Startup creates incredibly strong material from unexpected source: 'You want your materials to last a lifetime or maybe two'

It can be eight times as strong as steel. Startup creates incredibly strong material from unexpected source: 'You want your materials to last a lifetime or maybe two' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 32 minutes ago

Jaguar Land Rover pauses US shipments over Trump tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) says it’s delaying shipments to the US this month while it works out how it will deal with the wide-ranging tariffs President Donald Trump announced this week, according to The Guardian. “As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partne … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 33 minutes ago

I finally looked at my nest egg and was shocked to see the new number. Even worse that the dollars in the account will buy even less as the US currency loses its value as the "flight to safety" currency. It's not a big surprise as the US behaves like a drunk Dunning-Kruger school … | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 40 minutes ago

Diego Rivera style portrait

I asked ChatGPT to draw a portrait of the current US president in the style of Diego Rivera. US president in style of Diego Rivera. Diego Rivera clown. | Continue reading


@scripting.com | 48 minutes ago

The Dinner Party: Part Five

This is the fifth part of a fiction serial, in 732 words. As soon as he was sure that Adrian wasn’t coming up to the bedroom, Sarah rang Bernie. “Can you talk? What’s this about Tommy? Tommy who?” Bernie was whispering, even though Sean wasn’t in the bedroom. “Sean’s downstairs s … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 54 minutes ago

Nothing Phone (3a) Review: a Cool Phone for People Who Want to Save Money

The Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro try something different in a sea of sameness and succeeds, as long as you don't mind the caveats for those killer prices. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Mercedes-Benz reveals two next-gen models with incredible features: 'Next-gen navigation'

The addition of innovative new models can only help to drive customer interest in these more sustainable vehicles. Mercedes-Benz reveals two next-gen models with incredible features: 'Next-gen navigation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

9 o’clock Nasty – “Playboy Driver” Re-imagined

9 o'clock Nasty truly took things up a notch with this release. I don't think they've ever sounded this good, and honestly, it's getting a bit scary. Undefeated, the masters of chaos seem to find no rival. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 1 hour ago

Weekly Update 446

After an unusually long day of travelling from Iceland, we've finally made it to the land of Guinness, Leprechauns, and a tax haven for tech companies. This week, there are a few more lessons from the successful phish against me the previous week, and in happier news, there | Continue reading


@troyhunt.com | 1 hour ago

Biochemists Uncover How Cells Eliminate RNA Splicing Errors

Heidelberg biochemists and structural biologists from Shanghai unravel the roles of two key regulatory factors in mRNA splicing. Two molecular control factors play a key role in splicing, the process by which precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA) is cut and reassembled into mature m … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Robert McGinnis, James Bond Poster Artist, Died at Age 99

Along with James Bond films, McGinnis created posters for Barbarella, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and other classic movies. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Home cook sparks conversation on how to reuse empty food jars: 'They're the perfect size'

"I'm looking for creative and practical ideas." Home cook sparks conversation on how to reuse empty food jars: 'They're the perfect size' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

The “Delicious” Pantry Staple I’m Putting On Everything Right Now (I Have to Hide the Jar from Myself)

It tastes like spring! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

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

Aldi Just Dropped $4 Pastel Bakeware and It Couldn't Be Prettier

You’ll want them in every color! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 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 | 2 hours 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 | 2 hours 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 | 2 hours 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 | 2 hours 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 | 2 hours 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 | 2 hours ago

My Chef Friend Told Me I Needed This “Luxe” Upgrade — And It’s Made My Kitchen 100x More Functional

It’s gorgeous! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours 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 | 2 hours 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 | 2 hours 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 | 2 hours 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

The 14 Most Exciting 2025 Horror Movies

This year’s slate of yet-to-release horror films is as promising — and terrifying — as ever. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 hours ago

🔗 Life Altering Postgresql Patterns

About programming, AI and devops | Continue reading


@yellowduck.be | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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