Researchers develop 'breakthrough' technology to eradicate crop-destroying pests: 'Will contribute a lot to agricultural productivity and farmers' income'

Farmers will be able to rent the equipment thanks to local government and public institution partnerships. Researchers develop 'breakthrough' technology to eradicate crop-destroying pests: 'Will contribute a lot to agricultural productivity and farmers' income' first appeared on … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 22 minutes ago

Fisherman earns six-figure sum for help in removing menace from state rivers — how experts use bounties to control populations of problematic species

The incentives have been a success for wildlife officials and the local salmon population. Fisherman earns six-figure sum for help in removing menace from state rivers — how experts use bounties to control populations of problematic species first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 52 minutes ago

African nation achieves remarkable milestone against ongoing health threat of malaria: 'A beacon of hope'

"It's taken a long time to get to this point." African nation achieves remarkable milestone against ongoing health threat of malaria: 'A beacon of hope' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

mistralai/mistral-common

mistralai/mistral-common New from Mistral: mistral-common, an open source Python library providing "a set of tools to help you work with Mistral models". So far that means a tokenizer! This is similar to OpenAI's tiktoken library in that it lets you run tokenization in your own c … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 1 hour ago

Investigation uncovers continent-wide illegal trade of hazardous materials: 'Traffickers are becoming more sophisticated'

"[Tighter restrictions] will only work if they are implemented quickly and effectively." Investigation uncovers continent-wide illegal trade of hazardous materials: 'Traffickers are becoming more sophisticated' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

U.S. DOE Releases 1st-Ever Roadmap to Accelerate Connecting More Clean Energy Projects to the Nation’s Electric Grid

Report Details Recommendations to Streamline Interconnection with Near- to Long-Term Solutions to Add Clean Energy Resources to the Transmission Grid and Boost Our Clean Energy Economy WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a new roadmap outlining solutio … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

U.S. DOE Releases New Report Outlining Solutions to Meet Growing Electricity Demand

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Equips Utilities and Power Providers With a Suite of Tools to Meet Increasing Demand, While Keeping Costs Affordable for Consumers, Cutting Emissions and Ensuring Reliability Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) toda … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Quoting Alex Albert (Anthropic)

In mid-March, we added this line to our system prompt to prevent Claude from thinking it can open URLs: "It cannot open URLs, links, or videos, so if it seems as though the interlocutor is expecting Claude to do so, it clarifies the situation and asks the human to paste the relev … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 2 hours ago

elago “Pager” Case for AirPods Pro 2

Rewind back to the '90s with this tribute to the iconic Motorola Pager. | Continue reading


@toolsandtoys.net | 2 hours ago

Review: Butts A Backstory

Butts: A Backstory by Heather Radke My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is definitely more political than the last non-fiction book I read, Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution, but that makes sense. The author’s entire thesis is not so much about but … | Continue reading


@ericsbinaryworld.com | 2 hours ago

A History of Video Game Controllers

I came across this video that’s a pretty in-depth history of video game controller that taught me quite a bit I didn’t know and helped bridge some connections between the different companies throughout the industry’s history. | Continue reading


@ericsbinaryworld.com | 2 hours ago

Solar Installers Can Get Their Own App From Sunvoy

Running a small business is no easy task. There are so many things to deal with outside of the core work of the company. In this day and age, part of that is managing all kinds of technology, including websites and apps. But how to go about getting a custom ... [continued] The po … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

Prepare to Fundraise: A new playbook from thoughtbot and Forecastr

What’s the difference between a potential investor saying your early stage idea is “okay, but pass” instead of “I need to get in on that cap table!”? Fundraising is challenging, exciting, time-intensive, and if you’re lucky, the start of your next big phase of work. While investo … | Continue reading


@thoughtbot.com | 2 hours ago

Homeowner 'embarrassed' after making mistake with common garden material: 'I don't even want to use it'

"All will take some work and time though." Homeowner 'embarrassed' after making mistake with common garden material: 'I don't even want to use it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Java Withers - Inside Java Newscast #67

JEP 468 proposes a solution to the verbosity that can come from modeling mutable state with immutable records: derived record creation aka with expressions aka withers. | Continue reading


@nipafx.dev | 2 hours ago

I was reading through a set of articles on CNN.com, and got the following message: “You have reached your daily article limit. Continue reading with a free CNN account or come back tomorrow.”. I have NEVER seen this before – has this happened to anyone else? | Continue reading


@andysylvester.com | 3 hours ago

Mercury in the Microwave

Mercury has been in retrograde, which is one of those things I never used to pay attention to until I did. I still do not know much about astrology, and if I have questions about the stars, I tend to ask my sister who knows a little bit more than me. I do know that … Continue rea … | Continue reading


@hamneggs716.wordpress.com | 3 hours ago

Maya ruler burned bodies of old dynasty during regime change, charred human remains reveal

Charred human remains and ornaments found at a Maya temple were part of a ritual. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 3 hours ago

Wednesday 17 April 1661

By land and saw the arches, which are now almost done and are very fine, and I saw the picture of the ships and other things this morning, set up before the East Indy House, which are well done. So to the office, and that being done I went to dinner... | Continue reading


@pepysdiary.com | 3 hours ago

Scientists issue warning over dangerous phenomenon in Arctic waters becoming new norm: 'A new phase began'

The Arctic may seem remote, but what happens there affects us all. Scientists issue warning over dangerous phenomenon in Arctic waters becoming new norm: 'A new phase began' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Setting up in Palia

A while back I wishlisted this game on Steam called Palia. It kind of feels like, Stardew Valley but 3D with MMO elements. There isn’t any combat though. It’s commonly referred to as being a chill and cozy game. This actually came off as kind of appealing in the same way Sky:CotL … | Continue reading


@lameazoid.com | 3 hours ago

The Best Speakers to Buy in 2024

If you’re looking to fill your life with more sound, there’s nothing like a good speaker. After thorough testing, we have a reliable list of the best speakers you can buy in 2024. Our list includes everything from $60 portable ones to $450 lounge speakers. It also covers a variet … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

Zeekr Begins Big Push into 6 European Countries

Zeekr is one of the most elegant, most advanced, and most high tech EV producers in the world. The brand is underneath the wing of Chinese auto giant Geely, but Zeekr has always seemed like a brand focused on conquering the European market. Recall that Geely also owns Volvo Cars … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 3 hours ago

Kathryn Newton on Becoming a Universal Monsters Staple With Abigail and Lisa Frankenstein

While Universal Pictures has long stepped away from its planned Universal Monsters Dark Universe (except at Universal Studios theme parks), the cinematic lore of the characters has found new life, thanks to standalone films like Leigh Whannell’s Invisible Man, Zelda Williams’ Lis … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

Life-threatening rat pee infections reach record levels in NYC

Between 2001 and 2020, there was an average of 3 cases per year. Last year's tally was 24. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 hours ago

Emulators Will Change the App Store Forever

Delta for iOS. Writing at his personal blog, Brendon Bigley explains why the Delta emulator launching on the App Store is a big deal for retrogaming fans who also love native iOS apps: AltStore for me (and many) was just a way to get access to Delta, which is the best emulator on … | Continue reading


@macstories.net | 4 hours ago

Celebrating the Heart of Literature: Independent Bookstore Day

In the bustling landscape of the literally scene, one unique event stands out: Independent Bookstore Day. This annual occasion is always held on the last Saturday in April, and is a tribute to the resilience and passion of independent bookstores. Cherished by book lovers and loca … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 4 hours ago

Make Copies

Can you make me a copy? | Continue reading


@rasterweb.net | 4 hours ago

Gardening expert demonstrates simple method for growing 'bushier' basil plants: 'Now I know'

Gardening is a great way to save money on produce, especially with hacks like this one that provide such bounty. Gardening expert demonstrates simple method for growing 'bushier' basil plants: 'Now I know' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections

To a lesser extent, China and Iran also peddle disinfo in hopes of influencing voters. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 4 hours ago

The Vvolt Slice Lite Is A Right-Sized Lightweight Utility E-Bike — CleanTechnica Tested

When a cargo e-bike is too much for your daily needs, but a standard e-bike isn’t enough, then a utility e-bike might be just the right fit, and the Vvolt Slice Lite is a solid contender. Although Portland-based Vvolt is new to the CleanTechnica team, the company has been designi … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 hours ago

Hasbro's New Mandalorian Action Figures Are Missing Some Key Players

Hasbro’s Star Wars toys truly love The Mandalorian—there are few entries in the galaxy far, far away (besides the original trilogy) that come close to the sheer depth the toymaker has delved into the Disney+ show for inspiration. Which is why it feels so bizarre that we have thes … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 hours ago

Both Sides, No

Even when it’s ugly—especially when it’s ugly—journalists owe readers the truth. The post Both Sides, No appeared first on Zeldman on Web and Interaction Design. | Continue reading


@zeldman.com | 4 hours ago

Apple in the Enterprise: A 2024 report card

In 2021, device-management startup Kandji approached Six Colors to commission a new entry in our Report Card series focusing on how Apple’s doing in large organizations, including businesses, education, and government.… | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 4 hours ago

Making microbots smart

In the not-so-distant future, the surgeons who treat our ailments might be tiny machines that swim through our bodies, tracking down cancerous tumors or clearing clots from even the smallest arteries. If this sounds like science fiction, you’re not wrong: Movies like Fantastic Vo … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 4 hours ago

Connected #498: He Sees You When You’re Sleeping

This week’s episode of Connected got weird: The guys try AltStore and the Delta game emulator live on the show before discussing reviews of the Humane AI Pin and the response to those reviews. Then they judge their picks in the first-ever scoring of the EUies. | Continue reading


@512pixels.net | 4 hours ago

Among the Activists Plotting to Disrupt the DNC

‘We’ve got to give them a 1968 kind of welcome.’ | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 5 hours ago

Aldi Is Testing a Massive Change to Grocery Checkout (No More Standing in Line!)

Say goodbye to the checkout line! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 5 hours ago

Boston Dynamics’ new humanoid moves like no robot you’ve ever seen

All-electric, 360-degree joints give the new Atlas plenty of inhuman movements. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 5 hours ago

Business Events Industry Week Showcases Collaboration

Washington, D.C. was buzzing with a wide array of gatherings focused on different sectors of the meetings and events industry during Business Events Industry Week. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading


@meetings.skift.com | 5 hours ago

AI for Data Journalism: demonstrating what we can do with this stuff right now

I gave a talk last month at the Story Discovery at Scale data journalism conference hosted at Stanford by Big Local News. My brief was to go deep into the things we can use Large Language Models for right now, illustrated by a flurry of demos to help provide starting points for f … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 5 hours ago

Pub Choir gather nineteen thousand people to sing Africa by Toto

From time to time, a few years ago now, I found myself walking passed a bar called The Dock (Facebook page), on Monday evenings. The bar, located in the inner Sydney suburb of Redfern, was host to something I’d not witnessed at a watering hole before: everyone singing. And, as fa … | Continue reading


@disassociated.com | 5 hours ago

This Old-School Creamy Sauce Is So Good, You'll Eat It By the Spoonful

It’s a five-star recipe. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 5 hours ago

Zack Snyder Details the Process of Creating, Splitting, Then Expanding Rebel Moon

The second half of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is out this week and, believe it or not, it’s like a completely different movie. While Part One: A Child of Fire, followed the heroic Kora (Sofia Boutella) across the galaxy as she picked up allies, Part Two: The Scargiver is way more f … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 5 hours ago

Family faces backlash after getting dangerously close to bison at Yellowstone: 'You are not in Disneyland'

"Some people don't have any common sense!" Family faces backlash after getting dangerously close to bison at Yellowstone: 'You are not in Disneyland' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Boston Dynamics retires dancing Atlas robot — and debuts its electric replacement

A day after retiring its hydraulic Atlas robot, Boston Dynamics released a video debuting its all-electric, workplace-ready replacement. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 5 hours ago

'Zombie cells' in the placenta may cause heart failure in pregnancy

"Undead" cells in the placenta that spew proteins may help explain cases of heart failure that happen in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 5 hours ago

Why did NPR hire a white person as its new CEO?

Katherine Maher, the former head of Wikipedia and recently hired CEO of state-sponsored NPR, has been in the news lately. Christopher Rufo has been highlighting her years of progressive-themed tweets. This one is my favorite: Getting a COVID test and love this little prompt of in … | Continue reading


@philip.greenspun.com | 5 hours ago