The Earthshot Prize revealed its winners, the UK kicked off a four-day week trial, and cancer research took a step forward, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
"Now they have billboards on wheels." Resident captures absurd advertising scheme distracting drivers: 'Should just be illegal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Under the right circumstances, electrons can actually “freeze” into a bizarre solid form. Now, physicists at Berkeley Lab have created and taken the first ever direct images of this structure. Continue Reading Category: Physics, Science Tags: Electron Microscopes, Electrons, Matt … | Continue reading
Flight 6 of SpaceX's giant Starship is scheduled to fly no earlier than Monday, November 18, 2024. If there are no delays, the world's largest rocket ever to fly will lift off at 4:00 pm CST from the company's Texas Starbase. Here's how to watch. Continue Reading Category: Space, … | Continue reading
Matthew Schneier, Grub Street: What even is Wonder? Founded in 2018, it is, according to its own marketing copy, “a new kind of food hall.” More of a Potemkin food hall, really. Under its green shingle, Wonder comprises some 30 “restaurants,” which are really more like sub-brands … | Continue reading
Or Lenchner, CEO of Bright Data, joins Ben and Ryan for a deep-dive conversation about the evolving landscape of web data. They talk through the challenges involved in data collection, the role of synthetic data in training large AI models, and how public data access is becoming … | Continue reading
This new research underscores the devastating impact of human-caused environmental changes on primates. New study makes concerning discovery about the fate of primates: 'The current state ... is alarming' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
However, older adults should avoid using fans in extremely hot and dry conditions. New collaborative research by the University of Sydney and the Montreal Heart Institute reveals that using a fan in hot, humid weather can reduce cardiac strain in older adults, challenging the cur … | Continue reading
[This is a guest post by Michael Witzel] A few months ago you published a discussion of whimsical surnames. Since then I have paid attention and have found new ones in almost every news broadcast. It is said that there are 1 million (!) surnames in the German speaking area of som … | Continue reading
The Netherlands should be prepared for train strikes in the coming weeks, as Dutch rail operator ProRail has announced that it is not accepting the wage demands put forward in an... | Continue reading
Frankfurt am Main and Hanover will soon begin pilot projects selling cannabis at dispensary points. How will the trial work and who will be allowed to purchase weed at the... | Continue reading
Phoenix Tailings, co-founded by MIT alumni, is creating domestic supply chains for rare earth metals, key to the clean energy transition. | Continue reading
Two MIT graduate students share similar journeys from West Point to MIT. | Continue reading
The regulations are a proactive measure to control the increasing demands for energy. Government issues stringent regulations for Google's data center facility — here's how it could impact the industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Deutsche Bahn has announced that it will soon run a train between Berlin and the Polish city of Kraków three times per day. Here’s what you need to know. More trains between... | Continue reading
October’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 30.2% share in the UK, up from 24.9% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew in volume, whilst the overall auto market shrank. Overall auto volume was 144,288 units, down 6% YoY, and slightly below pre-2020 norms. The UK’s leading BEV bran … | Continue reading
With the slick Kia EV6 and the family-loving EV9, one can be forgiven for forgetting that the Kia Niro EV is still around. While the Niro EV is from a different era, it’s still going strong, and a new 2025 version now has some details announced — most importantly, pricing. ... [c … | Continue reading
This is an interesting story, and I have to say I knew nothing about this region’s electricity grid before today. The US Department of Energy has the full, long story, but I’m going to summarize it and cut to the chase in parts. The focus is Alaska’s Railbelt electric grid, ... [ … | Continue reading
"Where does the greenwashing end?" Expert calls out disturbing marketing by popular clothing company: 'So ridiculous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The simplification of foundation components ... can be expected to result in significant cost reductions." Japanese company develops brilliant solution to keep offshore wind turbines working amid natural disasters: 'Minimizes earthquake-induced vibrations' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
The fossilized leg bone of a giant “terror bird” discovered in Colombia provides new insights into ancient South American ecosystems, suggesting the bird was a major predator in a once-lush region millions of years ago. A team of researchers, including an evolutionary biologist f … | Continue reading
As you look out of the harbor, you see a series of small rocky outcrops breaking through the swells. These artificial islands are popular nesting areas for a wide variety of birds due to the islands’ elevation, which was designed to consider the effects of potential boat wakes, n … | Continue reading
"This breakthrough brings us closer to achieving the ideal performance." Scientists unveil incredible new material that could fix major issue with data centers: 'Paving the way for more efficient ... technologies' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Climate change grows year after year. Climate disruption becomes the norm, and then more disruption comes. We’re in a race against time, and time is winning. The good news is that renewable energy dominates new power capacity installations and new electricity generation. However, … | Continue reading
Lameazoid Link List for Thursday 2024-11-07 07-Nov-2024 – Sega is delisting 60 classic games from Steam, so now’s the time to grab them Brief Summary: “Comments” 07-Nov-2024 – Sega removing Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and a whole list of games from Steam Brief Summary: “Sega has a … | Continue reading
Tom Hancock's poetic lyricism brings out the more thorny side of happiness - namely how easily it slips away, and seemingly forever as well. | Continue reading
Hook, the indie publishing arm by parent company Digital Bros has now been renamed as 505 Pulse. The rebrand is to “reinforce the indie division’s synergy with its largerpublishing arm, 505 Games”. 505 Pulse still maintains its core mission which is “to empower indie developers a … | Continue reading
"The whole day felt like a fairytale come to life!" Newlywed shares photos of stunning, untraditional wedding florals: 'This is so inspirational' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Awesome picture. Congrats." Homeowner shares photo of off-grid home battling major winter elements: 'Handling the snow with no problem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When companies with identical resources produce wildly different results, we all want to know the secret. The recently announced Nobel Prize in Economics, which was … The post Mommy, Where Does Money Come From? appeared first on Gapingvoid. | Continue reading
Gas swirling around black holes forms disks that are among the most effective energy converters in the universe, emitting light and jets of plasma. Recent simulations have shown that as black holes spin, these disks can wobble, changing the direction of what they emit. This movem … | Continue reading
"It got out of control quickly, reaching beyond what I thought was possible." Gardener shares cautionary tale after ignoring pleas to avoid popular plant: 'I couldn't contain it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I've seen pissy men who look like pitbulls, but I've never seen a pitbull who pisses like a man — until this doggo came along. Standing up on his hind legs, this hilarious dog confidently pees into the hole of a four-sided litter box as if he's just come back from a night out on … | Continue reading
"So, why haven't you heard more about this stuff?" Educator reveals truth about viral conspiracy behind recent hurricanes: 'It just doesn't work that well' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I decided to conduct a Scientific poll this evening around our kitchen table. My mom is 90 and came over from assisted living accompanied by an aide. The aide is an immigrant from Haiti via the Dominican Republic. She probably gets paid about $20/hour and lives in the Democrat st … | Continue reading
"They can pack up all their gear, and yet they can't bring some garbage bags with them." Bystander calls out trend after uncovering 'unacceptable' scene at local fishing spot: 'I never understand this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Since I talked about election night and I talked about the day after, and since I’ve (mostly) been limiting my social use to posting photos from the Camp Snap camera of my trip to the zoo, let’s talk a bit about today, although this will have some of those other days, too. Yester … | Continue reading
We are all in a weird place right now with what to expect in the US EV market in the coming years. That’s in large part because we have no real idea what Donald Trump is actually going to do with regard to EVs, the economy, and tariffs. Yes, he ... [continued] The post Interest R … | Continue reading
"Spending high fashion prices for clothes that look like goodwill wouldn't accept them." Shopper sparks major debate after sharing photo of 'pretentious' trend: 'This is criminal exploitation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A new model estimates that up to 95 million Americans may use groundwater with PFAS contamination, largely unregulated in small public systems and private wells. The study suggests enhanced monitoring and treatment to address this persistent health risk. A new predictive model us … | Continue reading
Platforms and venture capitalists have a long wishlist for the president-elect — but can they survive the chaos of Trump 2.0? | Continue reading
"It's excellent." New homeowner thrilled with results after ditching traditional landscaping tool: 'Makes me so happy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Anyone who says that rape and sexual assault allegations don’t have any impact on men’s lives needs to look at the facts. Our nation has condemned a serial sexual abuser who has long been plagued by assault and rape allegations to run the entire country. So the next time you thin … | Continue reading
TL;DR: This versatile little camera can be used as a body cam, dash cam, and more—plus, it records day or night for just $49.99 (reg. $89.99). Ever wish you had an extra pair of eyes? With the TOKK CAM C2+ Smart WiFi Camera, you can! — Read the rest The post Meet the tiny cam wit … | Continue reading
Wheels within Wheels Quote of the Day ”The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.” Flannery O’Connor Musical alternative to the morning’s radio news Vaughan Williams | How cold the wind doth blow | Ellen Leslie, … Continue reading → | Continue reading
Tiny homes offer many benefits, such as saving money on energy bills and enjoying an overall lower cost of living. Proud homeowner shares photos of impressive, pet-friendly tiny home: 'Looks amazing!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Enables production of smaller, lower-cost batteries, supporting widespread adoption of EVs and grid batteries." Researchers confirm new battery design that could change the way we think about EVs: 'Across-the-board improvement' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
👋 Fellow Webnerds! This is a written version of my talk “Designing DX”. I just want to lollygag about with y’all about this squishy concept of DX. We’ll draw ideas and parallels from the real world (the one with grass, boozy milkshakes, and that glowing orb in the sky tha … | Continue reading