Scientists stunned by seal pup behavior witnessed at sea: 'I was amazed to see them all piled in there'

"This is the kind of uplifting news I need!" Scientists stunned by seal pup behavior witnessed at sea: 'I was amazed to see them all piled in there' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 14 hours ago

Dumpster diver surprised after plugging in item found in apartment building dumpster: 'It looks practically brand new'

"I hope this will serve you well for a very long time." Dumpster diver surprised after plugging in item found in apartment building dumpster: 'It looks practically brand new' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 15 hours ago

New investigation uncovers startling exploitation of workers in 'Shein village': 'It violates basic human rights'

"If there are 31 days in a month, I will work 31 days." New investigation uncovers startling exploitation of workers in 'Shein village': 'It violates basic human rights' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 15 hours ago

Bystander captures video of dangerous encounter between tourists and sparring bull elk: 'Not enough people get impaled'

"You can see in the video the elk is clearly showing a dominance display and is super peeved off." Bystander captures video of dangerous encounter between tourists and sparring bull elk: 'Not enough people get impaled' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 15 hours ago

Gardener shares clever hack to keep leafy greens coming back all season long: 'It's like an endless supply'

"The best way to harvest in my opinion." Gardener shares clever hack to keep leafy greens coming back all season long: 'It's like an endless supply' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 16 hours ago

Food rescue organization shares genius cleaning hack to use up leftover lemons: '[I] always forget about my lemons'

"So easy to do!" Food rescue organization shares genius cleaning hack to use up leftover lemons: '[I] always forget about my lemons' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 16 hours ago

Company takes strategic approach to solve energy crisis in vulnerable areas across the US: '[It] is a great opportunity'

"It's inspiring to see initiatives like this that ... promote economic growth and innovation." Company takes strategic approach to solve energy crisis in vulnerable areas across the US: '[It] is a great opportunity' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 17 hours ago

New homeowner sparks debate after announcing plans to convert tiny home into a bakery: 'I have faith in myself'

"I already run a licensed home bakery from a small apartment." New homeowner sparks debate after announcing plans to convert tiny home into a bakery: 'I have faith in myself' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 17 hours ago

New report identifies a 'savior' cities can turn to in order to weather inevitable disasters: 'Our most promising shot'

"On average, certified homes use 20 to 30 percent less energy than non-green homes, with some homes saving up to 60 percent." New report identifies a 'savior' cities can turn to in order to weather inevitable disasters: 'Our most promising shot' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 18 hours ago

Former textiles student makes stunning breakthrough with onion skins: 'I wanted to find a solution from something with no value'

"Whether that’s protection or cost, we’re always going to need [packaging]." Former textiles student makes stunning breakthrough with onion skins: 'I wanted to find a solution from something with no value' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 18 hours ago

Incredible dogs trained to protect vineyards with new method of pest control: 'It's a game to them'

The results were astonishing. Incredible dogs trained to protect vineyards with new method of pest control: 'It's a game to them' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 19 hours ago

New laws could save homeowners after HOA denies landscaping plan: 'Has the HOA enforced this on any other resident?'

HOAs often prevent homeowners both from fully inhabiting their space and making eco-friendly choices. New laws could save homeowners after HOA denies landscaping plan: 'Has the HOA enforced this on any other resident?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 19 hours ago

Scientists make stunning 5,900-year-old discovery buried in the Rocky Mountains: 'A window into [the] past'

Using carbon dating, Montana State University researchers found the clutch of 30 whitebark pine trees were between 5,440 and 5,950 years old. Scientists make stunning 5,900-year-old discovery buried in the Rocky Mountains: 'A window into [the] past' first appeared on The Cool Dow … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 20 hours ago

Trail cameras capture images of unique creature not seen in decades: 'It was the first time everyone had actually seen one'

"Everyone was so happy." Trail cameras capture images of unique creature not seen in decades: 'It was the first time everyone had actually seen one' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 20 hours ago

Plant mom shares brilliant watering hack — and all you need is a wine bottle: 'This is such a good idea!'

"This would be great for a peace lily." Plant mom shares brilliant watering hack — and all you need is a wine bottle: 'This is such a good idea!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 20 hours ago

Woman shares easy hack to keep leftover cheese fresh and save money: 'Don't throw out cheese after a party'

"It's a fun way to try new cheeses in your dishes." Woman shares easy hack to keep leftover cheese fresh and save money: 'Don't throw out cheese after a party' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 20 hours ago

Government ends rebates early for this class of EVs: 'Funds allocated ... have been completely committed ahead of schedule'

The government has not yet announced an immediate plan to replenish the program. Government ends rebates early for this class of EVs: 'Funds allocated ... have been completely committed ahead of schedule' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 21 hours ago

Entrepreneur sparks action with stunning business plan to save decaying land: 'We work for and with nature'

"Today, sustainability is still too often missing from business leaders’ agendas." Entrepreneur sparks action with stunning business plan to save decaying land: 'We work for and with nature' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 21 hours ago

Former Facebook user seeks alternatives for online buying and selling: 'I had no idea'

"I hope it's used in my area!" Former Facebook user seeks alternatives for online buying and selling: 'I had no idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 22 hours ago

Shopper sparks envy with unbelievable thrift shop find: 'There's no way unless you're in Europe'

"You did NOT!" Shopper sparks envy with unbelievable thrift shop find: 'There's no way unless you're in Europe' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 22 hours ago

Honda unveils cutting-edge vehicles that will revolutionize driving: 'One of the industry's top class AI performances'

The cars will be built this year at Honda’s plant in Marysville, Ohio. Honda unveils cutting-edge vehicles that will revolutionize driving: 'One of the industry's top class AI performances' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 23 hours ago

Locals fear new massive mining project will have devastating impact: 'A David-versus-Goliath situation'

"We will be a sacrifice zone in every sense of that term." Locals fear new massive mining project will have devastating impact: 'A David-versus-Goliath situation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 23 hours ago

General Motors sparks controversy with innovative proposal to speed up EV charging — here's why people are divided

"I have no idea whether GM's patent will show up on a production EV — car companies patent many more ideas than they ever get around to building." General Motors sparks controversy with innovative proposal to speed up EV charging — here's why people are divided first appeared on … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Baker confused about how to make red velvet cake without banned additive: 'Cannot be tasted in the final result'

"It’s the closest thing, I would say, to a simple plug-and-play." Baker confused about how to make red velvet cake without banned additive: 'Cannot be tasted in the final result' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Homeowner in disbelief after learning price of fan purchased at Goodwill: 'It still had the remote and works great'

"My best find was in 1994." Homeowner in disbelief after learning price of fan purchased at Goodwill: 'It still had the remote and works great' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Shaken Tesla owner shares honest review after narrowly avoiding crash: 'It was so incredibly close'

"By the time I realized they weren’t stopping I was already past the point of no return." Shaken Tesla owner shares honest review after narrowly avoiding crash: 'It was so incredibly close' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Mazda begins developing next-gen EV: 'Advanced design, superior convenience, and extended driving ranges'

Whether powered by battery, hydrogen, or a combination of electricity and fuel, electric vehicles help reduce the overall amount of harmful air pollution. Mazda begins developing next-gen EV: 'Advanced design, superior convenience, and extended driving ranges' first appeared on T … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Frustrated resident shares unexpected violation notice from HOA: 'Affected my ability to enjoy my home'

"On behalf of pigeons everywhere, I'm filing a discrimination suit!" Frustrated resident shares unexpected violation notice from HOA: 'Affected my ability to enjoy my home' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

State government takes drastic action along coastlines with steep $12,500 fines: 'We have heard the concerns'

"It bodes well for the future." State government takes drastic action along coastlines with steep $12,500 fines: 'We have heard the concerns' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Farmers stumble upon solution to restore 'zombie' ponds on their land: 'You get a lot of ... bang for your buck'

"It's a no-brainer." Farmers stumble upon solution to restore 'zombie' ponds on their land: 'You get a lot of ... bang for your buck' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Startup launches breakthrough irrigation tech that could transform agriculture — could it solve growing food crisis?

This system sent shockwaves through the agtech industry when showcased at CES 2025. Startup launches breakthrough irrigation tech that could transform agriculture — could it solve growing food crisis? first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Concerned homeowner receives helpful advice after considering bill-slashing renovation: 'Improvement that pays for itself'

"So far the utility bills have halved." Concerned homeowner receives helpful advice after considering bill-slashing renovation: 'Improvement that pays for itself' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Researchers propose breakthrough solution to prevent catastrophic blackouts: 'The most important challenge utilities have'

The technology exists today, ready to help power companies better serve communities. Researchers propose breakthrough solution to prevent catastrophic blackouts: 'The most important challenge utilities have' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Experts are urging homeowners to ditch their aging backup generators — here's why homeowners are buying this next-gen option

Solar-powered batteries and home energy storage systems provide a cleaner alternative. Experts are urging homeowners to ditch their aging backup generators — here's why homeowners are buying this next-gen option first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Homeowner reveals before-and-after photos of unbelievable yard transformation: 'The shaded area has been a challenge'

"Looks incredible." Homeowner reveals before-and-after photos of unbelievable yard transformation: 'The shaded area has been a challenge' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Tired of your old clothes? This super-simple service will give you unbelievable rewards for them

Some of the items that you can recycle ... include jackets, socks, shoes, shirts, linens, purses, backpacks, and more. Tired of your old clothes? This super-simple service will give you unbelievable rewards for them first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Homeowner warns of potential safety hazard lurking in gardens: 'We are still finding damage'

"My instinct tells me that this is too much." Homeowner warns of potential safety hazard lurking in gardens: 'We are still finding damage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Homeowner thrilled after cashing in on major rebates for at-home EV charger — here's how they got it for nearly 80% off

"This is not something where you just go to Amazon and sort for lowest to highest price." Homeowner thrilled after cashing in on major rebates for at-home EV charger — here's how they got it for nearly 80% off first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Resident sparks debate after sharing gut-wrenching photos outside grocery store: 'This is heartbreaking'

"Appalling and so sad." Resident sparks debate after sharing gut-wrenching photos outside grocery store: 'This is heartbreaking' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

You can get $8,000 from the government to replace your energy-draining HVAC — here's how to cash in while this program lasts

This program makes high-performance appliances much more affordable. You can get $8,000 from the government to replace your energy-draining HVAC — here's how to cash in while this program lasts first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

User frustrated after being tricked by bizarre profile on dating app: 'I never understood the reason'

"That’s about as tasteful as their frozen-and-reheated donuts." User frustrated after being tricked by bizarre profile on dating app: 'I never understood the reason' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Authorities issue warning after discovering troubling trend plaguing highways: 'A particularly deadly year'

"They are a top predator." Authorities issue warning after discovering troubling trend plaguing highways: 'A particularly deadly year' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Experts issue warning about dangerous substance lurking in popular clothing: 'It will require action from all industry leaders'

New York and California are the latest states to introduce a ban. Experts issue warning about dangerous substance lurking in popular clothing: 'It will require action from all industry leaders' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

New analysis shows US could capitalize on powerful independent energy source: '[The] next generation ... has arrived'

"Technical potential is over 7 TW, seven times more than the country’s total installed power capacity today." New analysis shows US could capitalize on powerful independent energy source: '[The] next generation ... has arrived' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Homeowner issues warning for pet owners after encountering unexpected threat in backyard: 'Be careful'

"As these animals become more comfortable, they get bolder." Homeowner issues warning for pet owners after encountering unexpected threat in backyard: 'Be careful' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Startup develops surprising method to boost crucial American supply chains: 'The trick is harnessing biology'

"We can unlock vast untapped mineral resources here at home." Startup develops surprising method to boost crucial American supply chains: 'The trick is harnessing biology' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago

Customs officials make disturbing discovery in 25-year-old man's bag after airplane lands in India: 'This is the third case this month'

The man had made over 25 international trips on a visiting visa, leading investigators to suspect he worked as a courier for a larger trafficking operation. Customs officials make disturbing discovery in 25-year-old man's bag after airplane lands in India: 'This is the third case … | Continue reading


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Novice gardener reveals 'stunning' one-year transformation: 'For a first timer that's excellent'

"There is obviously 'you' in it." Novice gardener reveals 'stunning' one-year transformation: 'For a first timer that's excellent' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 day ago