Michigan and other battleground states might have swung for Trump, but they elected environmentalists to U.S. Senate seats, too. | Continue reading
"[It] would exacerbate the burdens they are facing." State official blocks major insurance proposal that could have affected millions: 'When you talk about ... increases, you're hurting people' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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Researchers have developed a new quantum theory that for the first time defines the precise shape of a photon, showing its interaction with atoms and its environment. This breakthrough allows for the visualization of photons and could revolutionize nanophotonic technologies, enha … | Continue reading
Democrats and Republicans can't seem to agree over what belongs in the nation's leading agricultural policy. | Continue reading
Our need for privacy has been accentuated by the way we live, in which goods and services arrive seemingly out of the ether, things we’ve bought to consume, throw away, or do with what we wish. The faces and hands behind these goods are invisible to us. | Continue reading
"This is about the protection of all that we hold dear." | Continue reading
Natural areas are great at absorbing heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and can help communities cope with and recover from natural disasters. Thousands rally to join mass tree-planting initiative with monumental impacts: 'The creation of these new woodlands is vital' first … | Continue reading
Martin Wattenberg drew up a live visualization that shows colors mentioned in Bluesky… Tags: Bluesky, color, firehose, Martin Wattenberg | Continue reading
No, you can't eat the world's thinnest spaghetti. It's 200 times thinner than a human hair, which means you'd have a hard time spotting it on a plate and an even harder time cooking it. Continue Reading Category: Medical Innovations, Body & Mind Tags: Electrospinning, Nano, Thin, … | Continue reading
Boomerang Partners was named a finalist in three highly competitive categories at the upcoming International Gaming Awards 2025. These nominations recognise the company as a standout in sports betting and affiliate marketing around the world, including emerging European countries … | Continue reading
The ISS crew is busy with science and maintenance, studying space’s effects on health while awaiting a crucial resupply mission. The Progress 90 cargo craft is currently orbiting Earth, en route to resupply the International Space Station (ISS) following its launch on Thursday mo … | Continue reading
The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 90 spacecraft is now safely in orbit, on its way to the International Space Station (ISS). It launched at 7:22 a.m. EST (5:22 p.m. Baikonur time) on Thursday, November 21, aboard a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The space … | Continue reading
It's okay to complain and vent, I just ask you be able to back it up. Saying, "Python packaging sucks", but then admit you actually haven't used it in so long you don't remember why it sucked isn't fair. Things do improve, so it's better to say "it did suck" and acknowledge you m … | Continue reading
The ship is expected to be delivered sometime in the second half of 2026. Cargo company announces new ship to use world's largest-ever sailing technology: 'Expected to become an important lever for the industry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
SiGMA Europe 2024 closed the year with a bang, and GR8 Tech seized the spotlight, leaving a lasting impression on industry leaders and professionals. The event proved pivotal for GR8 Tech, with nearly 300 meetings showcasing robust interest in its offerings. Of these, 15 discussi … | Continue reading
"I have nature right outside my door, no need to go anywhere." Homeowner shares impressive before-and-after photos after tearing out portion of their lawn: 'The fulfillment I get ... is indescribable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
You use Spotlight to search for something you're sure is there, but it can't find it. Here are some methods to discover why that search failed. | Continue reading
Collaborative research integrating innovative analytical techniques with traditional field geology, conducted in one of the world’s leading geologic laboratories, has provided fresh insights into the Cambrian explosion of life. Earth’s 4.6-billion-year history has been dominated … | Continue reading
With participating retailers from Sephora to Steve Madden, HelloFresh, Regal Cinemas, Bombas, and many more, you'll have money to spend however you want. This company trades high-end rewards for your old stuff — get paid to empty out your closet first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Today I somehow managed to tweak my back, right before I was going to do some gardening. I ended up doing the gardening anyway. This was, as it turns out, not a greaet way to help my back to feel better. | Continue reading
Creatine is commonly associated with athletes and bodybuilders, but the popular supplement seems to have broad benefits on everything from ageing to brain function | Continue reading
The fight against corruption is non-negotiable if the Republic of Moldova wants to join the European Union. After winning a runoff presidential vote and scoring a razor-thin victory in a referendum on Moldova’s future direction of travel (the country chose the EU), President Maia … | Continue reading
No matter how strong the evidence is in favor of a scientific theory, there will always be contrarians who come along and encourage the exploration of alternatives. This isn’t necessarily out of stubbornness, but is often done in an attempt to subject even our most well-supported … | Continue reading
One thing that I really like to bake and enjoy during the Holiday season is Gingerbread. Nothing says festive to me more than Gingerbread. The smell of all of those warm spices while the cakes and bakes are in the oven spells pure and utter COMFORT to me. Home Sweet Home. Family … | Continue reading
"I am terribly afraid of not taking care of this ... properly." Worried homeowner seeks advice after noticing concerning detail in their yard: 'Is this normal?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Charles Mingus, the innovative jazz musician, was known for having a bad temper. He once got so irritated with a heckler that he ended up trashing his $20,000 bass. Another time, when a pianist didn’t get things right, Mingus reached right inside the piano and ripped the strings … | Continue reading
Time is of the essence for making these improvements. The government wants to pay you $1,600 to insulate your home — and it could have a massive impact on your energy bill first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While biodegradable materials may sound environmentally responsible, manufacturing disposable products requires significant resources. Shopper shares concerns about eyebrow-raising product that 'doesn't need to exist': 'Such waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sega announced a new Virtua Fighter game. Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is a new entry for the 3D fighting game based on Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown (the remake of Virtua Fighter 5 running on the Like A Dragon series’ Dragon Engine), and it’s coming to PC. It’s not full-blown … | Continue reading
In 2023, Google launched several online certificate programs designed to help students land an entry-level job, without necessarily having a college degree. This includes a certificate program focused on Cybersecurity, a field that stands poised to grow as companies become more d … | Continue reading
Mosquitoes do a superb job of spreading diseases like malaria – now researchers have shown it's possible to hijack these pests and distribute vaccines via mosquito bite. In human trials, these mozzie-borne vaccines proved around 90% effective. Continue Reading Category: Infectiou … | Continue reading
"It's crucial that consumers understand the performance, benefits, and incentives available to them." This next-gen HVAC tech is stunningly powerful — but 96% of homeowners are unaware of its capabilities first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Say hello to gemini-exp-1121 Google Gemini's Logan Kilpatrick on Twitter: Say hello to gemini-exp-1121! Our latest experimental gemini model, with: significant gains on coding performance stronger reasoning capabilities improved visual understanding Available on Google AI Studio … | Continue reading
ESA’s Hera mission has successfully executed critical maneuvers to align with the Didymos binary asteroid system, leveraging Mars for a gravity assist to shorten travel time. As it journeys, Hera will study the effects of NASA’s DART mission on the asteroid Dimorphos, aiming to u … | Continue reading
"Some things are like that but I can guarantee nothing at H&M is." Frustrated shopper shares photo of concerning message found inside H&M store: 'Shameful, honestly' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Lorenzo Abattoir Mess (Akt IV) A study in breath work and amplification from the Italian sound artist MESS (akt IV) by Lorenzo Abattoir Great singers are often as much great microphone artists as they are voice artists. Think of Frank Sinatra or Al Bowlly. The force, the affect o … | Continue reading
With the off-season for America’s pastime now truly underway, Sony’s San Diego Studio, the folks who have been working in the MLB The Show stage for almost two decades now, has revealed some new details for their upcoming games that’s coming next year, especially for the multipla … | Continue reading
Ben and Ryan sit down with public interest technologist Sukhi Gulati Gilbert, a senior product manager at Consumer Reports, for a conversation about digital data privacy. They talk about why digital privacy matters, the challenges consumers face in safeguarding their data, and th … | Continue reading
With the cooler weather having settled over the Netherlands, winter activities such as skiing and ice skating might be on your mind. Let’s jump into whether you can go skiing in... | Continue reading
"[It] is literally everywhere, from our highest mountains to our deepest oceans." UN summit exposes major human health issue present across the globe: 'The more we know, the worse the situation appears' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will include the return of Indonesia, but now referred to a name that accurately reflects the specific empire it is based on: The Majapahit Empire. It’s time to learn to spell Majapahit properly, everyone. The Majapahit is an Exploration Era civ, with … | Continue reading
Researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle have developed a groundbreaking method to analyze magnetic nanostructures with exceptional precision. This technique achieves a resolution of approxima … | Continue reading
Adam Mosseri in a Threads post: We are rebalancing ranking to prioritize content from people you follow, which will mean less recommended content from accounts you don’t follow and more posts from the accounts you do starting today. For you creators out there, you should see unco … | Continue reading
My dad was born in 1944 in the village Tarn Taran in India. He lived in a small clapboard house on a sandy sidestreet and shared a tiny bedroom with his three brothers and one sister. He was only three when his mom died of unknown causes and the family suddenly had trouble making … | Continue reading
A rival metric to GDP emerged, nations vowed to end fossil fuel subsidies, and a co-op rail firm got the green light, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Officials are issuing $750 fines as a necessary measure to reinforce the law. State enforces controversial ban with hefty fines against multiple businesses — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
NordPass’s annual analysis of personal and corporate passwords in 44 countries has revealed that people in Germany, along with just about everyone else, desperately need to get... | Continue reading