Tatiana Maslany Joins Longlegs Director’s Next Horror Film

We know more about Perkins' next project than his current film The post Tatiana Maslany Joins Longlegs Director’s Next Horror Film appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 50 minutes ago

Graduate student exposes government agency for promoting illegal waste dumping: 'Pollutants lingering in the soil above health and safety levels'

The dumping site has toxic waste containers scattered throughout the forest that were never cleaned up. Graduate student exposes government agency for promoting illegal waste dumping: 'Pollutants lingering in the soil above health and safety levels' first appeared on The Cool Dow … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

The power of App Inventor: Democratizing possibilities for mobile applications

More than a decade since its launch, App Inventor recently hosted its 100 millionth project and registered its 20 millionth user. Now hosted by MIT, the app also supports experimenting with AI. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 hour ago

Here Are the Finalists for the 2024 Locus Awards

Congratulations to the finalists! The post Here Are the Finalists for the 2024 Locus Awards appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

The Small Carbon-Steel Skillet That Brings Restaurant-Quality Cooking into My Tiny Apartment

It's so versatile. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Fantastic Four Villain Will Be Galactus, Played by Ralph Ineson; John Malkovich Also Joins Cast

Who's excited to see some planets get eaten? The post Fantastic Four Villain Will Be Galactus, Played by Ralph Ineson; John Malkovich Also Joins Cast appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 1 hour ago

I Tried Dolly Parton’s 3-Bean Salad and I’m Making It All Summer

Yes, it really is that good. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

You've Been Making a Mimosa Wrong Your Entire Life — Here's My Perfect Ratio

It’s a perfect drink for a casual brunch or special celebrations. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

Tech companies work to develop AI models capable of increasing harvests for agriculture industry: 'Make faster decisions, with less waste'

Farming, which heavily relies on the ability to forecast and track weather changes, has been greatly impacted as weather patterns have begun to shift. Tech companies work to develop AI models capable of increasing harvests for agriculture industry: 'Make faster decisions, with le … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

You can now apply to be one of the first members of the American Climate Corps.

thejaymo: The American Climate Corps is now hiring You can now apply to be one of the first members of the American Climate Corps. “You’ll get paid to fight climate change, learning how to install those solar panels, fight wildfires, rebuild wetlands, weatherize homes, and so muc … | Continue reading


@solarpunks.net | 2 hours ago

Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes are super soft and fluffy pancakes that are our family favorite! They’re so easy to make for a perfect weekend breakfast. Enjoy a stack of these incredible pancakes anytime – they’re the most delicious way to start your day! For more variations, try my Banana … | Continue reading


@willcookforsmiles.com | 2 hours ago

'Joyce Chen’s China': How a Film Used Food to Bridge a Cold-War Divide

Joyce Chen’s eyes water as she looks into the camera and reads aloud the letter of intent in her 1972 Chinese visa application. Twenty-three years earlier, she fled China’s Communist Revolution, only to watch a chasm grow between her birthplace and the United States, her adopted … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 2 hours ago

perfect blueberry muffin loaf

It’s been about what how has it been almost 8 years since I overhauled an old blueberry muffin recipe in the archives to turn them into what I consider the highest calling of the category, perfect in taste (not too sweet, dreamy crumb, lemon scented, absolutely riddled with blueb … | Continue reading


@smittenkitchen.com | 3 hours ago

Dragonfly: The billion-mile mission to explore Saturn’s biggest moon

There are many reasons to attend a scientific conference. You get to see collaborators and friends who are pushing new projects forward. You get to watch lots of cool talks updating you on the latest cool results in your research domain. And then it happens, every now and then, t … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 3 hours ago

Stockton Diamond Railroad Crossing in Stockton, California

The Stockton Diamond Railroad Crossing is a marvel of engineering and a humorous display of the state of rail in America. The Stockton Diamond is a crossroads of double-track freight and passenger rail owned and operated by Union Pacific and BNSF; the duopoly that controls all fr … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 3 hours ago

Texas Cream Cheese Kolaches Are a Real Taste of Home (Everyone Loves Them!)

Y’all are gonna love these. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 3 hours ago

PEN America cancels major events amid mounting controversy

Amid mounting criticism over its response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, PEN America has decided to cancel not only its 2024 Literary Awards ceremony, but also the 20th edition of its esteemed World Voices Festival. These cancellations came in the wake of withdrawals from aw … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 3 hours ago

Pina Colada

Piña Colada is a refreshing summer cocktail perfectly suited for any occasion. Made with only four simple ingredients, this Puerto Rican cocktail features frozen pineapple and cream of coconut blended to frozen perfection with white and topped with dark rum float. If you love tro … | Continue reading


@willcookforsmiles.com | 3 hours ago

Will Space Weather Blow Out My Solar Panels?

You have probably heard by now that there’s a big solar storm on its way toward us. (If not, sign up for Heatmap AM, our daily roundup of climate and energy news.) On Wednesday, the sun started ejecting massive columns of geomagnetic activity out into space in Earth’s direction. … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 3 hours ago

This Compact Knife Set Will Actually Look Nice on Your Countertop

It's only $34! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 3 hours ago

The Best French Toast

This is the best French Toast recipe and it’s so easy to make. This classic breakfast features sweet egg-soaked Brioche bread cooked in a pan and served with your favorite toppings. Brioche is the best bread for the softest, tastiest French Toast. If you want to try more recipes, … | Continue reading


@willcookforsmiles.com | 3 hours ago

Gardener shares 'genius' idea to repurpose K-Cups for plants: 'I've also done this'

"It's an excellent propping solution!" Gardener shares 'genius' idea to repurpose K-Cups for plants: 'I've also done this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

I'm on Cup o' Go!

This morning I was a guest on Cup o' Go, ahead of today's episode, which is now live. Cup o' Go is a great podcast, which I've listened to since the first episode was released last January, and I very much recommend a listen - not just to my episode, but others! - as there's a gr … | Continue reading


@jvt.me | 3 hours ago

10th anniversary of the Pepper&Carrot webcomic series

Ten years ago today, I posted the first episode of Pepper&Carrot on my blog. It was a simple gag, but your feedback made me realize that this little witch and her cat deserved a second episode. So I started working on it. Step by step, one episode followed another, and thanks to … | Continue reading


@davidrevoy.com | 3 hours ago

Batteries Are the Least Popular Part of a Carbon-Free Grid

Here’s a shocker: Americans aren’t exactly unified in their takes on the energy transition. In a new Heatmap poll conducted by Embold Research, about a third of the more than 2,000 adults surveyed agreed that “renewable energy offers many significant benefits, with few downsides, … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 3 hours ago

“I live for the present always. I accept this risk. I don’t deny the past, but it’s a page to turn.”

“I live for the present always. I accept this risk. I don’t deny the past, but it’s a... | Continue reading


@impossible.cool | 3 hours ago

Core77 Weekly Roundup (5-6-24 to 5-10-24)

Here's what we looked at this week:Industrial Facility designed this Powerbox mobile charging system for Herman Miller. How architects could help custom fab shops: Let them sell products from projects.Fantastic Industrial Design student work: Charlie Humble-Thomas asks "How l … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 3 hours ago

Coconut Stuffed French Toast

This Stuffed French Toast in an extra special sweet breakfast recipe for all coconut fans. This coconut crusted and stuffed French Toast features coconut flavored cream cheese filling, and dipped in coconut flavored egg mixture, and encrusted in sweetened coconut flakes. For more … | Continue reading


@willcookforsmiles.com | 3 hours ago

Drop #463 (2024-05-10): Everybody’s [Workin|Playin]’ For The Weekend

Today's Drop features a new markup language called MinTyML that has been introduced, aiming to simplify HTML coding by providing a more concise syntax and reducing redundancy. It further features Go Katas covering various programming idioms to improve proficiency in Go. And, mult … | Continue reading


@dailydrop.hrbrmstr.dev | 3 hours ago

Read an Excerpt From Hana Lee’s Road to Ruin

A royal messenger on a high-speed chase across a climate-ravaged wasteland, featuring motorcycles, monsters, and magic… The post Read an Excerpt From Hana Lee’s Road to Ruin appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 4 hours ago

We Asked 3 Chefs if Pineapple Belongs on Pizza, and They All Said the Same Thing

The answer might surprise you. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 4 hours ago

The Possibility of Slowing Down

By Leo Babauta Our days are a busy rush, often from the moment we wake up. Even in our moments of rest, we are often on our phones or using technology to distract ourselves. The result is a life of stress, overwhelm, and habitual patterns. What would it be like to slow down? To f … | Continue reading


@zenhabits.net | 4 hours ago

Industrial Design Case Study: A Package Management System

These days an ID firm might be called on to design a system, rather than a product. Package Solutions is a company seeking to solve the problems of delivering packages to multi-resident buildings and student housing. They hired Formation Design Group to work out the solutions."Th … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 4 hours ago

My Mom’s Secret Ingredient for Unbelievably Good French Toast

Orange, pistachios, and dates elevate this make-ahead breakfast into an extra-special casserole. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 4 hours ago

Clever Design: A Face Shield That Integrates with a Baseball Cap

I wear a face shield in the mornings. On a farm, when you're blasting out muck buckets with a hose, you only have to get liquid feces up your nose once before you seek solutions.The face shield I've got is the polycarbonate 3M kind that you'd wear if using a lathe. It's overkill, … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 5 hours ago

Residents flock to appliance 'petting zoo' to experience latest home efficiency technology: 'There's a real need and opportunity to inform the public'

Not only was the event a "show and tell" of green technology, it allowed many to try out the different appliances and vehicles themselves. Residents flock to appliance 'petting zoo' to experience latest home efficiency technology: 'There's a real need and opportunity to inform th … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

How to document your JavaScript package

Writing good JSDocs for your JavaScript package is critical to its success. Here are some best practices for creating docs that helps your users be successful. | Continue reading


@deno.com | 5 hours ago

Georgia Promised to Fix How Voter Challenges Are Handled. A New Law Could Make the Problem Worse.

by Doug Bock Clark ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in y … | Continue reading


@propublica.org | 5 hours ago

Terry Pratchett Book Club: I Shall Wear Midnight, Part II

Whatever happened to Eskarina Smith, anyway? The post Terry Pratchett Book Club: I Shall Wear Midnight, Part II appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 5 hours ago

My Mom Can’t Grocery Shop Without Someone Asking Where She Got These “Fabulous” Organizers (They’re So Smart!)

They (clearly) make for an amazing gift. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 5 hours ago

Exploring the c4... compiler?

This week I found myself digging through the code of c4, an implementation of C “in four functions”, by Robert Swierczek. I remember coming across c4 when it was released ten years ago. It got me excited: hey, C in four functions, that means it’s easy to understand right? | Continue reading


@registerspill.thorstenball.com | 5 hours ago

Everyday Philosophy: The quickest way to test your moral character

“Is the popular “Shopping Cart Litmus Test” a measure of a person’s worth?” – Greg, US This question made me feel like a bad philosopher. I had to Google the shopping cart litmus test, and when I did so, I discovered it’s all over the philosophy-leaning internet. It’s a modern mo … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 5 hours ago

The $2 Aldi Grocery I Bring to Every Party I’m Invited To

They’re so crunchy! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 5 hours ago

Jo Walton’s Reading List: April 2024

April was a very busy month, I was in Chicago the whole time helping Ada Palmer run the Papal Election of 1492. We elected a terrible pope, had a terrible war, imposed another terrible pope, and generally had a great time. However, I had barely any time to read anything except pa … | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 6 hours ago

Extinct Bird Displays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Since Drexel University's Academy of Natural Sciences has been housed at its current location since 1876, it's not surprising that some of the public exhibits have changed over the years. Even more surprising, though, is how much has remained the same. Perhaps the best-known feat … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 6 hours ago

a tester (of sorts)

When someone says “Send me a (Web)mention,” I like to oblige. I guess it’s my inner urge to test and help others test that’s driving this puppy. So, hi John. | Continue reading


@simply.jenett.org | 6 hours ago

Homeowner shares simple way to simplify bathroom cleaning routine: 'It will do most of the work for you'

"This is the important part, let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes." Homeowner shares simple way to simplify bathroom cleaning routine: 'It will do most of the work for you' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 hours ago

MagPower Tables Provide Power Without Needing to be Plugged In

These MagPower Tables were designed by Carl Magnusson. The legs feature one USB-A and two USB-C ports.You may be wondering where the power comes from. In Magnusson's sketch, we can see where the power cord would be plugged into the back of the leg: However, there's also an optio … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 6 hours ago