Showing Toast and Swapping Content with HTMX (And ASP.NET Core)

Showing Toast and Swapping Content with HTMX (And ASP.NET Core) | Continue reading


@mostlylucid.net | 34 minutes ago

How Biden Set Up Trump to Use Authoritarian Tactics on Tesla Protesters

If the White House has an authoritarian toolkit to use on civil protesters, you can thank Biden for it. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 37 minutes ago

Scientists make breakthrough discovery that could transform future cars: 'A roadmap for the industry'

"Our study provides a comprehensive analysis." Scientists make breakthrough discovery that could transform future cars: 'A roadmap for the industry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 37 minutes ago

This THz Imaging Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Hearing Diagnosis

A cutting-edge study reveals how terahertz (THz) imaging technology has unlocked a new way to peer inside the intricate structure of the inner ear. Using micrometer-level precision and advanced machine learning, researchers visualized the mouse cochlea in stunning 3D detail, open … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Sperm Use Secret Corkscrew Power to Turbocharge Their Swim

New research shows sperm generate corkscrew-like fluid vortices that spin in sync with their tails, providing an unexpected boost. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Proud homeowner shares incredible before-and-after photos of 2-year lawn project: 'It's taken a lot of work'

"We get compliments from our neighbors all the time." Proud homeowner shares incredible before-and-after photos of 2-year lawn project: 'It's taken a lot of work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Luxury hotel brand reimagines historic palace for new high-end property: 'This is their land and heritage'

The company has been working to preserve the structure’s foundation and deep roots. Luxury hotel brand reimagines historic palace for new high-end property: 'This is their land and heritage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Gadget Review: Benfei Laptop Riser with Built-In USB-C Dock ★★★☆☆

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


@shkspr.mobi | 1 hour ago

Interns deploy inventive methods to protect 'hidden gem' nature area: 'Hiker's dream'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Painting Victor Hugo’s Notre Dame

The tragic story of Quasimodo, hunchback bell-ringer of the cathedral, and Esmeralda, a beautiful young dancer, and her pet goat Djali. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 1 hour ago

Epiphenomenalism: One of philosophy’s most disturbing ideas

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


@bigthink.com | 1 hour ago

Songs I Like (144)

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


@beetleypete.com | 1 hour ago

Farmers devastated after relentless rainfall wipes out crops: 'It's a real disaster'

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


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

April 12, 2025

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


@morningporch.com | 1 hour ago

Exeter University Develops AI to Detect Asian Hornets

An English university has developed an AI-detection system that can identify a picture of an invasive Asian hornet in yet another innovative and positive application of the emerging technology. Not quite the “murder hornets” that invaded America a half-decade ago, the Asian horne … | Continue reading


@goodnewsnetwork.org | 2 hours ago

Reviewers Are Obsessed With These Impressive Things That Are Such Good Bargains

Tens of thousands of Amazon shoppers raved about these handy, expensive-looking finds. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 2 hours ago

How to Watch F1 Bahrain Grand Prix on a Free Channel

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


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

'Major' ancient Egyptian town discovered — and it has a jug stamped with the name of Nefertiti's daughter

A settlement dating back around 3,400 years has been discovered near the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

Shopper thrilled after unearthing item in thrift store following lengthy search: 'Lucked out today'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

The Normal: TikTok Tics & the Crisis in Psychiatry

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


@thequietus.com | 2 hours ago

Astronauts Made Miso in Space – And It Tastes Different

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


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

New legislation based on conspiracy theory could have major consequences for the US — here's what's at stake

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


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

I’m Taking the Week Off

With Easter falling so late this year, my kids don’t have spring break until next […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 2 hours ago

User shocked by AI bot's concerning response to simple question: 'This is the end for us'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Onlooker shares fascinating photo of hotel's unique yard display: 'Wish this is way more common'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

A fear of falling increases the risk of it happening by up to 60%

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


@newatlas.com | 3 hours ago

Kill Tony, The White Lotus Gift Shop, and Gen Z Surveillance

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


@thefp.com | 3 hours ago

We Keep Coming Up Empty in the Search for Alien Life. Here’s What That Could Mean—and What Comes Next

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


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

41 Years Later, A Video Game Inspired By ‘The World’s Hardest Puzzle’ Breaks The Mold

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


@inverse.com | 3 hours ago

Scientists make surprising find after studying cement made using next-gen technique: 'Its effectiveness depends on the concentration'

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


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Dracula parrot: The goth bird whose piercing screams echo through New Guinea forests

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


@livescience.com | 3 hours ago

Government reveals innovative tactics to protect nationally symbolic creature: 'More effective'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Stanford Scientists Create “Digital Twin” of the Brain Using AI

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


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

Is the Dire Wolf Truly Back from the Dead?

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


@thefp.com | 3 hours ago

Three firms worth trillions of dollars fight back against controversial lawsuit: 'Not the slightest indication'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

[Note] Giant strategy

White’s move. Mate in three. A giant chessboard is the perfect environment to teach a child some basic chess strategy, right? | Continue reading


@danq.me | 3 hours ago

Saturday’s Selection Of Fascinating Facts

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


@beetleypete.com | 3 hours ago

Energy giant's struggles point to larger trend with global implications — here's what's happening

"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


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

The AI effort gap

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


@seths.blog | 4 hours ago

Rock’n’roll bus stop

Rock’n’roll bus stop | Continue reading


@adactio.com | 4 hours ago

What Is A Time Fracture? 'Doctor Who' Showrunner Teases Season 2's Huge Mystery

'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


@inverse.com | 4 hours ago

Analyst issues urgent warning over Tesla's future prospects: 'Shocking'

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


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

The Hidden Sorrow of Easter

Christ’s resurrection offers assurance in the face of inevitable, implacable death. But it doesn’t come easily | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 4 hours ago

Dumber Phones, Godric, and Hiroshima

“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


@frontporchrepublic.com | 4 hours ago

“Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay”

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


@propublica.org | 4 hours ago

What do black boxes on planes actually record?

Modern flight recorders can hold more than 1,000 pieces of information about an aircraft. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 4 hours ago

When a side project finds you

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


@manuelmoreale.com | 4 hours ago

Eye-popping video offers a glimpse inside futuristic home designed by architectural students: 'Not a bad idea'

"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


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago