There are plenty of fun things you can do on a Nintendo Switch: you can throw your hat at sentient creatures in Super Mario Odyssey; plaster people in colourful ink in Splatoon 2; and lose all grip on reality thanks to an ill-timed blue shell in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Oh, and you c … | Continue reading
The coronavirus pandemic showed just what happens when global healthcare networks aren't prepared. Scientists make breakthrough discovery that could predict disease outbreaks months in advance — here's why this matters first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These guys definitely think they're funny." Driver shares frustrating photo of truck parked in EV charging spot: 'I just don't get it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This is the 400th time I've sat down in front of the camera and done one of these videos. Every single week since the 23rd of September in 2016 regardless of location, health, stress and all sorts of other crazy things that have gone on in my life | Continue reading
‘We see things people should never see, like rotting human remains, abuse of every kind. Do you know what that does to you over time?’ | Continue reading
We work too hard. We try too hard. Don’t try. Don’t work. It’s there. Looking right at us, aching to kick out of the closed womb. Charles Bukowski in a letter to friend William Packard See also: Do. Or do not. There is no try. Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back | Continue reading
"In the scale of the big challenges the different cities are looking at, this is a very solvable one." State's closing of coal power plants could help facilitate water reallocation: 'We know what the solutions are' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
How did mysterious blobs under the Earth's crust get there and what effect do they have on plate tectonics? The post Mysterious Blobs And Plate Tectonics — What’s Really Going On Beneath Our Feet? appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
An independent challenger is gaining in the polls on the city’s progressive DA who was elected in the racial reckoning of 2020. | Continue reading
The A400: • provides highest power density with the lowest footprint, • offers a seamless smartphone-level user experience to EV owners, • has been built to deliver best-in-class lifetime economics, and • delivers telecom-level asset-management via performance SLAs. Zurich, Switz … | Continue reading
The habitat of ticks has been expanding, which could lead to an increase in tick-borne illnesses. Town confirms first case of concerning virus spread by ticks: 'It does not spread through coughing or sneezing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Delivering Tax Benefits and Supporting Community Access to Renewable Energy YUMA, ARIZONA — Building on the momentum of their recent successful Earth Day initiative, We Recycle Solar announced the evolution of its partnership with Renewables.org. The expanded collaboration introd … | Continue reading
We took our Suspenders to the tailor and made some alterations. If you just want to see what changed, you can view the new feature set. Otherwise, continue reading to learn more. What changed? In an effort to achieve our goals, we removed the suspenders system executable and repl … | Continue reading
At thoughtbot, our designers not only provide traditional design expertise through research, product design, design systems, etc., but they also write code and consult with client teams to help them grow. We wanted to better understand our client’s perspective on working with tho … | Continue reading
It will take many efforts such as these in which governments, corporations, and individuals work together to realize a cleaner future. Recent data finds unforeseen threat forming in open landfills despite sweeping new laws: 'Ripple effects on climate resources and the economy' fi … | Continue reading
(Lord's day) I walked in the morning towards Westminster, and seeing many people at York House, I went down and found them at mass, it being the Spanish ambassodors; and so I go into one of the gallerys, and there heard two masses done, I think, not... | Continue reading
Governments are advising citizens on avoiding heatstroke, but many workers have no choice but to endure the severe conditions. Scientists alarmed by 'unprecedented' April heat wave in Southeast Asia: 'The real boiling sea has arrived' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I just attended a GM Energy presentation that showcased vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities, and plans for energy management services. Despite concerns about battery degradation, the company’s comprehensive approach to energy solutions aims to improve gri … | Continue reading
David Kane writes in to tell us about his free 8-week data science course for high school students (and others) starting June 3rd. He writes, “this is the 5th time I am offering the course, now using Stan via the … Continue reading → | Continue reading
I could hear the unmistakable song of “drink your tea” from a distance at one of my favorite local birding locations. The sound was coming from a lower branch of a tree bordering the trail. As I approached the area of the bird’s song, I peered up into the tree leaves and shadows, … | Continue reading
New report emphasizes the urgency of scaling, innovation, and sequencing change across five strategic verticals for energy transition Key takeaways Deloitte analysis shows that to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, changes should be accomplished with urgency. The journey to net ze … | Continue reading
Apart from Software Development, I also have an interest in governance and finances. Therefore, last July, I was quite happy to attend my first Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place in GUADEC in Riga. I was a bit surprised by the format, as I was expecting something closer t … | Continue reading
"I lost 15 pounds over the first summer, preparing the landscape for planting!" California homeowner shares compelling before-and-after photos following yard renovation: 'How is it that even the house looks better?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In the latest newsletter I wrote: Feeling sorry for myself after a rough morning of writing, I put on the 2003 Metallica documentary Some Kind of Monster and half-watched while making collages out of kids’ drawings. I felt what Amanda Petrusich wrote in her 9,000 word profile of … | Continue reading
Here’s a photo of my kiddos’ dresser from a few years ago, when I realized it was basically a museum of technology. I almost typed “obsolete technology,” but these things all still work — the Casio and the Sony Dream Machine were both possessions from our own childhoods. I wrote … | Continue reading
Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: Just gently closing the door on ever giving a TED talk there. Very nice. Today's News: | Continue reading
Renault Group has chosen to approach the autonomous vehicle strategy in the years to come by separating expectations for individual vehicles from the needs of public transportation: For the individual vehicle: assistance rather than autonomy, with ADAS (advanced driver assistance … | Continue reading
Revolutionizing Battery Recycling on both sides of the Atlantic. Aachen based cylib raised €55 million round, the largest investment round ever raised by a European battery recycling company. US based Li Industries raised $36 million round, led by Bosch Ventures Dr. Ingo Ramesohl … | Continue reading
Every week, Australian radio station Triple J, invites a band or musician to record a cover of a song, for their Like A Version show. Anything goes here. About two years ago, Sydney based Australian DJ Dave Winnel performed a cover of Africa, by Toto, not the sort of music you’d … | Continue reading
John Buck published a book covering the “Apple Technology Group,” a division within Apple that operated back in the 1980s and 1990s and experimented with many forward-looking bits of technology that we take for granted today. On this week’s MPU, David and I spoke to John about th … | Continue reading
Maria José House, with its thoughtful integration of historical materials and modern design, creates a serene and intimate living space that reflects the cultural and architectural heritage of the region. Continue reading | Continue reading
A busy week of on call, and the start of my ON Week (hackathon) at work: Cookie was in daycare on Monday - as it was meant to be my hackathon week and I wanted to have a bit of space to get stuck into things with Anna out for a couple of dyas this week - but Cookie was a little p … | Continue reading
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this lamp at a fine dining restaurant. READ MORE... | Continue reading
Pa(i)saje House by Laura Ortín Architecture is a masterful blend of heritage and contemporary design. By understanding and respecting the emotional significance of the inherited home, the project achieves a harmonious balance between old and new Continue reading | Continue reading
REINCANTAMENTO over at DROPS newsletter wrote a great post on the Kendrick Lamar - Drake beef and its wider implications for cultural production in our age The post Entity Not A Person appeared first on thejaymo. | Continue reading
Designed by Elizabeth Baird Architecture & Design, the Annie Street Bungalow in Austin, Texas, is a meticulously restored and thoughtfully expanded 1935 bungalow. This project honors the original fabric of the Bouldin neighborhood while adapting the home for modern Austin living. … | Continue reading
Canadian historian and author Michael Ignatieff has been honored with Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences for his, “critical examination of the significant conflicts of our era,” as announced by organizers on Wednesday. With a repertoire exceeding 20 books enco … | Continue reading
Last year, a new horror franchise took flight with Pooh: Blood & Honey. With the iconic bear now in the public domain, the film turned Winnie and Piglet into a pair of grim slasher villains carving up a post-grad Christopher Robin and several university students. It went over abo … | Continue reading
A heartwarming video of a seal rescue is raising awareness about the impact of plastic pollution and fishing debris on marine life. Bodycam footage shows harrowing rescue of seal entangled in fishing line: 'Thank you so much for your amazing help' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Utz-Sanby Architects have skillfully transformed Little Sister House into a blend of historical preservation and modern living. The thoughtful design respects the original cottage's character while introducing contemporary elements that enhance functionality and comfort. Continue … | Continue reading
Spam, junk … slop? The latest wave of AI behind the ‘zombie internet’ I'm quoted in this piece in the Guardian about slop: I think having a name for this is really important, because it gives people a concise way to talk about the problem. Before the term ‘spam’ entered general u … | Continue reading
The Week in Review is a collection of both all the goodness I’ve written during the past week around the internet, as well as a small pile of links I found interesting – generally endurance sports related. I’ve often wondered … Read More Here → | Continue reading
The clojure.test namespace has the are macro that allows us to combine multiple test cases for the code we want to test, whithout having to write multiple assertions. We can provide multiple values for a function we want to test together with the expected values. Then then macro … | Continue reading
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November House by ERRE Arquitectura successfully blends modern living with a profound connection to nature. The thoughtful design maximizes natural light and outdoor interaction while maintaining clear distinctions between public and private spaces. Continue reading | Continue reading
Bennington Farmhouse by POST Architecture masterfully blends the nostalgia of the original farmhouse with contemporary design elements. The thoughtful reconstruction not only honors the past but also provides a functional and aesthetically pleasing living space for the future. Co … | Continue reading
Show off your Apple nerdery with these iPhone wallets designed to resemble various versions of the macOS blue folder icon and the classic rainbow logo. | Continue reading
"It took a few days to grasp the importance of this record." Rare animal sightings spark hope following giant rewilding program in Argentina: 'We shouted and cried when we saw it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading