A Different Type of Romance: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell

A review of John Wiswell's fantasy debut. The post A Different Type of Romance: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 6 hours ago

EPA report reveals toxic waste issue running rampant across America: 'Widespread noncompliance'

"The public should be alerted." EPA report reveals toxic waste issue running rampant across America: 'Widespread noncompliance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 hours ago

Humans Sheltered in This Lava Tube for Thousands of Years

Three needs are famously fundamental to survival: food, water, and shelter. According to new research, ancient humans had at least two of those three needs met by a nearly mile-long lava tube about 77 miles (125 kilometers) north of Medina, Saudi Arabia, for at least 7,000 years. … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 6 hours ago

Jawbone in England Appears to Belong to Largest Marine Reptile Ever Known

A jawbone found in Somerset, England, may belong to the largest marine reptile yet known, a huge ichthyosaur that lived about 200 million years ago. The new species is dubbed Ichthyotitan severnensis and may have been over 80 feet long, according to the team’s estimates. The find … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 6 hours ago

Printable Numbat Coloring Page For Kids

We have a really cute numbat coloring page! Kids of all ages will love this simple, but cute looking numbat… The post Printable Numbat Coloring Page For Kids appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 6 hours ago

Tesla asks shareholders to approve Texas move and restore Elon Musk’s $56B pay

Tesla board calls June 13 shareholder vote on Musk's pay and move to Texas. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 6 hours ago

What I Found Interesting: April 17, 2024

Here are a few stories, posts, and resources I’ve read, learned about, and enjoyed over the past month. Hope you enjoy them, too! What I Found Interesting The post What I Found Interesting: April 17, 2024 first appeared on Lireo Designs. | Continue reading


@lireo.com | 6 hours ago

How to talk to your kids about climate change — and the tools and tips to make a difference

Experiencing and hearing about climate change can be scary for kids and for parents. How to talk to your kids about climate change — and the tools and tips to make a difference first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 hours ago

[Note] Underprepared?

Me? Underprepared? (He says, literally writing his presentation in the bar at the event...) | Continue reading


@danq.me | 6 hours ago

Sweet Tooth Season 3 Trailer Heads to Alaska and Will Make You Cry (Probably)

The last season promises to be darker than the first two The post Sweet Tooth Season 3 Trailer Heads to Alaska and Will Make You Cry (Probably) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 6 hours ago

Matthias Clasen: Graphics offload revisited

We first introduced support for dmabufs and graphics offload last fall, and it is included in GTK 4.14. Since then, some improvements have happened, so it is time for an update. Improvements down the stack The GStreamer 1.24 release has improved support for explicit modifiers, an … | Continue reading


@blog.gtk.org | 6 hours ago

About Face (Recognition) | EFFector 36.5

There are a lot of updates in the fight for our freedoms online, from a last-minute reauthorization bill to expand Section 702 (tell your senators to vote NO on the bill here!), a new federal consumer data privacy law (we deserve better!), and a recent draft from the FCC to reins … | Continue reading


@eff.org | 6 hours ago

A new federal rule aims to protect miners from black lung disease

Miners say the "overdue" regulation's success will depend upon upon effective enforcement. | Continue reading


@grist.org | 6 hours ago

The Newest Obesity Drug May Also Combat Sleep Apnea

The newest weight loss drug on the market, Zepbound, might also help keep people’s snoring down. On Wednesday, Eli Lilly announced the preliminary results of two Phase III trials testing its drug tirzepatide for people with both obesity and obstructive sleep apnea. Not only did t … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 6 hours ago

These Star Wars Toy Photos Are as Special as the Toys Themselves

In the realm of toy collecting, there are few things more iconic than vintage Star Wars toys. The variety. The history. The value. We all have images in our heads when we think of vintage Star Wars toys—but what you maybe don’t know is many of those images are from the same perso … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 6 hours ago

3 Golden Rules for Refreshing Dated Oak Cabinets (No Paint Required)

These pro-approved tips are perfect for renters. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 6 hours ago

Cisco discloses root escalation flaw with public exploit code

Cisco has released patches for a high-severity Integrated Management Controller (IMC) vulnerability with public exploit code that can let local attackers escalate privileges to root. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 6 hours ago

Seemingly Simple Mundane Moments

It’s 64 degrees out today. In April. In Minnesota. The pool is set at 80 degrees. We opened it this weekend. Our second son Sawyer has had multiple friends over to play. They jump. They shoot hoops. They talk baseball and hockey and Fortnite and girls. Our third son Harbor doesn’ … | Continue reading


@findingcoopersvoice.com | 6 hours ago

We Can’t Drill These Holes Fast Enough

The federal government is really excited about geothermal: A Department of Energy report published in March said that geothermal can “become a key contributor to secure, domestic, decarbonized power generation for the U.S.” — particularly the kind of clean, always available power … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 6 hours ago

We Can’t Drill These Holes Fast Enough

The federal government is really excited about geothermal: A Department of Energy report published in March said that geothermal can “become a key contributor to secure, domestic, decarbonized power generation for the U.S.” — particularly the kind of clean, always available power … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 6 hours ago

4 philosophers on how to live a happy life

Philosophy can often seem overly concerned with terribly abstract questions, such as whether chairs truly exist. However, the questions of philosophy cover all areas of human interest. Perhaps most importantly, several philosophers have spent time on the question of how to live a … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 6 hours ago

The Decadent Edible Cookie Dough I Could Eat Every Day

I could eat a whole pint of Brownie Batter in one sitting! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 6 hours ago

Russian Sandworm hackers pose as hacktivists in water utility breaches

The Sandworm hacking group associated with Russian military intelligence has been hiding attacks and operations behind multiple online personas posing as hacktivist groups. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 6 hours ago

High-profile report urges EU to create a ‘fifth freedom’ of research and innovation

Former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta (left) and the European Council president Charles Michel attending the press conference on the Report on the future of the Single Market on April 17, 2024. Photo credits: European Union The European Union needs a revamped single market t … | Continue reading


@sciencebusiness.net | 7 hours ago

After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?

Tezuka: "The secret to having a long-tenured staff is that people don't quit." | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 7 hours ago

The Kiddie Pool of Forever: Max Gladstone’s Last Exit (Part 18)

Welcome back to Reading the Weird, in which we get girl cooties all over weird fiction, cosmic horror, and Lovecraftiana—from its historical roots through its most recent branches. This week, we wrap up Max Gladstone’s Last Exit with Chapters 35-36. The novel was first published … | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 7 hours ago

The Boys Are Back in Town (for Johnny’s Funeral)

Guess who just got back today? Mothers, lock up your daughters, because after five long decades away raising our families and building careers of varying success, them wild-eyed boys are back in town to attend our dear friend Johnny’s funeral. It’s such a shame, and we all miss J … | Continue reading


@mcsweeneys.net | 7 hours ago

The No-Bake Incredibly Creamy Blueberry-Lemon Mousse I'm Making All Spring

It's the perfect light dessert. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 7 hours ago

Gardener shares benefits of repurposing old yogurt containers: 'Why haven't I thought of this before?'

"Gardening is fantastic for repurposing trash." Gardener shares benefits of repurposing old yogurt containers: 'Why haven't I thought of this before?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 7 hours ago

Embeddings are a good starting point for the AI curious app developer

Vector embeddings have been an Overton window shifting experience for me, not because they’re sufficiently advanced technology indistinguishable from magic, but the opposite. Once I started using them, it felt obvious that this was what the search experience was always supposed t … | Continue reading


@bawolf.substack.com | 7 hours ago

For All Mankind Will Be Back for a Fifth Season—and With a Soviet Space Program Spinoff, Too

The alternate history universe gets bigger The post For All Mankind Will Be Back for a Fifth Season—and With a Soviet Space Program Spinoff, Too appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 7 hours ago

Disney Speedstorm’s Golden Pass controversy moves Gameloft to consider changes

Gameloft may reverse course on Disney Speedstorm following major backlash regarding changes to the game’s monetization strategy. Previously, players could… Continue reading Disney Speedstorm’s Golden Pass controversy moves Gameloft to consider changes The post Disney Speedstorm’s … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 7 hours ago

A Golden Axe Animated Series Is Coming From Lower Decks Creator Mike McMahan

Time to battle the Death Adder! The post A Golden Axe Animated Series Is Coming From Lower Decks Creator Mike McMahan appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 7 hours ago

Broadcom says “many” VMware perpetual licenses got support extensions

Broadcom reportedly accused of changing VMware licensing and support conditions. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 7 hours ago

GBTC Bitcoin ETF holdings drop before halving

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), a prominent Bitcoin investment product, has seen a significant decline in its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings.… Continue reading GBTC Bitcoin ETF holdings drop before halving The post GBTC Bitcoin ETF holdings drop before halving appeared first on ReadW … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 7 hours ago

The Greatest Sci-Fi Show You're Still Not Watching Is Getting a New Season—and a Spinoff

The world of For All Mankind was forever changed when the Soviet Union arrived on the moon before the United States. That one event changed the course of the show’s alternate history, and now we’ll get to see exactly how it happened. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 hours ago

2,500-year-old skeletons with legs chopped off may be elites who received 'cruel' punishment in ancient China

The amputated legs of skeletons belonging to two men who lived in ancient China suggests that they were punished for alleged crimes 2,500 years ago. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 hours ago

In a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwater

Regulators just imposed unprecedented fees on water usage in the state's agricultural heartland. | Continue reading


@grist.org | 7 hours ago

Walt Disney Imagineering and Movie Poster Artist Dan Goozee Dies at 80

Dan Goozee, a former Walt Disney Imagineering theme park consultant, passed away on April 7, 2024, at age 80. Born in 1943 in Astoria, Oregon, he later graduated from the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena in 1965. Within a year, he was working in the art department of Fox a … | Continue reading


@thedisneyblog.com | 7 hours ago

Lunar South Pole’s Quake Risks to Be Studied by Artemis Astronauts With Advanced Detector

NASA is building a compact seismometer for its upcoming Artemis 3 mission to the Moon, hoping to learn more about the internal structure of the dusty satellite from its lunar tremors. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 7 hours ago

Anglerfish entered the midnight zone 55 million years ago and thrived by becoming sexual parasites

Anglerfish first colonized the ocean's midnight zone 55 million years ago, during a period of extreme global warming, a new study finds. The bizarre fish adapted to thrive in the deep sea by becoming sexual parasites, the researchers said. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 hours ago

NASA's downed Ingenuity helicopter has a 'last gift' for humanity — but we'll have to go to Mars to get it

NASA's stranded Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has beamed back its final signal to Earth from the Red Planet, which included a farewell message for mission scientists. It will continue collecting data on Mars until it dies but will not transmit this data to Earth. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 hours ago

Porch Piracy Deterrent: A Security Camera that Fires Paintballs and Tear Gas

For the record I think this is a terrible, terrible idea. Sadly I think it's one that a subset of Americans will love, particularly those who suffer from package theft.The PaintCam is a night-vision-equipped security camera that uses facial recognition and "deters intruders with … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 7 hours ago

A Desk with One Leg

While this design of desk doesn't provide much flexibility for room layout, it is a good example of doing more with less. Made of rosewood and chromed steel, the vintage furniture site reselling it describes it as a wall desk from 1970s France. Although France was not a resource- … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 7 hours ago

Dwarf Fortress’s Adventure Mode brings the sim’s chaotic spirit to CRPGs

Travel your own world, meet fascinating creatures, and put bolts in their necks. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 7 hours ago

Video: Boston Dynamics unveils stronger, more capable electric Atlas robot

Boston Dynamics has unveiled a stronger, more agile, fully electric version of its Atlas humanoid robot. The kinda creepy-looking thing is already slated to enter use on Hyundai's automotive production line. Continue Reading Category: Robotics, Technology Tags: Boston Dynamics, H … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 7 hours ago

Technoptimism, TED, and The Road to the Future

It’s kind of surreal to compare some of the talks at TED yesterday with reality. Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman promised that hallucinations would be cured “soon”, yet my X feed is still filled with examples like these from Princeton Professor Aleksandra Korolova: | Continue reading


@garymarcus.substack.com | 7 hours ago

Brutally Honest BUSINESS Advice (Part 2)

Got amazing feedback on the first brutally honest BUSINESS advice email… so we’re back with PART 2!! If you’re new, my business (AppSumo.com) is about to do $100M in revenue this year. But before that, I was rejected by Microsoft and Google (twice!). Fired by both Facebook and Mi … | Continue reading


@noahkagan.com | 7 hours ago