EVs prevent thousands of pounds of air pollution a year compared to gas-guzzlers. Study makes incredible prediction about future cost of EV battery replacements: 'This is great news' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Paintings by Thomas Jones, Giovanni Battista Lusieri, JMW Turner, Achille Michallon, JC Dahl, Carl Gustav Carus, Ivan Aivazovsky, and Clarkson Stanfield. | Continue reading
A new device produces ammonia from air and wind energy, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-dependent methods for agriculture and clean energy applications. The air we breathe holds the key to more sustainable agriculture, thanks to an innovative breakthrough by res … | Continue reading
Researchers developed a technique that senses a model's electromagnetic 'signature' and compares it to other models run on the same kind of chip. | Continue reading
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds are fantastic but do have some issues | Continue reading
Located on Noone Street, right next to the historic Clifton Hill Shot Tower, Shot Tower Terrace by Design by AD transforms urban living by combining tradition with modern design. This newly restored and expanded home brings warmth through familiar materials, honoring the area’s h … | Continue reading
One of my favorite social media accounts is "The Weens," which features the hilarious adventures and shenanigans of eight adorable dachshunds, who are named Boots, Bandit, Peanut, Plopper, Tubby, Punkin, Einstein, and Meatball. The household even includes Simon the cat, for extra … | Continue reading
An indoor cat in Oregon recently died from H5N1 avian flu, after eating contaminated raw pet food. The raw food, which tested positive for avian flu, was produced and sold by Portland, Oregon-based pet food company Northwest Naturals. The food in question is called "Feline Turkey … | Continue reading
The CDC recently reported findings from an analysis of specimens collected from the patient in Louisiana who became severely ill from H5N1 avian flu, and found genetic mutations that, according to Politico, "may enhance the virus' ability to infect humans." — Read the rest The po … | Continue reading
Costco's most recent "Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders," which contains information about business matters that will be voted on at the January 23, 2025 meeting, included an anti-DEI shareholder proposal that was submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research … | Continue reading
The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflection, so we've gone back through 12 months of new ebike launches, tech developments and e-mobility highlights to compile our pick of 2024's top ebike innovations. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Transport Tags: ebikes, be … | Continue reading
There's one more round of Netflix's favorite game, but Season 3 has its work cut out for it. | Continue reading
Almost 150 years after Nietzsche said ‘God is dead,’ some of our most important thinkers are getting religion. Peter Savodnik meets the new theists. | Continue reading
"It takes time and patience, but it's so worth the wait!" Renter shares ingenious method to get high-quality decor on a budget: 'The best way to shop' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
From a piece of cloth that may have belonged to Alexander the Great to an image of our galaxy's central black hole, here's our pick of controversial science stories in 2024. | Continue reading
Stuff Your Kindle Day happens occasionally and is primarily focused on Romance, dark fantasy and science fiction e-books. For one day, many bestsellers and popular books are discounted or made available for free. This usually goes without a hitch, and readers are happy with their … | Continue reading
Father-daughter journalist team Paul and Nestan Rimple report from the streets of Tbilisi, where nearly every night since protests broke out in October, Chef Tekuna Gachechiladze has been ladling out soup in paper bowls to protesters fighting for their country's future. The post … | Continue reading
Step into the world of history and heritage through stunning 3D collections that bring the past to life. From pre-cinema artifacts in Girona to everyday objects and cultural emblems from the ancient oppidum of Bibracte in Burgundy, these collections … Continue reading → | Continue reading
Superradiance in optical cavities involves atoms emitting light collectively when interacting with cavity photons, a phenomenon not yet observed in free space due to synchronization challenges. Researchers have used theoretical simulations to probe these effects under various con … | Continue reading
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Located in the vibrant Stockyards District, Willoughby Design Offices by Kem Studio offers a refreshing take on the modern workplace. Designed as a retreat from the blurred lines of home offices experienced during the pandemic, this new office space combines functionality with a … | Continue reading
Lightning’s days have come to an end in the EU. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple is no longer selling its iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe — the last phone models with Apple’s proprietary Lightning charging port — as the EU shifts to a common charging s … | Continue reading
Nestled in the heart of a majestic pine forest and adjacent to the pristine white beaches of Ljunghusen, Villa MSV by Johan Sundberg Arkitektur AB offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and thoughtful design. Although designed primarily for a couple, this elegant residence gene … | Continue reading
A giant step backward — about a thousand years. Writing regression. “'Pseudo-Chinese': New Japanese Social Media App Only Allows Kanji", Jay Allen, Unseen Japan (12/18/24) Whatever possessed some folks to do this? Wanna stress-test your Japanese knowledge? A new social media app … | Continue reading
Organizations lie all the time. Big lies, sometimes, but usually small ones. Is the call volume actually unusually heavy? Did a chef really prepare this meal just for me? These fiblets are so common that they become part of the culture, a trope that lets the user know that this i … | Continue reading
The university is going through the patent process for this new technology. Research team stunned after unexpectedly discovering new method to break down plastic: 'The plastic is gone ... all gone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Newfound cells, ancient DNA, groundbreaking surgeries — test your memory of health discoveries from 2024. | Continue reading
For people who have been blind since birth, brain scans alone can't reveal if they dream in images. | Continue reading
Published on this day in 1973, "The Gulag Archipelago" drew on Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's experiences as a political dissident in a prison camp, but it left him deported and stateless for the next two decades | Continue reading
At a satisfactory pace, no physical hindrances (though I turned my ankle a couple of times at uneven pavements, no lasting effect), but 5° in 100% humidity does get into your bones. I gave a penultimate once-over to an essay, and will being once- or twice-overing another till the … | Continue reading
Chiang Mai is a city that is buzzing with creative energy, though I am not sure why. Is it the long history of their hill tribes and their crafts? I thought I’ll... | Continue reading
One of the thing that radio does well, for obvious reasons, is directed conversation; a skilled interlocutor, drawing out someone with interesting things to say, within a structure that provides some shape and direction without being too artificial. Talking about music and life o … | Continue reading
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In this great thread on Concord grapes, see Baby_Balrog's recipe for producing "the most delicious liquid that exists on the face of the planet earth" from riverbank grapes, Vitis riparia. Warning: contains angry squirrel. | Continue reading
About 20,000 components to every single BMW on the road today get put to the extreme test well beyond real-world expectations. Then again, sometimes a not-your-average-driver does subject their BMW to the same grueling conditions, like taking their M5 to Nürburgring Nordschleife … | Continue reading
Thick-heeled shoes, heel-strikes were associated with injury. A recent study from the University of Florida revealed that runners wearing thick-heeled sneakers face a higher risk of injury compared to those wearing flatter shoes. This large-scale, comprehensive study also found t … | Continue reading
Nestled on a heavily wooded lot, Essex Bay House by Ruhl Jahnes stands as an unassuming oasis that seamlessly blends modern design with natural elements. This 2,236-square-foot net-positive home not only adheres to stringent wetlands regulations but also maximizes stunning views … | Continue reading
Located just 1.5 hours northeast of Spokane, Humbird at Schweitzer Mountain Resort introduces a fresh approach to mountain architecture and hospitality. Set in the beautiful Rockies of Northern Idaho, where the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountains meet, Humbird provides easy access to a … | Continue reading
This absurd policy also has an environmental cost. Walgreens customer vents frustration after being denied prescribed medication for baffling reason: 'This is peak absurdity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Rubberised cloth […] | Continue reading
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Light helps explains the evolution of our skin color, why some of us have curly hair, and the size of our eyes. And light still shapes us today. | Continue reading
Amazon must have found some Kindle Oasis models because they are selling new ones on their website in the United States. Over the past couple of days, the 32GB and 8GB models were available at full retail prices. However, due to the demand, the 32GB model was sold out and only th … | Continue reading
In the heart of Bopal, Ahmedabad, “The House of Frames” by Prashant Parmar Architect redefines modern living. This architectural masterpiece seamlessly blends natural light, simplicity, and sophisticated frame designs to create an elegant and inviting sanctuary. Continue reading | Continue reading
To each his own… Celina opened her eyes, awakened by the camera flash. Those eyes landed on the youngster in front of her, giggling and nearly dropping her phone as she fiddled with some setting or other, preparing to snap another image. Celina smiled. “Darling, why are you […] | Continue reading
"Just like the rest of us, corporations have a duty to follow the law." Texas-based oil refinery indicted by grand jury over disturbing allegations: 'They must be held accountable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Salespeople are going to sell." Frustrated homeowner shares rooftop solar horror story after deceitful salesman leaves them regretting their decision: 'I feel like I was completely scammed' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions and Implementation Annual Planning and Dao: Today’s article focuses on a personal topic that I hope my valued readers can benefit from. It also includes reflections on topics such as SEO and AI, which were cut off during the year and are now revisited at th … | Continue reading