Expedition 33’s Battle System Is Addictive, Cutscene Flaws Minor
The Battle system in Expedition 33 is soooooo addictive. The only thing I dont love about the game is that the characters feel kind of stiff during cutscenes. But honestly knowing the development details of this, thats such a nitpick it barely deserves mentioning
Letterman's Late Night Pioneers Dolby Stereo on TV
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 5, 1989. Late Night with David Letterman becomes the first network television show to use the Dolby Stereo sound format. https://t.co/a4t0qKDrcU
Targeted Antivirals and Vaccines Needed for CMV-Linked Cognitive Decline
Human cytomegalovirus infection and cognitive decline: insights from population and experimental studies 🔎"We advocate for targeted antiviral strategies and vaccine development to clarify its contribution to neurodegeneration." https://t.co/b7Qx9aj0K3 https://t.co/KMB9ITLEzW
Same Street, Two Eras: Atlanta’s Gentrification Unfolds
The same view of Glen Iris Drive in Old Fourth Ward, 12 years apart. On one level, this image typifies the kind of gentrification that's happened in O4W and other neighborhoods over the past 20 years. It could certainly serve...
Space Exploration's Spin‑offs Power Everyday Life
A startup idea: every time people say we don’t need to conquer space because there are so many problems here on Earth (and that’s a perfectly valid take that deserves a proper answer), you could automatically hand those people a...
Diesel’s Gulf Surplus Makes It Cheaper than VLSFO
One of the most interesting pieces of information I had we relayed to me was that one of the ships stuck in the Persian Gulf loaded with diesel fuel vice Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO). The reason? Diesel was substantially cheaper...
Geopolitics Spurs UK AI
Geopolitics rewires AI supply chains: UK courts Anthropic after US DoD clash, boosting local AI hub potential. Policy/reputational risk persists. Trade: buy UK AI/tech stocks on pullbacks. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Everyday Comforts on Earth Complicate Space Travel
I know this seems funny, but all these little things that we take for granted on the ground, are exactly what make space travel incredibly difficult.
China's Bad‑Loan Market Grows Amid Squeezed Bank Margins
China Daily notes that non-performing loan disposals are rising, suggesting that China is slowly developing a bad-loan market, even as record low net-interest margins make it harder for banks to recognize bad loans. https://t.co/UhXgPDv3nE
Second Downed US Fighter Jet Airman Rescued, Minor Injuries
Great news. The second airman from the downed US fighter jet was rescued with a few injuries
Netflix, Apple TV, HBO Max Vie for Drama Emmys
Emmy Predictions: Drama Series — Netflix, Apple TV and HBO Max Battle With Genre Shows Taking Center Stage https://t.co/k1Lo5SE0OX via @variety https://t.co/k14dG60ELD
Droidup Robotics Launches Moya, a Lifelike Humanoid
Droidup #Robotics Unveils Moya, a Next-Gen Lifelike Humanoid by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robots #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/3IMfRwtVtQ
TRAI Orders Jio to Halt Discriminatory Tariffs by April
make thunail 1:1 ratio The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a directive on March 24, 2026, ordering Reliance Jio to end certain "discriminatory" and "non-transparent" tariff practices by April 14, 2026.
Get Natural Gas Straight From the Permian
Want natural gas? Come to the Permian and just take it. No really, I’m serious.
Nyan Cat Debuted on YouTube on April 5, 2011
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 5, 2011. The original Nyan Cat video was uploaded to YouTube. #Internet #History #JVGpost https://t.co/S2mPrlAk0h
China's AI-Driven Port Fully Automates Cargo Handling
Fully #Automated: China’s #AI-Powered Port Moves Cargo Without Humans by @_fluxfeeds #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #MI https://t.co/Vvq8b8QW37
Russian LNG Vessel Shifts From Arctic to Africa‑Asia Trade
This is a story packed with irony — perfect for the media: An ICE-class LNG carrier, once dedicated to carrying Yamal LNG from Russia’s Arctic, is now transporting LNG from Africa to Asia. The question is: Why is a Russian company shipping...
Iran Escalates, Targeting US Jets, UAE Gas, Steel Plant
- Iran shot down US🇺🇸 Fighter Jets - Iran’s 🇮🇷biggest steel plant shut down after attack - Japan's 🇯🇵10-Year Yield jumps above 2.39%, the highest level since 1999 - Iran destroyed World largest gas Facility in UAE - Dozens of aircraft...
Legal Industry Thrives on Confusion—I'm Fighting It
the legal industry profits off of your confusion. that's their business model. and it's exactly what i'm building against.
US Oil Prices Now Fully Tied to Global Market
In the early days of the invasion of Iran, US oil prices were slightly insulated from the global price shock, by perhaps $10 a barrel or 25% of the spike. That has now ended. Oil is a globally traded commodity....
Higher Oil Prices Trigger Gas Flood, Lower Prices
Natural gas is nearly considered exhaust fluid by US oil drillers, but it is the backbone of the American plastics and petrochemicals industry. Oil is used far less than natgas in American chems or plastics. Natgas has an inverse pricing...
Diesel Prices Poised to Surge Toward $11/Gal
We warned in the Daily Energy Report and the Weekly US Data Report about a month ago that diesel prices will skyrocket and inventories might decline to record levels. Will it go to $11/g?
My Quiet Luxury Blog Got Stolen, Now Trending
POSTING again without my full name Just saw a New York Times feature on the quiet luxury trend and immediately gagged bc I wrote a blog article that I turned into an e-book based on my own personal observations and...
Solarcycle Launches Georgia Plant to Boost Solar Panel Recycling
Solarcycle opened a Georgia recycling plant that could strengthen solar panel recovery and recycled solar glass production. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/solarcycle-georgia-recycling-plant.html
Bulk Rail Growth Unlinked to Diesel Prices, Not Mode‑Shift
The strength of bulk rail in Q1 has little to do with the high price of diesel. Chemical shipments had their largest month on record in February 2026 before it was broken in March. Grains actually had a bigger month...
Game and Media Production Tools Are Merging Into One
there’s going to be a massive convergence between video game and media production tooling. we see this a little already with Unreal but it will go way further until the distinction becomes blurry
U.S. Supplies Half Global NGLs; Hormuz Crisis Cuts 19% Shipments
⭕️The United States is not only the world's largest producer of natural gas liquids (NGLs), but it accounts for roughly half of global production. ⭕️ The Hormuz crisis blocked the shipmnets of about 19% of seaborn tarded NGLs. https://t.co/PeoruA92IE
Trump's Claim Contradicted as Iran Downs F‑15, Crew Missing
48 hours after Trump declared that Iran has “no anti-aircraft equipment”, a F-15 aircraft was shot down. One crew member remains missing.
Nevada Extends Ban on Kalshi, Calls Sports Betting Gambling
Nevada judge extends Kalshi ban, calls sports contracts 'indistinguishable' from gambling. Nevada is now the only state with a court-enforced, in-effect ban against the New York-based company. Via @TheBlockCo https://t.co/hfLZkUB79w
Data Brokers Push Irrelevant Ads to Boost Conversions, Target Did.
If you know anything about data brokers/targeting advertising u know that they will give u ads for things they know ur not interested in bc it boosts conversion on the ones you are. Target was doing this to pregnant women...
EU's Own Sanctions Undermine
The irony is: the EU reduced its dependence on Russia to improve "energy security"! Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security https://t.co/FmUhPkAcgE
Private Sector Needed to Save Indy TV, Avoid Bankruptcy
If people won’t let the private sector make adjustments to the local TV station business, it’s a guarantee that a bankruptcy judge will in due course. New @wrtv owner DuJuan McCoy deserves time to make the necessary adjustments. Investigative reporter...
V2mini Boosts Capacity, Scaling Cuts Starlink Costs
The current V2mini sats have usable capacity for ~2000 customers globally (with a BH provisioning rate of ~2.5Mbps) & the V1 sats had ~1/4 of that capacity. Starlink's business model worked out because costs (of satellites, launch & terminals) fell...
US Supports 5N Plus Germanium Refinery Expansion in Utah
US backs 5N Plus to expand germanium refining in Utah and strengthen strategic domestic supply. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/us-germanium-refining-expansion-gains.html
Machine Learning Links Spironolactone to Reduced Fibrosis Risk
Spironolactone and Fibrosis in Heart Failure Risk: Machine Learning Analysis of HOMAGE Trial Plasma Proteomics https://t.co/Ho2RL0RhO4 https://t.co/cHkogagDTt
Iran Remains Resolute, Refuses to Surrender Amid Suffering
My friend and Johns Hopkins colleague Vali Nasr on Iran's resistance: “Iran is determined not to be bullied into surrender… it doesn’t make sense for them to throw in the towel after all this suffering.” https://t.co/bdMuRVAZmJ
Kobe's 1998 N64 Debut: NBA Courtside Launch
#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 1998. @NBA Courtside featuring Kobe Bryant is released on Nintendo 64. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/yHQCrYQmW2
CATL Launches Autonomous Robot for On-Demand EV Charging
CATL Unveils #Autonomous #Robot That Drives to Your #EV for On-Demand Charging by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/yZlHzOlWSm
Implats Keeps 1H26 PGM Output Flat, Zimbabwe Offsets SA Decline
Implats held PGM output nearly flat in 1H26 as Zimbabwe growth offset weaker South African mine performance. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/implats-pgm-output-holds-steady-as.html
Approaching the Thickness Ceiling for Perovskite Solar Cells
Pushing perovskite solar cells to the ultimate thickness limit #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/I1mdkL0yWo
Tariffs and Middle East Conflict Drive Aluminum Prices Sky‑High
Aluminum prices are up over 83% YoY. First, Trump’s tariffs strained supply. Now war in Iran is cutting Gulf imports that supply 20% of US aluminum imports. TRUMP’S TARIFFS + TRUMP’S WAR = A BIG BILL FOR AMERICANS. https://t.co/M0EPxDjZSN
Stop Bad‑Mouthing Nuclear: It's Growing and Crucial
As if this analysis hasn’t already been done over and over and over. And each time the technology gets better and the “max” penetration goes up. Yes we need nuclear and cleanfirm but all of you are better than bad mouthing...
Iran's War Strategy Prioritizes Endurance Over Battlefield Victory
"First, attack the strategy. Iran’s approach to conflict is not centered on conventional battlefield victory. It is built on endurance, dispersion, and indirect power. It relies on proxies, missile forces, economic coercion, and the ability to impose costs over time."
Strait of Hormuz: Open, Closed, or Cartoon Chaos?
Strait of Hormuz WEEK 5 Update | Is the Strait OPEN or CLOSED? | Have We Gone Full Looney Tunes? Video: https://t.co/UmvO23asx3 https://t.co/WWKZn0XYH6
Domino's Tests Submarine Pizza Delivery in UK
Pizza Goes Underwater: Domino’s UK Trials Submarine Delivery by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/WPSE68o0A5
Lawyers Help Free Only Through Structured Volunteer Programs
Most lawyers get constant requests on social media to provide free legal advice or take on work at no cost. I understand why…there’s a real access-to-justice gap in the US. But there are reasons lawyers can’t just jump to help...
Only 10% of CEO-Led Transformations Achieve Success
60% of CEO-led business transformations fail. Our research shows only 10% of companies achieve digital transformation success. Counterintuitive, as new tech should improve processes, but many still fall short. #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/qjO3jfdZ3d
Fans Quit After Glenn, yet Lingered Post‑Season 2
im not surprised that people stopped watching The Walking Dead after glenns death but i am surprised they watched it after season 2
Leaking Confidential Memo Could Lead to Removal, Penalties
City Attorney David Chiu says whoever leaked a confidential legal memo could face investigations, penalties, and even removal from office. Oh who could it be? https://t.co/DTficyQQLI https://t.co/oNs3kEBy4R
Age Shouldn’t Exempt Planes or Pilots From Strict Checks
After a certain age I think planes should require rigorous routine inspections to be permitted to fly. Same for their pilots. It’s kinda wild 70 year old dudes (or 30 year old women on a half dozen antidepressants) can fly 80...