Infinite Mobility’s E-Cargo Bikes Are Solar Powered

Infinite Mobility, a Norwegian startup, is developing electric cargo bikes with onboard solar panels that could potentially power a full day’s worth of riding just by parking them in the sun. A production version of a full-sized solar-powered EV is still probably years away, and … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 26 minutes ago

✚ Does the data make sense?

When you analyze data, there are times when a trend, pattern, or outlier jumps out and smacks you in the face. Or, you might calculate results that seem surprising. Maybe they're real, but maybe not. Tags: analysis, error, questions | Continue reading


@flowingdata.com | 35 minutes ago

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Will Bring Its Dead-Eyed Horrors to December 2025

Video game adaptation Five Nights at Freddy’s proved unstoppable at both the box office and on Peacock, and its follow-up hopes to repeat that success when it arrives December 5, 2025. The release date for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is the biggest calendar addition for a slew of u … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 46 minutes ago

Gardener shares ancient method to keep plants hydrated amid scorching temperatures: 'My plants are still nice and moist'

"It’s really easy passive watering." Gardener shares ancient method to keep plants hydrated amid scorching temperatures: 'My plants are still nice and moist' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Possible SpaceX Debris Crashes Onto Canadian Farm

It’s raining space junk. Just one month after NASA admitted that a piece of trash tossed from the International Space Station (ISS) crash-landed through a home in Florida, a massive piece of space debris ended up on a farm in Canada. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Navigating longevity with industry leaders at MIT AgeLab PLAN Forum

A symposium for financial professionals imagines a new industry around longevity planning. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 hour ago

Most people’s phones don’t look like ours

Lou Plummer: The Phones of Normal People They hate updates because they interrupt stuff they'd rather be doing. They don't care about the new features being announced at WWDC because they do not want to learn how to do new things with their already too complicated | Continue reading


@birchtree.me | 1 hour ago

Robotic RV solar panel auto-tracks the sun to double base camp power

RVers have two main options for solar charging: vehicle rooftop panels that are hassle-free but rarely in optimal position, and deployable ground systems that can be more precisely positioned throughout the day but demand more attention and manual work. California startup Roboteo … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Canadian wildfire smoke just blanketed the Midwest — again.

"You could definitely see the smoke outside, you could smell it, you could even taste it." | Continue reading


@grist.org | 1 hour ago

The Big Problem With Hertz's Used Teslas

Hertz gambled and lost when it placed its big EV bet on Tesla a few years ago. It was a chance for the rental car company to shake up the industry, instead the company bought 30,000 Teslas, got scared away by depreciation and expensive repairs and now wants to get rid of them. Wh … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Porsche Celebrates The Start Of Electromobility At Its Leipzig Factory

Tuesday, May 14, Porsche celebrated the official start of electromobility at its production site in Saxony. In recent years, the sports car manufacturer has invested around 600 million euros in expanding the factory in order to produce the electric Macan here. Additions to the fa … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Online Censorship's Institutional Power

The converging interests of technocrats, media, and academia, as seen through the lens of the world's most deplatformed US-legal website. | Continue reading


@madattheinternet.substack.com | 1 hour ago

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Director on the Film’s Opening

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@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

Jeong Min Park earns 2024 Schmidt Science Fellowship

The doctoral student will use the prize to find novel phases of matter and particles. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 hour ago

Hot Deal: Save $600 On A RadRover 6 Plus E-Bike

During the Rad Power Bikes Memorial Day Sale, you can pick up a RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for just $999, which is a $600 discount off of its regular retail price. If you’re looking for an e-bike for commuting and general errand-running, and that can also handle trail riding and ... … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

My Family's Recipe for Smoky, Spicy Red Pork Tamales

Filled with tender shreds of pork coated in a spicy and smoky red chile sauce, these rojos de puerco tamales are packed with punchy flavor. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

A Comprehensive Guide to Making Mexican Tamales

Everything you need to know to make great Mexican tamales at home–from making, shaping, and filling the masa, all the way to the cooking. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

It could soon be illegal to publicly wear a mask for health reasons in NC

Senators skeptical of legal trouble for harmless masking after moving to make it illegal. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

I Made My Family's Incredible Chicken and Salsa Verde Tamales Even Better—Don't Tell My Mom

These shredded chicken and green salsa tamales are inspired by my family’s version, but I’ve added a few of my own twists—finely chopped crisped chicken skin is folded into the filling for a richer flavor, and ground coriander is added to brighten the sauce. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 1 hour ago

Google Search adds a “web” filter, because it is no longer focused on web results

Google Search now has an option to search the "web," which is not the default anymore. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Marina Gate Apartment / AG-Design Studio

Marina Gate Apartment, crafted by AG-Design Studio, epitomizes the essence of contemporary living within the vibrant Marina Gate residential complex. While designing this space, our aim was to create an interior that aligns with modern trends Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 hour ago

Dragon Age: Inquisition GOTY edition is Epic Games Store’s free mystery game

The Epic Games Store has announced that it is giving away the 2014 Game of the Year winner Dragon Age:… Continue reading Dragon Age: Inquisition GOTY edition is Epic Games Store’s free mystery game The post Dragon Age: Inquisition GOTY edition is Epic Games Store’s free mystery g … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 hour ago

Before Harry Potter’s Sorting Hat, There Was the ‘Medieval Space Bonnet’

On a grey and drizzly afternoon in the University of Edinburgh’s opulent graduation hall, J.K. Rowling waited to receive an honorary degree. But before the degree could be conferred, she had to take part in a long-standing tradition. University Principal Timothy O’Shea merrily ex … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

The good old days

For some reason bloody Jetpack isn’t picking up the YouTube embed but those of you with long enough memories will enjoy this great story about Archie. | Continue reading


@euansemple.blog | 1 hour ago

Research team achieves breakthrough in battery technology using sulfur: 'It could fundamentally change the way we store and use energy'

"Our development paves the way for sulfur electrodes as a viable alternative." Research team achieves breakthrough in battery technology using sulfur: 'It could fundamentally change the way we store and use energy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Read an Excerpt From Audrey Burges’s A House Like an Accordion

A woman searches for her missing father in order to reconcile the many strange and fantastical secrets of her past… The post Read an Excerpt From Audrey Burges’s A House Like an Accordion appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 2 hours ago

The Librarians: The Next Chapter Releases First Look Photos & Gets Premiere Date

This fall on the CW... get ready to turn the page. The post The Librarians: The Next Chapter Releases First Look Photos & Gets Premiere Date appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 2 hours ago

The New York Times dissects cable news!

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 MSNBC only: In recent months, we've often suggested that big news orgs like the New York Times should report on what is happening in the realm of "cable news." This morning, the Times has published such a report—above the fold on the front page of its print … | Continue reading


@dailyhowler.blogspot.com | 2 hours ago

Friday the 13th Just Got a Huge Update. Maybe.

A new company just announced it’s come on board and is ready to take Jason Voorhees and the Friday the 13th franchise into the future. What exactly that means though, is not quite crystal (lake) clear. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

The Umbrella Academy Showrunner Teases the “Madness and Chaos” We’ll See in Season 4

...and hopefully more dance parties? The post The Umbrella Academy Showrunner Teases the “Madness and Chaos” We’ll See in Season 4 appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 2 hours ago

Pedego Moto review: Fast and furious fun for $4,000

Pedego's newest e-bike is quality even if a little bit impractical. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 hours ago

We Talked to Sommeliers and Experts to Find 6 Wine Fridges for Every Budget and Space

We spoke to sommeliers and wine experts to find the best wine fridges. We also noted any special features, like multi-zone temperature control. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 2 hours ago

Capri-Sun debuts massive change to its iconic drink pouches: 'A catalyst for the industry'

Opting for products with greener packaging, like Capri-Sun's new pouches, is a small change that can add up to a big positive impact. Capri-Sun debuts massive change to its iconic drink pouches: 'A catalyst for the industry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

OpenAI Staffers Responsible for Safety Are Jumping Ship

OpenAI launched its Superalignment team almost a year ago with the ultimate goal of controlling hypothetical super-intelligent AI systems and preventing them from turning against humans. Naturally, many people were concerned—why did a team like this need to exist in the first pla … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

PKM Tegeltjeswijsheid

A gift from my colleagues. ‘Tegeltjeswijsheid’ means ’tile-wisdom’ or the often somewhat cliché phrases that are printed on tiles as an old fashioned type of decoration. We moved into new offices this January (in the same building), and since then everyone of us is getting their … | Continue reading


@zylstra.org | 2 hours ago

Ryan Gosling Has a Rule-Breaking Cooking Tip That We’ll Follow Forever

This is actually ingenious. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

KATE text editor hangs on opening

There aren't really any IDEs that I like, instead, most of my code fiddling is done using KDE Advanced Text Editor (KATE). My preference for this editor is strong enough that I install and use it even if I've configured something like XFCE as the primary desktop environment. KATE … | Continue reading


@bentasker.co.uk | 2 hours ago

Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone Can’t Let Go Of Stardew Valley

"Once I reopen the book on Stardew, I always have a hard time closing it again" The post Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone Can’t Let Go Of Stardew Valley appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 2 hours ago

Sundew-inspired spray may turn crop plants into pest-catchers

Inspired by a carnivorous plant, scientists have created a sticky spray that could kill pest insects as effectively as traditional toxic pesticides. And what's more, it's derived from plain ol' vegetable oil. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Wageningen University, Leiden … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

Corporate Training Programs Can Be IEEE Certified

With careers in engineering and technology evolving so rapidly, a company’s commitment to upskilling its employees is imperative to their career growth. Maintaining the appropriate credentials—such as a certificate or digital badge that attests to successful completion of a speci … | Continue reading


@spectrum.ieee.org | 3 hours ago

The Most Southwestern Point of Africa in Cape Town, South Africa

The world has many extremes in the form of highest points, lowest points, most southern, northern, etc. Some are of local significance, denoting superlative points in a city, state, or country, while others claim the titles for larger areas, like continents and hemispheres. It's … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 3 hours ago

George Miller on Why His Mad Max Action Is So Incredible

George Miller has been directing pulse-pounding action sequences for almost 50 years. It started in the late 1970s with his first film, Mad Max, and continued through the decades, reaching a whole new level of awesome in 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road. Next week, he takes things to ye … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

Elden Ring boss or King of England? Gamers have fun with Charles’ official portrait.

The first official portrait of King Charles was unveiled at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace this week, but the striking… Continue reading Elden Ring boss or King of England? Gamers have fun with Charles’ official portrait. The post Elden Ring boss or King of England? Gamers have … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 3 hours ago

Tesla must face fraud suit for claiming its cars could fully drive themselves

Lawsuit targets 2016 claim that all Tesla cars "have full self-driving hardware." | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 hours ago

Marked 2 and Obsidian

I’m not going to lie, Obsidian is really cool. It’s a Markdown-based note system that has a ton of cool features, and even more with its healthy plugin community. I don’t see Obsidian as direct competition for nvUltra1, where the main focus is rapid note-taking and full text sear … | Continue reading


@brett.trpstra.net | 3 hours ago

Alien 'Dyson sphere' megastructures could surround at least 7 stars in our galaxy, new studies suggest

Researchers have identified at least seven stars in our galaxy that may be surrounded by super-advanced alien megastructures, known as Dyson spheres. However, this is not the only explanation for these stars. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 3 hours ago

Archie, the Internet’s first search engine, is rescued and running

A journey through busted tapes, the Internet Old Farts Club, and SPARCstations. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 hours ago

James Webb telescope spots 2 monster black holes merging at the dawn of time, challenging our understanding of the universe

New observations with the James Webb Space Telescope reveal the most distant pair of merging black holes ever spotted. The discovery further challenges leading theories of cosmology. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 3 hours ago