PerThirtySix made a communal plot that asks for your opinion via scatterplot and… Tags: PerThirtySix, sharing, social | Continue reading
We carry her five-word speech, almost entirely. And, Castro making progress under its new owner.. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podc … | Continue reading
“Adolf Eichmann went to the gallows with great dignity,” wrote the political philosopher Hannah Arendt, describing the scene leading up to the prominent Holocaust-organizer’s execution. After drinking half a bottle of wine, turning down the offer of religious assistance, and even … | Continue reading
"Make sure you try it out." Traveler shares 'comfortable' experience aboard one of the world's fastest trains: 'The best mode of transport' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Scientists have discovered a bizarre, red-glowing exoplanet named TOI-6713.01, which is loaded with active volcanoes and may be 'melting from within.' | Continue reading
Seen through his most redemptive lens, Bjartur stands as a cautionary tale for those who would pursue independence as an end in itself. | Continue reading
Nellie Bowles wasn’t always the TGIF queen you know and love at The Free Press. In fact, Nellie was, for a very long time, deeply embedded in the progressive left. Before Bari and Nellie met—and fell in love, blah blah blah—in 2019, Nellie was nothing short of a media darling. Sh … | Continue reading
Data Bugs is an immersive emotional installation that makes tangible and experiential the working mechanism of a neural network, demystifying the omnipotence that is too often attributed to AI. Category: Python / TouchDesigner Tags: Artificial Intelligence / classification / comp … | Continue reading
Two new reporters will lead the organization's agriculture coverage. | Continue reading
Many chefs are asking what a future without gas will mean for culinary traditions like wok cooking. | Continue reading
Many chefs are asking what a future without gas will mean for culinary traditions like wok cooking. | Continue reading
On the Spot: Eugene Rogan JamesHoare Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:43 | Continue reading
City builders have gotten a bit too mechanically and thematically intense with the rise of survival city builders. But what if you want a city builder that’s cosy and more wholesome, but still resemble the mechanical foundations of a survival city builder? And this is where Fable … | Continue reading
To make crops resilient to climate change, scientists are exposing seeds to cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures, and low gravity. | Continue reading
The following is excerpted from Vol. IV of “The Woodworker, The Charles H. Hayward Years, The Shop & Furniture.” This fourth book in our “Woodworker” series covers three different topics: 1) The Workshop, including the design and construction of workbenches, tool chests and wall … | Continue reading
Despite an ever-growing body of evidence indicating we're now living beneath unprecedented levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases, a lack of thorough historical knowledge has hindered our ability to put present-day CO2 emissions into a concrete, long-term context. So what if we'r … | Continue reading
Could the same be happening to us? | Continue reading
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) hits a new fusion reactor endurance record that could open the door to practical fusion power on a commercial scale. Using a tungsten lining, the WEST reactor held a reaction for six minutes. Continue Reading Category: Energy, Scienc … | Continue reading
1979 was a good year. I was 27 years old, had moved into a nice house in the Wimbledon Park district of London, and I had been accepted for training as an EMT. I played a lot of music at home back then, in a variety of genres. But this one was a favourite, combining … Continue re … | Continue reading
Among modern-day liberals and conservatives alike, George Orwell enjoys practically sainted status. And indeed, throughout his body of work, including but certainly not limited to his oft-assigned novels Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, one can find numerous implicitly or ex … | Continue reading
"Great for privacy, awful for trying to do anything else with the ground." Homeowner warns others about landscaping blunder made by previous owners: 'Soil was hard as a rock' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Have you tried caponata? If not, let us introduce you! It’s a delicious Sicilian eggplant dish with sweet and savory flavor, and we ADORE it! While commonly served as an appetizer or side, it’s worthy of being a main when a little protein and fiber are added in. Introducing: whit … | Continue reading
Hale Hapuna, a 5,377-square-foot retreat on Kauai's South shore, is designed to enhance family interactions and connections with the natural landscape and seascape. The exterior spaces offer multiple gathering point Continue reading | Continue reading
Mozilla Firefox 126 is now available download, and in-app updates beginning to roll out to existing users on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. As Firefox updates go the 126 release is rather light on user-facing goodies, especially versus last month’s release which intro’d clip … | Continue reading
It's rarely great news when an area gets blanketed in volcanic ash – but University of Barcelona researchers have discovered it has a rare combination of useful properties, which make it remarkably useful as an energy storage medium. Continue Reading Category: Energy, Science Tag … | Continue reading
On the banks of Maryland’s Patapsco River, about 10 miles south of Baltimore, there’s an aging coal plant that pretty much everyone wants to shut down. Local community activists, environmental groups, state officials, even the company that owns the coal-burning facility — they al … | Continue reading
The rain has finally returned. No doubt people will be walking around saying things like “It’s good for the garden”, or “The farmers need it”. But I was enjoying the sunshine, so need something to cheer me up as I listen to the rain hitting the windows. | Continue reading
Cvent’s top meeting destinations and top meetings hotel lists offer a valuable image of where corporate America’s is looking to hold its meetings and events. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Atheists are people who believe that god or gods (or other supernatural beings) are man-made constructs, myths and legends or who believe that these concepts are not meaningful. CLASS DISMISSED. | Continue reading
Atari’s Mike Jang – The Arcade Blogger #computer #games #history #atari #longread I started the concepts for the Star Wars cabinet and later another designer did more detailed work on the plastic part in front of the monitor. One of the main elements I sketched up were the | Continue reading
This checkin to GC9Z37B Friar's Farm - Legal Limit reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Cache container replaced and ready to find on a diversion from this morning’s school run. The dog was not pleased at having to go for an additional walk in the dr … | Continue reading
"Where I am, folks would have been there to get it out of the dumpster." Employee shares photo of dumpster filled with food outside warehouse: 'Chances are that the power was out too long' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Imagine streamlining the process of tax registration in Germany, transforming what often seems like a daunting task into a clear path forward. As an expat eager to start your... | Continue reading
Gatekeeper may decide to run a new app from a random location, in translocation. The rules for this are explained, and how to ensure that doesn't affect your apps. | Continue reading
"It's just not that hard to take it out with you!" Hiker issues PSA about leaving trash behind on trails and in other natural areas: 'We gotta do better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I decided to indulge in some pasta today. I have a store cupboard full of a variety of pastas and tinned tomatoes, etc. I also had a part of a bottle of Vodka that needed using. I had bought it to make my own vanilla extract and had about 1 cup or so of it in the cupboard. I don' … | Continue reading
Here, in the spring of 2024, Earth’s inhabitants are getting quite a show: the greatest, most widespread, and most vibrant auroral display in more than 20 years. This is caused by an increase in solar activity: greater numbers of sunspots, larger sunspot size, greater numbers of … | Continue reading
Sega and Atlus revealed some more info for its upcoming RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, the new game from Studio Zero comprised of veterans of the Persona series. Metaphor: ReFantazio is taking a page from Persona in that there’s a calendar and time system. The protagonist enlist thems … | Continue reading
Some areas within cities are dropping even faster than others, destabilizing buildings and infrastructure. New study uncovers concerning rate at which major cities in China are sinking: 'It's a national problem' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Si è chiusa ufficialmente ieri, lunedì 13 maggio, la XXXVI edizione del Salone internazionale del libro di Torino – la prima sotto la direzione di Annalena Benini –, dove il Giornale della Libreria, partner culturale della manifestazione, ha portato il numero di maggio. | Continue reading
Lower transaction costs can lead to a virtuous cycle of increased trade volumes, better cash flow for businesses, and a surge in foreign direct investment. In an era where digital transformation dictates economic progress, the significance of seamless, cost-effective business tra … | Continue reading
Lower transaction costs can lead to a virtuous cycle of increased trade volumes, better cash flow for businesses, and a surge in foreign direct investment. In an era where digital transformation dictates economic progress, the significance of seamless, cost-effective business tra … | Continue reading
"Will secure our nation's position as a global leader in clean technologies." Government announces new $1B grant program to make electrifying changes to schools and communities across America: 'Will make a tangible difference' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Just a short post appreciating the usefulness of SSHFS | Continue reading
On this episode: Al Sweigart is a software developer, developer advocate, and author of ten Python books. He tells Ben and Ryan why he’s such a fan of the language, why it’s a great programming language for beginners, and how it became the default for so many data science and bac … | Continue reading
"So what do we do with 99% of our clothing we already have?" Woman calls out concerning issue that can be spotted on clothing tags: 'Everyone should know this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Today, Apple rolled out a new update for the iPad and iPhone, with the advent of iOS 17.5. One of the exciting additions is the Offline mode in Apple News+, which grants you access to the Today feed and News+ tab even when you’re offline. This means you can now download Top Stori … | Continue reading