helpful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 14 minutes ago

Alphabet’s AI drug discovery platform Isomorphic Labs raises $600M from Thrive

Isomorphic Labs, the AI drug discovery platform that was spun out of Google’s DeepMind in 2021, has raised external capital for the first time. The $600 million round was led by Thrive Capital, with participation from GV, and existing investor Google’s parent Alphabet, it said. T … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 15 minutes ago

Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems

DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave. | Continue reading


@wired.com | 16 minutes ago

James Webb telescope takes emergency look at 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 ahead of close encounter in 2032

The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its first look at the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 before a perilous close approach in 2032. The telescope confirmed Earth is safe, but the moon may still be in trouble. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 17 minutes ago

How To Draw A Cat: A Step By Step Guide

Although I don’t own a cat, I have to say that I am fascinated by them and their alluring feline... | Continue reading


@baldhiker.com | 17 minutes ago

See spectacular photos from Saturday's partial solar eclipse

The partial solar eclipse on March 29 wowed skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 21 minutes ago

Substack Gears Up for TikTok Ban with New Video Feed

The deadline for TikTok to sell is April 5. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 24 minutes ago

Pattie Maes receives ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award

Professor of media technology honored for research in human-computer interaction that is considered both fundamental and influential. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 29 minutes ago

Day 1532: "We’re going to boom."

1/ Trump is “not joking” about seeking a third term. Despite the Constitution’s two-term limit for presidents, Trump claimed “there are methods” to stay in power and floated a scenario where JD Vance could run and pass him the presidency. “That’s ... Subscribe: Get the Daily Upda … | Continue reading


@whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com | 29 minutes ago

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Scraps Host In Favor Of Terrified Silence. “While...

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Scraps Host In Favor Of Terrified Silence. “While we respect the legacy of a presidential roast, if you so much as cough, you will be forcibly removed.” Please enjoy each autocratic shift equally. | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 31 minutes ago

Justices validate IRS’s right to retain fraudulent pre-bankruptcy tax payments

United States v. Miller presents the kind of simple facts that populate law-school hypotheticals. A business is in financial distress. The shareholders (who control the business) use some of its funds to pay off their own debts, including taxes owed to the federal government. Whe … | Continue reading


@api.follow.it | 31 minutes ago

Vive le Vin Hotel and Residences / INSPIRA Conceito e Design

Vive le Vin Hotel and Residences is a remarkable project located in Pedra Azul, Espírito Santo, Brazil, encompassing a total area of 11,300 m². Nestled in a mountainous region renowned for its extensive Atlantic Forest and cool temperatures, this residential condominium offers a … | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 31 minutes ago

What Makes a Good Teacher?

The timeless question of education beneath the urgent crises of 2025 | Continue reading


@contraptions.venkateshrao.com | 32 minutes ago

A fart is a "poofoofus" and other "next level" slang from the Heaven's Gate UFO cult

"A fart was a "POOFOOFUS" (that we needed to only release in the "BATH CHAMBER," writes Sawyer, a former member of the Heaven's Gate UFO cult who chose not to, um, "ascend" from Earth in 1997 aboard the spacecraft they believed was trailing Comet Hale–Bopp. — Read the rest The po … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 35 minutes ago

Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover

The Privacy Act Modernization Act would update 1974 legislation for the modern age, restricting government use of personal data and introducing new penalties, including prison time, for violators. | Continue reading


@wired.com | 36 minutes ago

Watch Live as SpaceX Launches Private Crew to Elusive Polar Orbit

The Fram2 mission is set for launch on Monday at 9:46 p.m. ET. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 38 minutes ago

Free open access needs to be the norm for Canadian research

Public access to research generates new ideas, informs policy decisions and fuels innovation and technological development. Open access to knowledge helps address social issues, enhance democracy and reduce inequality. These are key reasons why publicly funded research should be … | Continue reading


@theconversation.com | 41 minutes ago

Cosmic Saltillo / Clayton Korte

Cosmic Saltillo by Clayton Korte transforms two long‑abandoned early‑1900s warehouse buildings in East Austin into a vibrant, landscape-focused hospitality space. Once used by Texaco to store petroleum products delivered by rail, these industrial relics now house a thriving resta … | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 44 minutes ago

United Gets FAA Approval for Starlink and Sets Date for Its Debut on Flights

The satellite internet service will be free to members of its UnitedPlus loyalty program. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 44 minutes ago

Homeowner pleads for help after sink remains clogged despite countless fixes: 'Thank you for saving me a plumber's bill'

"I'm an idiot and forgot to seal off the disposal side of the sink." Homeowner pleads for help after sink remains clogged despite countless fixes: 'Thank you for saving me a plumber's bill' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 44 minutes ago

Supreme Court considers Americans’ suit against Palestinian Authority

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in the latest chapter of the justices’ efforts to lay out rules for personal jurisdiction – whether courts have the power to hear a case against certain defendants. Tuesday’s case is a particularly high-profile dispute, and on … | Continue reading


@api.follow.it | 47 minutes ago

Apple updates all its operating systems, brings Apple Intelligence to Vision Pro

Updates bring new emoji, Mail organization for Macs, easier Mac setup, and more. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 48 minutes ago

Mimoza

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 | 48 minutes ago

Paraguay EV Sales Report: EVs Reach 2.4% Market Share in 2024

If there’s one mysterious country in South America, it’s Paraguay. Its history is out of the realm of reality. The first country to effectively stabilize in South America after Independence, becoming a “Perpetual Dictatorship” from 1816 under the paternalistic, isolationist, and … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 49 minutes ago

How Pebbles Form Planets

It starts with static electricity and dust swirling around young stars The post How Pebbles Form Planets appeared first on Nautilus. | Continue reading


@nautil.us | 50 minutes ago

The “Delicious” Sausages I’m Grilling All Season Long

It was love at first bite. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 54 minutes ago

New Alliance for Data, Evaluation and Policy Training will advance data-driven decision-making in public policy

ADEPT brings together universities, governments, and other members to empower the next generation of policymakers with the tools to innovate, test, and scale effective public policies and programs. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 54 minutes ago

As Measles Continues to Rise, CDC Muffles Vaccine Messaging

By burying an assessment with updates and recommendations about the U.S.’s current measles outbreaks, the CDC has signaled an alarming shift in its public messaging | Continue reading


@scientificamerican.com | 59 minutes ago

The $4 "Cheesy" Trader Joe's Tote Bag That's Flying Off Shelves Right Now

It’s so cute! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 59 minutes ago

A thread from Berkeley political science professor Omar Wasow about how protests...

A thread from Berkeley political science professor Omar Wasow about how protests are effective actually. Cites research about the Women’s March, BLM protests, the Muslim ban protests, etc. | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 1 hour ago

Researchers Warn: Chewing Gum Could Be Adding Thousands of Microplastics to Your Body

Chewing gum can release thousands of microplastics into saliva. Scientists say more research is needed but suggest chewing fewer pieces to reduce exposure. Plastic is everywhere, and many everyday products, such as cutting boards, clothes, and cleaning sponges, can expose people … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Unknown human species in East Asia used sophisticated tools at the same time Neanderthals did in Europe

A stone tool discovery in China rewrites the human story of Middle Paleolithic era in East Asia | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Monday session

Monday session | Continue reading


@adactio.com | 1 hour ago

The Best Gadgets of March 2025

March brought us new Macs, ultra-thin foldables, and even an exoskeleton. However, some of our most-anticipated tech for the month won't arrive until April. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

DOGE accesses federal payroll system and punishes employees who objected

Report: IT officials who fought DOGE access put on leave and under investigation. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Proud pet owner shows off budget-friendly fix for chewed-up disaster: 'I'm glad to not have to throw it away'

"Great idea!!!" Proud pet owner shows off budget-friendly fix for chewed-up disaster: 'I'm glad to not have to throw it away' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

On the Road in a Giant Almond

This article is adapted from the March 29, 2025, edition of Gastro Obscura’s Favorite Things newsletter. You can sign up here. Since the advent of the car, food companies have used them to advertise. Some simply painted their logos onto delivery trucks, while others created spect … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

Luz de Luna in San Andrés Huayapam, Mexico

A long weekend lunch in the countryside is a hallowed tradition for residents of Oaxaca City, and Luz de Luna makes an ideal escape. Located in the village of San Andrés Huayapam about 20 minutes east of the city, this charming indoor-outdoor restaurant with views of Oaxacan foot … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

Microsoft uses AI to find flaws in GRUB2, U-Boot, Barebox bootloaders

Microsoft used its AI-powered Security Copilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox open-source bootloaders. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 1 hour ago

Who could have imagined it? The IPCC working group 1 folks.

This post is by Lizzie. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a United Nations group that helps assemble the best possible information on climate change and its impacts, and then tries to communicate it to the world. In … Continue reading → | Continue reading


@statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu | 1 hour ago

Amazon API Gateway now supports dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) endpoints

Amazon API Gateway now offers IPv6 support across all endpoint types, custom domains, and management APIs in all commercial and AWS GovCloud regions, enabling dual-stack configuration options as a solution to growing IPv4 address scarcity. | Continue reading


@aws.amazon.com | 1 hour ago

Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

Also: testing the efficacy of WWI "dazzle" camouflage; how the male blue-lined octopus survives deadly mating ritual. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

★ France Fines Apple $162M for App Tracking Transparency, Taking the Side of Surveillance Advertisers Over Users

Jon Brodkin, reporting for Ars Technica, “France Fines Apple €150M for “Excessive” Pop-Ups That Let Users Reject Tracking”: France’s competition regulator fined Apple €150 million, saying the iPhone maker went overboard in its implementation of pop-up messages that let users cons … | Continue reading


@daringfireball.net | 1 hour ago

Microsoft expands AI features across Intel and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs

Microsoft is making its AI features widely available on Copilot Plus PCs equipped with Intel and AMD chips. One of the most notable of these features will be Live Captions, which translates audio to English subtitles from dozens of different languages in real time. Microsoft firs … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 1 hour ago