If you were to think of practical places to locate a water park, the Saudi Arabian desert probably wouldn't be high on the list. However, Saudi authorities don't seem too worried about practicalities lately so Aquarabia is currently under construction, and is set to create waters … | Continue reading
The next big fusion headline could come anytime. Researchers achieve major breakthrough toward realizing fusion energy: 'It is a pivotal moment' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
On a clear day, sometimes a green flash appears with the sun on the horizon just after sunset or before sunrise. But why does this happen? | Continue reading
Obviously the weather is going to feature. The weather lady on TV told me that temperatures had been ‘above average’ for May. Well I think she was having a laugh, as earlier this week I was wearing three layers of clothing in the house and seriously considering turning on the cen … | Continue reading
The sun is trying to shine in Beetley, so smiles seem appropriate. | Continue reading
[edit] I appear to have migrated from Jekyll to WordPress. | Continue reading
"There is no way they are actually pretending that there are eco-friendly yachts." Internet not buying claims after Bill Gates announces selling of 'green' megayacht: 'There is no way' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Photo by Kübra Arslaner "This was not only an aesthetic issue, cracks are where the light gets in, but also where moisture, dirt, cold air and pests get in ...": mumimor has a fantastic comment discussing the architectural history of ornamentation – practical, industrial, and soc … | Continue reading
Launching an app for the first time used be simple. Now we have the SSV, launch constraints and app translocation to contend with. | Continue reading
Finishing touches being applied. All systems go. | Continue reading
"It’s a great example of how clean energy should be bipartisan." State legislators pass new measures making affordable solar program more accessible to Virginian region: 'It's a step forward in building an equitable clean-energy economy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Here I am with another Sunday Meals of the Week post. This is the day I generally share with you all of the main meals which I have cooked for myself and or enjoyed over the previous seven days. A delicious recap of how I have been feeding myself! Or at least I think it is anyway … | Continue reading
Kino International in Berlin will close its doors for two years while the cinema’s technical systems are refurbished. Kino International Berlin closes its doors Berlin’s iconic... | Continue reading
I started Friday by watching “Godzilla Minus One” and finished it watching “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and they were exciting. I’m glad I watched both of them in one day, it was a day full of Godzillas and the movies were actually quite different. Even though they both were … | Continue reading
"When you disturb ecosystems by changing the makeup of a food web, it can lead to lasting changes that are not quickly fixed." Researchers find adverse effects of apex predator reintroduction: 'The conservation message is don't lose them in the first place' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
When I wrote about open-air dining in seoul I thought nobody would care, but surprisingly I got quite a bit of comments and DMs from fellow covid-cautious travellers. I would keep on... | Continue reading
Advances ABB’s leadership position in the wiring accessories market Gains access to an expansive distributor network to support growth ABB announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business in China. The acquisition will broaden ABB’s marke … | Continue reading
If you like this content become a member. Members get access to my book notes. Remember Atomic Notes is just one way of doing things Danny talks about why he doesn’t use atomic notes. It’s important to remember that anyone telling you how to do your notes is just sharing an idea … | Continue reading
Company Announcement No. 09/2024 Vestas has signed a conditional agreement for the supply of turbines for a large-scale offshore wind power project with two construction phases in Northern Europe with a combined capacity above Vestas’ current disclosure threshold of 1 GW. If and … | Continue reading
"Say no to garbage. Say yes to proper forms of disposal." Hiker stumbles upon 'revolting' scene on shore of remote beach: 'It's always like this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Cyclum utilizes RNG-fueled microturbines to generate clean green electricity, making the truck stops carbon negative at less cost & space of electric grid or solar power Cyclum Renewables, a pioneering force in building Renewable fueled truck stops with Traditional & Transitional … | Continue reading
"There are only so many pounds of fish a body of water can hold." Resident shares concerns after encountering pile of dead fish at local park: 'Those are definitely invasive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
BYD SHARK, BYD’s first pickup truck, makes its global debut and is officially launched in Mexico. Equipped with DMO Platform, BYD SHARK achieves enhancements in safety, power, off-road capability, intelligence, and comfort. BYD SHARK will land in more countries and regions in the … | Continue reading
For the second consecutive year, the Public Service is holding its annual Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre, MFCC, at Ta’ Qali. During the Expo, themed ‘Investing in Skills’, Prime Minister Robert Abela launched 250 electric vehicles and described the P … | Continue reading
Mercedes is backing away from its electric car plans as slower than expected sales have taken the company by surprise. The post Mercedes Latest German Automaker To Pull Back On Its Electric Car Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
"I found myself in a big, giant trial where no one gave any consent, just like mice." Researchers find evidence that exposure to potent chemicals can increase likelihood of early death: 'I have no words for this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"All in good time." Homeowner shares 'lovely' before-and-after photos after swapping grass yard for drought-resistant plants: 'What a dream' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Farmer Erik Stegink from Bathmen in Overijssel has been experimenting with a new type of ice cream since Ascension Day. The ice cream, which is made from pig’s milk, “takes some... | Continue reading
With the rise of things like BookTok and Bookstagram, it looks like the world is reading more. But what about children? In the UK, a new survey, which involved 3,000 parents with children ages 2-12, revealed that 53% of parents don’t buy books to their kids. This statistic may no … | Continue reading
The man ignored warnings and cleared away around 19,000 square meters of land with a front-loader. Man faces massive fine after bulldozing over mile of national park for driveway: 'It was just astounding … that someone could think this kind of activity was OK' first appeared on T … | Continue reading
Before the land is fully converted, the former landowner will be given two years to remove his cattle from the property. Outback cattle station the size of Yosemite transformed after massive donation: 'We really do hope this inspires other philanthropists' first appeared on The C … | Continue reading
Israel has given everyone weeks of warning about an upcoming battle in Rafah. Here’s my dumbest question of the week: Why would there be anyone left to fight the IDF in Rafah? After weeks of warnings, why haven’t fighters from the Islamic Resistance Movement (“Hamas”), UNRWA, Pal … | Continue reading
I’m gonna stop you right there. Wow, that was a blast from the mid-2010s, and I haven’t even played any of the Fallout games. It’s always three reasons for me, so here’s why I didn’t finish the title of this post: I’ll bet you already know what comes next, despite having little t … | Continue reading
"All the washing machine technicians and a lot of laundromat owners recommend vinegar." Homeowner shares how common laundry product can lead to gross buildup in washing machine: 'It is so hard to get off' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The species are crowding out native fish and having a negative impact on water oxygen levels, which reduces water quality and puts the lives of other aquatic animals at risk. Community holds annual competition to kill off highly invasive fish suffocating local ecosystem: 'They th … | Continue reading
A Plea for Sober AI Great piece by Drew Breunig: “Imagine having products THIS GOOD and still over-selling them.” | Continue reading
The Justice Department worries about the stability of Ethereum, DCG tries to bilk their subsidiary's creditors, and Biden threatens a crypto veto. | Continue reading
"They stole something from you that you'll never get back in your lifetime." Family files lawsuit after discovering neighbor cut down hundreds of trees on dream property: 'This makes me sick' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I would definitely choose the train over a plane any day." Passenger shares impressive experience aboard overnight train: 'The best way to travel' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
1st Americans came over in 4 different waves from Siberia, linguist argues: The languages of the earliest Americans evolved in 4 waves, according to one expert. By Kristina Killgrove, Live Science (May 3, 2024) Killgrove reports: Indigenous people entered North America at least f … | Continue reading
Who are you, and what do you do? I’m Claude, a video director based out of Los Angeles. I spent my twenties making videos for Sandwich, a creative studio that specializes in the explainer video for tech companies of all sizes. I’m most proud of my work for Descript and Wistia. Th … | Continue reading
"It's very real. It could be an end." City rebounds after recent storms refill lake after years of severe drought: 'We're headed in the right direction' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Almost nineteen years into early retirement now, I’ve come to realize that the complete freedom of this lifestyle can be a double-edged sword. You’ve already heard me raving plenty about the upside: having the freedom to raise a son from the day he was born to beyond his eighteen … | Continue reading
I pay for half a dozen different newspapers. It’s important to me. They invariably want you to download and use their phone apps, but I rather include their RSS feeds in with everything else. My ideal would be to see an article from James, then Wouter, then Michel, then something … | Continue reading
An Exhibition on Rational Dress for Victorian Women JamesHoare Sun, 05/19/2024 - 00:00 | Continue reading
Towards Westminster, from the Towre, by water, and was fain to stand upon one of the piers about the bridge,1 before the men could drag their boat through the lock, and which they could not do till another was called to help them. Being through... | Continue reading
The margins by which the most recent few months have set record temperatures globally have shrunk. New findings suggest unprecedented temperature trend could soon subside: 'Will fall out of record territory in the next month or two' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When Joe Biden was a US presidential candidate in 2019, he tweeted, “Trump doesn’t get the basics. He thinks his tariffs are being paid by China. Any freshman econ student could tell you that the American people are paying his tariffs.” Fast forward five years to May 2024, and Pr … | Continue reading