Clinicians Invited to Join Controlled MDMA Study at UCL
Clinicians: UCL and Drug Science invite you to contribute to a controlled exploration of MDMA’s psychological effects. Eligible participants will undergo two medically supervised sessions at UCL. This work aims to build a psychoanalytically grounded model of its therapeutic action. Join us. https://t.co/5hJAnGX5nc
Brent to Hold $113/Barrel in Q2 Despite Conflict Pause
Ryan Sweet of @OxfordEconomics sees brent crude $113 a barrel on average for Q2, even with a potential near-term end to military action. "The military timeline differs from the economic one. The Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed, &...
China’s Clinical Trials Surge, Outpacing US and Europe
In 2010, China accounted for fewer than 8% of global clinical trials. By 2020, it had surpassed both US & Europe in registered trials. By 2024, China was initiating more than 5,000 clinical trials a year — a more than...
Zimbabweans Prioritize Bill's Impact Over Semantic Debates
Very SIMPLE people who understand SIMPLE matters…. While @matinyarare & his friends are wrestling with definitions of a term, the ordinary Zimbabwean is more interested in what the Bill seeks to achieve… You will catch up folks, the smart people...
Natural Disasters Lead Supply Disruptions; Geopolitics Rise in Agri
Natural disasters emerge as the dominant trigger for supply disruptions in agriculture and energy. Geopolitical risks mainly affect energy and precious metals markets and have recently become important also for agricultural commodities https://t.co/vE0F6bepwD
EU Pushes Data‑sharing Rules to Level Market Information
Efforts to level the informational playing field across firms — by mandating data-sharing or expanding access to consumer risk information — are increasingly at the centre of Europe’s digital regulatory agenda. https://t.co/3koMS2B5Ui
EU Funds French Winemakers to Convert Excess Wine Into Ethanol
EU pays for French winemakers to turn unsold stock into ethanol https://t.co/SImmpzfV0x via @nayrazz https://t.co/ELGBhoWQfa
YorollAI Powers Real-Time Exploration in AI Gaming
Still early days for the tech, but IMO this is the right bet. Star Junkers tapping now @YorollAI for real-time exploration is the sort of push AI gaming needs 👏👏👏 #iykyk ;) https://t.co/zgXdRnkCPJ
Rely on Contracts and Legitimate Interest, Not Consent
Most compliance frameworks lean on consent as the primary lawful basis. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Thailand's PDPA proves it: that's structural vulnerability, not safe harbor. Map your processing to contract performance + legitimate interest first. https://t.co/PTQjD2GryX
China Launches First Provincial Critical Metals Group in Guangxi
China formed its first province-level critical metals group in Guangxi to strengthen control over strategic materials. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/china-critical-metals-group-signals.html
China Clamps Down on Consumer Lending, Forces Lower Rates
Interesting Caixin article on China’s intensifying crackdown on the consumer lending and loan-facilitation business, with regulators summoning major platforms for talks and pressing the industry to sharply curb borrowing costs. https://t.co/BIv3i5trGx
Chinese Solar Makers Raise Prices, Market Remains Stagnant
Yicai: "Leading Chinese manufacturers of solar modules have raised the prices of their products, as China is lifting the 9 percent rebates on the export value-added tax for photovoltaic products. However even as large manufacturers have raised prices, the market...
Tesla Registrations Surge 96‑178% in Scandinavia After Dip
"In Norway, Sweden and Denmark, Tesla registrations were up by 178%, 144% and 96%." I remember all the grandstanding in DK about how Tesla was irreversibly damaged by Elon because sales dipped for a second. Turns out most were just...
Rethinking How to Measure Lethality in Military Design
The @BritishArmy has been directed to triple its lethality. But how should lethality be measured in force design? Nick Reynolds and I have written a paper on this for @RUSI_org: https://t.co/v4ryyfuoWu
NY Lawmakers Eye Commercial Rent Caps Like Residential
Dumb Politicians with Dumb Ideas New York state legislators consider limits on commercial rent increases in New York City — a measure that would mirror the existing rent stabilization law that covers 1 million apartments. https://t.co/daJo29os8b
Orion’s Floor‑mounted Toilet Outshines Apollo’s Design
For those that haven't seen the toilet for Orion, it is actually in the floor. Much better than Apollo, that's for damn sure.
Critics of AI Journalist Hypocritically Use Musk's Platform
The only thing “agonizingly unserious” is anyone using Elon Musk’s AI platform day in and day out trying to claim they have the moral high ground on a high profile journalist known for reporting critically on AI, who occasionally uses...
White House Dismisses Economic Risks of Third Gulf War
One of the key reasons why the White House remains so relaxed about the economic costs of the Third Gulf War. For the US, this time is truly different.
Rising Fuel Costs Accelerate Shift From Legacy Automakers
“As fuel prices rise, the economics become harder to ignore. Payback periods shorten, accelerating decisions already under way. This is where pressure builds on legacy carmakers.” https://t.co/byrC3NEEpi
New FDA‑approved Oral Weight‑loss Pill Expands Patient Options
So… hot off the press: a NEW weight loss PILL just got FDA approved. We’ve had oral (non-injectable) GLP-1s before — but this is one of the first specifically for weight management. When it reaches Malaysia, it could significantly increase demand...
China's EV Surge Cushions Potential Hormuz Oil Shutdown
China imports the most oil via the Strait of Hormuz but is also one of the best placed to weather its closure. EVs are part of that story. Five years ago China targeted 20% of new vehicles in 2025. They...
Mid‑Air Drone Refueling via Power‑Line Charging
Power-Line Charging #Drone: Aerial #Robotics That Refuel Mid-Air by @x_viral_vibes #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/zqevt1jIFP
Oil Prices Surge to Suppress Demand, Fertilizer Costs Safe
PODCAST: Great to be back at "Odd Lots" with @tracyalloway and @TheStalwart. Lots to discuss linked to the US-Iran war: why oil prices will go much higher to destroy demand, but why expensive fertilizer doesn't mean a food crisis is coming. https://t.co/UoHIl2cOqk
Gorsuch Leads Majority, Alito Wants Birthright Citizenship Ended
Money on 8-1 ruling for birthright citizenship. Gorsuch gives majority opinion Alito gives concurrence but makes it clear that he WOULD get rid of it if he could but then he wouldn’t be a citizen either. Thomas writes lone unhinged dissent giving...
Insights on Gold Trading and Miner Strategies
Great chat with @TheGoldAdvisor today about trading gold and the miners. Check out the full video here - https://t.co/oRfb8RCoje
Tasmania Takes Liberty Bell Bay Ore After GFG Default
Tasmania seized control of Liberty Bell Bay ore after GFG defaulted on a restart loan. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/tasmania-takes-control-of-liberty-bell.html
High‑dose Flu Shot Cuts Alzheimer Risk in Seniors
Risk of Alzheimer Dementia After High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccination🤔 🔎"High-dose influenza vaccination is associated with reduced AD risk compared with standard-dose vaccination in adults ≥65 years, with a stronger effect among women." https://t.co/fKq34aZErj https://t.co/lZ5OnaYVaM
MAG Locks Jet Fuel Costs Amid 140% Price Surge
Now we know MAG has hedged their jet fuel between US$60-US$80 per barrel for 2026. With the price of jet fuel going up 140% one can only wonder what is happening to airlines that didn’t hedge their jet fuel. Do...
Article 5 Invoked only Once
Article 5 was used once and it was to aid the US in Afghanistan and Iraq. Iran didn’t attack the US NATO has no role here.
Dreaming of a Moon‑and‑Mars 100th Birthday
Waiting for the success of the Artemis Mission to plan my 100th birthday on the Moon, and later on planet Mars https://t.co/f0Job9mCYx
Australia’s Fuel Prices Up 50% While Messenger Drives Tesla
Fuel prices FYI... 50% higher in Australia. Don't shoot the messenger - he drives a $TSLA https://t.co/j1j9ciCW0D
Starship 10 Soars on Historic August 2025 Launch
#ThrowbackThursdayday. August 26, 2025. Starship 10 from SpaceX Lifts Off from Starbase, Texas. #SpaceTech #History https://t.co/WHuolPwGxd
False Iran Nuclear Claim Fuels Impeachment Call
For what? His claim that Iran was close to having a nuclear weapon is a lie and goes counter to his claim last year the we decimated their ability to manufacture one. For the sake of the country congress needs...
China Constructs New Antelope Reef Base, Expands Missile Reach
China Is Building Another Massive Base in the South China Sea—The work at Antelope Reef, which could give Beijing another runway and more missile facilities, caught some analysts by surprise @Mike_Cherney https://t.co/Mb8Ku45z6q https://t.co/Mb8Ku45z6q
New England Faces Legal and Policy Gaps in Mental Health
Worcester, MA Sued; MA AG Push Back on Mental Health Grants; Gaps in NH Mental Health System; Prison and Mental Health Care Oversight in CT https://www.nepsy.com/news-briefs/worcester-ma-sued-ma-ag-push-back-on-mental-health-grants-gaps-in-nh-mental-health-system-prison-and-mental-health-care-oversight-in-ct/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=threads&utm_campaign=worcester-ma-sued-ma-ag-push-back-on-mental-health-grants-gaps-in-nh-mental-health-system-prison-and-mental-health-care-oversight-in-ct
Intellivision Vs. Atari: 1980 Price Showdown
Which would you choose back in 1980? An Intellivision at $150 - $199 or an Atari at $269-$299, gaming system? #Vintage #Gaming https://t.co/zfFNIAf2Y4
Foldable Homes Turn Housing Into Deployable, Scalable Solutions
Foldable houses used to sound like a futuristic concept. Now they’re becoming real. What makes them interesting isn’t just the design. It’s the shift in logic behind housing itself. A foldable house changes the equation: faster deployment, lower transport complexity, and more flexibility in where...
Humans Venture Farther From Earth than Ever Since 1972
Over the next week, humans will travel further from Earth than at any point since 1972... 54 years. We spent the intervening time building the internet, smartphones, and AI. The next 50 years up there will be truly wild.
Global Strategy Drives Disruptive, Long-Term Geopolitical Conflict
This was never a local conflict. What looks regional is built on years of preparation, alignment, and strategy. Different actors. Shared objectives. Long-term planning. And the focus isn’t just confrontation — it’s disruption at scale: energy flows, shipping routes, and global systems. That’s what makes this different. Not short. Not...
Activision: Atari’s First Third‑Party Born From Espion
#DidYouKnow that the first official third-party developer for the Atari #Gaming system, Activision; came into being because their founders were not convicted of corporate espionage? (The Deal Dragon) #Vintage https://t.co/EvXvOjGGL1
China's Oil Shock Prep Fuels Investor Gains
China was ready for an oil shock and now investors are reaping the rewards https://t.co/5KptlsOcOf
Oil Jumps $5 on Trump's Open-Ended Iran Attack Threat
SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed more than $5 on Thursday, as President Donald Trump said the United States would keep up attacks on Iran without committing to a specific timeline to end the war, fanning investor...
Trump's Aggressive Iran Threat Dampens War‑ending Hopes
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 2 (Reuters) - Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, in an eagerly anticipated address that disappointed investors hoping for clearer...
China's Rise: From Free Rider to Pharma Innovator
From free rider to innovator: How China became a global pharmaceutical powerhouse | @cepr_org https://t.co/PBOhOKKbHX
China's Solar Surge Powers the Next AI Race
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘀. And right now, one country is moving faster than everyone else. China is not just “going green.” It’s building scale most economies can’t match. What stands out to me is...
China Leads Humanoid Robot Race; Standard Model at Stake
Humanoid robotics has shifted to China. Over 150 companies now compete, and Agibot alone shipped 5,100 units in 2025 for 39% global share. Startups like Galbot have raised $1B+ from backers tied to Stanford, Tsinghua, Meituan, and CATL. Manufacturing speed, AI talent, and...
Trump’s Iran Rhetoric Signals Endless Conflict, Delays Bull Market
Thoughts? Trump's escalation rhetoric toward Iran could mean we're entering an era of perpetual global conflict rather than isolated wars, a continuous cycle that's impossible to resolve quickly. Compute, data, energy, infrastructure, and defense-adjacent industries—could quietly benefit from prolonged instability,...
World Powers Divide Leadership: US Yet to Define Role
-- Netanyahu leads by initiating the war -- Tehran leads in shaping the horizontal escalation -- Asia, Europe and the Mideast being asked to take the lead in reopening the Strait of Hormuz -- The US takes the lead in...?
Malaysia's EV Hub Dream Stalled by High Price Cap
Malaysia Wants to Be an EV Hub. But the Rules Say EVs Assembled Here Cannot Be Sold Here Below RM100,000.
Artemis 2 to Raise Perigee, Reaching 191×70,133 Km Orbit
Next major Artemis 2 milestone is a perigee-raise rocket burn carried out at 1130 UTC, near apogee. Resulting orbit will be around 191 x 70133 km.