"By the time we got here it was already busy." Residents endure hours-long lines outside local police stations as food crisis looms: 'We had no other choice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"How is this even a possible thought in a human's brain?" Teens caught on video tossing garbage into ocean after Boca Bash turn themselves in to police: 'This is a teaching moment' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"That's going to be an expensive remediation." New homeowner receives harsh warning after sharing photo of landscaping blunder: 'That won't be that way for long' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The "loan guarantee" is contingent on regulatory approvals and other requirements. Biden administration issues billion-dollar loan for reactivation of nuclear power plant: 'There's a growing sense among officials in the industry and government that it may not be the last' first a … | Continue reading
"You cannot know what freedom means till you have seen a peregrine loosed into the warm spring sky to roam at will through all the far provinces of light." | Continue reading
Mary Beth Thomas, VP and Director of Independent Retail Sales at HarperCollins, has left the company, as confirmed by Publishers Weekly (PW). It’s uncertain whether a successor will be appointed. Additionally, HarperCollins is launching a voluntary buyout program for sales staff, … | Continue reading
"That's almost as big as the ego of anyone who would want to drive that." Photo of monstrous two-story vehicle leaves internet in disbelief: 'This can't be real' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We have to be prepared." Unpredictable droughts lead to cities being placed under constant water restrictions: 'It is troubling that we're still so many feet below normal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Making decisions is part of everyday life. However, not all decisions are created equal. Some are easily reversible and should be made quickly with a bias toward actions while others have a long-lasting effect or are irreversible; those require careful and deliberate planning bef … | Continue reading
The mainstream media would have us believe that electric cars are facing stagnating demand. No doubt they will be encouraged by the drop in Tesla sales March to April. In April 2024, Tesla Australia delivered 2077 vehicles (1166 Model Y and 911 Model 3), a drop compared to over 6 … | Continue reading
io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue. This month’s selection is “We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read” by Caroline M. Yoachim. Read more... | Continue reading
Apple apologized on Thursday for a new iPad Pro commercial that featured several creative objects—including a piano, video cameras, and cans of paint—being destroyed by an industrial crusher, telling Ad Age that it “missed the mark.” The ad was met with fierce backlash from peopl … | Continue reading
Pets are our loving companions and offer moments of levity even when times are tough. Though it’s hard to say whether they understand humor, they certainly provide us with plenty. From cats stuck in stone walls to dogs stuck in cat doors, our domesticated animals give us somethin … | Continue reading
These conditions set the stage for a possible early start to the wildfire season and a potentially dangerous one. Officials brace for brutal wildfire season as this summer shows similarities to last year's conditions: 'It's not setting up to be a great season' first appeared on T … | Continue reading
With my workmen all the morning, my wife being ill and in great pain with her old pain, which troubled me much because that my house is in this condition of dirt. In the afternoon I went to Whitehall and there spoke with my Lord at his lodgings,... | Continue reading
My goal is to read 25 books per year… At least. Last year, I see only twelve books on the blog, but I’m sure some titles are missing. It’s probably an oversight, and I’ll update the list as soon as I’m done checking my list of books read last year. This year, I’m far from my goal … | Continue reading
Countertop induction cooktops (burners) are a fast and easy way to begin transitioning to electrons for cooking, as they do not require any electrical upgrades because they plug right into a standard outlet, so even renters can take advantage of induction cooking. If you’d like t … | Continue reading
After some recent casting announcements that came with no details attached (Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich), Marvel’s Phase Six entry Fantastic Four—which already has Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the main heroes, plus Julia Garner as Si … | Continue reading
Apart from the new more powerful iPad Pro, Apple also introduced the new Pencil Pro that comes with several innovative features. Those include a gyroscope, haptic feedback, squeeze gesture, Find My support, and so on. The Pencil Pro comes with a special sensor to allow for the sq … | Continue reading
Huawei has launched the MatePad tablet range which includes an optional PaperMatte Edition as well that allows for a paper-like reading and writing experience. Huawei said the display supports nanoscale anti-glare etching technology, which eliminates 99 percent of light interfere … | Continue reading
Companies like Kobo and Amazon are offering discounts on several of their e-reader models. Now, PocketBook too has joined in the fun, offering a nice deal on a couple of their models on Amazon. If you are looking for a new e-reader or e-note, there are some serious discounts avai … | Continue reading
On Tuesday, Apple introduced its new iPad Pros with a video called Crush! that was meant to convey how much the device can do. The trouble was the way the video delivered the message, depicting musical instruments, books, a record player, paints, a TV, and many other creative too … | Continue reading
If you’ve been waiting for an über-cheap EV that can handle all of your daily driving needs on city streets, perhaps for commuting or running errands, and you don’t need it for roadtrips or hauling a bunch of passengers, you’re in luck. Eli Electric Vehicles recently announced th … | Continue reading
Universal Pictures’ latest horror release Abigail is now available to watch on-demand at home, for those who missed it in theaters or wanted to wait for a scary movie night in. The kidnapped vampire ballerina romp directed by Radio Silence filmmakers Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettin … | Continue reading
"Thank you for this!" Garden expert shares perfect kitchen-staple food to grow for any lazy gardener: 'Let them do the work for you' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Essentially the classic tower stacking game, jumbo-sized for your summer party fun. | Continue reading
If a soft-bodied robot uses rigid actuators to move its body, then it isn't really soft now, is it? An experimental new caterpillar-inspired bot gets around that conundrum by using soft, collapsible origami segments to squirm and steer its way into our hearts. Continue Reading Ca … | Continue reading
On Wednesday, OpenAI released a draft of its Model Spec sheet that details how it intends its AI models to behave. There is a section focusing on NSFW content that gives the impression that the company is exploring ways to makeAI porn, but the company says that is not happening. … | Continue reading
In this article, we want to share our experience using real-life examples on how to identify and optimize slow SQL queries, especially when working with relational database management systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, etc. The post SQL Query Optimization: How to Iden … | Continue reading
The Scene On Thursday, the top climate diplomats from the world’s two most polluting countries are meeting in Washington, D.C. John Podesta, America’s climate envoy, and Liu Zhenmin, China’s climate envoy, will hold their first formal session and lay the groundwork for the United … | Continue reading
A sunspot so big it rivals the gigantic sunspot responsible for the Carrington Event in 1859 has unleashed another X-class solar flare, triggering radio blackouts on Earth. | Continue reading
As a necessary step to remain on track to limit global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, the world must achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Renewable energy targets have been variously contentious, in flux, and ambitious since th … | Continue reading
5-9-24 After an appointment and a wine pickup from an old friend I’m at the desk. Getting Henry […] | Continue reading
The Asus ROG Ally is barelya year old, but the gaming handheld built to rival the Steam Deck (at least, the one that came the closest to dethroning Valve’s handheld goliath) is coming back with an upgrade. Details are rather sparse, but the update could include a new coat of pain … | Continue reading
The sonic background of Star Wars is almost unmatched for legendary, immediately recognizable callouts. The snap-hiss of an igniting lightsaber. The penetrating wail of a TIE Fighter shrieking into view, the alien cacophony of Mos Eisley cantina. The prequels added to this catalo … | Continue reading
Who’s ready for grilling season? READ MORE... | Continue reading
The Verge’s Emma Roth: Apple has apologized after a commercial meant to showcase its brand-new iPad Pro drew widespread criticism among the creative community. In a statement provided to Ad Age, Tor Myhren, Apple’s vice president of marketing, said the company “missed the mark.” … | Continue reading
Apple VP of marketing to Ad Week (via 9to5Mac): Creativity is in our DNA at Apple, and it’s incredibly important to us to design products that empower creatives all over the world. Our goal is to always celebrate the myriad of ways users express themselves and bring their | Continue reading
The other day, I published my doorstop assessment of the thermodynamics and operational challenges that limit compressed gas storage solutions, pushing them into the 100 GW of also-ran capacities. In comments in various places, people reminded me of the long-defunct LightSail and … | Continue reading
I've responsibly disclosed my first security vulnerability 👏 Not only that, but it was actually a problem, and it was fixed very quickly, and I've ended up getting a payout for it! Not bad for my first, lucky, discovery 😄 Report Below is the report that I shared w … | Continue reading
This month Kurzgesagt takes on smoking. If you’re a non-smoker, this may help you understand why people like to have a puff: Smoking helps you focus at work and is an excuse to take regular breaks, which is good for you mentally. It’s a tool against boredom, it suppresses your ap … | Continue reading
The global talent shortage could reach 85 million workers by 2030, causing approximately $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenue. | Continue reading
"I was amazed by the number of people who ignored the signs." Bystander in disbelief as parkgoers blatantly ignore warning signs on hiking trail: 'They need a ranger posted there full time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
West Cheshire has been known for its underground salt deposits for centuries, and people have been mining the salt since prehistoric times. Various processes had been used to extract the salt, including physically removing the solid salt, pumping freshwater through the salt layer … | Continue reading
Hi, this is David. As co-CEO of Datawrapper, I work at the intersection of Datawrapper’s... | Continue reading
Automakers and other energy storage stakeholders are lining up to test new lithium-sulfur EV batteries from the US startup Lyten. The post Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries To Be Tested By Automakers appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The Sun is a hot mess right now. Solar maximum is fast approaching, and a giant dark spot on the surface of the Sun keeps growing while spewing radiation out to space in the process. Read more... | Continue reading
Bumble Founder and Executive Chair Whitney Wolfe Herd defended her dating app’s new AI feature on stage in San Francisco on Thursday. She went on to describe a version of the future where “AI-dating concierges” message each other on a human’s behalf. Read more... | Continue reading