MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 ...are we all Achaeans now? We start today with a question: What is the total student enrollment at Columbia University? You're asking an excellent question! At this site, we have a close relative who will be a freshman there in the fall. Her exploits as a sch … | Continue reading
Within the Standard Model of particle physics, one finds three almost identical types of particles: the electron, the muon and the tau. Their interactions with the electromagnetic force, the weak nuclear force and the strong nuclear force are exactly the same. In particular, all … | Continue reading
[“Stop on by and give us money.”] Organized running races often dole out an assortment of swag to participants. I’ve received small running accessories, snacks, samples of energy gels, and many other freebies. Last month, as part of a race I ran, I was given the following card: I … | Continue reading
1. Hypothetical Health Badge. When you resolve to start flossing every day. You don’t, of course, but even thinking about doing this is pretty impressive. 2. Reluctantly Pretentious Badge. When you start calling your significant other “partner” because no other label really fits. … | Continue reading
While lithium-ion batteries have become the norm for battery-electric vehicles, they are not ideal for long-term energy storage. Billionaire creates startup to revolutionize clean energy with space-based batteries — here's how it would work first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Investing guru Warren Buffett recently raised his concern about the rising misuse of deep fake artificial intelligence (AI) and compared… Continue reading Warren Buffett compares misused AI to nuclear weapons The post Warren Buffett compares misused AI to nuclear weapons appeared … | Continue reading
A cryptocurrency trader has reportedly fallen victim to a sophisticated “address poisoning” scam, resulting in the loss of tens of… Continue reading Crypto trader loses $69 million to ‘address poisoning’ scam The post Crypto trader loses $69 million to ‘address poisoning’ scam ap … | Continue reading
I few years ago, Virgin Media sent me their "Intelligent WiFi Plus Pods". They're part of a mesh network which is meant to improve WiFi coverage around your house. They were basically fine, but they are hardcoded to your Virgin Media service so can't be used for anything else. I … | Continue reading
Olejek tymiankowy posiada wiele właściwości zdrowotnych, które doceniane są od wieków. Dzięki swojemu silnemu działaniu, ma zdolność do poprawy naszego zdrowia w wielu aspektach. Do czego służy tymianek? Korzyści ze stosowania olejku tymianku Olejek tymiankowy, pochodzący z pachn … | Continue reading
Juno engages the Furies to drive Cadmus' daughter Ino and her husband mad. With his dynasty ended, Cadmus and his wife end up as snakes. | Continue reading
One of last week’s puzzles asked how many times per day all six digits on a 24-hour digital clock change simultaneously. Reader mattcoz responded, “This one seemed too obvious, my mind wouldn’t accept that it was that easy.” I’m taking this comment as a challenge. Read more... | Continue reading
I had no idea orchids exist in the wild in Bulgaria. | Continue reading
Bluesky has confirmed the departure of Jack Dorsey from its board with the decentralized social media platform now seeking a replacement… Continue reading Twitter founder Jack Dorsey departs Bluesky board The post Twitter founder Jack Dorsey departs Bluesky board appeared first o … | Continue reading
Today at Squirrel News, we delve into Australia's move to eliminate $3 billion of student debt, the launch of Germany's long-awaited suicide prevention programme, and the positive outcomes of social media detox, as revealed by a recent study from York University. | Continue reading
A look at the podcast market in the Philippines, and an ill-advised podcast growth method. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. Don't lock your members into one platform! 🔓 With Supporting Cast, YOU own your podcast subscription and control the subscriber relationship. And it's … | Continue reading
Threads, the social media platform linked to Instagram, has made a few tweaks to give users more control over how… Continue reading Meta is updating how Threads quote permissions work The post Meta is updating how Threads quote permissions work appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Lots of complicated details here: too many for me to summarize well. It involves an obscure Section 230 provision—and an even more obscure typo. Read this. | Continue reading
"The structural inefficiency was a huge deal." | Continue reading
Current conditions: The Sierra Nevada received more than two feet of snow, marking the region’s snowiest day of the season • Tropical Cyclone Hidaya lost strength over the weekend • It will be about 80 degrees Fahrenheit and clear in Cape Canaveral for the launch of Boeing’s Star … | Continue reading
We've seen many big hitters capture our imagination, alongside a handful of oddities and misfits that were less successful. | Continue reading
In today’s episode, we welcome Natalie Pistunovich, host of the Go Time podcast, OpenAI Ambassador and Google Developer Expert for Go. She advises companies on how to make the most of AI and adopt it properly and also teaches the Cloud and Infrastructure course for B.Sc. students … | Continue reading
Many solar developers see rural areas as prime land for building large solar farms because of their flat, wide-open landscapes. New national survey uncovers residents' attitudes toward living near large solar farms: 'Size matters' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
LOOM is an expansive light and sound installation comprised of phosphorescent threads that orchestrate a score of light, sound and darkness. Category: Environment / Objects Tags: automation / craft / data / exhibition / installation / labour / light / machine / particle / Sound / … | Continue reading
A green fog of leaves in fog. A pileated woodpecker‘s thunderous drum finds no echo. | Continue reading
Nothing comes the way they used to. And this is not to say about the way things are or how things have almost progressed into some mindless way, or how people seem to overlap or intersect, and yet; no one takes the time to noticeor to look up from their cell phoneand no one takes … | Continue reading
Od wieków medycyna naturalna wykorzystuje olejek tymiankowy jako skuteczny środek wspomagający zdrowie układu oddechowego. To silne, ale i naturalne rozwiązanie, które ma wiele do zaoferowania, począwszy od złagodzenia symptomów przeziębienia po zmniejszanie stanów zapalnych. Jak … | Continue reading
Our blogging friend and writer from America, David Miller, has an insect intrusion problem. Here is his guest post about that. His blog can be found using this link. https://millerswindmill.wordpress.com/about/ GO TO THE VINEGAR! Over the years, I’ve had to battle crickets, roach … | Continue reading
"This spring and summer I ran all my errands on it." This mode of transportation is slashing four times as much oil demand as EVs: 'Only drove my car when [I] absolutely had to' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The S80 solar scooter has a unique solar panel cover that stretches all the way from the handlebars to the front wheel. | Continue reading
Eyelash would like recs for funny shows with a similar vibe, especially if they have philosophy as a central theme. | Continue reading
Today's links Amazon illegally interferes with an historic UK warehouse election: "One click to quit" for unions, but not for Prime. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Upcoming appeara … | Continue reading
Sea-bed ‘air batteries’ offer cheaper long-term energy storage Sea-bed 'air batteries’ offer cheaper long-term energy storage | Continue reading
The escalating incidents of GPS disruptions in the Baltic Sea region, primarily attributed to jamming and spoofing activities originating from Russian territories, represent a significant concern not only for global navigation and security but also for the fields of cybersecurity … | Continue reading
And other razor-sharp perspectives on the topic du jour. Plus: the chattering class’s traitor. MIT sours on DEI. Kristi Noem didn’t read her own book. And more. | Continue reading
When her husband was murdered, this Ivory Coast mother fell into a depression. Now she’s launched an innovative mental health scheme The post Salon therapy: the Ivory Coast hairdressers tackling a mental health crisis appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
In this article, Eduard Kuric discusses mouse interaction data, what kind of magic can be done with it, and some of the hidden pitfalls to watch out for so you get a head start incorporating them in your solutions. | Continue reading
ESMT Berlin presents an ideal environment for expats in Europe seeking to either jump-start, accelerate, or reinvent their careers. Here’s how an MBA from ESMT Berlin sets... | Continue reading
Digital rights activists have questioned the ethics of using “soft fakes” to resurrect the past and manage the future. | Continue reading
"With an EV, you can put that money in a piggy bank for a (possibly) never needed battery replacement." Data shows that Tesla is outpacing traditional carmakers in one key area — and its rivals are not even close first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"With an EV, you can put that money in a piggy bank for a (possibly) never needed battery replacement." Data shows that Tesla is outpacing traditional carmakers in one key area — and its rivals are not even close first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
With just one week remaining until the Golden Boomerang Awards 2024 finale, it’s the prime time for the final push. This final week of the highly-anticipated traffic tournament has something special in store for both top participants and newcomers on the leaderboard. The Golden B … | Continue reading
This is an excellent move by Polar, perhaps to be expected as... The post new Polar 360 – A Complete Wearable Platform? a Whoop competitor? appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at the5krunner • tri bike run. | Continue reading
First customer since the last reset of the kiosks for the shift or the day. 11:30 is a bit early for lunch but still. I was first 🏆🏅✅ McDonald’s is not known to be the best food, it is expensive and is slow these days. We are high on the Big Mac Index, higher than … | Continue reading
Julie was busy in the kitchen yesterday! Victoria sandwich cake with strawberry jam and custard buttercream. White farmhouse loaf and brown seeded loaf, plus a chicken curry cooking on the stove. YUM! | Continue reading
Valve revolutionized the handheld gaming market with the release of their Steam Deck in 2022. It’s currently regarded as the… Continue reading Steam Deck 2: release date speculation, specs, pricing The post Steam Deck 2: release date speculation, specs, pricing appeared first on … | Continue reading
Czy kiedykolwiek zastanawialiście się, jak małe, zwykłe rośliny mogą mieć tak wielki wpływ na nasze zdrowie? Aby to wyjaśnić, przyjrzyjmy się olejkowi tymiankowemu. Ten mocny, pachnący olejek odgrywa kluczową rolę w aromaterapii, dostarczając nam różnorodnych korzyści. Sprawdźmy, … | Continue reading
Samsung is expected to hold its Unpacked event in Paris in July 2024 with a handful of new product reveals… Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE: Release date, specs, price and everything we know so far The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE: Release date, specs, price and everyt … | Continue reading