There are a number of innovative techniques to create weather-resilient homes. Incredible home of former Apple designer achieves first-of-its-kind status in neighborhood — check out the details first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I was worried I would very quickly run out of things to write about when I first started on #WeblogPoMo2024, but it turns out if I make myself produce something every day, I find the words. I'm finding there's something to having a default thing to do with any spare bit of time e … | Continue reading
“We don’t expect to go to work and get swarmed.” Plus: bird flu, the Met Gala, and much more. | Continue reading
Due to their ease of use, large language models (LLMs) have seen an explosive rise to popularity. By just crafting a textual prompt, even those who are completely unfamiliar with deep learning can leverage massive neural networks to quickly solve a wide variety of complex problem … | Continue reading
The Misinformation Combat Alliance, set up by Bharat Gupta, includes 12 fact-checking organizations. | Continue reading
Creative Director Kai Janssen hat zum 1. April 2024 beim Event- Fullservice-Unternehmen Joke mit Hauptsitz in Bremen angefangen. | Continue reading
Elon Musk dodged another India visit, and many who placed $1,000 Tesla deposits admit the dream is over, while fanboys keep the faith. | Continue reading
The product has the power to help keep power flowing into houses and businesses in the event of grid power outages and climate emergencies. Tesla sparks intrigue with video of new Powerwall product in action: 'Designed to operate in extreme environments' first appeared on The Coo … | Continue reading
Rest of World spoke to more than a dozen employees who said that TikTok remains answerable to ByteDance rather than its international leadership. | Continue reading
Too many books?! Perhaps what you mean is not enough bookshelves. | Continue reading
We’ve seen thousands of hacks on IKEA Hackers, but this is a first. Henk’s innovative transformation of the BEKVÄM step stool adds a handle, offering a clever modification designed to provide extra support for those who need it. The BEKVÄM step stool is wildly popular among IKEA … | Continue reading
As the Met Gala photos of the hottest celebs dressed in couture started rolling in yesterday (Monday 6 May), an… Continue reading Met Gala: Katy Perry’s mom among many who fall for AI deepfake of singer The post Met Gala: Katy Perry’s mom among many who fall for AI deepfake of si … | Continue reading
That time in the 90s I persuaded a Japanese film crew that my friend was Richard Branson, inadvertently foreshadowing the “geek pie” incident in “Nathan Barley”. | Continue reading
The cicadas are coming. This year is unique, because there are two broods… Tags: Cicada, CNN | Continue reading
The second of Germany’s two annual popular baby name rankings is here. The number one boy’s name has retained its title for the fifth year in a row, while Emilia was usurped after... | Continue reading
The research team collected anonymous data on psychiatric care visits grouped by ZIP codes. New study identifies factor capable of reducing people's need for mental health services: 'The threshold for good mental health' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
One of the original best games for Meta Quest 1 will no longer support the aging VR headset and will… Continue reading One of the original best games for Meta Quest 1 will no longer support the aging VR headset The post One of the original best games for Meta Quest 1 will no long … | Continue reading
The following is excerpted from “The Stick Chair Book,” by Christopher Schwarz. “The Stick Chair Book” is divided into three sections. The first section, “Thinking About Chairs,” introduces you to the world of common stick chairs, plus the tools and wood to build them. The second … | Continue reading
Photo by Robert Robaszewski These questions are answered by Prof. Carsten Carlberg, ERA Chair in the WELCOME2 project at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, in his paper Vitamin D in the Context of Evolution, which has appeare … | Continue reading
I’m so excited to share a fun and budget-friendly to decorate your home: an origami lotus flower craft! This tutorial… The post Make a Beautiful Origami Lotus Flower To Decorate Your Home appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
An hour before sunrise, the blood-curdling shrieks and snarls of a raccoon, accompanied by the piping of her terrified kits. A barred owl offers commentary from the woods’ edge. I […] | Continue reading
When making decisions, most people view cost as an important consideration. While price is undoubtedly crucial, what about invisible costs that also come into play? For example, what are the long-term effects of your decision? Does your choice align with your beliefs and values? … | Continue reading
The Chinese state has reportedly hacked the UK Ministry of Defence, with MPs receiving reports of a massive data breach.… Continue reading China accused of hacking the UK Ministry of Defence in massive data breach The post China accused of hacking the UK Ministry of Defence in ma … | Continue reading
The world has changed dramatically over the past 500 years, albeit not quite as dramatically as how we see the world. That’s just what’s on display at the David Rumsey Map Collection, whose more than 131,000 historical maps and related images are available to browse (or download) … | Continue reading
There’s a new $6 billion-dollar industry. Its global market size is expected to increase to $100 billion within the decade. No, it’s not a fancy new app or a revolutionary gadget: it’s weight-loss drugs. Just a few years ago no one had even heard the word | Continue reading
"Discouraging or banning kids from playing outdoors by riding bikes and scooters sets a bad example." Frustrated resident seeks advice as HOA considers bike ban for traffic safety: 'I don't think there is a good solution here' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
After testing back in March, YouTube is rolling out their new AI ‘Jump Ahead’ feature for Premium subscribers, making it… Continue reading YouTube Premium users can skip to the good part with new AI feature The post YouTube Premium users can skip to the good part with new AI feat … | Continue reading
Okay, so far we have used modern 3D print technology to create some amazing models for the best Games Room… Continue reading Building the best Games Room ever How to make unique decorations using lasers and the TTS-20 Pro The post Building the best Games Room ever How to make uni … | Continue reading
Challenges there may be, but Albania’s economy is broadly in a good place. A boom in tourism is driving growth at levels above most of its regional peers. While tourism across most of the world has broadly recovered from the massive impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, in a select fe … | Continue reading
Introduction I am a very average person. And I am for sure sub-average when it comes to connecting with people, asking for a favor or selling things that I have created. It does not come naturally to me. Like for most people I know. Once I talk to someone it gets better, eg when … | Continue reading
There’s a fascinating Arab proverb, “Trust in Allah, but tie your camel,” which serves as a powerful metaphor for the balance between faith and practicality. This adage has lingered in my mind, prompting reflections on how it applies not only to religious faith but to everyday li … | Continue reading
Friends, meet the vanilla cake of your DREAMS! It’s super fluffy, perfectly moist, undetectably gluten-free (& dairy-free), and seriously…the BEST. It’s impressive enough for a birthday or even a wedding! Bonus? It’s also SO easy to make, with simple methods, 1 bowl, and 9 ingred … | Continue reading
Looking for a job in Germany? Annika Harloff, an experienced international career coach at International Mind, shares her top tips for creating a winning job-hunting strategy,... | Continue reading
The Bitterroot Mountains are one of six key recovery zones for grizzlies in the Lower 48 states. Agency moves forward with plans to reintroduce grizzly bears to native habitat: 'The Service will identify several actions to consider' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, minister of Tourism and minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, visited Polytechnique Montréal today to announce the cross-Canada results of Stage 2 of the Canada Biomedical Research Fun … | Continue reading
TLDR: See https://blskyl.ink/ Intro BlueSky is cool. Really. I like that it's less spammy than Twitter, without AI-driven feed that serves you garbage or ads. Ah, and sane UI that works isn't this a great thing? However, BlueSky's profile link... Problem As of May 2024 to share p … | Continue reading
This is just a quick one and something I never wanted to have to announce, but here we are: our RSS feed is back to being a full text RSS feed. This has (rightly) annoyed some folks because historically, Piccalilli always provided a full text RSS feed. Unfortunately though, since … | Continue reading
Turn off your phones please, no cheating! CLASS DISMISSED. | Continue reading
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has spent two years working on what could be the most important nationwide transmission grid reform in decades. Next week , it plans to finally announce its decision — and the implications for the clean energy transition are huge. F … | Continue reading
This story was originally published by Grist . Aluminum is a crucial raw ingredient in the fight against climate change. But to ensure that the transition off fossil fuels is a clean one, the industry needs a serious makeover. A new federally funded “green smelter” could help mak … | Continue reading
This new approach aims to address the massive environmental impact of traditional steel production. Bill Gates-backed startup opens its first innovative steel production plant: 'A significant step towards a cleaner, more sustainable, and circular steel industry' first appeared on … | Continue reading
Today's links The disenshittified internet starts with loyal "user agents": A tool should work for its user, not its manufacturer. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances … | Continue reading
ESA - Webb captures iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail #space #science The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured the sharpest infrared images to date of one of the most distinctive objects in our skies, the Horsehead Nebula. These observations show a p … | Continue reading
Pesticides like insecticide have harmful environmental impacts, as they can contaminate soil, water, turf, and other plants. Concerned homeowner faces 'terrible mistake' after pest treatment: 'A professional should notice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Projected loss of land caused by rising sea levels around the British Isles by the year 2100. Europe in 1000 AD. | Continue reading
Last week I tooted a poll to decide what my next post should be for WeblogPoMo, Ben jokingly asked: Is ‘My Favourite Games’ a compilation of the best covers of The Cardigans track? Of course, it wasn't. Then I went down a rabbit hole for over an hour and listened to every possibl … | Continue reading
Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari thought of Kafka as an international writer, in solidarity with minority groups worldwide. Other scholars have characterized his work—and Kafka himself wrote as much—as literature concerned with national identity. Academic debates, however, have … | Continue reading
All of the costs related to these food items is a drain on resources. Student shares photo of questionable food item served at school cafeteria: 'That's not a sandwich' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading