April 12, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. | Continue reading
"Is this the future of home building?" Realtor offers rare glimpse inside next-gen 3D-printed house: 'It's not just a trendy headline' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Arran from Regenev has bought himself an electric Mercedes! No, not a luxury sedan to swan around in, but a van to cart around his stuff for installing EV chargers. The eVito Tourer has proven itself economical and fit for purpose, a better choice than the vans bought for the ... … | Continue reading
Once upon a time, in a sleepy alpine village, a bored shepherd boy with a flock of sheep and far too much free time alone, … The post The Men Who Cry Wolf appeared first on Gapingvoid. | Continue reading
Backticks are traditionally banned from use in future language features, due to the small symbol. No reader should need to distinguish ` from ' at a glance. — Steve Dower, CPython core developer, August 2024 Tags: programming-languages, python | Continue reading
A number of factors could be to blame. Tesla faces troubling demotion in EV industry that could point to larger trend: 'Not looking great' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Police are investigating two drivers who have been caught attempting to transport a van full of wild animals across the Dutch border into Germany. Van filled with wild animals... | Continue reading
"It is time for us to take decisive action." Lawmakers move forward with controversial bill that could drastically change the way businesses and schools operate: 'Common sense' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Well, these are not exactly big sellers in China — or anywhere — but nonetheless it’s notable that Tesla has just removed the “Order” button for the Model S and Model X in China because this is almost certainly due to Donald Trump’s tariff policies — and things could get ... [con … | Continue reading
Running season is in full swing, with various events taking place across the country for people who like legging it. Runners can add another race to their calendars as... | Continue reading
A new model has been developed to simulate interstellar activity within our solar system and the nearby Alpha Centauri system. Interstellar material has been found within our solar system, but scientists are still working to determine its origin and how it arrived here. A recent … | Continue reading
"There are kids there!" National parkgoer sparks outrage with video of tourists' dangerous behavior: 'That's so sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Understanding what's growing — and why it matters — is a powerful first step. Biologist issues warning about aggressive growth that is common across the US: 'It's a hazard' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Welcome to EV life!" New electric vehicle owner sparks conversation about biggest adjustment when switching from gas car: 'I struggle for a few minutes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Bigme will soon be releasing a 13.3-inch Kaleido 3 dedicated monitor. The post Bigme is going to launch a 13.3-inch Color E INK Monitor first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading
They felt paranoid, worried, and angry. Distraught homeowner pleads for advice on dangerous issue with business next door: 'It's ridiculous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Here, you’ll find Amazon’s latest and greatest products that will surely make your life a little easier. | Continue reading
"They work really well." Gardener shares ancient, money-saving hack for healthy and productive plants: 'Very cool' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There is a disconnect between Starbucks’ public commitments and the practices of the CEO. Starbucks CEO faces major backlash after details of his work routine are revealed: 'Ill-conceived decision' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Wow, three consecutive posts talking about RSS. I swear I talk about topics other than blogging and information accessibility, I promise. Is that to convince you, or me? I saw some news—through RSS, funnily enough—about an open source project website refresh: You may have noticed … | Continue reading
E INK just announced the largest color e-paper digital signage in the world! The post E INK Releases A Massive 75-Inch Spectra 6 Display first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading
The researchers predicted a future GDP decline of 30% to 50% by 2100 based on current patterns. Experts reveal surprising factor having a massive impact on the economy: 'It's bad for almost everyone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This was an amazing video that broke down the various tracks and how they sampled to get it to where it was. Just brilliant. The post Sampling breakdown of popular songs first appeared on @gurupanguji. | Continue reading
The renewable energy landscape is evolving faster than ever. Building on the successful evolution from 600V to 1500V utility-scale solar systems, the next frontier at 2000V promises to deliver substantial efficiency gains and cost reductions that will accelerate renewable adoptio … | Continue reading
"It's powerful, comfortable, and quiet." Experts pick surprising winner after comparing more than two dozen popular lawn mowers: 'Such a pleasant experience' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
GUANGZHOU — XPENG, a leading high-tech smart mobility company, has announced the global rollout of its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update, XOS 5.6. This latest upgrade builds on XPENG’s legacy of intelligent driving innovation, delivering enhanced safety, personalized expe … | Continue reading
Ultimately, this creates two severe consequences. Study warns of hidden costs of modern gold rush — here's what's happening first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"They don't lose cases, ever." Billionaire hit with major setback on plans for beach in front of his multimillion-dollar: 'Shouldn't exist' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Northern Lights is Europe’s most ambitious carbon capture and storage project, and possibly the most operationally serious one in the world. It deserves credit for getting past the pilot stage, for designing an end-to-end storage system with real injection capacity, and for contr … | Continue reading
Negotiators in London agreed for the first time on a framework that will require ships to switch away from fossil fuels, but the rules as they stand will lead to a massive increase in deforestation-driving biofuels Negotiators at the UN’s shipping body (IMO) managed to clinch a d … | Continue reading
XPENG continues its broad, rapid expansion around the globe, perhaps not as fast as BYD, but not too far behind. The latest market XPENG has entered is a close one to me. It’s Poland, which is where my wife is from, where I lived for 11 years, and where my ... [continued] The pos … | Continue reading
"The process doesn't release any greenhouse gases, and it uses no farmland." Company backed by Bill Gates reimagines kitchen staple in surreal new form: 'Tastes … like the real thing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This cutting-edge technology ensures a safe and robust experience for our passengers." Major airport ditches outdated screening process in long-awaited overhaul: 'Pass through security … in under five minutes' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Have you ever seen or read about the people who can memorize the exact order of multiple decks of cards? Those people are freaks and they scare me, so I'm not advocating those kinds of skills, but who wouldn't like to be able to retain information more easily? Several years ago I … | Continue reading
My project is to make a portable bedside nightlight that looks like a crystal and behaves “magically”. The goal is to have a self contained crystal that can illuminate itself from within, allowing it to be carried around at night as a flashlight. Waving your hand over it while it … | Continue reading
Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy look to the power of recent franchises as the Man of Steel prepares to return. | Continue reading
The project is part of a larger effort. Officials stunned by impacts after 105-year-old dam is removed: 'A healthy community' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The approach uses lasers and holograms to detect misalignments as small as 0.017 nanometers. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a new method for aligning 3D semiconductor chips by shining a laser through concentric metalenses patterned onto the … | Continue reading
Prices have fluctuated. Officials sound alarm as supply of staple food item faces multiple threats: 'I'm having to supplement' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Photo by Stacie Joy On Houston and B... a countdown no one is particularly excited about... | Continue reading
For a while, it looked like President Donald Trump was going to have Big Tech’s back. Now, the tech industry is collateral damage in his global trade war. On Thursday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of placing “a levy on the advertising re … | Continue reading
Netflix is starting to test search that’s powered by OpenAI, according to Bloomberg. The new search engine will let users “look for shows using far more specific terms, including the subscriber’s mood, for example, the company said,” per the report. This OpenAI-powered search wil … | Continue reading
"We’re developing new chemical processes that go up against incumbent technologies." Company revolutionizes household cleaning with breakthrough detergent technology: 'Doesn't sacrifice on performance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Digikam Apple Photos is fine for backing up the pictures I take with my iPhone, but its proprietary database that keeps users from accessing their files except through the software is for the birds. A corrupt photos library can cut you off from all your memories. I long used Goog … | Continue reading
Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park opens soon—do you have your 'fits planned out? | Continue reading
"Catastrophic for our business." Farmers devastated as crops are suddenly wiped out: 'Two-and-a-half months of hard work were destroyed in just two days' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading