Industry Social Media and Updates

Acting CDC Chief Stalled Release of Vaccine Benefit Study
SocialApr 11, 2026

Acting CDC Chief Stalled Release of Vaccine Benefit Study

Acting CDC director delayed release of study showing benefit of Covid vaccines - NBC News https://t.co/JsxUVy7Cpj

By Peter Suzman
US Industrials Set to Boom as Gas Prices Plunge
SocialApr 11, 2026

US Industrials Set to Boom as Gas Prices Plunge

Natural gas drives the US industrial economy, not oil. US natural gas prices are -20% since the Iran war broke out. This will be tremendous for US industrials. https://t.co/4k1zWGD9Ix

By Craig Fuller
US Industry Relies on Natural Gas, Now 20% Cheaper
SocialApr 11, 2026

US Industry Relies on Natural Gas, Now 20% Cheaper

For the most part, the US industrial segment runs on natural gas, not oil. And US natural gas prices have dropped by 20% since March 1st.

By Craig Fuller
Renewables and Nuclear to Power Half of World by 2030
SocialApr 11, 2026

Renewables and Nuclear to Power Half of World by 2030

The IEA expects renewables and nuclear to provide half of global electricity by 2030 as power demand accelerates. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/clean-power-growth-will-reshape-global.html

By The Metalnomist
Verizon Service Fails in Palo Alto Hotels and Venues
SocialApr 11, 2026

Verizon Service Fails in Palo Alto Hotels and Venues

Can’t believe how bad @verizon service is in Palo Alto. No DMs. Just letting you know…especially in hotel and at the Sports Page.

By Teri Radichel
Artemis Returns Safely, Celebrating Humanity’s Space Triumph
SocialApr 11, 2026

Artemis Returns Safely, Celebrating Humanity’s Space Triumph

Artemis home, safe in the sea, Millions watched, one HUM-AN-ITY. From questions asked to answers flown, Science made the unknown… known. To every hand that shaped the way, Thank you for bringing her home today 🌙 Goodnight, everyone ✌️

By Joan Marie (YourFemaleEngineer)
Oil Headlines Mislead; Brent Stuck Near $100
SocialApr 11, 2026

Oil Headlines Mislead; Brent Stuck Near $100

I can’t be the only one who sees these headlines day in and day out yet sees Brent crude struggle to hold $100/barrel and thinks there must be magic supplies of oil out there somehow.

By Conor Sen
MIT Discovers Hundreds of Bacterial CRISPR-Like Tools
SocialApr 11, 2026

MIT Discovers Hundreds of Bacterial CRISPR-Like Tools

MIT Mined Bacteria for the Next CRISPR—and Found Hundreds of Potential New Tools https://t.co/n4cJpB8dVk https://t.co/Vq57AKw6XD

By Brian Ahier
Switching to an Attacker Mindset Transforms Cybersecurity Learning
SocialApr 11, 2026

Switching to an Attacker Mindset Transforms Cybersecurity Learning

Day 1 of learning to hack. Legally. 👩🏾‍💻🔐 The first thing TryHackMe teaches you? Stop thinking like a defender. Start thinking like the attacker. That shift alone broke my brain a little. 🤯 I'm uncomfortable. I'm confused. I'm a total beginner. And I just set a...

By Kaila Mayho
Artemis 2 Astronauts Arrive on Recovery Ship for Medical Checks
SocialApr 11, 2026

Artemis 2 Astronauts Arrive on Recovery Ship for Medical Checks

The helicopters carrying the four Artemis 2 astronauts have landed on the deck of the recovery ship, USS John P. Murtha. They'll now head to the ship's medical bay for post-flight checks.

By Jeff Foust
Only One Artemis II CubeSat Achieved Orbit Boost, Others Failed
SocialApr 11, 2026

Only One Artemis II CubeSat Achieved Orbit Boost, Others Failed

Three of the four Artemis II cubesats were meant to fire propulsion systems to raise perigee and stay in orbit. Only one (Saudi Arabia's SWC-1) managed to do so; TACHELES and K-RadCube reentered at first perigee.

By Jonathan McDowell
Earth: A Fragile Crescent Home for 8 Billion
SocialApr 11, 2026

Earth: A Fragile Crescent Home for 8 Billion

We all live on this dot, more than 8 billion of us. @NASA: Seen from afar, Earth appears as a small, delicate waning crescent suspended in the darkness of space, captured by the crew during the Artemis II mission (April 6,...

By Vala Afshar
China’s Decline Reveals True Instigator of Hormuz Crisis
SocialApr 11, 2026

China’s Decline Reveals True Instigator of Hormuz Crisis

If you look at the numbers, that when China start suffering. That tells you who caused the Hormuz crisis.

By Anas Alhajji
Micro‑islands of Cu, In, Se Boost Solar Cells
SocialApr 11, 2026

Micro‑islands of Cu, In, Se Boost Solar Cells

Copper, indium, selenium micro-islands pave the way for next-gen micro-concentrator solar cells #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Clqr7VTUxv https://t.co/JjzB3JSq30

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ukraine Ready to Open Strait of Hormuz if Ceasefire Collapses
SocialApr 11, 2026

Ukraine Ready to Open Strait of Hormuz if Ceasefire Collapses

If the ceasefire fails, Ukraine has a plan to unblock the Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/n300ozshow

By Tom Pick
Astronauts Blend Awe, Tech Glitches, and Bathroom Jokes
SocialApr 11, 2026

Astronauts Blend Awe, Tech Glitches, and Bathroom Jokes

Top 3 quotes from Artemis II mission: ▫️ “In all of this emptiness — this whole bunch of nothing we call the universe — you have this oasis [of earth], this beautiful place that we get to exist in together."...

By Trung Phan
US‑Iran Talks Aim to Boost Hormuz Traffic Soon
SocialApr 11, 2026

US‑Iran Talks Aim to Boost Hormuz Traffic Soon

Will the US-Iran negotiations starting today be able to secure a material increase in the Strait of Hormuz transits early on? Courtesy FT: https://t.co/SLCKkZ5fdc

By Vandana Hari
Midwest Turns From Freight Receiver to Export Hub
SocialApr 11, 2026

Midwest Turns From Freight Receiver to Export Hub

For the past decade, the center of the country "received freight", largely from the coasts, as a large percentage of trucking volume were related to imports. For the past few months, that has flipped and now the center of the...

By Craig Fuller
Going Crazy? I'd
SocialApr 11, 2026

Going Crazy? I'd

If I ever lose my marbles, I’m hotwiring XB-1 and going out with a boom. https://t.co/w3DTUTYehg

By Blake Scholl
Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Earth View From Soyuz Reentry
SocialApr 11, 2026

Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Earth View From Soyuz Reentry

NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins pointed a camera out of the window of the Soyuz reentry capsule, and this is what he saw from the window seat returning to Earth from space https://t.co/e5dI5EiJHI

By Vala Afshar
Artemis 2 Crew Exits Orion, Board Helicopters to Recovery Ship
SocialApr 11, 2026

Artemis 2 Crew Exits Orion, Board Helicopters to Recovery Ship

The Artemis 2 astronauts are starting to exit Orion. They'll be hoisted onto helicopters for a short flight to the recovery ship.

By Jeff Foust
Anglo Cuts 2026 Copper Outlook Amid Lower Collahuasi Grades
SocialApr 11, 2026

Anglo Cuts 2026 Copper Outlook Amid Lower Collahuasi Grades

Anglo cut 2026 copper guidance as lower ore grades at Collahuasi weaken Chilean production expectations. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/anglo-2026-copper-guidance-falls-as.html

By The Metalnomist
NASA Celebrates Flawless, Triumphant Mission Success
SocialApr 11, 2026

NASA Celebrates Flawless, Triumphant Mission Success

Warmest congratulations to the entire @NASA family for an outstandingly successful and perfectly executed mission.

By Jonathan McDowell
Co-Location, Regulation, and Tension Drive Europe's Solar Market
SocialApr 11, 2026

Co-Location, Regulation, and Tension Drive Europe's Solar Market

‘Europe’s solar market is being shaped by co-location, regulation and growing tension’ #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/5uxupIML2a

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Young Men's ED Rates Surge Amid Porn Consumption
SocialApr 11, 2026

Young Men's ED Rates Surge Amid Porn Consumption

The levels of reported ED issues among young men have skyrocketed in recent years. To anyone familiar with the porn epidemic, this is not surprising at all. In 2012, Swiss researchers found Erectile Dysfunction (ED) rates of 30% in a cross-section...

By Ed Latimore
2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe Sports Sleeker, Sportier Roofline
SocialApr 11, 2026

2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe Sports Sleeker, Sportier Roofline

I drove the 3-row version earlier this year, but the 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe has a sleeker roofline that gives it a sportier stance. @GenesisUSA #genesis #genesisgv80 #genesisgv80coupe #suv #suvlife ...

By John Velasco
Capsule Lands Right-Side-Up: Stable One Confirmed
SocialApr 11, 2026

Capsule Lands Right-Side-Up: Stable One Confirmed

Glad to see the capsule is "Stable One". (There are two stable positions for a capsule after splashdown. "Stable Two" is NASA speak for "upside down".)

By Jonathan McDowell
6% of Truckers Likely to Fail Random Drug Test
SocialApr 11, 2026

6% of Truckers Likely to Fail Random Drug Test

An estimated 6% of all truck drivers would fail a random hair follicle drug test

By Craig Fuller
Canada's Energy Regulator Grants Pipeline Builders Entry Rights
SocialApr 11, 2026

Canada's Energy Regulator Grants Pipeline Builders Entry Rights

Y'all are going to be big mad when you learn about right of entry provisions for the construction of pipelines in the Canadian Energy Regulator Act. https://t.co/bTzN0OWdPh

By Andrew Leach
Outlook PM Celebrates Artemis II Crew's Safe Earth Return
SocialApr 11, 2026

Outlook PM Celebrates Artemis II Crew's Safe Earth Return

the PM for Microsoft Outlook seeing that Artemis II crew succesfully made it back to earth https://t.co/E3JEawI3Dh

By Trung Phan
Russia Profits as Europe’s Sanctions Hinge on Energy
SocialApr 11, 2026

Russia Profits as Europe’s Sanctions Hinge on Energy

Europe might sanction Russia, but when push comes to shove, it depends on Russian energy. As I’ve been saying since Day 1 of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Russia is a big winner. https://t.co/boFO4l8cc7

By Steve Hanke
Packer Profits From Remake Formula, Tokenizing Black Leads
SocialApr 11, 2026

Packer Profits From Remake Formula, Tokenizing Black Leads

Rrom ‘Obsessed’ in 2009 until ‘Little’ in 2019, Packer found fortune and glory producing remakes, rehashes and genre approximations but with Black leads as added value. https://open.substack.com/pub/scottmendelson/p/you-me-and-tuscany-will-packer-producer-rip-off-dont-remake/

By Scott Mendelson
One of Us Can’t Wait for Artemis II’s Return
SocialApr 11, 2026

One of Us Can’t Wait for Artemis II’s Return

One of us is more excited than the other to watch the Artemis II crew return to Earth…

By Kate Magill (ThePlaneKate)
Oil Futures Lag Behind Spot Prices Amid Supply Shock
SocialApr 11, 2026

Oil Futures Lag Behind Spot Prices Amid Supply Shock

From The New York Times : “The futures and spot prices are rarely exactly the same, but the gap between them has grown unusually big in the past few weeks, so much so that oil executives and analysts say futures prices...

By Mohamed El‑Erian
Neuron Energy to Build 5 GWh Battery Factory in India
SocialApr 11, 2026

Neuron Energy to Build 5 GWh Battery Factory in India

Neuron Energy plans 5 GWh battery storage factory in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/lCGZ48gTkw

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Orion Splashdown Thrills Team, Including Proud Daughter
SocialApr 11, 2026

Orion Splashdown Thrills Team, Including Proud Daughter

Beautiful reentry and splash down. (My daughter worked on Orion. She’s very excited right now, as is everyone who contributed to our initial return to the moon)

By Tory Bruno
Stop Empty Conferences, Put Workers on the Shipyard
SocialApr 11, 2026

Stop Empty Conferences, Put Workers on the Shipyard

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. How about you cancel the stupid conference and send everyone to the shipyard to help get your broken destroyer back to sea? I’m so tired of these stupid conferences. All talk, no action.

By John Konrad
Naval Support Enables Artemis Return: Sea Power Fuels Space
SocialApr 11, 2026

Naval Support Enables Artemis Return: Sea Power Fuels Space

USS John P. Murtha offshore San Diego assisting with recovery of the Artemis capsule. Reminder: Sea Power is still a prerequisite for Space Power

By John Konrad
We Fuel Negativity; Stop Sharing to Shift Media
SocialApr 11, 2026

We Fuel Negativity; Stop Sharing to Shift Media

Social media propagates negative clickbait BS Not because it's designed to... Because WE as humans reward it It's the same reason that news stations overwhelmingly share negative news Positive news, good nuanced information does not get likes, clicks, shares, or follows If people stopped tolerating...

By Biolayne (Layne Norton, PhD)
Astronaut Spots Shrinking Moon, Mission Control Jokes About Comeback
SocialApr 11, 2026

Astronaut Spots Shrinking Moon, Mission Control Jokes About Comeback

"We got a great view of the moon out window 2, looks a little smaller than yesterday" Wiseman told mission control minutes before the crew plunged into Earth's atmosphere. "Guess we'll have to go back," mission control replied. https://t.co/8KNPaFFiFv

By Joey Roulette
Artemis Era Launches: A Global Celebration for NASA
SocialApr 11, 2026

Artemis Era Launches: A Global Celebration for NASA

Epic day for NASA and everyone around the world who contributed to this. The Artemis era has truly begun.

By Eric Berger
Celebrating Integrity's Return and Apollo 13 Free‑Return Anniversary
SocialApr 11, 2026

Celebrating Integrity's Return and Apollo 13 Free‑Return Anniversary

🎯 Welcome Back Integrity, with a bullseye splash down just now And tomorrow is the 66-year anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch, the last time a mission brought the astronauts back with a free-return trajectory, slingshotting around the moon. https://t.co/TWKKMtnxDF

By Steve Jurvetson
Europe's Defense Hinges on Tech Access, Not Weapons
SocialApr 11, 2026

Europe's Defense Hinges on Tech Access, Not Weapons

If Europe want to defend itself it starts with asking China or USA for access to: 1. Advanced chips 2. advanced AI-models 3. access to advanced Intelligence 4. Access to advanced communications rails Only when all of the above Can be obtained it starts...

By Mads Christiansen
Watch Artemis Mission Landing Live Right Now
SocialApr 11, 2026

Watch Artemis Mission Landing Live Right Now

MyPOV - Very cool. Tune into the live stream now for the #Artemis mission landing https://t.co/CulPUWM1bl

By Holger Müller
Apple's MLB Broadcast Impresses with Crisp Visuals, Strong Commentary
SocialApr 11, 2026

Apple's MLB Broadcast Impresses with Crisp Visuals, Strong Commentary

Apple is doing a nice job with its MLB production--crisp picture, cool graphics, good commentary--at least judging by tonight's Giants-Orioles game so far.

By John Ourand
Multi‑Billion Fusion Partnership Leverages High‑Temp Superconductors
SocialApr 11, 2026

Multi‑Billion Fusion Partnership Leverages High‑Temp Superconductors

Fast Friends in Fusion ⚛ ♾ ⚛ Two of our companies announced a multi-billion dollar partnership at the ARPA-E conference this week. Both Commonwealth and Realta use powerful high-temp superconducting magnets — CFS in a utility-scale torus, Realta in...

By Steve Jurvetson
Box Office Success Shows Audiences Shape Hollywood Production
SocialApr 11, 2026

Box Office Success Shows Audiences Shape Hollywood Production

Why the Box Office for ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Matters: ‘Audiences Have the Power to Dictate What Gets Made in Hollywood,’ Says Producer Will Packer https://t.co/sopQKivUzh via @variety

By Clayton Davis
China Halts Jet Fuel Exports, Triggering Global Shortage
SocialApr 11, 2026

China Halts Jet Fuel Exports, Triggering Global Shortage

Jet fuel supply disruptions continue. China has halted jet fuel exports; Asia is running out of fuel. Major shortages could soon spread to Europe and the US. THE US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN = MAJOR DAMAGE. https://t.co/1BeaFpUw8i

By Steve Hanke
Disney to Cut 1,000 Jobs Across Marketing, Media
SocialApr 11, 2026

Disney to Cut 1,000 Jobs Across Marketing, Media

Friday afternoon scoop with @adamchitwood: Disney Layoffs of 1,000 to Begin Next Week Across Marketing, Awards and Publicity - including brands like Hulu, FX, ESPN, ABC News and Marvel. https://t.co/zT6twu2kWU

By Sharon Waxman