The decision safeguards the ecologically rich landscape that caribou and fish populations depend on. Biden administration blocks oil, gas, and copper projects in Alaskan wilderness — here's why the moves are important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For years, First Nations people have been telling governments they want to be listened to. In particular, they want more ownership of the programs and services that are supposed to help them. The Voice referendum may have failed, but the need remains. The recent Productivity Comm … | Continue reading
Investors ‘in for a shock’ as scope 3 disclosure requirements kick in next year with truckmaker emissions 50% higher than what they report to investors. The only sector T&E could find with an average carbon intensity higher than truckmakers is coal mining European truckmakers’ em … | Continue reading
Why do trees have bark? Julien, age 6, Melbourne. This is a great question, Julien. We are so familiar with bark on trees, that most of us just take it for granted. But bark is one of the most complex parts of a tree and has many different jobs to do. Without bark we would not ha … | Continue reading
Making responsible choices when celebrating achievements or milestones is essential for environmental health. Researcher issues PSA about common party product after firsthand experience on hiking trail: 'The absolute worst' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Because what are they thinking? Honestly, when I wake up in the morning and remember jagged shards of Dreams From Last Night, I’m usually just picking up familiar friends and family staging new acts in old places. Maybe I’ve got boring dreams but mine are usually just tense scene … | Continue reading
The observations suggest some of earliest “monster” black holes grew from massive cosmic seeds. | Continue reading
This is an attractive idea for clean energy companies, as it does not face the same intermittency issues as wind and solar. Researchers make promising breakthrough in wave energy technology: 'New insight for the design and large-scale application' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A Miyoo Mini Plus is shipping my way and ever since then I can't stop myself from seeing it everywhere. | Continue reading
The Kobo Colour e-readers might be capturing all of the headlines on major news publications and tech review sites, and with good reason. The Kobo Libra Colour and Clara Colour are the first colour e-readers released by a major company. However, the Kobo BW is likely the best bla … | Continue reading
Updated efficiency standards from HUD and USDA will lower bills and make homes safer. Here’s how. On April 25, the US Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture (USDA) announced final energy efficiency standards for new home construction. The refreshed sta … | Continue reading
"We're wiping out two decades in air-quality gains." Study highlights concerning impact of heat waves and wildfires on air quality: 'We're seeing the biggest uptick in the most hazardous days' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Groundbreaking report provides ambitious framework for accelerating clean energy deployment while minimizing risks and costs in the face of climate change One hundred experts from the fields of clean energy and artificial intelligence met at Argonne for two days to discuss how to … | Continue reading
The number of births and marriages in Germany has hit its lowest point since 2013, according to new data released by the Federal Statistics Office, known as Destatis. The birth... | Continue reading
Moving to Germany in the near future? This guide, put together by AGS Movers Germany, explains what is and isn't allowed through customs in Germany (Zoll), and other regulations... | Continue reading
This low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternative to conventional grass lawns offers several benefits for both the homeowner and the environment. Proud homeowner shows off 'lush' backyard that requires almost no maintenance: 'Absolutely gorgeous' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR) is a small private international school for students 3 - 18 years of age, located in Rotterdam. In addition to being a proud... | Continue reading
Blink … In a blink the sun comes up over mountains sublime and the sea laps it’s brim like a pup . . . regal elms come and go . . . splayed trunks broken by blight, . . . limbs corrupt future and past together abide, winds whistle side by side, bodies touch… | Continue reading
The other big project that I've been working on in my personal life, in parallel to getting married, was finding a place where Mr Bostoniensis and I could live together. Yall. The housing market here in Massachusetts is berserk. "Boston, Massachusetts came in at no. 3 on the list … | Continue reading
"I still have no idea why people think they have the right." Hiker shares photo of frustrating scene at secluded waterfall: 'It's always been like that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Helldivers 2, one of the best multiplayer games of the year and a surprise PC hit for PlayStation, is now taking a hit in its reputation. The publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) is starting to enforce all Helldivers 2 players on PC to link their Steam account w … | Continue reading
In a surprise update, Jack Dorsey has departed from Bluesky's board of directors, in pursuit of his other projects and ventures. The post Jack Dorsey is No Longer on Bluesky’s Board of Directors appeared first on We Distribute. | Continue reading
"[This is] the most important thing, in my opinion, in the last 30 years of fusion research." Researchers use superconducting material to make clean fusion energy breakthrough: 'Virtually limitless power production' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
With thanks to Boots Chantilly! It even works with ISO-8601. For those who need a refresher, Dave Brubeck’s most famous work was Take Five, performed in the unusual 5/4 time signature. You might not know the name, but I’d wager dollars to doughnuts you recognise the tune. Or bage … | Continue reading
"We do need to take advantage of our new opportunity." County officials greenlight massive solar farm project after prolonged deliberation: 'Start walking the walk' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
None of this needed to happen, and yet, it has happened The post Helldivers 2 Steps On Rake, Rams Stick In Bike Wheel, Makes Wet Fart Noise appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
Thirty years ago, I used to work at Toys’R’Us. I really enjoyed that job and sometimes consider returning to a life of stocking shelves. It’s become a bit cliché at this point to hear another tech bro wax on about how they’re going to quit and open a coffee shop, start woodworkin … | Continue reading
The reservoirs have been depleted, reducing hydroelectric power output significantly. Millions of people to ration water and electricity as severe drought persists: 'Each kilowatt and each drop of water that are not consumed will help us face this reality' first appeared on The C … | Continue reading
Somebody better break it to the Ewoks: crafty log tricks aren't gonna cut the mustard. LimX Dynamics has released video of its P1 Biped – heavily inspired by the AT-ST walker from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, taking an absolute pounding with ease. Continue Reading Category: Rob … | Continue reading
When the trains are finally usable, they will be a major convenience for people traveling around the state. Officials announce progress in launching nation's first 200 mph trains: 'Creating new industries and economic opportunity around high-speed rail' first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading
"The impact of invasive species cannot be underestimated, nor can we delay action to address the damage they are causing." State officials offer thousands in grants to solve concerning issue in local waterways: 'It's imperative' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In the previous article of my series on error handling and fault tolerance, we discussed how to run external API requests in a transaction while handling errors and making it fault-tolerant. That article is not a requirement to understand this one, so read on in either case! Here … | Continue reading
My, my, my!! Who'da thunk it? Japanese beef brand faces marketing mess as kanji creates confusion Japan Today (5/4/24) The government of Ibaraki Prefecture has hit a marketing snag in the promotion of its local Hitachiwagyu Beef specialty after a survey showed a significant perce … | Continue reading
I discovered WeblogPoMo2024 a couple of days ago. The goal is to write as much as possible in May. It’s like the 100 Days To Offload challenge, but compressed in only one month. I’ve already completed the challenge created by Kev Quirk on four occasions. I didn’t do so in the thi … | Continue reading
(Lord's day). Mr. Creed and I went to the red-faced Parson's church, and heard a good sermon of him, better than I looked for. Then home, and had a good dinner, and after dinner fell in some talk in Divinity with Mr. Stevens that kept us till it... | Continue reading
Recently, I was interviewed for a LiveScience article about how cats land on their feet, and the article came out today! Here is the link for those who are interested in hearing me talk falling felines, yet again! | Continue reading
The auto market saw plugin EVs at 24.3% share in France in April 2024, growing from 21.1% year-on-year. Full electric volume was up by a strong 45% YoY, while plugin hybrid volume was flat. Overall auto volume was 146,979 units, up 11% YoY, though remaining below 2017–2019 season … | Continue reading
When I started my winter sowing project in mid-February this year, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had never done any winter sowing before. I had a few scares with deep cold spells in late winter and spring, concerned whether the native plant seedlings in the milk jugs would make … | Continue reading
"I'm having quite the bloom right now after a few good rains last week." Homeowner shares progress photo after ripping out grass lawn for low-maintenance alternative: 'Thrilled with the results' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Plato’s final resting place has been identified thanks to a “bionic eye” built to read the Herculaneum scrolls. | Continue reading
The Behind the Bastards podcast is one of my guilty pleasures. Hearing Robert and his guests absolutely eviscerate terrible people with meticulous writing and humour is balm to a troubled soul. With the welcome passing of Henry Kissinger last year, the team released all six episo … | Continue reading
To remove some of the confusion, here’s a list of misconceptions about Specificity in CSS … | Continue reading
Kyle Chayka, writing for the New Yorker, in an article heralding the demise of the platform era: Now digital-distribution infrastructure is crumbling, having become both ineffective for publishers and alienating for users. Social networks, already lackluster sources for news, are … | Continue reading
This week on MPU: AI is suddenly everywhere, from online services and software to bespoke hardware products. This week, David takes Stephen on a journey to talk about the tools he has found useful, as well as what’s not ready for prime time yet. | Continue reading
"Some people just think the rules do not apply to them." Photo sparks backlash after careless tourist tempts fate in bison encounter: 'It's not a zoo' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Fear, The Denial of Uncertainties, and Hype | Continue reading
DonAlt, A crypto veteran who has been in the industry for many years and witnessed previous bull runs, tweeted yesterday… Continue reading Dogecoin Maxi DonAlt Posts $1 Price Prediction – Risk On For Meme Coins? The post Dogecoin Maxi DonAlt Posts $1 Price Prediction – Risk On Fo … | Continue reading
More stuff for you to enjoy…. What I Learned Selling My Company [Harry Glaser/then: Periscope Data, now: Modelbit] – Harry sold Periscope Data for $130m and is back building again with Modelbit, an ML engineering platform. Here he provides actionable advice for founders who are b … | Continue reading