Tech Showcase Archives | The Cool Down

A row of various BYD vehicles parked outside a modern dealership, showcasing sleek designs and a contemporary building.

Tech

Chinese EV giant's affordable new vehicle races to strong sales, consumers love the 5-minute charging

A modern Toyota dealership with a variety of vehicles displayed in front, including red, blue, and black trucks.

Business

Toyota receives 3,000+ orders in first hour after launching new luxury EV

A person is charging an electric vehicle at a charging station while displaying the car's dashboard and interior.

Tech

Video of EV recharging as fast as a gas station fill-up goes viral

A close-up of golden wheat stalks interwoven with fluffy white fibers.

Outdoors

Ancient farming practices reveal 'warrior' trait in aggressive crops

A conveyor belt transports various electronic devices, including smartphones and cameras, in a processing facility.

Tech

Scientists recover 90% of lithium from old batteries — here's why it matters

A speeding train passes through a grassy landscape under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Tech

Chicago to St Louis rail plan could jump-start high-speed train travel in the US

Ripe and unripe tomatoes hanging from green vines above a metal support structure.

Tech

Researchers discover promising side effect after growing tomatoes under solar panels

A worker navigates a scaffolding structure on a construction site surrounded by stacks of wooden materials.

Tech

Ancient building material makes a comeback for modern construction — and it's cheaper

Person talking about Pila backup batteries.

Tech

Engineer reviews briefcase-sized battery that can protect you from blackouts: 'Instant backup power'

A fire training demonstration shows a firefighter using a device using sound waves to put out a controlled flame on a plate.

Tech

Fire department tests unusual new method to stop blazes that could replace sprinklers, foam sprays

Close-up of battery terminals with red and black jumper cables connected.

Tech

Researchers discover groundbreaking use for discarded car battery acid

A nuclear power plant with cooling towers reflects in a calm lake at sunset, surrounded by colorful clouds.

Tech

New 'fast breeder' nuclear reactor hits critical milestone in transition from uranium to thorium