Observer sparks outrage with photo of 'obnoxious' sighting in the sky: 'It's quite depressing'

A little digging tells more about this story. Observer sparks outrage with photo of 'obnoxious' sighting in the sky: 'It's quite depressing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 13 minutes ago

NASA uses force field on Moon to sweep away deadly dust

NASA has successfully tested an electric force field on the Moon that protects spacecraft from destructive lunar dust. The Electrodynamic Dust Shield (EDS) was carried aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, whose mission ended on March 16. Continue Reading Category: Spa … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 16 minutes ago

How to prepare Central and Eastern Europe’s youth for the future

Stronger regional cooperation could help weaker educational systems leapfrog developmental stages. Czechia’s best practices, Estonia’s technological innovations, and Poland’s entrepreneurial zeal can be shared more widely through structured forums and partnerships. In 1989, a sur … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 20 minutes ago

New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s and Tracks Its Progression With 92% Accuracy

The new test could help identify which patients are most likely to benefit from new Alzheimer’s drugs. A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer’s disease not only helps confirm the presence of the condition but also provides information about how far the disease has progressed, … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 21 minutes ago

Lawmakers propose bold plan to put funds from large corporations to public use: 'Commitment to holding ... companies accountable'

The legislation demonstrates how states can create practical financial solutions. Lawmakers propose bold plan to put funds from large corporations to public use: 'Commitment to holding ... companies accountable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 28 minutes ago

Unexpected issue causes food prices to soar for millions — here's what's happening

Though a variety of factors can impact grocery prices, these changes all share an underlying cause. Unexpected issue causes food prices to soar for millions — here's what's happening first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 43 minutes ago

RIP Val Kilmer, Our Batman, Huckleberry, and Plenty More

Batman Forever, Willow and Heat helped turn Val Kilmer into a beloved film presence and one of the leading men of his generation. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 43 minutes ago

Gardener shocked after making troubling discoveries while digging in soil: 'The things I found in these flower beds were awful'

The gardener described their shock after removing the debris. Gardener shocked after making troubling discoveries while digging in soil: 'The things I found in these flower beds were awful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 58 minutes ago

Jason Snell’s Unsuccessful Journey Into Netflix’s Ad Tier

Jason Snell, Six Colors: I feel sympathy for whomever Netflix is paying to tag content for the best places to insert ads. There are no clear act breaks in “Adolescence,” and the fact that it’s one continuous shot means that literally any interruption is going to be incredibly dis … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 59 minutes ago

Oh man, rest in peace to Val Kilmer....

Oh man, rest in peace to Val Kilmer. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 1 hour ago

"Mudball meteorite" spent 2 million years avoiding collision – until Earth

One of the most studied space rocks of all time has given scientists another big surprise, with the "mudball meteorite" Aguas Zarcas found to have been in orbit for two million years without crashing into any other objects – or if it did, there was no damage. It challenges conven … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Webb Spots Ancient Galaxy Breaking Through the Universe’s Primordial Fog

Astronomers have found early evidence of the Universe’s transformation from a foggy, opaque state to a transparent one, thanks to a galaxy blazing with UV light nearly 13.6 billion years ago. The first galaxies in the Universe were born hidden within a thick “fog” of neutral gas, … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 1 hour ago

Farmers devastated as rare crisis destroys crops overnight: 'Months of work gone in one night'

"The world can learn from this occurrence." Farmers devastated as rare crisis destroys crops overnight: 'Months of work gone in one night' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

“Watch the moment when Cory Booker ended his more than 25-hour long...

“Watch the moment when Cory Booker ended his more than 25-hour long Senate speech.” | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 1 hour ago

‘Large A.I. Models Are Cultural and Social Technologies’

Henry Farrell, Alison Gopnik, Cosma Shalizi, and James Evans, in an article for Science, as published on Farrell’s website because good academics are aware of how restrictive a paywalled journal can be: Our central point here is not just that these technological innovations, like … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 1 hour ago

#972 Any food that requires Wet-Naps and a stack of napkins to eat

My friend Mike once broke a tooth on a Buffalo wing. Snapped a big chunk off one night when he chomped down on a fatty, bony, Buffalo sauce-drenched chicken wing. But you know what? Mike just kept right on eating. With his new fang he looked like a bear who just woke up from hibe … | Continue reading


@1000awesomethings.com | 1 hour ago

Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, April 2

On Wednesday, April 2, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. | Continue reading


@api.follow.it | 1 hour ago

Scientists harness unexpected ingredient in pursuit of revolutionary power source: 'It's like baking a cake'

"We've been doing experiments with different food names to help communicate the processes." Scientists harness unexpected ingredient in pursuit of revolutionary power source: 'It's like baking a cake' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Researchers teach LLMs to solve complex planning challenges

This new framework leverages a model’s reasoning abilities to create a “smart assistant” that finds the optimal solution to multistep problems. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 hour ago

Looking under the hood at the brain’s language system

Associate Professor Evelina Fedorenko is working to decipher the internal structure and functions of the brain’s language-processing machinery. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 hour ago

Highs of 22C expected in Germany this week

Spring is awakening! Warm sunshine and highs of 22 degrees celsius are expected in Germany at the end of this week. Warm sunshine forecast for Germany In Germany, the weather ... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 1 hour ago

Father recalls terrifying moment wild animal attacked daughter outside their home: 'She was dragged to the ground'

"With just one second, the coyote just bit her hand and tried to drag her." Father recalls terrifying moment wild animal attacked daughter outside their home: 'She was dragged to the ground' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

XPENG Scores 331% Sales Growth!

I thought NIO had a good sales month and quarter, but boy, oh, boy — XPENG tore it up! The Chinese smart EV company scored 33,205 deliveries in March 2025, 268% more than in March 2024. But, wait, you said 331% growth. Indeed. Looking at the quarter as a whole, ... [continued] Th … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Startup unveils unbelievably smart machine that could help transform how we power our homes: 'Economic benefits'

The machine was an Honoree in Sustainability & Energy/Power at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2024. Startup unveils unbelievably smart machine that could help transform how we power our homes: 'Economic benefits' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

March 2025 Summary

Here is the media I experienced during the month of March | Continue reading


@joelchrono.xyz | 2 hours ago

New ruling offers chance at survival for decimated species: 'A significant step forward'

"Our journey is far from over." New ruling offers chance at survival for decimated species: 'A significant step forward' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

50,000-Year-Old Tools Found in China Could Point to Unknown Human Ancestor

Researchers found European-style Quina tools in China, dating back 55,000 years, challenging the view that East Asia’s Middle Paleolithic era was stagnant and opening new questions about early human innovation and migration. The Middle Paleolithic period is often seen as a time o … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 2 hours ago

NIO Sales Increase 40%

NIO’s sales continue to grow. The company had 15,039 sales (deliveries) in March 2025. That’s 26.7% more than in March 2024. 10,219 of those deliveries were NIO brand vehicles, while the remaining 4,820 deliveries were ONVO brand vehicles. NIO brand vehicles are “premium smart el … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

The Best Kindle Books of the Month – April 2025

The Best e-Books of April 2025. Discover your next great read at a better value than print. The post The Best Kindle Books of the Month – April 2025 first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 2 hours ago

Homeowner shares incredible before-and-after photos of historic cottage project: 'A big transformation'

"Lots of hard work." Homeowner shares incredible before-and-after photos of historic cottage project: 'A big transformation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Homeowner stunned after witnessing neighbor's destructive behavior behind their property: 'I am concerned'

"Make the call, but keep it anonymous." Homeowner stunned after witnessing neighbor's destructive behavior behind their property: 'I am concerned' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

High-Speed Platformer Haste: Broken Worlds Out Now

Landfall, the brilliant minds that shadow-dropped Content Warning last year and the makers of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, Clustertruck, Stick Fight: The Game and many other indie hits, have did it again. They shadowdropped another game on April Fool’s Day. But it’s not a f … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 hours ago

Local builders to break ground on multimillion-dollar project to help vulnerable: 'A testament to what can be achieved when we all work together'

"We are proud to be a part of this project." Local builders to break ground on multimillion-dollar project to help vulnerable: 'A testament to what can be achieved when we all work together' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

With Over 1 Million Players, Atomfall Is Rebellion’s Most Successful Game Launch

Atomfall, the new open world first person game by Rebellion, is out now. Over 1.5 million players have played the game, the publisher and developer announced. The game had 1 million players on the weekend of of its launch, making it the most successful launch in Rebellion’s 32-ye … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 hours ago

Scientists sound alarm over hidden factor behind debilitating disease: 'Previously unknown associations'

These findings matter for millions of people worldwide. Scientists sound alarm over hidden factor behind debilitating disease: 'Previously unknown associations' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Carl Linnaeus’s Flower Clock

“The eternal problem of the human being is how to structure his waking hours,” the Canadian psychiatrist Eric Berne observed in his 1964 classic Games People Play. Four centuries earlier, Galileo had both combated and complicated the problem by inventing timekeeping and with it, … | Continue reading


@themarginalian.org | 3 hours ago

Krypto Shines in Brand New Footage From James Gunn’s Superman

The Warner Bros. and DC Studios CinemaCon presentation gave a new peek at DC's upcoming superhero movie. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

WATCH: Jay Bhattacharya Was ‘Dangerous.’ Now He Leads the NIH.

The health economist on his Christianity, RFK Jr., Fauci, and earning back America’s trust. ‘We have to treat people like intelligent human beings.’ | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 3 hours ago

Move fast and break things

The trouble with 'everything-bagel' Abundance is the gaping hole right in the center of it. | Continue reading


@networked.substack.com | 3 hours ago

Honda will sell off historic racing parts, including bits of Senna’s V10

Honda will also find new homes for some heritage IndyCars and MotoGP bikes. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 hours ago

Onlooker sparks outrage after sharing photo of boater's dangerous behavior: 'Clearly not concerned'

"That is a cuss boat." Onlooker sparks outrage after sharing photo of boater's dangerous behavior: 'Clearly not concerned' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Naked $89K adventure van is a DIY springboard ready for light camping

Is there no middle ground between a $200,000+ deluxe camper van and an arduous, time-consuming DIY build? Established camper van nameplate Outside Van is looking to till that ground, providing buyers with a Goldilocks solution in which some of the flexibility and affordability of … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 3 hours ago

New homeowner pleads for advice after purchasing neglected property: 'Be prepared for the long haul'

"I'm very interested in restoring it." New homeowner pleads for advice after purchasing neglected property: 'Be prepared for the long haul' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Tesla Board Asks Elon Musk to Step Down

It is widely repeated that Winston Churchill once said, “You can always count on Americans to do the right thing — after they’ve tried everything else.” Although it’s not clear if Churchill ever did actually say that, it has become a popular quote and has provided countless laugh … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 3 hours ago

Mountain Shelf: Specs and Constraints

For my main project, I will be creating a mountain shelf with a drawer. After my initial design stage, I have come up with my top 5 specifications and top 5 constraints that I will go over below. Top 5 Specifications Achieves the Rustic Modern Aesthetic The biggest goal for this … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 hours ago

Me. Now. | Continue reading


@bottledaux.com | 3 hours ago

Resident sparks outrage after sharing disturbing photo of local park: 'This makes me so mad'

"It makes it even worse knowing that they have historical significance." Resident sparks outrage after sharing disturbing photo of local park: 'This makes me so mad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Water Filter – Specifications and Constraints

My goal for this project is to create a functional and inviting water filter for me and my housemates to filter municipal tap water before consumption. In order to meet this goal, I would like my water filter to meet the following 5 specifications: Easy to dispense water from: Ge … | Continue reading


@aesdes.org | 3 hours ago