Industry Social Media and Updates

Civilian Ferries Dramatically Boost Amphibious Lift Capacity
SocialApr 7, 2026

Civilian Ferries Dramatically Boost Amphibious Lift Capacity

"Mr Shugart said that while the ferries were not purpose-built warships, their sheer numbers mattered. "Dedicated amphibious ships are limited," he said. "But if you can draw on a large civilian ferry fleet, you expand your lift capacity dramatically."" https://t.co/4hzqrhSqWy

By Tom Shugart
ECB Vice Chair’s Decarbonization Push Looks Futile
SocialApr 7, 2026

ECB Vice Chair’s Decarbonization Push Looks Futile

ECB vice chair taking time out of his day to write about decarbonization sorry europe, you’re never gonna make it https://t.co/DDnNTorRwy

By Eric Wallerstein
Fund NIH Trials to Validate Unapproved Peptide Safety
SocialApr 7, 2026

Fund NIH Trials to Validate Unapproved Peptide Safety

I thought this was an excellent, balanced article on the current state of unapproved peptides from a safety and regulatory perspective by @AnjeanetteDamon in @propublica https://t.co/DbA8cdvTY5 The fundamental problem is that we don't have quality data on safety or efficacy for...

By Matt Kaeberlein, PhD
Half‑Billion Dollar Jet Exposed, Satellite‑Guided Weapon Hits It
SocialApr 7, 2026

Half‑Billion Dollar Jet Exposed, Satellite‑Guided Weapon Hits It

“...What on earth was this half-billion dollar airplane doing sitting right out in the open, where commercial satellite imagery can see exactly where it was and target a weapon onto that, which apparently they did,” said Tom Shugart... https://t.co/rsnIuBIpuk

By Tom Shugart
Congress Targets Rare‑Earth Magnets, Threatening US‑China Ties
SocialApr 7, 2026

Congress Targets Rare‑Earth Magnets, Threatening US‑China Ties

#MATCHAct very real danger to bilateral relationship, + for US firms facing REE/magnet-related issues. Beijing would respond harshly if some version moves forward. From Coordination to Constraint: Congress Eyes a Memory Squeeze on China—and the World https://t.co/y1sG4ZDOZo https://t.co/oZ3fvm8npl

By Paul Triolo
AI Intelligence, Not Weapons, Drives Modern Security Race
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Intelligence, Not Weapons, Drives Modern Security Race

AI is quickly becoming a national security priority because intelligence, not just weapons, is shaping how modern conflicts are won or avoided. As countries invest heavily, the real race is about who can build and control these systems at scale....

By Satya Mallick
Indonesia's New Rating System Mislabels Games, Sparking Confusion
SocialApr 7, 2026

Indonesia's New Rating System Mislabels Games, Sparking Confusion

Indonesia's new Game Rating System went live on Steam recently, causing confusion among gamers and developers after games for children ended up with an 18+ rating and vice versa. Here's what you need to know, what comes next, and the...

By Daniel Ahmad
Lower Cut‑off Grade Could Boost Kate Deposit Silver
SocialApr 7, 2026

Lower Cut‑off Grade Could Boost Kate Deposit Silver

.@ViscountMining $VML.V $VLMGF to re-analyze Kate Deposit in Colorado. With silver prices now ~$73/oz a lower cut-off grade could significantly boost contained silver ounces in this near-surface epithermal system. fully funded 2026 drill program.

By Jeb Handwerger
Enjoying 14D‑9s to Identify Companies A, B, C
SocialApr 7, 2026

Enjoying 14D‑9s to Identify Companies A, B, C

I'm sure this is a favorite thing for other people to do, but I love reading 14D-9s and guessing which company Party A, B, or C is based on their behavior. $TERN $MRK

By Jon Gardner
Safer Together Plan Prioritizes Nurses' Physical and Mental Health
SocialApr 7, 2026

Safer Together Plan Prioritizes Nurses' Physical and Mental Health

The Safer Together National Action Plan includes protecting #nurses + healthcare workers physically + mentally, it may hold it all together. 🎧 Episode 132: Safer Together | The #Nurse Well‑Being Imperative Apple: https://t.co/6yY7RbqjRc Spotify: https://t.co/j3wvzMNTbL @ANANursingWorld @TheIHI

By Oriana Beaudet, DNP RN FAAN
Logistics Tech Thrives While Procurement Stays Stuck
SocialApr 7, 2026

Logistics Tech Thrives While Procurement Stays Stuck

Walk into any modern warehouse: impressive tech, slick operations. Now try finding that warehouse as a shipper: cold calls, outdated directories, gut feel. The internal machinery of logistics is miles ahead of how it gets bought and sold. New episode 👇 https://t.co/VRCyCBQ7lz

By Martijn Graat
Cyclists Outnumber Drivers Stuck in Traffic
SocialApr 7, 2026

Cyclists Outnumber Drivers Stuck in Traffic

The number of peeps on bikes often outnumber the number of peeps pictured parked in roadways of traffic not moving, and pictured parked across intersections of traffic, also not moving

By Prof Ray Wills
Aris Mining Q1 Gold Production Surges, Targets 500k Oz
SocialApr 7, 2026

Aris Mining Q1 Gold Production Surges, Targets 500k Oz

.@ArisMining $aris Q1 gold production: 74.3 koz up 6% QoQ and sharply higher YoY, driven by Segovia performance and Marmato output. Gold sales revenue topped $360M at a realized price of >$4,860/oz! 2026 guidance: 300-350 koz (H2 weighted), on track toward...

By Jeb Handwerger
Oxytocin Reverses Isolation‑induced Neuropsychiatric Deficits via Brain, Immune, Microbiome
SocialApr 7, 2026

Oxytocin Reverses Isolation‑induced Neuropsychiatric Deficits via Brain, Immune, Microbiome

Oxytocin attenuates isolation-evoked emotional and social behavioral dysregulation through neural, immune, and microbiota mechanisms "Our study confirms the therapeutic effects of OXT in reversing isolation-induced neuropsychiatric disorders and elucidates its potential regulatory mechanisms, offering important implications for clinical interventions." https://t.co/hXkWRD1gMV

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Use Bonus Scenes to Grow Your Author Newsletter
SocialApr 7, 2026

Use Bonus Scenes to Grow Your Author Newsletter

How to build a newsletter when you’re just starting as an author… I will always suggest adding bonus scenes to the end of your books to newsletter build. It builds your list with organic, already invested readers… But what if...

By Bink Cummings
SNY's Atopic Dermatitis Candidate Fails; NKTR Rem
SocialApr 7, 2026

SNY's Atopic Dermatitis Candidate Fails; NKTR Rem

$SNY next-gen atopic dermatitis drug failed in P2b. Missed primary endpoint. MOA was IL13xTSLP. Now what have they got to follow up dupi if (when?) they discontinue amlitelimab? $NKTR 👀 🤷🏻‍♂️ Remains the only new MoA...

By Adam May
Iran Rejects US Talks, Threatens Saudi Power Cut
SocialApr 7, 2026

Iran Rejects US Talks, Threatens Saudi Power Cut

🚨 Senior Iranian official JUST told Reuters: ✅ There are no negotiations with the US. ✅ US wants Iran to surrender under pressure. ✅ US must be flexible to get flexibility from Iran. ✅ Saudi and other power plants will be struck if Iran's...

By Kevin Paffrath (Meet Kevin)
Hungary Still Relies on Russian Oil, Unlike Europe
SocialApr 7, 2026

Hungary Still Relies on Russian Oil, Unlike Europe

Hungary imports about 90% of its oil from Russia. I can think of at least ONE reason why other European nations no longer do the same...

By Eric Martin
Manufacturing Surge Signals Start of New Cycle
SocialApr 7, 2026

Manufacturing Surge Signals Start of New Cycle

He missed the most important part of the story - the strongest part of the report was upstream, not downstream. Upstream is manufacturing, downstream is retail. Upstream was much stronger than downstream, which was the opposite during the Great Freight Recession. This...

By Craig Fuller
President's War Rhetoric Endangers Innocents, Shows Reckless Leadership
SocialApr 7, 2026

President's War Rhetoric Endangers Innocents, Shows Reckless Leadership

“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” The President of the United States posted this to the world today about Iran. I sat in that White House. I worked national security. You do not talk about war...

By Olivia of Troye
U.S. Ops Show Resource Drain, Not Maritime Power
SocialApr 7, 2026

U.S. Ops Show Resource Drain, Not Maritime Power

Counterpoint: no, it isn't. None of those operations in any way demonstrate U.S. capabilities in a high-end peer-on-peer conflict in a largely maritime theater. If anything, it demonstrates the U.S. expending scarce readiness and resources against someone other than China.

By Tom Shugart
Soybean Speculators’ Long Stance Fueled by Rising Crude
SocialApr 7, 2026

Soybean Speculators’ Long Stance Fueled by Rising Crude

Bullish Soybean Specs May Depend on Higher Crude At about 19% of open interest, soybean complex managed money (hedge fund) positions are the most net long in roughly three years. Are speculators too optimistic despite a supply glut from Brazil? My...

By Mike McGlone
Flatiron Building's First Luxury Condo Listed at $58.5M
SocialApr 7, 2026

Flatiron Building's First Luxury Condo Listed at $58.5M

It's a new day at the #FlatironBuilding, as handsome 20th century #landmark begins its new life as lux #condos. 1st unit goes, entire 21st floor, w/had a $58.5M ask. #OlshanReport #NYC #FlatironDistrict #realestate #CRE #23skiddoo #mortgage https://t.co/oqZffAFrR3

By David Levitt
Trump's 100% Pharma Tariffs Threaten U.S. Drug Prices
SocialApr 7, 2026

Trump's 100% Pharma Tariffs Threaten U.S. Drug Prices

Spent last year deep in supply chain security for my book—pharma near the top of the list for policymakers globally. Excited to dig into Trump's latest tariff announcement with @TomBollyky, one of the leading voices on trade, security, and public...

By Chad P. Bown
From Giants' Shoulders to Moon's New Foundations
SocialApr 7, 2026

From Giants' Shoulders to Moon's New Foundations

Your whole life you hear about the shoulders of giants. Then one day you wake up and find you're the shoulders. Four broad new sets of shoulders just orbited the Moon. Imagine how many more will stand upon them. nasa canadianspaceagency #Artemis

By Chris Hadfield
Corn Speculators Near Peak Longs as Prices Hover $5
SocialApr 7, 2026

Corn Speculators Near Peak Longs as Prices Hover $5

Corn Revisits $5 With Specs Long, Gas Falling At about 15% of futures open interest, net-long corn speculators may be overly optimistic for higher prices. My graphic shows spec longs approaching last year's 1Q peak near 18% -- about when the...

By Mike McGlone
Family Offices Shift to Fractional Talent, Cutting Costs
SocialApr 7, 2026

Family Offices Shift to Fractional Talent, Cutting Costs

Bill Ackman replaced his $1M family office legal counsel with a fractional alternative This signals a wider trend in the family office world Families are embracing a hybrid / virtual models Fractional talent Small central teams Lean costs

By Mr Family Office
Ground Invasion of Kharg Island Likely After Deadline
SocialApr 7, 2026

Ground Invasion of Kharg Island Likely After Deadline

If I were betting, I’d say that after today’s deadline, a ground invasion of Kharg Island is coming. That would align with today’s bombing of the island; a serious escalation without targeting civilian infrastructure. And Trump would have succeeded in...

By Axel Merk
Freight Data Signals Early Manufacturing Upswing Ahead of Indicators
SocialApr 7, 2026

Freight Data Signals Early Manufacturing Upswing Ahead of Indicators

I am not an economist, I simply read off the the high frequency data and our channel checks tell me at the time and relay that info. Freight is upstream to demand, so to a casual observer, it appears as...

By Craig Fuller
Tesla's March Sales in Germany Surge 315%
SocialApr 7, 2026

Tesla's March Sales in Germany Surge 315%

Tesla just had its best-ever March in Germany with 9,252 registrations, quadrupling year-over-year. +315% YoY +307% MoM +355% vs December & the Q1 2026 was the best quarter for Tesla Germany in the past two years. Read more: https://t.co/aFULt3uVrH cc @elonmusk, h/t @piloly

By Jaan
Fox Embeds Betting Data, Blurring News and Prediction Markets
SocialApr 7, 2026

Fox Embeds Betting Data, Blurring News and Prediction Markets

When I wrote this in November about the logical conclusion of prediction markets in media—ie, Fox News hosts doing branded segments about how viewers could make money on political bets—I was joking. But these days, the line between parody and...

By Derek Thompson
AI Agents and Content Slop Could Kill Social Media
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Agents and Content Slop Could Kill Social Media

There's a very real chance that social media dies because of AI agents and an overwhelming amount of SLOP.

By Tyler Neville
European EV Sales Surge 50% Across Top Six Markets
SocialApr 7, 2026

European EV Sales Surge 50% Across Top Six Markets

"EV sales in the six biggest car markets in Europe. The growth is close to 50% year over year. No further questions, your honor." ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging https://t.co/K95RQb1iIc

By Felix Hamer
CEO Kazimi Explores Computation, Chemistry, Culture in Drug Discovery
SocialApr 7, 2026

CEO Kazimi Explores Computation, Chemistry, Culture in Drug Discovery

Computation, Chemistry & Culture for Drug Discovery: Nimbus Therapeutics CEO Abbas Kazimi is the latest guest on The Long Run. Sponsored by @AlphaSenseInc and Dash Bio. https://t.co/XCysW6El1o

By Luke Timmerman
Car Ownership Will Become Obsolete in the Future
SocialApr 7, 2026

Car Ownership Will Become Obsolete in the Future

@dkhos talks about how it won't make sense for people to own cars in the future. https://t.co/6sS5KPDUVF

By Peter H. Diamandis
AI Connects Supply‑Chain Data for Real‑Time Traceability
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Connects Supply‑Chain Data for Real‑Time Traceability

Supply chains generate continuous streams of operational data across production and compliance processes. AI links these signals along the product journey, enabling traceability and faster response when disruptions, regulatory checks, or trust issues appear. Microblog @antgrasso https://t.co/3hL4Zo8l2r

By Antonio Grasso
Indian Airlines Face Crisis, IndiGo Plans Massive Fleet Expansion
SocialApr 7, 2026

Indian Airlines Face Crisis, IndiGo Plans Massive Fleet Expansion

Enjoyed reading this sharp analysis by @menakadoshi in today's @business India newsletter. 'Indian aviation faces its toughest period yet, exacerbated by regional conflicts and persistent profit pressures, prompting leadership overhauls at the country's two major airlines. The Iran war has shut...

By Shashi Bellamkonda
U.S. Housing Stock Ages, Maintenance Needs Surge
SocialApr 7, 2026

U.S. Housing Stock Ages, Maintenance Needs Surge

America’s homes are increasingly old and in need of maintenance. Chartbook Top Links of the day just dropped: https://t.co/MDu3qSirg2

By Adam Tooze
One Clear Path, Consistent Steps Lead to Freedom
SocialApr 7, 2026

One Clear Path, Consistent Steps Lead to Freedom

Which one are you starting with? 👇 Most people aren’t as far away as they think… You don’t need 100 doors.�You don’t need to “get rich quick.” You just need a clear path—and consistency. 30 rentals.�10 coliving spaces.�5 Airbnbs.�2 mobile home parks.�1 assisted living...

By Chase Calhoun
US‑Iran Conflict Reignites with Kharg Island Strikes
SocialApr 7, 2026

US‑Iran Conflict Reignites with Kharg Island Strikes

US IRAN war starts again | Kharg Island Strikes . . #stockmarket #ipo #stocks #options #usiran

By Yogesh Mantri
Photonics Emerges as AI’s Next Data Bottleneck
SocialApr 7, 2026

Photonics Emerges as AI’s Next Data Bottleneck

From Copper to Light: The Critical Bottleneck Reshaping AI Infrastructure 🧵 Photonics is becoming one of the most important AI bottlenecks. Compute is scaling fast, but moving data between GPUs is now the harder problem. Copper hits power and bandwidth limits....

By Sergey CYW
Anthropic Secures TPU Capacity, Signaling Compute Diversification
SocialApr 7, 2026

Anthropic Secures TPU Capacity, Signaling Compute Diversification

.@Anthropic inks deal with @Google, @Broadcom for TPU capacity https://t.co/FCwUyLMN3c >> Congrats. Compute restrictions are real and supplier diversity is critical. Inflection point for Google TPUs going beyond @GoogleCloud. #NextGenApps by @LDignan

By Holger Müller
IEA: Hormuz Blockade Crisis Exceeds All Past Oil Shocks
SocialApr 7, 2026

IEA: Hormuz Blockade Crisis Exceeds All Past Oil Shocks

PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) - The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is "more serious than the ones in 1973, 1979 and 2022 together", Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy...

By Guy Faulconbridge
Zoning, Permits, and Costs Stall California’s Housing Boom
SocialApr 7, 2026

Zoning, Permits, and Costs Stall California’s Housing Boom

Very important question: If YIMBY/Abundance is winning in California, why isn't the state building more homes? Brian Hanlon (@hanlonbt): "The main reasons we don’t have housing come down to three basic things." - First, zoning. It’s illegal to build dense housing...

By Derek Thompson
Liberia Ship Registry Demands Tougher Seafarer Checks
SocialApr 7, 2026

Liberia Ship Registry Demands Tougher Seafarer Checks

World’s Largest Ship Registry Calls for Stricter Seafarer Checks Amid Rising Sanctions Risk @LISCR_LLC: “The regulatory environment has changed, and the industry must adapt,” said Alfonso Castillero, CEO of the Liberian Registry. “We are setting a new standard for the industry...

By Sal Mercogliano
Global Trade Will Outgrow Reliance on Hormuz
SocialApr 7, 2026

Global Trade Will Outgrow Reliance on Hormuz

The future of global trade won’t depend on the Strait of Hormuz via @FT https://t.co/Xiqe7HbQuN

By Michael Hewson
Higher Protein Intake Reverses Sarcopenia in Elderly Women
SocialApr 7, 2026

Higher Protein Intake Reverses Sarcopenia in Elderly Women

As a medical school professor, the protein recommendation I was taught -- 0.8 g/kg body weight -- is actively harming older adults. New data proves it. A 2025 Frontiers in Nutrition trial randomized 126 elderly women with sarcopenia into two groups...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Future Wars Will Boost Tech Dependency; Europe Lags
SocialApr 7, 2026

Future Wars Will Boost Tech Dependency; Europe Lags

And the dependency will grow in the future, since war will become even higher tech, and Europe is still only talking about investing in tech

By Mads Christiansen
U.S. Industry’s Shift to Natural Gas Cuts Global Price Exposure
SocialApr 7, 2026

U.S. Industry’s Shift to Natural Gas Cuts Global Price Exposure

The US was far more reliant upon petroleum in the 1970's for industrial fuel and products than we are today, compounding the price shocks of the embargo. Natural gas is more prevalent for industry today and US natgas prices are...

By Craig Fuller