The good folks at Benfei have sent me a laptop stand to review. You know the drill, a few pieces of metal, some hinges, and rubber feet. But this stand holds a little more interest for the gadget lover - a built in USB-C hub! What do you get for your £35? USB-C power input - capa … | Continue reading
"We’ll look at changes over time, and this will indicate if any events are happening." Interns deploy inventive methods to protect 'hidden gem' nature area: 'Hiker's dream' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The tragic story of Quasimodo, hunchback bell-ringer of the cathedral, and Esmeralda, a beautiful young dancer, and her pet goat Djali. | Continue reading
What if you don’t matter? What if all of your thoughts, precious feelings, great dreams, and terrible fears are completely, utterly, spectacularly irrelevant? Might it be that all of your mental life is just some pointless spectator, looking on as your body does the important stu … | Continue reading
I already know this is not going to be to everyone’s taste, but 50 years ago (yes 50!) I thought it was great, and I still do. It is more about the beat and the sound than the lyrics, but what few lyrics there are are shown on the video. Originally formed in 1969, the … Continue … | Continue reading
The city’s greenhouses grow roughly 3 million tons of produce each year. Farmers devastated after relentless rainfall wipes out crops: 'It's a real disaster' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Cold and heavily overcast. A gray squirrel emerges from the woods like a ghost, seeming to float over the rain-darkened leaf duff, fur the color of the sky. | Continue reading
Tens of thousands of Amazon shoppers raved about these handy, expensive-looking finds. | Continue reading
Don't miss the 4th round of the Formula 1 season! Find out where and how to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix online for free. | Continue reading
A settlement dating back around 3,400 years has been discovered near the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. | Continue reading
"Been hoping to find [one] for a while." Shopper thrilled after unearthing item in thrift store following lengthy search: 'Lucked out today' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Writer and physician John Quin reviews No More Normal: Mental Health in an Age of Over-Diagnosis by Alastair Santhouse Philippe Pinel freeing the insane from their chains. Oil painting by T. Robert-Fleury, ca. 1876 Tense? Nervous? Can’t relax? Then this is an important and timely … | Continue reading
Fermenting miso on the ISS worked, showing microbes can thrive and create flavorful food even in space conditions. Miso is a traditional Japanese condiment made by fermenting cooked soybeans with salt. In a study published on April 2 in the Cell Press journal iScience, researcher … | Continue reading
The door is open for many more conspiracy theories to gain traction. New legislation based on conspiracy theory could have major consequences for the US — here's what's at stake first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
With Easter falling so late this year, my kids don’t have spring break until next […] | Continue reading
"It won't necessarily be accurate." User shocked by AI bot's concerning response to simple question: 'This is the end for us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"More of this please." Onlooker shares fascinating photo of hotel's unique yard display: 'Wish this is way more common' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
According to a new study, an older person who is concerned about having a fall is at a significantly higher risk of having a fall in the future. Researchers say that identifying and addressing this risk factor in older adults can help them stay mobile and independent for longer. … | Continue reading
Tony Hinchcliffe’s new show doesn’t work—here’s why. Also: HBO’s merch play, a new photography exhibit, and how come Gen Z chooses to be watched all the time? | Continue reading
Seems unintuitive, but the mounting list of lifeless planets might be exactly what scientists need to figure out how common life is in the universe. | Continue reading
It has been an eight-year development process for 'Blue Prince' game designer Tonda Ros, and he sits down with Inverse to chat about the craft and thought that went into making his childhood dreams come to life. | Continue reading
The process has the potential to make a global impact. Scientists make surprising find after studying cement made using next-gen technique: 'Its effectiveness depends on the concentration' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Pesquet's parrot, also known as a Dracula parrot, resembles a vulture and has a distinct scream — but its favorite food is figs. | Continue reading
"Using this technology has allowed us to identify poachers more effectively." Government reveals innovative tactics to protect nationally symbolic creature: 'More effective' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Stanford scientists have created a “digital twin” of a mouse brain. Just as pilots use flight simulators to safely practice complex maneuvers, scientists may soon conduct experiments on a highly realistic simulation of the mouse brain. In a new study, researchers at Stanford Medi … | Continue reading
After a start-up claimed to have de-extincted a species, the internet called BS. But the founders insist it’s real—and the woolly mammoth is next. | Continue reading
"Requires contorting the law." Three firms worth trillions of dollars fight back against controversial lawsuit: 'Not the slightest indication' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
White’s move. Mate in three. A giant chessboard is the perfect environment to teach a child some basic chess strategy, right? | Continue reading
Janet from https://tidalscribe.com/ told me that if I posted any more of these, her brain would explode. So if you are in the Bournemouth area of southern England, take cover! | Continue reading
"It has seen a 22.7% drop from its 52-week high and an overall 15% decline in recent months." Energy giant's struggles point to larger trend with global implications — here's what's happening first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It can take seven years to get a PhD. And a month to write a useful business plan or a year to write a book. And yet, when AI shows up, our mistake is thinking that if we can’t find useful brilliance in one simple prompt, it’s broken. Imagine what you could discover and create [… … | Continue reading
'Doctor Who' showrunner Russell T Davies chats about the ending of "The Robot Revolution," and what we can expect of the season-long mystery of Belinda Chandra. | Continue reading
It remains to be seen whether the brand can turn around its fortunes. Analyst issues urgent warning over Tesla's future prospects: 'Shocking' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Christ’s resurrection offers assurance in the face of inevitable, implacable death. But it doesn’t come easily | Continue reading
“Can Using a Dumber Phone Cure ‘Brain Rot’?” Bryan X. Chen tells readers of the New York Times that there’s nothing we can do in the face of our society’s expectation that everyone has an internet-enabled smartphone: “While I admire the goal of the Light Phone, my experience demo … | Continue reading
by T. Christian Miller ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. On a … | Continue reading
Modern flight recorders can hold more than 1,000 pieces of information about an aircraft. | Continue reading
I didn’t plan to start working on a new side project and yet, here we are. Back in the summer of 2023 when I had the idea for People and Blogs and I purchased the peopleandblogs.com domain name I said to myself “This is the last domain I’m gonna buy for a side project”. Fast forw … | Continue reading
"They’ve staged it as if a student could live in it." Eye-popping video offers a glimpse inside futuristic home designed by architectural students: 'Not a bad idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Spending $5 on a plastic sugar water dispenser is so worth it. #birds | Continue reading
How do cryptocurrencies actually work, though? Join Alice and Bob as they embark on designing a new digital ledger for secure “Bobcoin” transactions. | Continue reading
UF scientists have developed a compound that safely activates delta opioid receptors, offering pain relief without opioid-like side effects. University of Florida researchers have helped identify a new drug compound that selectively activates pain-regulating receptors in the body … | Continue reading
"Your car is only as good as its battery." Car expert explains which EV feature can make or break its resale value: 'The most important and expensive part of any EV' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Last year, BYD sold over 4.2 million cars worldwide, with over 90% of those sales occurring in China. And it doesn’t look like the company is resting on its laurels, for it has just launched its high-end Denza brand in Europe. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags … | Continue reading
Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Harvard or […] | Continue reading
"How do you choose?" Homeowner seeks impartial advice after receiving conflicting info from HVAC techs: 'I could have saved $540 per year' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading