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
It is a new month! These weeknotes are coming in a day late because I was out the whole weekend and exhausted even when I got back. My Week As mentioned, I spent the weekend out of town, getting together with family to celebrate some recent happenings. Lots of swimming, eating sn … | 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
The non-competition clause is often a standard part of most Dutch employment contracts. However, a new bill has been passed in the Netherlands which will affect this clause as... | 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
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
From The New Yorker: On September, Pope Francis became the first leader of the Catholic Church ever to visit Mongolia. It must have been a humbling stopover. The country has fewer than fifteen hundred Catholics. The welcoming ceremony, in Ulaanbaatar’s main square, attracted a fe … | 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
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
By doing this every time I open a pack of paper towels, I won't forget to do a task that's out of sight and out of mind. READ MORE... | Continue reading
"I’m most proud that we did this all ourselves and saved so much money!" says homeowner Astin Hancock. READ MORE... | Continue reading
Like the original series, X-Men ‘97 has been adapting a variety of comic book storylines from the 90s. Thus far, the likes of Inferno, The Trial of Magneto, and Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly’s New X-Men run have been brought to life, with varying levels of time and success. Th … | Continue reading
Originally posted in July 2021. I’m not brokenI refute itSee, my mother didn’t scold meMy father bought bought me clothes,How can I be swallowed byThe worldWhen I don’t remember my firstGlimpse of it?I don’t accept. I’m smiling now,Crying alone you seeAnd catching my own tearsHas … | Continue reading
After some deliberation, I replaced the battery in my iPhone 12 Pro. 📱 Its battery capacity had degraded so much over the past three years that I had to carry a backup battery everywhere I went. Now I won’t feel rushed to upgrade to a new phone. | Continue reading
New long duration, large scale compressed air energy storage system leverages simple water pressure to cut costs. The post Long Duration Energy Storage From Thin Air: Just Add Water appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
"Consumers are now actively seeking brands that take sustainability seriously." Chocolate brand develops 'revolutionary' new product packaging: 'We are set to change all that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I wanted to experiment with the new CSS function light-dark() and get a sense of how to use it in a CSS architecture of nested (web) components. I think it’s going to be a powerful in the new responsive world of component architecture but I don’t want to recommend a tool unless I … | Continue reading
I get that question a lot lately. It typically comes from someone new to my life. A fellow sports parent. A stranger at a party. A grandparent at the park. See when I tell people I have four kids, ages 2 to 13, people ask questions. What schools do they go too? What sports do the … | Continue reading
An Argonne partnership with a Minnesota mining company is taking waste from one battery production process and using it in another. Researchers investigate how to use mining waste in battery production. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory is developi … | Continue reading
"This is a significant milestone for the project and the floating offshore wind sector." Government approves new variation of floating offshore wind farm project: 'This refined design is future-proof' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
What You Need to Know about Modern CSS (Spring 2024 Edition) Useful guide to the many new CSS features that have become widely enough supported to start using as-of May 2024. Time to learn container queries! View transitions are still mostly limited to Chrome—I can’t wait for tho … | Continue reading
In a comment on yesterday's "Software testing day" post, ernie in berkeley offered a nice "QA Engineer walks into a bar" joke, and pointed us to its origin in an old xkcd comic "Exploits of a Mom": …which in turn reminded me of an old problem, discussed in "Excel invents genes", … | Continue reading
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024 The New York Times doesn't seem sure: For starters, we strongly agree with Nia Prater concerning one basic point. Last week, Prater began writing for New York magazine about the arrests by the NYPD at Columbia University. On Wednesday, she did an initial post … | Continue reading
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Tasneem Zehra Husain in New Humanist: If science has a native tongue, it is mathematics. Equations capture, precisely, the relationships among the elements of a system; they allow us to pose questions and calculate answers. Numerically, these answers are precise and unambiguous – … | Continue reading
Modified mice with hybrid brains that include rat neurons could one day lead to new breakthroughs in neuroscience. | Continue reading
In a new series of comics, where young, female scientists take center stage, MIT's Ritu Raman explains how the format can inspire the next generation of young people into the world of STEM. | Continue reading
Make this once, and it will be your new go-to. READ MORE... | Continue reading
IKEA’s recently launched pet collection, UTSÅDD, has pet owners purring with excitement. Developed with insights from veterinarians, pet product experts, and a discerning panel of cats and dogs, UTSÅDD offers 29 products that promise to enhance pets’ daily lives. The collection i … | Continue reading
BMW Motorrad has announced a new Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) technology that operates the clutch and gearbox of a motorcycle to offer a smoother, faster, more precise gear shift. If you’re thinking “what for”, then you’re probably an existing motorcyclist. That was my first r … | Continue reading
The Earth’s magnetic field is vital for life – without it, the Sun’s radiation would sterilize the planet. But a new study suggests we wouldn’t be here at all if that magnetic field hadn’t almost completely collapsed half a billion years ago. Continue Reading Category: Biology, S … | Continue reading
According to the startup, the new shape would improve the plane's fuel efficiency dramatically. Startup announces FAA approval for its innovative, fuel-efficient passenger jet design — here's how it could change the airline industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The shifting tides of public opinion suggest the nation may be ready to unite behind climate action. New poll uncovers what nearly 70% of Americans believe the US should do immediately to curb rising temperatures: 'There's a sense of urgency' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Researchers analyzed measurements taken by aircraft flying over oil and gas sites across the country. New study shows American wells leak triple the amount of gas as previously stated — and it's costing us first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The closer that they live to a warehouse ... the more dangerous the side effects are for them." New report reveals concerning truth about homes located near megawarehouses: 'It's diminished our ability to thrive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The new city ordinance takes effect on July 1. City takes state law step further, enacting strict ban on gas-powered equipment: 'More cities considering similar restrictions' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Any way to salvage it?" Gardener raises concern after examining new order of soil: 'Make sure it's not contaminated with herbicides or anything' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Say hello to the Mykeyclub MKC75! It's so pretty! This is going to be my new office keyboard. Weighted aluminium case, so nice and heavy without too much rattle. It's got a rotary encoder (that's a knob to you and me) which controls the system volume (I look forward to forgetting … | Continue reading
In 2024, Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts revealed in a bountiful year packed with thrilling new sets and Secret Lair unveilings. Adding to the buzz, Viz Media dropped a bombshell announcement via their official X channel the criminally underrated manga, “Destroy All Humans, They … | Continue reading
In honor of Star Wars Day, Bones Coffee Company has released its new ‘Star Wars’-inspired coffee collection, and we have all the details. The Coffees Designed for “Star Wars” fans and coffee lovers alike, the collection includes three all new Bones Coffee flavors, as well as them … | Continue reading
"We turn tragedies into comedies all the time." Writers pitch Hollywood studios unexpected new subject for TV shows and blockbusters: 'We did not have a hard time getting interest' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The Jedi justify their galactic dominance in the name of peace. But that peace is a lie." | Continue reading
Rachel Cooke at The Guardian: Olivia Laing’s new book, The Garden Against Time, is as fragrantly replete as a long border at its peak. The word that comes to mind is spumy: a blossomy, brimful excess that’s almost too much at times. Here are hundreds of plants, exquisitely descri … | Continue reading
I like learning new things. It stimulates my creativity, helps me gain diverse perspectives, and helps me be humble. When you’re a notorious… | Continue reading
Many people feel a need for long-range batteries when they buy electric vehicles, and that actually goes for new buyers as well as repeat buyers. I have to admit that I have a hard time understanding it unless you’re an encyclopedia salesman (not sure if those still exist) or go … | Continue reading
A new detector system based on the game “Tetris” could enable inexpensive, accurate radiation detectors for monitoring nuclear sites. | Continue reading
It’s Star Wars Day, so Disney+ has treated fans to another trailer for it’s upcoming series, “The Acolyte,” which fleshes out the storyline a bit more, along with new poster key art. The Series The series is about an investigation into a shocking crime spree which pits a respecte … | Continue reading