SATURDAY: One more day on something uplifting and good!

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 Last thoughts about two books: In this particular line of endeavor, it's the rare day when you get to consider something uplifting and good. As of this very morning, we've already been dragged back into the part of the world where TV viewers hear someone s … | Continue reading


@dailyhowler.blogspot.com | 1 hour ago

Shakespearean focus

A good phonetics-class exercise: Explain how the details of performance — the duration of speech segments, the duration and location of silences, the distribution of amplitude, voice quality, and pitch contours, and the alignment of gesture and posture with the speech — interact … | Continue reading


@languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu | 1 hour ago

Tardis-like tiny house sleeps up to eight people under one roof

Despite its relatively modest length of 34 ft (10 m), Mint Tiny House Company's Violet Edition – Scarlett Loft squeezes in three bedrooms, offering an impressive sleeping capacity of six – or even up to eight if a couple don't mind sleeping on a sofa bed. Continue Reading Categor … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, 1988 – ★★★½

Watched on Saturday April 5, 2025. | Continue reading


@lameazoid.com | 1 hour ago

Love on the Spectrum, Bitter Pop Queens, Studio Ghibli—and More!

Pop stars hate you. Reality television is a spectrum. Forever 21 is dead. Welcome back to Suzy Weiss’s weekly tour of American culture. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 1 hour ago

Researchers Discover New Species of Enigmatic ‘Fairy Lantern’ Plants

The unusual plant is critically endangered, and hiking activities are threatening its habitat. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Upgrade Your Morning Brew With Our Favorite Coffee Gear, Including the Milk Frother That Aced Our Tests

Upgrade your morning routine with test-acing coffee gear. All under $50, these picks include the Krups coffee grinder, Aeropress coffee maker, and Yeti Rambler tumbler. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

New study reveals simple change that could impact children's health on massive scale: 'Kids should not have to suffer'

"As a mom ... I was struck by these results." New study reveals simple change that could impact children's health on massive scale: 'Kids should not have to suffer' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Now a Bookshop.org affiliate!

Hi all, this is just a short message to note that I decided to become a Bookshop.org affiliate! For those not familiar, Bookshop.org is a relatively new (2020) online bookshop whose mission is “”to financially support local, independent bookstores” as a … Continue reading → | Continue reading


@skullsinthestars.com | 1 hour ago

Want To Burn Fat Without Losing Muscle? Try This Simple Diet Tweak

Pairing intermittent fasting with exercise leads to greater fat loss than exercise alone. Time-restricted eating has become a popular trend for those trying to lose weight, but its effectiveness is still up for debate. However, a new study from the University of Mississippi, publ … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Startup makes breakthrough that could slash costs of future food source: 'We are committed'

This patented formulation isn't just theoretical — it's been put to the test. Startup makes breakthrough that could slash costs of future food source: 'We are committed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Easy American Goulash

This easy one pot version of American Goulash cooks the pasta and beef in the same pot with a homemade red wine tomato sauce for extra flavor. The post Easy American Goulash appeared first on Budget Bytes. | Continue reading


@budgetbytes.com | 1 hour ago

He can’t pay his bills but he has a second home . . . Whassup with that?

I just read Life in the Middle Ages, a reflective set of memoir-essays by James Atlas, who we discussed a few years ago in the context of his book about biography-writing, The Shadow in the Garden. Life in the Middle … Continue reading → | Continue reading


@statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu | 2 hours ago

I Tried Paul Hollywood’s Famous Blueberry Muffins

So delicious! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Roborock Saros 10 Review: Overshadowed by its fraternal twin

The Roborock Saros 10 is a solid robovac, too bad it arrived at the same time as an even better one from Roborock. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

‘Views’ are lies

Views are the most visible metric on the internet. You can see, in more or less real time, how many views something got on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and most other video platforms. X tracks views for every single thing you post, as does Threads. A view is the universa … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 2 hours ago

Scientists make groundbreaking discovery that could unleash futuristic energy sources: 'This research provides us with a … blueprint'

"Our study challenges [a] long-held idea." Scientists make groundbreaking discovery that could unleash futuristic energy sources: 'This research provides us with a … blueprint' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

The Problem Isn’t Reading. It’s What We Teach Boys to Value

I’m clearly a reader and I have a house of readers, sometimes to the detriment of my kids getting ready for school on time. This video ties together some interesting points about how when a hobby or field becomes just over 50% women, men suddenly flock away from it to the point w … | Continue reading


@curtismchale.ca | 2 hours ago

Mini desktop supercomputer coming this year — powerful enough to run advanced AI models and small enough to fit in your bag

The new DGX machines are portable but powerful enough to drive complex AI modules and research, with processing capabilities previously only available in data centers. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

EVG Etc.: New mixed-income housing for the LES; an expanded car-free Earth Day

Photo by Stacie Joy Resources for immigrants at the Tompkins Square Library branch (and at other NYPL branches) Local stories of interest from other sources this past week include... • In the works for Essex and Delancey: mixed-income housing on the former site of the Essex Marke … | Continue reading


@evgrieve.com | 2 hours ago

🔗 Life Altering Postgresql Patterns

About programming, AI and devops | Continue reading


@yellowduck.be | 2 hours ago

Closures of EPA’s regional environmental justice offices will hurt rural America

Former EPA employees warn that rural and underserved communities across the country will be left with fewer protections against environmental health hazards and limited options for recourse. | Continue reading


@grist.org | 2 hours ago

We Taste-Tested 24 Marinara Sauces—Here Are Our Favorites

After tasting our way through 24 marinara sauces—including Rao’s, Trader Joe’s, and Costco’s Kirkland—and suffering some serious heartburn, we found an overall winner we’d be happy to keep in our own kitchens. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 2 hours ago

Usmile Y10 PRO Sonic electric toothbrush review

A smart, stylish and affordable sonic toothbrush with impressive battery life and advanced features. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

Move Over, Easter Eggs — Here’s How to Dye Easter Potatoes

You can even eat them after! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

LG UltraGear Curved Gaming Monitor Sees Its First Major Price Drop of the Year on Amazon

Immerseve yourself fully with the LG UltraGear Curved PC Gaming Monitor for Just $260 | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Deadly mosquito threat from LA pools abandoned during fires

After the recent, devastating fires in Los Angeles, a new danger is worrying scientists. The threat of mosquitoes that carry deadly diseases is on the rise. Swimming pools left behind in the fires have become potential breeding grounds for dangerous mosquitos, and leaving them un … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 2 hours ago

The Price of Peace: A Conversation With Zach Carter

The life of John Maynard Keynes, and its relevance today | Continue reading


@paulkrugman.substack.com | 2 hours ago

5 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores (Plus, 1 to Skip), According to a Former Employee

After three years number five is back, baby! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Scientists make breakthrough in pursuit of 'holy grail' tech that could transform transportation: 'It could even move us toward feats that seem impossible today'

"The challenge will be getting ... to the real world in only a few years." Scientists make breakthrough in pursuit of 'holy grail' tech that could transform transportation: 'It could even move us toward feats that seem impossible today' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Saturday's opening shot

Rear building sky view from the Lower East Side... drizzle to rain off and on all weekend long, per the weather people. | Continue reading


@evgrieve.com | 2 hours ago

Microchip Magic: Twisted Crystals Unleash a New Era in Light Control

A new on-chip sensor using twisted moiré photonic crystals can precisely tune light properties in real time. This could replace bulky optical systems with one compact, powerful chip. Twisted moiré photonic crystals — a cutting-edge type of optical metamaterial — hold significant … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 3 hours ago

Stunning image of planet-destroying star at the heart of a nebula

For over forty years, astronomers have been baffled by X-rays from the white dwarf at the center of the Helix Nebula. A white dwarf is the remnant of a star that has shed its outer layers to form a nebula. They do not ordinarily emit X-rays, but observations by Chandra and other … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 3 hours ago

Amidst intense backlash, Nintendo could drop Switch 2 price

To say people aren't exactly thrilled with Nintendo right now would be an understatement. The excitement of our first extended look at the Switch 2 was tempered heavily by the price tag attached: $450 for the console itself is rough as it is, but they also made the unprecedented … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 3 hours ago

April 5, 2025

Overcast and quiet, after the drama of a thunderstorm at dawn. The creekside currant bushes have turned intensely green. A hen turkey’s peevish rasp. | Continue reading


@morningporch.com | 3 hours ago

This Ingenious Microwave Could Help Turn Moon Ice Into Clean Drinking Water

A British team has won first place in the Aqualunar Challenge for developing a system that purifies water extracted from lunar ice. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

25 Years Ago, Star Trek Boldly Took Gaming Where It Had Never Gone Before

Way back in the year 2000, 'Star Trek: Armada' did what no Star Trek game had done before. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 3 hours ago

Proud homeowner shares stunning photos of their unusual front yard: 'This is heavenly'

"Prettiest yard in the neighborhood." Proud homeowner shares stunning photos of their unusual front yard: 'This is heavenly' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Northern giant mouse lemur: The bug-eyed fluff ball with the biggest testicles of all known primates

If humans had a similar body ratio to the northern giant mouse lemur, their testicles would be the size of grapefruits. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 3 hours ago

Subreddit dedicated to running DOOM on anything and everything

The next DOOM game is looming on the horizon, but you have to salute those still looking back to 1995. "DOOM can run on everything" has been a meme longer than I've been alive, but I promise that the concoctions they're cooking up in the scarily dedicated Will It Run DOOM? — Read … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 3 hours ago

Unilever subsidiary spurs new investment deal ahead of government-mandated packaging change: 'A significant step'

"Setting a new benchmark." Unilever subsidiary spurs new investment deal ahead of government-mandated packaging change: 'A significant step' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Tourists ignite backlash after rule-breaking video surfaces from national park: 'Time to limit crowds'

"Leave them alone!" Tourists ignite backlash after rule-breaking video surfaces from national park: 'Time to limit crowds' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Carmichael: Economics can’t explain Trump. Professional wrestling can

The post Carmichael: Economics can’t explain Trump. Professional wrestling can appeared first on The Logic. | Continue reading


@thelogic.co | 3 hours ago

And Oh, About That Thing

Today is a good day to let go.I swear.It’s a good day to let go of my history. I can let go of my story and the mysteries of my past. I can say goodbye to the weights of life and the heaviness of all that needs to be dead, gone, or buried.I can rid […] | Continue reading


@thewrittenaddiction.com | 3 hours ago

Whence cometh "Vicotr"?

From time to time, people of all nationalities mistype my given name as "Vicotr". The weird thing is that I myself fairly often mistype my name that way. Surely I and the people who write to me know how to spell and pronounce my name. So why does this mistyping happen so often? I … | Continue reading


@languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu | 3 hours ago

EVs Take 93.2% Share In Norway – Tesla Model Y Juniper Best Seller

March saw plugin EVs take 93.2% share in Norway, up from 91.5% year-on-year. PHEVs saw a large pull forward ahead of an April 1st tax tightening, and thus temporarily took share from BEVs. Overall auto volume was 13,304 units, up some 36% YoY, though from a low base. The new ... … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 3 hours ago

Pluralistic: How the world's leading breach expert got phished (05 Apr 2025)

Today's links How the world's leading breach expert got phished: A cautionary tale for all of us. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: 2005, 2010, 2020 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readi … | Continue reading


@pluralistic.net | 3 hours ago

An Infamously Wild Horror Movie Just Got A Huge Upgrade

The famously gross 'Herbert West: Re-Animator' is getting a new 4K Blu-Ray just in time for its 45th birthday. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 3 hours ago