Nissan unveils plans to mass-produce EVs with next-generation battery technology to catch up to Tesla and BYD: 'A game-changer for making EV sales grow explosively'

"We are finally in the phase of scaling up on our all-solid-state battery line." Nissan unveils plans to mass-produce EVs with next-generation battery technology to catch up to Tesla and BYD: 'A game-changer for making EV sales grow explosively' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 days ago

Engineers resurrect dead oil and gas wells in profitable move toward geothermal energy: 'It is a win-win situation'

"Our findings show that the Illinois Basin can be an effective means to store excess heat energy." Engineers resurrect dead oil and gas wells in profitable move toward geothermal energy: 'It is a win-win situation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 days ago

'Life-saving rollout' of solar-powered refrigerators transform health care around the world: 'There's been quite a lot of innovation in the space'

The life-saving impact these devices can make is immeasurable. 'Life-saving rollout' of solar-powered refrigerators transform health care around the world: 'There's been quite a lot of innovation in the space' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 days ago

Scientists sound alarm over spread of uncommon pathogen: 'An infection can be difficult to diagnose'

Almost six in 10 pathogens that affect humans will cause more harm as the planet continues to heat up, according to one study. Scientists sound alarm over spread of uncommon pathogen: 'An infection can be difficult to diagnose' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 days ago

Company develops innovative magnetic train that can operate with existing infrastructure: 'An easily usable technology'

"We have demonstrated that our vehicle can levitate on an existing track." Company develops innovative magnetic train that can operate with existing infrastructure: 'An easily usable technology' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 7 days ago

California High-Speed Rail Authority releases first look at futuristic interior of new trains — here's why it's important

Testing of the California system is expected to be completed in 2028, with service starting by the end of the decade. California High-Speed Rail Authority releases first look at futuristic interior of new trains — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 7 days ago

Android TV has access to your entire account—but Google is changing that

Should sideloading Chrome on an old smart TV really compromise your entire account? | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 7 days ago

Microsoft open-sources infamously weird, RAM-hungry MS-DOS 4.00 release

DOS 4.00 was supposed to add multitasking to the OS, but it was not to be. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 8 days ago

Farmers transform their small communities with clean energy innovations: 'Embracing more technology can transform agriculture'

"This approach helps to build resilience in communities, increasing their ability to adapt in the face of environmental challenges." Farmers transform their small communities with clean energy innovations: 'Embracing more technology can transform agriculture' first appeared on Th … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 days ago

Engineers develop innovative battery technology that could change the future of remote devices: 'An integrated device that could harvest ambient thermal energy'

With simple increases and decreases in temperature, the new battery can generate enough charge for practical applications in many industries. Engineers develop innovative battery technology that could change the future of remote devices: 'An integrated device that could harvest a … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 days ago

US and Japan team up to further development of nuclear fusion: 'Fusion is too important for needless competition'

"We are further leading the way in developing and deploying next generation clean energy technology." US and Japan team up to further development of nuclear fusion: 'Fusion is too important for needless competition' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 days ago

New tool offers potential breakthrough to hold companies accountable for deforestation: 'We need to be able to trace these'

"If we don't have a way to reconcile these things, these laws are not going to be able to work." New tool offers potential breakthrough to hold companies accountable for deforestation: 'We need to be able to trace these' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 days ago

Scientists achieve 'world-first' technological breakthrough in quest to extract solar power from space: 'Harnessing the power of space to benefit life on Earth'

This breakthrough shows that it may be possible to harvest solar energy directly from space cost-effectively. Scientists achieve 'world-first' technological breakthrough in quest to extract solar power from space: 'Harnessing the power of space to benefit life on Earth' first app … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 days ago

HMD’s first self-branded phones are all under $200

HMD will still make Nokia phones but is shipping self-branded phones, too. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 8 days ago

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Noble Numbat, overhauls its installation and app experience

Plus Raspberry Pi 5 support, better laptop power, and lots of other changes. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 8 days ago

Scientists make breakthrough in production of salt-based battery technology: 'This process makes it easier'

The breakthrough could be a great win for the EV market. Scientists make breakthrough in production of salt-based battery technology: 'This process makes it easier' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 days ago

Floating tidal energy turbine company to make waves in US waters: 'This milestone underlines growing global appetite'

"There are no single or simple solutions for figuring out the complexities of our future energy supply." Floating tidal energy turbine company to make waves in US waters: 'This milestone underlines growing global appetite' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 days ago

Mobile home park transformed into net-zero energy affordable housing neighborhood: 'This project's benefits are multiple and long lasting'

"Residents won't have to choose between purchasing groceries or paying their fuel bill to stay warm this winter." Mobile home park transformed into net-zero energy affordable housing neighborhood: 'This project's benefits are multiple and long lasting' first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 days ago

Qualcomm says lower-end Snapdragon X Plus chips can still outrun Apple’s M3

Same NPU, same architecture as X Elite, but fewer cores and lower clock speeds. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 9 days ago

Scientists unexpectedly discover role human sweat plays in defense against Lyme disease: 'I'm excited, with caution'

The research is especially crucial now, as Lyme disease is one of the vector-borne diseases that are on the rise because of changing weather patterns. Scientists unexpectedly discover role human sweat plays in defense against Lyme disease: 'I'm excited, with caution' first appear … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 days ago

Government eyes centuries-old solution to curb air pollution from freight transportation: 'The potential is huge'

"We are working on a transformation to get businesses to massively shift their logistics routes." Government eyes centuries-old solution to curb air pollution from freight transportation: 'The potential is huge' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 days ago

Scientists develop material with potential to revolutionize solar panel efficency: 'Significant leap forward'

One of the biggest barriers for the solar energy industry is the amount of physical space solar panels take up, and doubling their efficiency could be a big step forward. Scientists develop material with potential to revolutionize solar panel efficency: 'Significant leap forward' … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 days ago

Experts warn millions of Americans will be exposed to 'staggering' wildfire smoke: 'Going to slowly make some parts of the country relatively unlivable'

"Parts of the country are set to see months' worth of unhealthy air quality days." Experts warn millions of Americans will be exposed to 'staggering' wildfire smoke: 'Going to slowly make some parts of the country relatively unlivable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 days ago

Clean energy developer to transform former mine into massive clean energy storage project: 'Will help ensure people have energy when they need it'

"Storing and generating on-demand electricity, which can be used in any number of ways." Clean energy developer to transform former mine into massive clean energy storage project: 'Will help ensure people have energy when they need it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 days ago

Reddit, AI spam bots explore new ways to show ads in your feed

Reddit says its "communities are naturally commercial." | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 9 days ago

A Polestar Phone now inexplicably exists

Polestar normally makes electric cars, but now it's releasing a phone. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 9 days ago

Alcoholic drinks giant to power its production sites with giant 'brick toaster' battery — here's why it's important

"Opens new opportunities for simpler cost reductions and deeper integration with renewable energy sources." Alcoholic drinks giant to power its production sites with giant 'brick toaster' battery — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 days ago

Revolutionary trucks could detect locations to extract game-changing energy from earth: 'Hurdles would be significantly reduced'

"Cities need a lot of energy to keep running." Revolutionary trucks could detect locations to extract game-changing energy from earth: 'Hurdles would be significantly reduced' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 days ago

Researchers develop sand-based technology to solve major issue with clean energy: 'This represents a new generation of storage'

"If we want to achieve our carbon reduction goals, we will need long-duration energy storage devices." Researchers develop sand-based technology to solve major issue with clean energy: 'This represents a new generation of storage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 days ago

New urine sample study finds little-known toxin in human body: 'Raises alarm bells about how it could potentially cause harm'

The study's results could indicate that people are being exposed to more of this chemical now. New urine sample study finds little-known toxin in human body: 'Raises alarm bells about how it could potentially cause harm' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 days ago

Cities partner with AI startup to eliminate red tape and help homeowners install solar panels: 'A major technological breakthrough'

Symbium is like TurboTax but for the permitting process. Cities partner with AI startup to eliminate red tape and help homeowners install solar panels: 'A major technological breakthrough' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 days ago

The spam came from inside the house: How a smart TV can choke a Windows PC

The curious case of a living room screen making Windows' Settings app disappear. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 10 days ago

You can now buy a flame-throwing robot dog for under $10,000

Thermonator, the first "flamethrower-wielding robot dog," is completely legal in 48 US states. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 10 days ago

Chinese battery developer unveils new tech with 1,300-mile range that could revolutionize EVs: 'An important piece of the puzzle'

"It's easy to see what all the hype is about." Chinese battery developer unveils new tech with 1,300-mile range that could revolutionize EVs: 'An important piece of the puzzle' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 days ago

Architectural studio designs climate-proof mirrored homes with surprising energy feature: 'Better suited to our future'

Net-zero, sustainable homes like these are popping up everywhere. Architectural studio designs climate-proof mirrored homes with surprising energy feature: 'Better suited to our future' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 days ago

UN reports optimistic trend in child mortality rates, but some experts believe it's insufficient: 'We have the knowledge and tools to save lives'

"This year's report is an important milestone … But this is simply not enough." UN reports optimistic trend in child mortality rates, but some experts believe it's insufficient: 'We have the knowledge and tools to save lives' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 days ago

Study offers further evidence about true impact of electric vehicles: 'We have to sustain that for another 20 years'

The data collected shows the reduction rate needs to be twice as fast to get to the net-zero goals. Study offers further evidence about true impact of electric vehicles: 'We have to sustain that for another 20 years' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 days ago

Authorities test new technology that could make roads smoother and safer: 'Has the potential to transform how we perform road maintenance'

"Stopping cracks from growing into potholes could save a lot of future maintenance work." Authorities test new technology that could make roads smoother and safer: 'Has the potential to transform how we perform road maintenance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 days ago

Company develops technology to harness boundless energy source within ocean — here's why it's important

"We're trying to compete with fossil fuels." Company develops technology to harness boundless energy source within ocean — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 days ago

Researchers achieve monumental breakthrough with solar cells made from living material — here's how it works

"This green PV technology will be the future sustainable solution for solar power generation." Researchers achieve monumental breakthrough with solar cells made from living material — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 11 days ago

Meta debuts Horizon OS, with Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft on board

Rivalry with Apple now mirrors the Android/iOS competition more than ever. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 11 days ago

Home Assistant’s new foundation focused on “privacy, choice, and sustainability”

Can a non-profit foundation get Home Assistant to the point of Home Depot boxes? | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 12 days ago

Apple reportedly plans M4 Mac mini for late 2024 or early 2025, skipping the M3

But this would be a faster turnaround time than we saw for the M3 or the M2. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 12 days ago

After 48 years, Zilog is killing the classic standalone Z80 microprocessor chip

Z80 powered Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, Pac-Man, and a 1970s PC standard based on CP/M. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 12 days ago

General Motors patent for EV battery cells raises questions: 'GM bypassed its own best practices'

Improved production of EV battery cells could usher in more widespread adoption of electric vehicles. General Motors patent for EV battery cells raises questions: 'GM bypassed its own best practices' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 12 days ago

Save more than 50% on this Wi-Fi-enabled air purifier at Walmart

Save big on a Dr J Professional air purifier for your home at Walmart, now under $100. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 12 days ago

Train company sets new precedent after train travels for over 1,700 miles on alternative fuel: 'This is a monumental achievement'

As clean, safe trains like these are adopted more widely, they could provide affordable and convenient travel for millions of people. Train company sets new precedent after train travels for over 1,700 miles on alternative fuel: 'This is a monumental achievement' first appeared o … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 12 days ago

Scientists use magnets to make clean fusion energy breakthrough: 'At least 100 times better than any existing [device]'

"This technique allows us to test new plasma confinement ideas quickly and build new devices easily." Scientists use magnets to make clean fusion energy breakthrough: 'At least 100 times better than any existing [device]' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 12 days ago