Social•Feb 18, 2026
KNESS, Hithium Secure
KNESS and Hithium enter 2GWh Ukraine partnership, c.700MWh progressed elsewhere in Finland, Estonia and Southeast Europe #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/tD2KIJSygn
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Warner Bros. Slams ByteDance for AI Deepfake IP Misuse
Warner Bros. Blasts ByteDance for AI Videos of Superman, Batman and ‘Game of Thrones’ https://t.co/f1uTztF2Ef
By Todd Spangler
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Resveratrol Activates SIRT1 to Shield Kidneys From Fat
Resveratrol protects kidneys from fat accumulation and diabetic kidney disease by activating SIRT1, similar to its effects on fatty liver 🐁 www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1098882326000067
By David Sinclair
Social•Feb 18, 2026
New ROI Models Challenge Traditional Solar Efficiency Assumptions
Rethinking solar and storage ROI: Beyond old efficiency assumptions #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Q0dEuzcdle https://t.co/H10BfEMpva
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 18, 2026
U.S. Oil Production Holds Steady Despite Falling Prices
U.S. OIL PRODUCTION has defied expectations for a rapid and significant slowdown in response to lower prices: https://t.co/fMfoyip69Z
By John Kemp
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Diversity Redefines Energy Storage Industry Expectations
‘Greater diversity reshapes expectations’: Women in Energy Storage Network on strengthening and empowering an inclusive industry #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/eoP6Ctpo42
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Metrics Miss the Mark: Data Gaps Hinder Value Care
Value-based care data gap: Why metrics fail to reach the bedside https://t.co/CvUOKiL4Ki #Policy #PublicHealthPolicy via @kevinmd
By Kevin Pho, MD
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Scandal Sparks Fire Sale Talk for Wasserman Agency
New pod: Time for a scandal-induced fire sale...Who's gonna buy the Wasserman agency? With @Lucas_Shaw. https://t.co/A5o9vSMmEb
By Matthew Belloni
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Sarandos Accuses Paramount of Misinformation as WBD Negotiates Rival Deal
Ted Sarandos Slams Paramount for ‘Flooding the Zone With Misinformation’ as Warner Bros. Discovery Initiates New Talks With Rival Suitor https://t.co/rpsvBCV0vj via @variety
By Todd Spangler
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Data Centers Misjudge Training Vs. Inference Power Needs
The dumbest thing is that the data center companies are combining the need for training and inference and assuming that all it needs to be in 1,000MW increments. They don't. Here are some estimates...
By Jigar Shah
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Japan Commits $36B to U.S. Energy, Led by SoftBank
Japan plans to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects 🇯🇵 🤝 🇺🇸 The most significant piece is a 9.2GW gas-fired power plant in Ohio. The investment will be led by SoftBank https://t.co/5io8koo0jd
By Stephen Stapczynski
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Include Land Preservation Costs in Agrivoltaics LCOE
Scientists say land-preservation costs should be factored into agrivoltaics’ LCOE calculations #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jjFYEDWdIc https://t.co/bRlOQUhcvn
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Highguard Site Down, PR Refuses to Comment on Roadmap
The Highguard website has been down all day. I asked Wildlight why and when players might expect an update on the game's roadmap. PR declined to comment. https://t.co/y3MJDo1i6t
By Ethan Gach
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Induction Cooktops Safe for Pacemakers with Proper Awareness
Are induction cooktops dangerous for people with pacemakers? In rare cases, magnets can interfere with heart devices, but typically only when held extremely close. That doesn’t mean the technology is dangerous. It means awareness matters. Modern shielding + thoughtful device placement significantly reduce...
By Ami Bhatt, MD
Social•Feb 17, 2026
US Navy Splits Fleet: Carrier East, Smaller Ships Stay Caribbean
With the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and other U.S. warships deploying east across the Atlantic amid heightened tension with Iran, a smaller fleet remains behind in the Caribbean. Those vessels include the amphibious warships USS Iwo Jima, USS...
By Dan Lamothe
Social•Feb 17, 2026
BHP Gains From Energy Transition, Decarbonisation Remains Low
Energy transition delivers fresh growth for BHP, but decarbonisation stays on the back-burner #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/o3W8hMqdy5 https://t.co/QgGiAOULsE
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Warner Bros. Reopens Paramount Talks Amid Netflix Deal Deadline
And in the end, #Paramount got the momentum it wanted luring investors directly, as after active investor #AncoraCapital demanded WBD to reopen negotiations with #Paramount, $WBD announced this TUE it’ll invite $PSKY back to the negotiation table for a 7-day...
By Luiz Fernando
Social•Feb 17, 2026
FDA to End GRAS Loophole, Track Thousands of Additives
This is a big deal. Since 1958, the FDA has allowed food companies to self-certify ingredients as "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS). In comparison Europe only allows ~400 such additives to their foods. In the US there are 4,000–10,000 ingredients that are added...
By Robert Lufkin, MD
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Google Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power via Nevada Clean Tariff
Google signs 150 MW deal via NV Energy Clean Transition Tariff for a portfolio of new geothermal projects to be developed by Ormat https://t.co/7hsKR2PAsk #BYONCE (bring your own new clean electricity)
By Jesse D. Jenkins
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Ukraine Endures Another Harsh Winter Under Missile Fire
I don't want to be that kind of guy, but... March 1 comes next week. We in Ukraine are moving towards having lived through yet another godawful winter in the cold and dark under Russian missiles and drones, and we...
By Illia Ponomarenko
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Europe's Strict Regulations Push Talent Toward the US
🇪🇺 @steipete on why Europe was unable to retain him as talent: "In the US, most people are enthusiastic. In Europe, I get insulted, people scream REGULATION and RESPONSIBILITY. And if I really build a company here, then I get to struggle...
By Pieter Levels
Social•Feb 17, 2026
County Challenges FBI Raid, Demands Return of 2020 Election Records
NEW: The filing, which shreds the logic behind the raid, marks the county’s latest effort to reclaim the materials seized by the FBI during the raid, including the original — and only — copy of Fulton County’s 2020 election records....
By Marc Elias
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Artemis II Launch Countdown Kicks Off Now
The race to the Moon is on! - @SpaceKate reports on the countdown to Artemis II launch #NASA #Artemis https://t.co/HgVrFswjLR https://t.co/P7yO0wazU1
By Tim Robinson
Social•Feb 17, 2026
US Deploys Air Power, Ship for Potential Iran Strike
An influx of F-22s, F-16s E-3s, a U-2 to the Middle East are adding the capabilities the U.S. would need for a sustained attack on Iran. Also, the USS Pinckney was also recently deployed to the region. https://t.co/yoVBE2PVrB
By Howard Altman
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Canada’s Electrification Lag Threatens Future Competitiveness
Canada Lags in Electrifying Economy. Competitiveness Problem Looming? Rachel Doran @cleanenergycan discusses electrification, efficiency, and improving affordability for Canadians. #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/IThgTJPe8kM
By Markham Hislop
Social•Feb 17, 2026
WGA Staff Strike Ahead of AMPTP Negotiations
WGA will need to negotiate with WGA first --> WGA Staff Go on Strike Weeks Ahead of AMPTP Negotiations https://t.co/6a3cYzRhff via @variety
By Todd Spangler
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Rising Demand Meets Intermittent Solar, Threatening Power Reliability
US electricity demand is rising quickly—and it can only be met with 24/7 reliable power. And yet most of the added electricity "capacity" in 2025 came from intermittent solar. If this continues, electricity prices will continue to rise due to reliable power...
By Alex Epstein
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Starlink‑enabled Drones Become Ukraine War’s Deadliest Weapon
Drones now account for the majority of casualties in the Ukraine War. With Russia improving its strike range by mounting Starlink terminals to drones, Elon Musk has finally stepped in. Full analysis available on Patreon ➡️ https://t.co/LYlet7MIHM #dronewarfare #starlink #ukrainewar #geopolitics
By Peter Zeihan
Social•Feb 17, 2026
US Deploys Missing Assets, Prepares Possible Iran Attack
Final Pieces Moving Into Place For Potential Attack On Iran The latest flurry of U.S. assets heading to the Middle East includes many of the missing capabilities needed for a sustained air campaign. Latest: https://t.co/26hU8ux1aD
By Tyler Rogoway
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Two US Destroyers Patrol Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy presently has two destroyers -- the USS Mitscher and USS Michael Murphy -- in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.
By Dan Lamothe
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Robinhood Ventures Backs Boom Supersonic, Democrat
Super cool to have @boomsupersonic as one of the first companies in the @RobinhoodApp Ventures fund—democratizing investor access to private companies.
By Blake Scholl
Social•Feb 17, 2026
EHR Export Docs Reviewed: Gaps, Wins, and Fixes
I analyzed the mandatory "EHI Export" documentation for essentially every certified EHR on the market. Read on for the full picture; examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly; and recommendations for ONC, vendors, and patients to improve access...
By Josh Mandel, MD
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Engineer Sticks Boom Logo Atop Kilimanjaro for Contest
There's an informal contest at Boom to see who can put a Boom sticker in the most interesting place, and over the weekend Matt (manufacturing engineer) put one at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. (We're not jerks though, Matt took the...
By Blake Scholl
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Dar
This is consistent with all the chatter about the RVOs lately. Darling Ingredients CEO last week gave a range for BBD RVO of 5.25 - 5.6 billion physical gallons. Appears that half-RIN is dead and the compromise...
By Scott Irwin
Social•Feb 17, 2026
AMC Refires $2.5B to Trim Maturity Wall
AMC moving to clean up its maturity wall. $2.5B package taking out 2027 notes (12.75%) and 2029 TL If it prices well, decently lower interest burden. $AMC
By JunkBondInvestor
Social•Feb 17, 2026
US Deploys Advanced Missiles to Philippines, Bolstering 1st Island Chain
🧵 The U.S. will deploy its "cutting-edge missile and unmanned systems" to the Philippines, a step in strengthening force posture inside the 1st island chain. Beijing isn't happy — that's the point. A welcome sign given the NDS's softer tone on...
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Feb 17, 2026
AI Powers Scalable, Health‑literate Content Revisions
Healthcare organizations already have content. The challenge is reviewing and improving it at scale. Fred Camacho, PhD (HealthcareGPS) explains how AI enables human-in-the-loop health-literate revisions.👇 https://t.co/0iieGLgaNc @HealthcareGPSai #IHA #HealthLiteracy #HITSM https://t.co/c0GsWP93Uj
By Colin Hung
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Rent to Your Business Tax-Free—Only With Proper Paperwork
Influencers: “Rent your house to your business and boom — tax-free money.” What they don’t tell you: 📂 Fair market rent. 📝 Real agendas and minutes. 👥 Actual humans in attendance. 💼 A separate legal entity. 📸 Documentation that doesn’t look like it was created during...
By Prof. Victoria J. Haneman
Social•Feb 17, 2026
NY Cancels Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation
New York Abandons Its Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/94dqzywhHT https://t.co/NKpJrB5rTK
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Flatlined Power Output Signals Efficiency, Not Decline
Demand is what dominates these electricity charts. Supply has followed demand in the US. Stop posting flatlined generation graphs as if they're evidence of US decline or stagnation. They're evidence of US efficiency and a switch to a knowledge economy.
By Ramez Naam
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Paramount Skydance Open to Talks, No Bid Increase Confirmed
Paramount Skydance ‘Prepared to Engage’ With Warner Bros. Discovery on Takeover Talks, but Doesn’t Indicate Whether It Will Raise Price of Its Hostile Bid https://t.co/UtIQUrAntR via @variety
By Todd Spangler
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Ford Pays Millions in Tariffs After Supplier Fire
"Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford" https://t.co/3FKQwD9ycE That Ford is having to pay millions in aluminum tariffs simply bc its domestic supplier caught fire is one of the better/stupider examples of US tariff policy today: https://t.co/eOL1o1zgXf
By Scott Lincicome
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Paramount Must Exceed $35 to Secure WBD Acquisition
Why Paramount needs to bid north of $35 to win Warner Bros. Discovery $WBD $PSKY $NFLX The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 301. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/x9YASRJ98h
By Rich Greenfield
Social•Feb 17, 2026
New CFS Book Showcases Giant SPARC Fusion Magnets
The Book of CFS just arrived The cover shows a top down slice of the SPARC fusion plant, with a ring of 18 D-shaped toroidal magnets, each strong enough to levitate an aircraft carrier. Embedded in the center is a slice...
By Steve Jurvetson
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Get AI Medical Second Opinions by Photo or Upload
You can just take a picture of your medical data or upload the file to get a second opinion from Grok
By Elon Musk
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Paramount Accepts Warner Offer, Pursues Tender and Proxy Fight
New: Paramount is taking Warners up on its offer. Says in statement that it's "prepared to engage in good faith and constructive discussions" while also proceeding with tender and proxy fight.
By Alex Weprin
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Blood Test Maps Organ Age for Early Intervention
.@Vero_Bioscience is working to end age related chronic disease. With a simple blood test, Vero uses proteomics and machine learning to measure the biological age of each organ, revealing where the body is aging fastest so people can intervene early...
By Vinod Khosla
Social•Feb 17, 2026
India's Solar Overproduction Turns Boom Into Glut
Industrial policy, again: "India’s Solar Manufacturing Excesses Turn a Boom Into a Glut" https://t.co/VEeIUwYmoM https://t.co/r4CohxBgDI
By Scott Lincicome
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Trump Must Accept Limited Iran Deal to Avert Strikes
two rounds of iran talks, very little progress so far. unless trump is prepared to accept a limited deal (focused on nuclear capacity, not missiles or support for regional proxies), military strikes in coming weeks looking likely.
By Ian Bremmer
Social•Feb 17, 2026
VerticalAero Showcases Valo eVTOL at Singapore Airshow
Re-up! On the record with @VerticalAero at the 2026 Singapore Airshow to find out more about their Valo #eVTOL #avgeek https://t.co/xntDfKHnaO
By Tim Robinson