Researchers discovered that restricting food intake to a 10-hour daily window enhanced important markers of heart health. It is estimated that over one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a collection of medical conditions that increase the risk of heart … | Continue reading
It seems that Apple is looking to clear out its stock of AirPods Pro 2. | Continue reading
The issue might seem out of your control, but even making small changes can make a big difference. Health department reports county's first case of concerning mosquito-borne illness this year: 'About 1 in about 150 will get seriously ill' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In Florida, a 37-home subdivision with a community solar microgrid was able to maintain access to power despite outages elsewhere in the area. Experts reveal the surprising way utility companies met surging energy demands amid extreme weather – here's what's keeping the lights on … | Continue reading
"Now you have cute jars you can display in your kitchen or in your bathroom." Woman shares genius method to clean and reuse glass candle holders instead of throwing them away: 'Love this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Tampere University researchers found that light beams distort when reflected, revealing material properties. Their work on twisted light waves may advance optical measurement techniques. Our everyday experience suggests that light reflected from a perfectly flat mirror produces a … | Continue reading
We were supposed to go for breakfast in town this morning – just the two of us. A quiet breakfast together, and a wander around town while the new car charged up on one of the quick charging stations in the car-park near the river. Knowing that I would need to be up and ready […] | Continue reading
The alloy has great potential for coating surfaces that have to endure extremely high temperatures, such as gas turbines, power stations, airplane engines, and hydrogen combustion engines. Scientists develop revolutionary material that could unlock next-level efficiency for exist … | Continue reading
The New AeroVironment Sunglider Also Redefines Stratospheric Payload Capabilities ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA — AeroVironment (AV) flight-tested an upgraded Sunglider™, enhancing its High-Altitude Platform-Station (HAPS) capabilities for commercial and government markets. The result is H … | Continue reading
[Editor’s note to EVgo: It’s so nice to hear the news of more EV chargers. While you are at it, please fix the 2-3 chargers at Asheville Outlet Mall that have been out of commission for 2+ years. And I am tired of uselessly calling to report these.] Access to ... [continued] The … | Continue reading
Beginning in 2025, energy storage assets will no longer qualify for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed comments on proposed rules for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit as it transitions to th … | Continue reading
UV with GitHub Actions to run an RSS to README project Jeff Triplett demonstrates a very neat pattern for using uv to run Python scripts with their dependencies inside of GitHub Actions. First, add uv to the workflow using the setup-uv action: - uses: astral-sh/setup-uv@v3 with … | Continue reading
There were no immediate reports of death from Francine, but it did cause extensive damage in Louisiana. Weather model estimates Hurricane Francine to have cost insurers over $1 billion — here's how this could affect impacted residents first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I’ve waxed lyrical here about the AeroPress. I have all manner of kitchen gadgets to make coffee, including my beloved plastic Hario V60 I bought in Japan, but the AeroPress is my default. I can prep the exact amount of grounds and water I need the night before, so when I wake up … | Continue reading
In the icy expanse of the Beaufort Sea, NASA’s JPL engineers tested IceNode, a prototype robot designed to measure the melting rates beneath Antarctica’s ice shelves—a key factor in global sea level projections. The ultimate goal is to deploy a fleet of these autonomous robots to … | Continue reading
For just $15.00 a month, you can access Audible’s complete library of audiobooks and podcasts, which includes over 22 specialized collection sections, 3 Audible original sections, and 4 main categories containing 41 subcategories. The entire library is easy to browse from the mai … | Continue reading
A recent study says Greenland's ice sheet meltwater and runoff substantially contribute to the rise in global sea level. Experts issue warning about concerning phenomenon occurring at breakneck speeds in Greenland: 'This highlights the urgency' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A recent study says Greenland's ice sheet meltwater and runoff substantially contribute to the rise in global sea level. Experts issue warning about concerning phenomenon observed in Greenland: 'This highlights the urgency' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
At the office all the morning, then dined at home, and so staid at home all the afternoon putting up my Lord's model of the Royal James, which I borrowed of him long ago to hang up in my room. And at night Sir W. Pen and I alone to the Dolphin, and... | Continue reading
marimo v0.9.0 with mo.ui.chat The latest release of the Marimo Python reactive notebook project includes a neat new feature: you can now easily embed a custom chat interface directly inside of your notebook. Marimo co-founder Myles Scolnick posted this intriguing demo on Twitter, … | Continue reading
At the end of his apologia for the Social Web Foundation, Ben Werdmuller says this of what he terms both the growth fediverse and the movement fediverse: “Each group is approaching the problem in good faith.” The foundation’s very name disputes this contention. Inherent to the fo … | Continue reading
Great piece on the materiality of language. Part of the difficulty in implementing jiantizi in Singapore was just this: for example, in 1983, years after Singapore had begun introducing jianti, the limited availability of type meant that only 70% of publishers used them. https:// … | Continue reading
Now is the perfect time to buy a MacBook Air with the Apple chip. | Continue reading
NBC 12/ABC 25 in Jacksonville, Florida. “You see the center of the cone is over the Tampa Bay area.” Meanwhile, Far out in the Atlantic… | Continue reading
CNN report. “We’re talking about a guy who runs multiple companies that are under investigation by Government regulator, I think of something like NHTSA, which is investigating Tesla for its self driving, and the FAA, which is investigating Space X…” | Continue reading
Phthalates are recognized as reproductive toxins and carcinogenic substances. A recent study highlights the ongoing exposure of Southern Californians to hazardous air pollutants known as plasticizers, including a chemical that has been prohibited in children’s products and cosmet … | Continue reading
The yard displays one of the major benefits of growing native plants. Proud parent shares stunning photo of backyard transformation: 'A shame to see these giant, sterile, monoculture lawns' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Reviewing a busy month full of new articles at The New Leaf Journal in September 2024. | Continue reading
The fossil fuel industry has a multi-billion-dollar plan to build new LNG (liquified natural gas) terminals in the Gulf of Mexico near the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. One of the reasons for building those terminals is a claim that LNG results in fewer carbon emissions than bur … | Continue reading
The most abundant metal known to man is iron. It's everywhere. Not just on Earth, but in space as well. Astro engineers have just figured out how to use iron – or nearly any metal for that matter – as plasma rocket fuel. Continue Reading Category: Space, Science Tags: Space explo … | Continue reading
I was tagged in a fairly critical SocialHub post about the Social Web Foundation launch announcement . I wasn’t in a position to add to the conversation then, but I’ve been thinking about it all week. Before I dive further, a reminder: I am not an employee or founder of th … | Continue reading
Black Friday is still a while away, but this VPN has decided to make a strong move. Private Internet Access is currently offering its VPN for just over $2 per month. We’ll tell you more about this exclusive deal. | Continue reading
"No patience." Bystander films close call after impatient tourist narrowly avoids charging elk: 'Drives me mad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has achieved a significant breakthrough by mapping the magnetic field in the solar corona, enhancing our understanding of space weather and its effects on Earth. Its technology provides unprecedented details into the magnetic properties of … | Continue reading
When feeding my son became a contact sport, I needed a better high chair. READ MORE... | Continue reading
Is AI so valuable to society that we should place this bet? | Continue reading
Today's links Doublethink sump linkdump: Some short hits for an all-too-short weekend. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em. Upcoming … | Continue reading
Found yourself interested by the first episode of Dan Da Dan's anime? Shonen Jump wants you to read to see what happens next. | Continue reading
"The Department of Justice has entirely blocked our path to trial." Young adults call out U.S. Supreme Court after federal government skirts trial: 'Important to us that we get a fair say in court' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
NASA has turned off one of Voyager 2's science instruments as power conservation becomes crucial for the interstellar exploring spacecraft located 12.8 billion miles from home. | Continue reading
Patients tolerated synthetic THC (dronabinol) well, without the adverse effects commonly associated with existing Alzheimer’s agitation medications. A study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine found tha … | Continue reading
It's the best deal if you want to centralize all your AI tools in one place. | Continue reading
Last time on Biff: The Newsletter: I've just barely started to re-implement the entire index feature by using RocksDB directly for the secondary indexes. RocksDB is a mutable KV store, so we can update documents in place without retaining the history—a useful feature for our main … | Continue reading
"Some explanation for why society has been so ineffective and inadequate in our responses to the climate crisis." New study uncovers major corporations' alleged meddling at prestigious university: 'Academic integrity ... is at risk' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For every weekend this October, audiences can see a very bloody retelling of one of Disney's most violent (and divisive) attractions. | Continue reading
Unplug this computer now Turn off media Walk outside Barefoot if possible Wireless Autumn gold Sunday afternoon Spider webs and Mushrooms Canada geese V-pointed Southward Cedar waxwings In formal attire No argument No whining Just berry picking Where's the trauma? Where's the cri … | Continue reading
Getting timely posts out there in the open is becoming a bit of a challenge, it seems. Nonetheless, it’s still early October, so here’s my overview of stuff I’ve hauled back from last month’s internet spelunking. I’m also lagging behind my RSS reads so this haul is not as big as … | Continue reading
A new species of flatworm, Amaga pseudobama, has been discovered in the southern United States. A newly discovered species of flatworm has already spread across several southern U.S. states. Notably, this species bears a strong resemblance to Obama nungara, a flatworm that has in … | Continue reading