How Ancient Collisions Explain Current Planetary Orbits

The migration of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune from closer to wider orbits around the sun occurred 60-100 million years after the Solar System’s formation, possibly influencing the formation of Earth’s moon. The migration of the Solar System’s giant planets—Jupiter, Saturn … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 5 minutes ago

When did Star Wars Chapter 2 become Episode V?

As every good geek knows, Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope was originally called… "Star Wars". That's it. No subtitle. No episode number. When Empire Strikes Back came out, it was called "Star Wars Episode V" - which necessitated rewriting history and calling the original film "Ep … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 21 minutes ago

Boccaccio’s Decameron: paintings of Cimon and Iphigenia

Many wonderful paintings of the opening scene of this short story, but none even hints at its real plot involving three abductions and two murders. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 26 minutes ago

Criminal Mind: Part One

This is the first part of a fiction serial, in 740 words. Tony had always wondered why criminals were portrayed as stupid, uneducated, and brutish. It took a lot of thought to be a careful criminal, and a reasonably high level of intelligence to be a successful one. Yes, you had … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 40 minutes ago

every Garmin deal IN ONE PLACE – up to 52% off – Black Friday

every Garmin Black Friday deal IN ONE PLACE - up to 52% off The post every Garmin deal IN ONE PLACE – up to 52% off – Black Friday appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at the5krunner • tri bike run. | Continue reading


@the5krunner.com | 41 minutes ago

Galaxy Z Fold 6 Is Now $399 Down from $1,899, Samsung Offers 80% Off on Official Site

Samsung has dropped the price to a record low on the great Galaxy Z Fold 6. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 46 minutes ago

The Beauty of Biking

I really enjoy my new routine of taking my bike to work. This photo was taken on my way home yesterday. | Continue reading


@birming.com | 47 minutes ago

Rare Asteroid Sample Contaminated by Microorganisms Despite Scientists’ Best Efforts

A chunk of rock collected from the asteroid Ryugu contains bacteria—but, unfortunately, it's not evidence of alien life. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 55 minutes ago

'It might pave the way for novel forms of artistic expression': Generative AI isn't a threat to artists — it's an opportunity to redefine art itself

Rather than fearing the rise of generative AI, new technologies may allow creatives to define and express themselves in completely new ways. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 55 minutes ago

Homeowner warned they'll deeply regret popular landscaping technique: 'That's the least you can do'

"[Like] keeping a wet plaster glued to your entire leg." Homeowner warned they'll deeply regret popular landscaping technique: 'That's the least you can do' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 56 minutes ago

Why Does a Meme Go Viral and Can We Predict It?

From hobbyists and comedians to corporations and presidential candidates, everyone wants to know how to make their memes take off. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Marty St George Visits The Air Show + The Spirit Bankruptcy

We don’t do interviews often at The Air Show, but when we do, we make […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 hour ago

DNA From the Jungle Floor Reveals Mating Mysteries of Endangered Muriquis

Researchers exploring the mating behaviors of Brazil’s endangered northern muriquis have utilized fecal DNA analysis to uncover how these primates choose their partners, revealing a preference for mates with diverse immune system genes. This study contributes to our understanding … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Mac Compression Utilities

Compressed File When it comes to opening compressed files in just about any format, the most downloaded utility is The Unarchiver from MacPaw. There's not much you can throw at it that it can't handle, including old files from StuffIt and DiskDoubler. It can even extract files fr … | Continue reading


@amerpie.lol | 1 hour ago

Black Friday Amazon: 10 Explosive Deals This Saturday Morning That Will Blow Your Mind

Grab your coffee and explore the best Black Friday deals on Amazon this Saturday. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

After back-to-back hurricanes collapse power grid in Cuba, experts grapple with 'above average uncertainty' in future of storm tracking

After both Hurricane Oscar and the following storms, Category 3 storm Hurricane Rafael passed through Havana on the western coast. After back-to-back hurricanes collapse power grid in Cuba, experts grapple with 'above average uncertainty' in future of storm tracking first appeare … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Shortcut for Bear Micro Blog

If you're using Bear Micro Blog and you're in the Apple ecosystem, you might find this new StatusBear shortcut a handy complement. When viewing a webpage you want to share, simply select 'StatusBear' in the Safari share sheet. This will add the URL and the title of the page to yo … | Continue reading


@birming.com | 1 hour ago

Colored Pencil Techniques Art Project for Kids

School-aged kids will learn various oil pastel techniques in this easy project. We’ve included a free printable to make this… The post Colored Pencil Techniques Art Project for Kids appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 1 hour ago

Is There a Limit to How Long Humans Can Survive in Space?

The human body was not made for space, but we keep trying to go there anyway. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Resources, Tools and Gear

LS ~ A compendium of my favourite links, tools and gear I’m always curious about what gear and tools my fellow creatives use, so I can’t but share also what’s my own. For work and for fun! Note that this is what I use, not what’s best in the market, as I […] The post Resources, T … | Continue reading


@lenasingla.com | 1 hour ago

Aurora activity is just getting started. Here's why the best northern lights are yet to come.

Discover why the best aurora displays occur after solar maximum, and why 2026-2027 could be the year of the northern lights. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Wife floored after spouse brings home coveted vintage treasure from garage sale: 'Amazing'

"That man is a keeper" Wife floored after spouse brings home coveted vintage treasure from garage sale: 'Amazing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

On Killing Turkeys

I love eating meat. But I also love animals. And so I learned to kill them—gently. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 2 hours ago

How Boom is resurrecting supersonic flight

If Boom gets its way, the future of supersonic passenger travel will be quieter, cleaner, and more affordable than its past. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 hours ago

Scientists Uncover Potential Key to Keeping Your Brain Healthy: Midlife Recycling

Mitophagy dynamics change with age, particularly during midlife, influencing brain health and aging. These findings offer insights for developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. The mitochondria, often referred to as the powerhouses of our cells, play a vital role in ma … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

Fall Mornings And Good TV Shows

TV Show of the Day: Vinyl Obsession (I watch the tv show on AXS TV, the clip is for the podcast) | Continue reading


@cimple.life | 2 hours ago

Saturday’s Memes: Saving The Planet Edition

Sorry, but I am not going to stop banging on about this stuff. | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 2 hours ago

Songs I Like (86)

Paul Young started out as the good-looking front man in the short-lived group The Q-Tips. Once he went solo his strong voice and choice of songs gave him a good career and numerous hits. Fond of covering records, he had success with ‘Wherever I Lay My Hat’ and ‘Love Of The Common … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 2 hours ago

Toward better

In our work to make things better, it’s easy to overlook two things: The best way to make things better is to begin. Create the conditions for others to join you. Persist. | Continue reading


@seths.blog | 2 hours ago

Liquid crystal glasses filter out epileptic-seizure-triggering light

People with photosensitive epilepsy could soon be able to watch TV without worry. Scientists in the UK have created glasses that can block out specific wavelengths of light known to cause seizures. Continue Reading Category: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & Mind Tags: … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

Read Freddie Mercury’s Heartbreaking Announcement of His Diagnosis With HIV/AIDS, Released on This Date in 1991, Just a Day Before the Queen Frontman Died

Until Mercury released the statement, tabloid newspapers hounded the ailing singer, while only a smaller inner circle knew about the extent of his illness | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 2 hours ago

Research team makes game-changing concrete using commonly wasted material: 'We are so happy'

"It is pretty like a normal concrete." Research team makes game-changing concrete using commonly wasted material: 'We are so happy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Where would a compass point in outer space?

On Earth, the magnetic field of our planet points a compass north, but in space, things are a bit more complicated. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

Samantha Cristoforetti's Logbook

Ten years ago today my astronaut friend Samantha Cristoforetti began her first space flight. On November 23, 2014 she was launched aboard the Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft for a mission to the International Space Station. I had the privilege of helping Samantha with a public outreach … | Continue reading


@journal.paoloamoroso.com | 2 hours ago

Seromakowiec

Przejdź do treści Menu Na skróty Hity Kwestii Smaku Znane i lubiane Filety drobiowe Polędwiczki Schab Karkówka Kotlety Burgery Pulpeciki Potrawy tradycyjne Popularne ciasta Więcej... Szybki obiad Szybkie ciasto Obiad na niedzielę Bar mleczny Naleśniki Pierogi Kluski śląskie Kopyt … | Continue reading


@kwestiasmaku.com | 3 hours ago

In Search Of The US: How America Broke Hawkwind

With the publication of a revised and expanded edition of his book Sideways Through Time, Joe Banks tells the story of how Hawkwind tried to conquer America, but ended up destroying themselves instead Simon House, Simon King, Jon Smeeton (Liquid Len) & Higgy at Disneyland (03 74 … | Continue reading


@thequietus.com | 3 hours ago

Jogurtowe ciasto marchewkowe

Przejdź do treści Menu Na skróty Hity Kwestii Smaku Znane i lubiane Filety drobiowe Polędwiczki Schab Karkówka Kotlety Burgery Pulpeciki Potrawy tradycyjne Popularne ciasta Więcej... Szybki obiad Szybkie ciasto Obiad na niedzielę Bar mleczny Naleśniki Pierogi Kluski śląskie Kopyt … | Continue reading


@kwestiasmaku.com | 3 hours ago

New Discovery Suggests the Alphabet May Not Have Originated in Egypt After All

Archaeological discoveries indicate that alphabetic writing dates back 500 years earlier than previously believed. What appears to be evidence of the oldest alphabetic writing in human history is etched onto finger-length, clay cylinders excavated from a tomb in Syria by a team o … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

A surreal marine-themed carousel in Nantes, France

Le Carrousel des Mondes Marins is an incredible attraction created by artist @lesmachinesntes. If you're in Nantes, France, you can visit this surreal ride. Unlike many other carousels designed by artists, you can actually take a spin on this one. — Read the rest The post A surre … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 3 hours ago

🔗 How to do a preload good using Ecto

About programming, AI and devops | Continue reading


@yellowduck.be | 3 hours ago

Saturday Mac riddles 283

Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Hidden folder […] | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 3 hours ago

RFK Jr., Hunting, and Prison

“The Moses Option.” Paul Kingsnorth writes against the dangerous allure of activism: “What is the ‘solution’ to our modern ‘problem’? For a start, it is to stop thinking like that, because that is Machine thinking. We do not have a ‘problem’ that can be ‘solved’ by politics or wa … | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 3 hours ago

Bystander dumbfounded after stumbling upon questionable city construction: 'How do they even do that?'

Not all bike lanes are created equal, as some can do more harm than good. Bystander dumbfounded after stumbling upon questionable city construction: 'How do they even do that?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Stafford Services - Southbound

Continuing my very slow but exciting tour of the service stations of the UK, our stopover on the way to Bristol this morning was at Stafford Services on the M6. Perhaps one of the more exciting sections of this website, it is disappointing that I don't get around the country as o … | Continue reading


@lee-perry.co.uk | 4 hours ago

Corporation under fire for plans to raze one of world's most biodiverse regions: 'If this forest disappeared, where would we find these things?'

"This is what keep the ... people alive." Corporation under fire for plans to raze one of world's most biodiverse regions: 'If this forest disappeared, where would we find these things?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Playing electric guitar, then and now

Regular readers might just remember that nine years ago, I posted a brief history of Anne Heap of Frogs, the hard rock band I was guitarist for in 1988. (Astonishing to think it’s nine years since I posted that!) Here … Continue reading → | Continue reading


@reprog.wordpress.com | 4 hours ago

A Man Of Parts and Learning

18th Century portrait of Francis Williams in his study like a real life version of a spy thriller (art & science history edition) — comment by Ausamor Kattullus has posted about the mysteries of the portrait of Francis Williams, brilliant Black Jamaican polymath and member of the … | Continue reading


@bestof.metafilter.com | 4 hours ago

Youngest Planet Discovery Shatters Planetary Formation Theories

Researchers have discovered TIDYE-1b, a young planet only 3 million years old, rapidly orbiting its star. This finding contradicts older theories of planetary development and paves the way for future research into planetary formation and atmospheric analysis. Researchers at the U … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 4 hours ago