Alexis McDonell

5 days ago | thecooldown.com | Alexis McDonell

A remote bitcoin mine in northwestern Zambia is generating buzz for its unconventional setup: it's powered entirely by clean hydroelectric energy from the Zengamina power plant. Operated by the Kenya-based company Gridless, the mine taps into excess electricity from the plant's small-scale grid to verify bitcoin transactions and generate profit, reported the BBC. The project sits near the Zambezi River, where water surges through turbines to produce constant, low-cost energy.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Alexis McDonell

If you tracked a whale across the open ocean, this is what you'd see: They travel thousands of miles, burn through blubber, and — in the form of pee — leave behind a trail of nutrients that helps entire ocean ecosystems survive. Turns out, these bathroom breaks are doing a lot more than relieving pressure.

5 days ago | thecooldown.com | Alexis McDonell

Imagine driving across the iconic Bay Bridge — only to find an opossum casually strolling alongside traffic. That's exactly what happened when one brave marsupial decided to take a morning walk across one of the busiest bridges in California. A sharp-eyed motorist spotted the opossum traveling along the upper deck's right shoulder and immediately notified the California Highway Patrol in San Francisco, KRCR News Channel 7 reported.

6 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

A new immersive film experience is making its debut at the Liberty Science Center just in time for Earth Week. “A Vision for Tomorrow” is a new 360° film by Arcadia Earth that invites audiences to consider the future of the planet through a visual journey. Premiering at the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium—the largest in the Western Hemisphere—the film explores four environmental themes: trees, air, water, and soil, and highlights the delicate balance between human activity and the natural world.

1 week ago | thecooldown.com | Alexis McDonell

You might want to think twice before tossing your orange peels — because they could be the secret to cutting cleaning costs, ditching harsh chemicals, and making your whole house smell amazing. TikTok creator Desirae Maria (@desiraemaria14) shared the easy DIY cleaning trick that was passed down from her mom. All you need is a jar, distilled white vinegar, and a handful of orange peels. Simply place the peels in the jar, cover them with vinegar, and let the mixture sit for two weeks.