On December 12, NASA successfully completed the first maximum afterburner engine test for its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft. The ground test took place at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, marking a crucial step forward as the team prepares … | Continue reading
It essentially acts as a "bank account" for households. This $4.5 billion dollar rebate program is begging homeowners to ditch their old appliances — you can get up to $14,000 to upgrade first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Why bother?" Amazon customer troubled after opening recent online order: 'So much for their initiative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It would be wise to take advantage of programs ... sooner rather than later. This free tool is helping homeowners slash rooftop solar costs and avoid shady installers: '[It] helped me save thousands' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Cognitive load is what matters Excellent living document (the underlying repo has 625 commits since being created in May 2023) maintained by Artem Zakirullin about minimizing the cognitive load needed to understand and maintain software. This all rings very true to me. I judge th … | Continue reading
"Does not sound like a great way to explore a city." Furious resident sparks debate after comparing car ride to train travel in major city: 'I sometimes forget' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As much as we love the ease of finding recipes online (with more than 50,000 on our site, there’s plenty to explore), there’s still nothing quite like cracking open the pages of a physical cookbook. While our digital archive continues to grow, so does our collection of physical c … | Continue reading
Researchers achieved a breakthrough in nanodiamond sensors with quantum-grade spin properties, ideal for bioimaging and biosensing. These advanced sensors promise transformative applications in medicine and energy technologies. Quantum sensing is an emerging field that harnesses … | Continue reading
"Some of the islands that we have visited before and saw nesting, now we see nothing." Scientists make troubling discovery while researching alligators in the Florida Everglades: 'We need to get ready' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
An information request from the Berlin Greens has revealed that more than 60 of the city’s bridges are in an unsatisfactory condition. 63 Berlin bridges graded 3,0 or less A... | Continue reading
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ makes up for the many shortcomings of the Claw A1M. Just make sure you're in the mood for a bulky and hefty handheld. | Continue reading
My bedroom was above the kitchen growing up. Late at night while laying in bed I would often listen to the creaks and cracks through the vents and floorboards. Oven burners wobbled and popped, distant thumps echoed through the furnace room, and the fridge cranked its whirring mot … | Continue reading
"We're eliminating a lot of the friction that prevents projects from being built." State lawmakers pass bill that could change the way millions of Americans heat and cool their homes: 'The gas system is not here forever' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The German government and Deutsche Bahn have announced that the Berlin-Hamburg train route will be upgraded to improve 5G internet coverage. Deutsche Bahn announces 5G upgrade ... | Continue reading
King’s College London researchers found that AI-based aging clocks using blood metabolite data can predict health and lifespan, with accelerated aging linked to higher health risks. Non-linear machine learning algorithms, especially Cubist regression, were most effective. Researc … | Continue reading
Rather than just report the incident, one resident decided to take matters into their own hands. Resident's investigation of illegal activities leads to unexpected FaceTime with culprit — here's what happened first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
2024 is nearing the end and with it, Google’s Year in Search has been released. Despite the new cabinet coming in and European elections taking place, what everyone was searching... | Continue reading
A Christmas Carol has a timeless message for us all, if we will only open our hearts to it. The post Ignorance And Want — A Message For Today From Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
"But more action is needed — and faster." Scientists achieve major milestone in battle against 'forever' toxins: 'The world is belatedly starting to act' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A new image resembling a Christmas wreath captures young stars lighting up dense, dark clouds of dust. The image features NGC 602, a star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy to the Milky Way. This composite combines X-ray data from Chandra (shown in red) and in … | Continue reading
This is a common technique for rewilding a lawn. Homeowner shows off before-and-after photos of impressive yard transformation: 'Looking great' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hanukkah and Christmas don’t just share a calendrical coincidence. | Continue reading
It was the fifth consecutive year of insured losses topping $100 billion. Data reveals staggering worldwide economic losses caused by extreme weather: 'Losses are likely to increase' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For this Christmas please allow us to share with you a post from verstegan that tells a story that spans decades. It's a tale of memory and discovery, of hope and wishes, the mischevious goblins of today, and the importance of Noble Professions. | Continue reading
"So bad it’s comical." Shopper calls out 'scammery' on overpriced celebrity fashion line: 'Slapping your name on stuff doesn't mean it's fashion' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It has been a very nice Christmas Day. Happy Holidays, everyone. 🎄 Also saw two movies this week that I enjoyed: An Almost Christmas Story, a short stop-motion film on Netflix; and A Complete Unknown, which was excellent. Listening to Bob Dylan ever since. 🍿 | Continue reading
Stunning new photographs taken by Wellesley College astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have unveiled a newly forming galaxy, dubbed the “Firefly Sparkle,” which closely resembles a young Milky Way. This discovery shows the galaxy forming about 600 million years post … | Continue reading
"Do you find yourself getting fidgety waiting for the car to charge?" Tesla owners share honest experiences roadtripping with electric car: 'I've done up to 3,300-mile road trips' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"It showed me that I really don't mind mowing, I just hate gas mowers." New homeowner seeks advice after receiving housewarming gift: 'My only regret is not doing it sooner' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This household has a lot of holiday albums, boxes of CDs accumulated over the years, among them a ton of mixes by Eddie G. If I had to select my three favorite records for this time of year, they are: | Continue reading
"Stop giving them the attention they crave." Meteorologists grow concerned as dangerous weather conspiracy balloons in popularity online: 'It's exhausting' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I got an M4 Pro mini for my office, so that I could put my M1 Studio in my studio. I’ve also changed web browsers. Let’s talk about both of those things, and one other thing! | Continue reading
"Legendary haul." Homeowner makes unbelievable discovery in dumpster outside estate: 'You can find some wild stuff' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
We here in the Scalzi household don’t typically give too many gifts to each other at Christmas — we have enough stuff — although we’re happy to give them to others, because it’s fun and shows an appreciation for having them in your life. One of the people that we give gifts to is … | Continue reading
"A bit sad to be honest." Beachgoer takes action after frustrating trend takes over coastline: 'Shocking to see' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
TL;DR: Save 27% on this SWFT beach cruiser e-bike that goes up to 20mph, now $799.99 (reg. $1,099). Do the future of gas prices have you creating permanent wrinkles on your forehead? Here's how we're forgetting all about how high (or low) gas prices will go: by ditching our cars … | Continue reading
An extinct carnivorous group known as gorgonopsians, which lived between 270 and 250 million years ago, laid eggs and had saber teeth. Recent findings in Mallorca suggest the discovery of the oldest gorgonopsian, featuring unique limb anatomy indicative of efficient locomotion. G … | Continue reading
"Just as important considerations as cost, if not more so." Study finds major obstacles hindering widespread use of solar panels at home — and it's not just about the cost first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
While doom scrolling on eBay I always seem to stop and look at the upgrade version of Windows 3.1. It has to be the most clearly marked “why bother upgrading” version of Windows, and at the same time the ugliest. … Continue reading → | Continue reading
Despite the error, the authors say their findings are unchanged. Researchers issue correction after bombshell report ignites fear about common kitchen items: 'We regret this error' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Being a photographer today demands more than technical skills; it’s about growing as a storyteller. While this is no secret, there's very few discussions that go into what this truly means in practice. That’s where Daniel Milner shines. A former newspaper, magazine, and commercia … | Continue reading
"Deployment of clean energy on this scale will do more to advance state energy policy than has any construction project ... to date." Officials approve state's most powerful energy project to date — and it could transform US energy production first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
iReader has unveiled a new e-reader – the iReader Ocean 4C which comes with a 7-inch Kaleido 3+ color e-paper display, ITHome reported. The use of Kaleido 3+ display leads to a better quality display characterized by higher contrast, more color depth, along with deeper blacks. Wh … | Continue reading
As expected, the Hanvon Clear 7 Turbo e-reader has been launched. The Turbo model can be considered a more super-charged version of the Hanvon Clear 7 e-reader in that it comes with a more capable processor, a bigger battery, and more recent OS software. All of this makes the new … | Continue reading
worth $399 The post Wahoo KICKR RUN – Promo Deal for Boxing Day [USA only] appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at the5krunner • tri bike run. | Continue reading
If you have three hours and 35 minutes (with intermission) to spare to see "The Brutalist" this holiday season, then I recommend seeing it in 70mm at the Village East by Angelika on Second Avenue and 12th Street. The film, which opened on Dec. 20, is showing in the classic Jaffe … | Continue reading
The method will likely be tested off the Southern California coast with a crop duster, according to the information relayed by EurekAlert! Scientists make stunning discovery after examining microscopic animal droppings: 'They are hundreds of meters below the surface' first appear … | Continue reading
"They even went as far as paying some influencers to help hype it up." Video game featured at prominent awards ceremony sparks heated debate about the future of gaming: 'It has no place [here]' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading