Here’s a simple pitch of a game. A top-down bullet hell shooter, but you don’t have a gun. Instead, you have a shield that can deflect bullets. That’s the core premise of Deflect Boy, a newly-released indie game by Indonesia-based Reima Project. Its artstyle may be simple, but th … | Continue reading
Matt, then Dave, then Kev, then another Dave, all wrote about what their ideal CMS would be. I don't have as lofty ideals as they do although there's some interesting ideas in there but I do have some things I would like in my perfect CMS and might possibly be doing with a custom … | Continue reading
Looks like there’s another worlds-collide video game featuring various IP and it’s tied together thanks to Funko Pop, the popular collectible figure collection. Funko Fusion is an action-adventure game that can be played solo with online co-op support. The game will feature vario … | Continue reading
Yesterday I ran two good miles, came home for a shower and hot breakfast, then Morning Prayer, then I did some marking, Chapter Meeting, and home for more marking and reading, and even took a nap. No running this morning, among the rain- and thunderstorms. I’ll have a fruit break … | Continue reading
I found myself with some overripe bananas and wanted to do something with them in the baking department. I had exactly enough to make a small batch recipe of this Banana Bread Cake Recipe that I had found on a blog called Together as Family. It looked delicious and to be honest I … | Continue reading
These insects are small, but they can have devastating effects on other wildlife. Resident shocked to see invasive insects swarming local park: 'They seem to be everywhere' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In our Universe, the laws of physics tell us all the possibilities for what’s allowed to conceivably exist, but only by actually observing, measuring, and experimenting with our Universe itself can we determine what’s truly real. In Einstein’s general relativity, one of the very … | Continue reading
A new update for Bethesda Game Studio’s latest game Starfield is sort-of live, available on the Steam Beta branch for PC players on Steam, but will be available for the rest of the PC players as well as on Xbox Series soon. The new update, Update 4, adds a very much requested fea … | Continue reading
"We need to think about expanding conservation areas and prioritizing different species." Scientists make 'eerie' observation following mass die-off of marine species: 'They couldn't escape' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If you think it is only the E Ink display that provides you with the best possible eye protection against digital burnout, you are in for a surprise. There is this new class of displays named the RLCD that offers most of the benefits of a traditional LCD panel sans the glare whic … | Continue reading
Ongoing GPS jamming in the Baltic has led to all flights to Tartu in Estonia being cancelled. With Russia the likely culprit, Baltic foreign ministers are calling for a joint NATO response. The departures and arrivals board at Tartu Airport is currently a depressing sight. In wha … | Continue reading
"There's a big water grab out west that now is a really good time to ... cut off one avenue for these massive financial interests to exploit water scarcity." Lawmakers propose bill to prevent investors from profiting off water scarcity: 'Not a commodity for the rich and powerful' … | Continue reading
Apple has just released a further update to XProtect Remediator security software for Catalina or later, bringing it […] | Continue reading
"This is terrifying." Man calls out 'nightmare' pattern happening outside schools across US: 'Surrounded on all sides' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Scientists have developed a promising new drug that could prevent and even reverse the onset of type 1 diabetes. The experimental monoclonal antibody drug acts like a shield to protect insulin-producing cells from damage, even extending lifespan in some cases. Continue Reading Ca … | Continue reading
It’s like playing a harp with only one note. AWESOME! Photo from: here The post #211 When you’re walking next to a fence or railing and you stick your finger or a stick in there so it clangs over and over appeared first on 1000 Awesome Things. | Continue reading
This is one of many breakthroughs in wind power. Researchers design highly efficient wind turbine mimicking bird wings: 'This bio-inspired design can increase the power output' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Ver.di and the Greens say that the German minimum wage should be increased to meet the guidelines of an EU Commission directive. Green Party push for 15-euro minimum wage by... | Continue reading
In 65% of bandage varieties, testing discovered high levels of a marker that indicates the presence of toxins. New research raises questions about potentially toxic components of popular bandage products: 'It doesn't make sense for these companies to use it' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
DOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters to Save Americans Over $7 Billion on Household Utility Bills Annually Finalized Residential Water Heater Standards Have Strong Industry and Stakeholder Support, Will Accelerate the Deployment of Heat Pump Water Heaters, and Rep … | Continue reading
Let's go through what I did during the month of April, some gaming, some movies, some anime, podcasts and more stuff! | Continue reading
If you've ever been to the Netherlands, you may have noticed that many stores have a "PIN-only" sign. This sign indicates that only payments from a PIN debit card, usually from a... | Continue reading
"I'm blown away in awe!" Gardener shares incredible before-and-after photos after unique garden transformation: 'That is a work of art' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports 19 Community-Led Clean Energy Projects Across 12 States and 13 Tribal Nations to Deploy Cheaper Power, Support Local Economic Development, and Build Up Climate Resilient Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Bid … | Continue reading
The tourist development will wipe out thousands of acres of natural land, destroying the area's rich biodiversity. Multibillion-dollar plan to build luxury resorts threatens natural coastal area: 'This jewel is at risk of being lost forever' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
We can have a different web Molly’s beautifully optimistic manifesto for creating a better web. Read the whole thing, or even better, find some headphones and a dog and go for a walk listening to the audio version. Via @molly0xfff | Continue reading
I'm old enough to remember when the Internet wasn't a group of five websites, each consisting of screenshots of text from the other four. — Tom Eastman | Continue reading
The OlliOlli series were some of the best skateboarding games ever made The post RIP Roll7, You Deserved Better Than This appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
DARPA has finally unveiled more of its mysterious Manta Ray robotic sub, with impressive new images of the prototype Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) undergoing its first sea trials off the coast of Southern California. Continue Reading Category: Military, Technology Tags: DARPA … | Continue reading
The number of infections has also tripled compared to 2023 at 135,000. Government issues emergency decree as epidemic persists: 'We are in a critical situation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I was recently surprised to find that a friend of mine was still using homestyle fabric masks at this point.Fabric masks are better than nothing, but not a lot better than nothing. I seem to recall hearing that tests show they filter out about 40% of particulate matter that we ca … | Continue reading
"Not sure what part of 'leave nothing but footprints' they don't understand." National park live stream catches problematic visitor behavior on camera: 'A disturbance to the natural beauty' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This past weekend I had the opportunity to be what every father wants, if only for a moment: the “cool dad”. My wife was out of town and my youngest son wanted to play PUBG. I caved in, taught him the basic FPS key binds, and he was having a great time. While he was […] The post … | Continue reading
RheEnergise's HD Hydro 500 kW demonstrator will soon begin construction at mining company Sibelco's facility in Cornwood outside Plymouth in Devon, UK. Continue Reading Category: Energy, Science Tags: Hydroelectric, Renewable Energy, Grid-Level Energy Storage | Continue reading
The topic of banning books sparks heated debates, touching on our deepest values of freedom and protection. We’ve all heard about it: some argue for shielding young minds from potentially harmful content, while others champion the right to explore diverse ideas without restrictio … | Continue reading
"If it is the running type, it will take over the space pretty quickly." Gardener shares concerns over recent planting of invasive species: 'This is going to turn into a serious problem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
[This is a guest post by IA] Speaking of religion and language, among the various 'sacred name Bibles' the most interesting I've seen is called the Literal English Version. (Though there is certainly nothing 'literal' about it in the sense of Young's Literal Translation.) It's on … | Continue reading
Happy THURSDAY! Happy SPRING! Quick update on what’s been going on before this week’s email… ✅ What happened: Florida trip. Much needed family time. Booked a photoshoot for my pregnant wife with a lady who has grown a 6-figure maternity photography business while raising 3 kids. … | Continue reading
"It's definitely beautiful when you see it high like this." Historic lake nears record water levels after decades of severe drought: 'Never thought it would ever be full again' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Are EV sales up or down? It depends on who you ask and what country your are talking about. The answer is "it depends." The post The EV Sales Seesaw Continues — Tesla Down In California, Volkswagen Up In China appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
"The JET experiment marks a significant milestone for fusion research." Scientists set record in fusion energy generation with temperature 10 times hotter than sun: 'We achieved things we've never done before' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Donald Trump’s 18-year-old son is going to save the nation, according to the online right. | Continue reading
How and why nation-state hackers and cybercriminals coexist in the same router botnet. | Continue reading
Ukraine sees itself as one of the largest exporters of green hydrogen to the European Union. But it will need serious investment to make it happen. Ukraine’s Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko has long said that renewables will play a major role in the reconstruction of the coun … | Continue reading
Elizabeth Meshioye runs down how animations can affect people negatively and how you can prevent that while still producing lovely, interactive work. | Continue reading
The countdown to RailsConf 2024 is on and the thoughtbot team is looking forward to connecting with you in real life. That’s right, thoughtbotters are quantum leaping from the blog posts, podcasts, and open source you love and touching down in Detroit to talk all things Rails. He … | Continue reading
We started the year in a frenzy of AI/ML interest and it’s still going strong. It seems like every event we attend has an AI/ML panel, and our #machine-learning Slack channel regularly discusses a new article, open-source library or resource. In reflecting on what it takes to bui … | Continue reading
"Our ancestors would marvel at what we can do with tech today. What do we do with it?" Community member shares image of frustrating display seen flying over city: 'Even the night sky isn't safe' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading