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Open‑Enrollment Energy Markets Course Launches at UAlberta
SocialApr 9, 2026

Open‑Enrollment Energy Markets Course Launches at UAlberta

For the first time, I am teaching an open-enrolment course at @ualberta. This class is open to students and members of the community and is targeted at those looking for an introduction to energy markets, policies, and trends. Poster by...

By Andrew Leach
Sun’s Free Power Outshines Hormuz Oil Halt
SocialApr 9, 2026

Sun’s Free Power Outshines Hormuz Oil Halt

The Strait of Hormuz isnt Hormuz’ing which means oil isn’t moving. Meanwhile, the sun showered the planet with more free energy today than humanity could use in 24 years.

By Renewable Energy Club (Jonathan Rasmusson)
Artemis II May Only Teach Us How to Explore Again
SocialApr 9, 2026

Artemis II May Only Teach Us How to Explore Again

So what, exactly, is Artemis II's contribution to our knowledge of the Moon? Maybe it's just relearning how humans can explore. https://t.co/yslyyDUYUA

By Stephen Clark
IPO Plummets, Back‑to‑Back Lower Circuits Trap Retailers
SocialApr 9, 2026

IPO Plummets, Back‑to‑Back Lower Circuits Trap Retailers

IPO in Back to back Lower Circuit 📉 Worst after listing performance of the year 2026 ⚠️ Amir Chand - IPO 🚨 Listed at ₹200 (-5%) Now trading below ₹125 (-38%) ⬇️ IPO hitting back to back Lower Circuit since listing and Retailers are...

By Champ Trader
US Troops Hold Position; Tehran Cites Ceasefire Violation
SocialApr 9, 2026

US Troops Hold Position; Tehran Cites Ceasefire Violation

US military is staying put until a final deal is done and delivered on, Trump says in a post minutes ago. Another violation of ceasefire terms, Tehran might say. https://t.co/gfI9iETM3Y

By Vandana Hari
Aging Biology Targets Key to Better Stroke Outcomes
SocialApr 9, 2026

Aging Biology Targets Key to Better Stroke Outcomes

Targeting the Biology of Aging in Cerebrovascular Disease: Inflammation, Metabolism, Senescence, and Regeneration 🔎Addressing age-specific pathophysiology will be critical for improving outcomes in cerebrovascular diseases in the aging population... https://t.co/DuScTnSIh5 https://t.co/Irok29jqMx

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Trump Administration May Sanction NATO Allies over Iran War
SocialApr 9, 2026

Trump Administration May Sanction NATO Allies over Iran War

The Trump administration is considering a plan to punish some members of NATO that President Trump thinks were unhelpful to the U.S. and Israel during the Iran war, according to U.S. officials https://t.co/E7aoWyGb7u via @WSJ

By Guy Faulconbridge
Peruvian Entrepreneur Profits From Drone Facade Cleaning
SocialApr 9, 2026

Peruvian Entrepreneur Profits From Drone Facade Cleaning

Peruvian Entrepreneur Earns Big with #Drone-Powered Building Facade Cleaning by @Arcfunmi #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/H1RK3w55G5

By Ron van Loon
Bot Shares Zuck‑Approved NIO Update
SocialApr 9, 2026

Bot Shares Zuck‑Approved NIO Update

This is a bot....so I'm just going to assume Zuck wants me to share this with you all about NIO

By The Reason
Network Giant Taps Controversial Line to Expand Mobile Coverage
SocialApr 9, 2026

Network Giant Taps Controversial Line to Expand Mobile Coverage

Network giant uses contentious new transmission line to boost regional mobile coverage #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/sBFy3HFlKV https://t.co/Kzll4uowdT

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Tarran L1 Introduces Smart-Stable Cargo E‑Bikes
SocialApr 9, 2026

Tarran L1 Introduces Smart-Stable Cargo E‑Bikes

Tarran L1 Reinvents Cargo E-Bikes with Smart Stability #Tech by @IntEngineering #EV #TechForGood #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech https://t.co/loWq6Q9TtM

By Ron van Loon
Tesla Prioritizes Animal Safety with Advanced Collision Tech
SocialApr 9, 2026

Tesla Prioritizes Animal Safety with Advanced Collision Tech

Tesla puts a lot of effort into ensuring that our cars don’t run over animals

By Elon Musk
U.S. Men Must Register for Draft Until Age 25
SocialApr 9, 2026

U.S. Men Must Register for Draft Until Age 25

“They are forcing eligible men to register for the draft” I hate this administration, but I also hate those of you that just fearmonger. All men in the U.S starting at the age of 18 are required to register for the draft....

By Appalachian Naturalist (Calvin)
Financing Standalone Vs. Co‑Located Projects: Key Differences Explained
SocialApr 9, 2026

Financing Standalone Vs. Co‑Located Projects: Key Differences Explained

BBDF 2026: How financing standalone vs. co-located projects really works #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/BC1aF4l5ro

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
ANM Clears Sigma Lithium Waste, Legal Doubts Linger
SocialApr 9, 2026

ANM Clears Sigma Lithium Waste, Legal Doubts Linger

Brazil’s ANM cleared Sigma Lithium’s waste piles, but legal uncertainty still hangs over the mine. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/sigma-lithium-waste-piles-cleared-by.html

By The Metalnomist
U.S. Dependence on Foreign Factories Threatens Security
SocialApr 9, 2026

U.S. Dependence on Foreign Factories Threatens Security

What should scare you the most is that we don’t make things in this country anymore. And the country that makes all our stuff, and operates all the world’s big factories, is the one we are most likely to have...

By Bryan Beal
Amazon Nova 2 Still Lags Behind Sonnet 4.5
SocialApr 9, 2026

Amazon Nova 2 Still Lags Behind Sonnet 4.5

So what's the deal with Amazon Nova? They released Nova 2 in December, and even then, the top flight Nova 2 model trailed Sonnet 4.5. And it still hasn't left preview.

By Ethan Mollick
Chattanooga’s Tiny Streets Overflow with Logistics Branding
SocialApr 9, 2026

Chattanooga’s Tiny Streets Overflow with Logistics Branding

Chattanooga is much smaller than other cities, but due to the high concentration of logistics firms in the city, you can't go anywhere without running into a reminder that you are in Freight Alley.

By Craig Fuller
SF Pedestrian Deaths Far Exceed NYC; Waymo Impact Unproven
SocialApr 9, 2026

SF Pedestrian Deaths Far Exceed NYC; Waymo Impact Unproven

SF had 17 pedestrian deaths in 2025 against a population of about 810k. NYC had 111 ped deaths against a population of about 8.5m. NYC's per-capital pedestrian fatality rate is less than two-thirds of SF's. There's no evidence at all...

By Nicole Gelinas
2027 Mercedes CLA 250+ Dazzles with Elaborate Light Shows
SocialApr 9, 2026

2027 Mercedes CLA 250+ Dazzles with Elaborate Light Shows

These light up animations are getting pretty elaborate and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ isn't afraid to show off. 😻 @mercedesbenz @mercedesbenzusa #mercedes #mercedesbenzcla #evs #mercedesbenz #electricvehicle ...

By John Velasco
American Pacific Mining Owns High‑Grade Copper‑Gold Madison Mine
SocialApr 9, 2026

American Pacific Mining Owns High‑Grade Copper‑Gold Madison Mine

PDAC 2026: American Pacific Mining CEO Warwick Smith $USGD.CA $USGDF Am Pacific is the 100%-owner of The High Grade Copper-Gold Madison Mine in Montana https://t.co/ijKPf7hggs https://t.co/sZmKJ0sWvK

By Hedgehog Trader (Nicholas Winton)
Regenerative Medicine Needs Data Over Hype
SocialApr 9, 2026

Regenerative Medicine Needs Data Over Hype

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Scott Carney for a wide-ranging conversation on regenerative medicine, stem cells, peptides, and the growing gap between scientific promise and clinical reality. In the conversation, we dig into: – Why stem cell therapies...

By Matt Kaeberlein, PhD
SONAR Adds Bulk Trucking Rates to Global Freight Intel
SocialApr 9, 2026

SONAR Adds Bulk Trucking Rates to Global Freight Intel

SONAR launches Bulk Trucking Rates. SONAR is the only global multi-modal freight market intelligence platform with Van, Reefer, Flatbed, and now Bulk trucking rates. Our new bulk rate offering is derived from our massively expanded shipper-rate platform which now includes...

By Craig Fuller
China Leads Australian Car Sales, Capturing 27% Market
SocialApr 9, 2026

China Leads Australian Car Sales, Capturing 27% Market

Australian vehicle sales Mar 2026 VFACTs + EV Council - 7Apr2026 BEV share 15% Hybrid (inc PHEV) 25% ICE only drive train share 60% SUVs 63.7% share of Aus sales Country of origin: China number one car supplier in Australia again March 2026 - 27% of...

By Prof Ray Wills
Zelestra and BNZ Integrate BESS with Southern Europe Solar
SocialApr 9, 2026

Zelestra and BNZ Integrate BESS with Southern Europe Solar

IPPs Zelestra, BNZ adding BESS to solar PV plants in Southern Europe #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/i2MTrhf3xc

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Highest Healthcare Spending, Yet US Life Expectancy Lags
SocialApr 9, 2026

Highest Healthcare Spending, Yet US Life Expectancy Lags

The US spends more on healthcare than any country on earth. The national average life expectancy is 77.5. Mississippi is 72.6. Source: Visual Capitalist https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-us-life-expectancy-by-state/

By Geopolitical Guy
US Crude Inventories Plunge, Prices Set to Surge
SocialApr 9, 2026

US Crude Inventories Plunge, Prices Set to Surge

The US API Weekly Crude Oil Stock just released at 3.72 M, DECREASING significantly from 10.26M the month prior. With the supply cutting off, it’s not a surprise that we are draining down reserves. When you reach the bottom of the tank,...

By Steve Hanke
Automatic Draft Registration Begins This December
SocialApr 9, 2026

Automatic Draft Registration Begins This December

The federal government plans to start automatic registration for the U.S. military draft in December.

By Samantha Sophia (Raising Self)
RBIC Becomes Fully Owned Subsidiary of Bosch
SocialApr 9, 2026

RBIC Becomes Fully Owned Subsidiary of Bosch

Ownership Change: RBIC will transition from a group-held entity to a wholly owned subsidiary of Bosch Limited.

By stock_n_trade
Gujarat Victory Forgings Files IPO to Boost Copper Capacity
SocialApr 9, 2026

Gujarat Victory Forgings Files IPO to Boost Copper Capacity

Gujarat Victory Forgings Limited files an IPO DRHP. 🧾 IPO STRUCTURE Fresh Issue: ~65 lakh equity shares OFS: ~1.32 crore shares DRHP Filed Date: 30 March 2026 🏭 BUSINESS OVERVIEW Core Activity: Processing & recycling of metal scrap Key Products: Copper cathodes (99.96%–99.99% purity) Copper rods, tubes, busbars, coils Brass...

By Yogesh Mantri
Japanese Giants Join Tokyu Land’s $190M BESS Consortium
SocialApr 9, 2026

Japanese Giants Join Tokyu Land’s $190M BESS Consortium

Japanese business heavyweights in Tokyu Land’s US$190 million BESS investment consortium   #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ncYirkit0k

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Hollywood's AI Debate Is Broken and Unproductive
SocialApr 9, 2026

Hollywood's AI Debate Is Broken and Unproductive

Per the Soderbergh bruhaha, my column from yesterday on how Hollywood's whole AI conversation is broken and isn't helping anyone or accomplishing anything. https://t.co/2o8wZ3ZLys

By Richard Rushfield
Users Will Pay $40/Month for Extended Keyword Tracking
SocialApr 9, 2026

Users Will Pay $40/Month for Extended Keyword Tracking

I'd pay $40/month to view Twitter keyword mentions over a longer time frame. Missed opportunity https://t.co/vjieqDnYe9

By Michael Fritzell
Energy‑Data Center Alliance Fuels Upcoming Trucking Supercycle
SocialApr 9, 2026

Energy‑Data Center Alliance Fuels Upcoming Trucking Supercycle

Was at an energy conference today and my mind was blown about how early we are in this cycle. The partnership between energy + data centers is going to power the trucking super cycle

By Craig Fuller
Calfrac CFO Hire Spurs 47% Rally, Buy Pullback
SocialApr 9, 2026

Calfrac CFO Hire Spurs 47% Rally, Buy Pullback

Macro: oilfield services momentum 📈 Key: Calfrac names Scarlett Crockatt as CFO; strong capital-markets pedigree; shares +47% near 52‑wk high. Risk: one‑time transition charges. Trading insight: consider buy on pullback. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
War Exposes Oil‑driven Plastic Addiction, Urging Weaning
SocialApr 9, 2026

War Exposes Oil‑driven Plastic Addiction, Urging Weaning

One of the silver lining of this war is that people are realizing how oil dependent we are, not just via transportation but in daily lives. Plastic, light, durable and cheap have been a plague to Asia's water ways, is...

By Trinh Nguyen
Idle LNG Tankers Stall Qatar's Production Restart
SocialApr 9, 2026

Idle LNG Tankers Stall Qatar's Production Restart

CEASEFIRE DAY 2: None of the LNG tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf appear to be heading towards Hormuz 🚢⚠️ They're all idling. Without this traffic resuming, it will be challenging for Qatar to significantly restart production at the world's biggest...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Astronauts Rehearse Every Mission Moment in Advance
SocialApr 9, 2026

Astronauts Rehearse Every Mission Moment in Advance

What do people think the astronauts do for the years leading up to their mission? They have scripted out and walked through every moment of the flight.

By Nathan Strang
Suburbs Must Offer Amenities for EV Residents, Replacing Cities
SocialApr 9, 2026

Suburbs Must Offer Amenities for EV Residents, Replacing Cities

The real urbanism fight that doesn’t get talked about much is if suburbs — particularly your Johns Creek/Frisco types — can build enough amenities for your Rivian R2-type residents and consumers that they don’t need actual cities as they’re currently...

By Conor Sen
Networks Now Make Real‑Time Business‑Driven Decisions
SocialApr 9, 2026

Networks Now Make Real‑Time Business‑Driven Decisions

How are networks becoming smarter on their own? At #MWC26, I captured how telecom networks are starting to make real-time decisions based on business needs. 🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/eVJL3S8Dlc #AI @ericsson #EricssonAmbassador #EricssonMWC @MWCHub @GSMA @tmforumorg @techiemats @OneLinders via @YouTube

By Harold Sinnott
Councils Use Local Laws to Shape Renewable Development
SocialApr 9, 2026

Councils Use Local Laws to Shape Renewable Development

Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/BAjaDCZnQp https://t.co/fJ7I1jqqUo

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Samart Aviation Scales to 200k Flights, Keeps 50% Margins
SocialApr 9, 2026

Samart Aviation Scales to 200k Flights, Keeps 50% Margins

Samart Aviation's management team confirmed last week that they'll be able to serve 200,000 flights per week without needing to hire a single additional staff. That means that any additional revenue will come at ~50% incremental margins. https://t.co/i1hCzD9b3E

By Michael Fritzell
Brent Rebounds Above $97, Still Far From $110 Peak
SocialApr 9, 2026

Brent Rebounds Above $97, Still Far From $110 Peak

Brent crude back above $97, still well below the $110 we were at pre-“ceasefire” announcement, but ~$7 off this morning’s low. https://t.co/I0q5dXg0RD

By Rory Johnston
Ceasefire Uncertain, Hormuz Still Blocked, Oil Market Stressed
SocialApr 9, 2026

Ceasefire Uncertain, Hormuz Still Blocked, Oil Market Stressed

Spoke with @PnPCBC earlier today about the Iran War "ceasefire", how the rough first day still had plenty of fire on both sides, how flow through Hormuz has yet to actually resume, and what it all means for the supply-starved...

By Rory Johnston
Smart Saddle Adjusts to Motion, Redefining Bike Comfort
SocialApr 9, 2026

Smart Saddle Adjusts to Motion, Redefining Bike Comfort

This Smart Bicycle Saddle Syncs With Your Motion to Redefine Riding Comfort by @QuantumTech_X #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/WOxmDyfuJJ

By Ron van Loon
Physicians Overpay Taxes—Learn How to Reclaim Income
SocialApr 9, 2026

Physicians Overpay Taxes—Learn How to Reclaim Income

Why physicians pay more in taxes and how to reclaim your income [PODCAST] http://dlvr.it/TRxTZR Podcast #PracticeManagement

By Kevin Pho, MD (KevinMD)
From Failed Futures to Freight’s Leading Data Platform
SocialApr 9, 2026

From Failed Futures to Freight’s Leading Data Platform

10 years ago, I quit my job and decided to create the world’s first futures for trucking. Futures didn’t work out, but we created something much more powerful - the most comprehensive information services platform in the freight market. And we are...

By Craig Fuller
AI Turns Power Grid Into Semiconductor Bottleneck
SocialApr 9, 2026

AI Turns Power Grid Into Semiconductor Bottleneck

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #AI The Semiconductor AI Infrastructure Grid: 1/ - Artificial Intelligence Is Not Just Powering Chips It Is Reshaping The Grid That Powers Semiconductor Fabs And Data Centers. - Rising AI Workloads Plus Advanced Semiconductor Fabs Equal Surging Electricity Demand. -...

By Chetan Arvind Patil
German Heat Pump Talk: Positive Yet Volatile
SocialApr 9, 2026

German Heat Pump Talk: Positive Yet Volatile

Germany’s heat pump public discourse is positive but volatile #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/thhSnoVq6o

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza