Developer Voices: Deep Dive with Chris Lattner on Mojo | Continue reading
Rival ornithologists hunt through England for a rare magical bird in this historical-fantasy rom-com. The post Read an Excerpt From India Holton’s The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Since Ian Fleming created James Bond in 1953, the fictional British spy known as 007 has defined the spy thriller. Fast cars, casinos, beautiful women, gun fights, high-tech gadgets, and snappy quips have all become genre staples thanks to Bond. Through the years, actors who have … | Continue reading
"Great idea." Expert gardener demonstrates affordable method to speed up new plant growth: 'This is the real deal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For about $200,000, you might be able to attain the ultimate in e-mobility early adopter status, because the Pivotal Helix eVTOL is now available for order in the US, with deliveries starting in July, and you don’t even need a pilot license to fly one. While we patiently await th … | Continue reading
Sometimes you have to listen to the messages life sends your way. And today that message is that I have to write something about guestbooks. In less than 2 hours, two emails landed in my inbox—I love emails, if you want to get in touch please do send one—both on the topic of gues … | Continue reading
The poultry industry in the state has already been linked with a number of environmental concerns. Residents raise concerns as state's poultry industry takes advantage of lax waste management regulations: 'We can do better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
There is no lack of zombie movie fare in the world, but if the trailer for the Norwegian film Handling the Undead is any indication, the movie brings an arthouse feel to the genre and has a strong possibility of quietly wrecking you as you watch. The film is based on an eponymous … | Continue reading
Audiobook downloads in the UK between 2022 and 2023 have increased by 17 percent, The Guardian reported citing data from the Publishers Association. The total number of audiobooks downloaded during the period has jumped from 50 million to 59 million during the period. This has co … | Continue reading
A review of Van Hoang's new historical fantasy/horror novel. The post Just a Few Little Wishes: The Monstrous Misses Mai By Van Hoang appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
The $20,000 makeover brings new life to the space. READ MORE... | Continue reading
EcoFlow has some hot deals running right now on home backup power systems, portable power stations, solar panels, and more for Mother’s Day. And while a home energy storage system might not be a conventional Mother’s Day gift, you don’t have to be shopping for a gift for mom in . … | Continue reading
A bit late to the party, but hey, it’s May! And just like the previous month flew by, I have no idea what actually happened besides the fact that the total and utter chaos at work combined with the naughty pranks of our toddler-to-be completely drained my batteries. I have to adm … | Continue reading
Climeworks has officially switched on the world’s largest “direct air capture” plant, which sits on a lava plateau in southern Iceland. On Wednesday, the Swiss company said it started operations at its Mammoth facility , marking an important milestone in the world’s emerging effo … | Continue reading
Bricks made partially of discarded glass and recycling-waste ash have been shown to insulate better than regular bricks, while also requiring less energy to produce. And of course, they additionally use materials which would otherwise end up in landfills. Continue Reading Categor … | Continue reading
This week on Magic Rays of Light, Sigmund and Devon break down all of the announcements from Apple’s Let Loose event, grade their event predictions, and highlight this week’s release of sci-fi series Dark Matter. Show Notes Highlight Dark Matter Let Loose Event Recap Apple Event: … | Continue reading
"We stand at a critical moment in history and are ready to meet the challenges head-on." Biotech company develops promising bacteria-based technology to cut down worldwide pollution: 'We actually see a path to a solution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We're really seeing a lot of uptake in that next-generation traveler." Airline offers first-of-its-kind promo to help passengers qualify for elite status — and to help the planet first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Militocodon lydae, a mammal that looked like a chinchilla but is more closely related cows, roamed what is now Colorado after the nonavian dinosaurs went extinct. | Continue reading
Going through pictures, planning something. Not sure why I haven’t thought of this before. Growth, planting… Sonoma County […] | Continue reading
This home isn't the only example of how alternative building methods can help regulate internal temperatures. Recently listed home garners attention for its unique, upcycled design: 'The bottles keep the house really comfortable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Palestine is the name of a village in Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 Cencus, it had a population of 1,233 (~95% white), and the median income per household was $41,700. But why is it named Palestine? Well, according to an archived page from Pioneer City, it looked like Palestine: … | Continue reading
One might spot a small museum on the map while exploring the beautiful flora and fauna at Tresco Abbey Gardens, a 19th-century garden surrounding a medieval abbey. The Valhalla Museum houses around 30 ship figureheads and other carved decorations from vessels mounted on garden bu … | Continue reading
Here's an unusual furniture niche: Powered behind-the-sofa consoles. Michigan-based builder Mitten State Woodworks specializes in them, offering depths as narrow as 3", and as wide as 11". The other dimensions are up to you and the size of your sofa. A built-in outlet provides tw … | Continue reading
As previously noted, the Miami F1 event featured a race in which drivers who weren’t as good as the F1 drivers were nonetheless featured due to a personal characteristic (gender ID). How about a series in which a different personal characteristic is used to restrict who may compe … | Continue reading
By nudging a thorium-229 nucleus into a higher energy state, physicists have made it possible to develop a nuclear clock that could probe the most fundamental forces in physics. However, there is still a long way to go. | Continue reading
Wind, almost extreme wind, in VV. All paperwork done, sent, appointment tomorrow morning. Sipping latte, waiting for the […] | Continue reading
As the benefits of mental health journaling continue to be researched, we’re finding more about how this simple practice can improve various aspects of well-being and overall quality of life. Studies have shown that engaging in regular journaling can help reduce stress, manage an … | Continue reading
A majority of Americans say they get their local news and information online through news websites or social media, according to the Americans’ Changing Relationship With Local News survey by Pew Research Center. Almost half (48%) of Americans prefer to get their local news and i … | Continue reading
Marvel Studios: Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive Announce ‘What If…? – An Immersive Story,’ Coming Exclusively to Apple Vision Pro Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive announce What If…? – An Immersive Story, the first-ever interactive Disney+ Original story coming exclusively to App … | Continue reading
"Looks intentional, as though it was designed for the vines!" Gardener repurposes old bed frame for creative planting solution: 'Your plants look very happy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Scientists think Tonga's record-breaking 2022 eruption was triggered by gas building up to a "critical point" rather than by a reaction between magma and seawater as previously assumed. | Continue reading
For as long as I can remember, I've been aware that whales, dolphins, porpoises, and other large mammals of the seas (the cetaceans) make whistles, clicks, calls, groans, songs, and other sounds / noises. These vocalizations are manifestly complex and nuanced, leading people to b … | Continue reading
Is the Wahoo KICKR Bike worth the gasp-inducing price tag? | Continue reading
Just a few laps of the wall a day may be enough to keep muscle wasting at bay, scientists say. | Continue reading
Source: The Walt Disney Company. Today, Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive announced What If…? – An Immersive Story for Disney+ subscriber on the Apple Vision Pro. What If…? is Marvel Studios’ animated series that considers what might occur if major events in the Marvel Cinematic U … | Continue reading
Introduction In this article, we are going to see how you can override the FetchType.EAGER strategy using the fetchgraph query hint. While this feature has been available in the JPA specification since version 2.1, Hibernate has only supported this feature since version 5.5. JPA … | Continue reading
As I was making tea this morning, I was reminded that many people on the internet think I’m an idiot. I’d like to defend myself. | Continue reading
It’s ridiculously flavorful. READ MORE... | Continue reading
Located in Tainan City's historic downtown, the Hayashi Department Store is the oldest operating department store in Taiwan, and the second ever opened. Since its reopening in 2014, Tainan City locals and tourists alike have flocked to peruse its local and limited edition goods, … | Continue reading
Imagine three possible futures for yourself. Let your future selves be bold... The post Many Worlds and the Queer Imaginary appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
"I struggled to work with my cats nearby," writes inventor Scott Salzman. "They interfered with my work, stepped on the keyboard, and interrupted business." Salzman then designed this Desk Nest Cat Bed: It's basically a monitor arm, a small pet bed, and a mating mount. It's also … | Continue reading
If you, too, would like to get bunny ears from Chris while making a chair in our shop, log in to our ticketing site at noon (Eastern) today. Signups go live for: Build an Irish Armchair with Christopher Schwarz (Aug. 12-16) and Build a Welsh-style Comb-back Chair with Christopher … | Continue reading
Hi everyone, Rose here! Today we’re introducing something new on the Datawrapper blog: a data... | Continue reading
We're gonna twist again whether we like it or not. The post Twisters Seems to Really Want to Be a Cowboy Movie About Tornadoes appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Over 2,500 years ago, Greek philosophers debated whether the nature of reality was impermanence or constant change. Heraclitus was the champion of change, pointing to the march of the seasons and the ebb and flow of the tides. In contrast, Parmenides, a near-contemporary of Herac … | Continue reading
Last night (May 7th) the Anaheim City Council held it’s last meeting regarding the DisneylandForward expansion plan from The Walt Disney Company, and gave its final approval. The Details The council voted 7-0 to give the final approval to the project, following a previous unanimo … | Continue reading
The Indigenous efforts to save the bee have also caught the eye of scientists, who are learning from and collaborating with the communities. Family empowers community to join mission in protecting critical insect species: 'We are all involved' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading