Eight Insights From Fervo’s IPO Filing
8 Things We Learned From Fervo’s IPO Filing #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/hi45rLG0X7 https://t.co/NFv7QqXXQu
Canadian Developer Wins Grid Approval
Canadian developer lands grid approval for mammoth New England solar-battery hybrid project #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/89vg0EU4SH https://t.co/rrkbjdF6DV
Sprigging Wheat Creates Ideal Corn Seedbed, Cuts Weeds
This is what our fields look like the next spring from relay wheat. I call this method sprigging or “hot ice” A vertical till pass in the fall distributes the straw from wheat and both plants and thins the volunteer...
David Moss Effortlessly Locates the Robotaxi
I think @DavidMoss seems to be able to find the @robotaxi just fine, but ok.
Interview with SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton Drops Tomorrow
I sat down with SoundCloud CEO eliahseton. You can watch and listen to our talk tomorrow, April 21, wherever you get podcasts.
Gene Therapy Works Best for Deaf Children Aged 5‑8
AAV gene therapy for autosomal recessive deafness 9: a single-arm trial 🌟“Gene therapy for congenital deafness has shown promising results in children but lacks data in older populations… . An age-dependent therapeutic effect was observed, with optimal outcomes in 5- to...
Only 7% FSD, yet Cyberbeast Hits 87%
This is the lowest FSD percentage I've seen anywhere on @fsd_database Just 7%... but then he also has a Cyberbeast at 87% 😂 @JC70769 https://t.co/HlLlN4v2WH
National Vacancy Rates Surpass 2019, Sun Belt Rentals Cool
The national vacancy rate is now above pre-pandemic 2019 levels Just as in the for-sale market, Sun Belt boomtowns have been experiencing the biggest cyclical rental cooldowns Chart via @ResidentialClub
Charge Higher Spread for High‑Risk, Heavy‑Lift Deals
Just because the standard is to underwrite 150 bps of spread doesn’t mean you should do that for every deal. This is a multifamily deal I was looking at a little while ago. It’s a *heavy* lift: - Currently operating as a...
Unified Hub Links Agents to SMB Ad & Analytics Tools
What is the best platform for connecting agents to the everyday systems needed by SMBs? Eg support for Google and Meta ads and analytics
Getting a Tetanus Shot Before Unexpected Nail Mishaps
called a general appt line to get a tetanus shot operator: is there a specific time that you need this done by? me: i mean, i guess before i step on a rusty nail, i mean, im not looking to self harm...
AI and HBM to Power Half of TSMC Revenue
AI compute and networking plus HBM controllers will soon drive a third of TSMC’s revenues. And it won’t be long before it is half. $TSM https://t.co/8qSbTnKWqk
Missing Upper‑Stage Deorbit Details Highlight Risk Transparency Gap
Hmm. No mention of the upper stage deorbit. No risk assessment. I get it. It’s corporate text, because damage mitigation, but still. Would have been nice.
Ethics Lawyer’s Trust Overrides Senate Concerns over Warsh
The Bush WH ethics lawyer who cleared Warsh for the Fed in 2006, on his opaque disclosures: He trusts Warsh, but understands why senators are uneasy. "If it were somebody I didn't know and trust, with this administration, I would say,...
Factory AI Needs Consistency, Not Chatbot Creativity
You need factory-first AI to build an AI-first factory. And you won’t get it from OpenAI. Factories don’t need creativity. They need consistency. That’s why AI agents—not chatbots—are taking over the floor. https://t.co/TgOX9rhsnh https://t.co/aC8rsPysoL
Italy Adds 1.4GW Solar in Q1, Residential Lagging
Italy installed 1.4GW solar PV in Q1 2026, residential continues to slow #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/qsNtbWknca
Public Schools Must Offer Equal Prayer Spaces for All Faiths
In light of @ISD279 plans to add a prayer room at Park Center Senior High and foot-washing stations at Osseo Senior High during their remodels accommodations that address specific religious needs where exactly will the equivalent space be provided for...
DOJ Demands Records, Trump Targets Voting in Key Swing Counties
With the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) last week demanding 2024 election records from Wayne County, Michigan, the Trump administration is now aggressively targeting the voting process in perhaps the country’s three most pivotal voting jurisdictions. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/ahead-of-midterms-trumps-doj-is-targeting-voting-in-three-of-the-most-pivotal-swing-state-counties/
China Debuts Pharmacy Robot Processing 370 Orders Daily
China Launches First Pharmacy #Robot Handling 370 Orders a Day by @CGTNOfficial #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #Healthcare https://t.co/DjZ0teE6fF
RTX OCX GPS-Control Station Cancelled After Cost Overruns
The just announced it's canceled the RTX OCX GPS-control control station after years of cost growth and delays.
Alex Cooper's Media Empire Faces Unexpected Growing Pains
Great reporting from @ashleyrcarman on media darling Alex Cooper and her struggles to build a media business.
Tiny Triggers Can Jeopardize $110 Trillion Economy
turns out it doesn’t take much to hold a $110 trillion global economy at risk.
Threads Adds Shareable View‑count Card for Profiles
You can now create a shareable views count card on Threads 🆕 And choose to display your view count on your public profile Here’s my view count for the past 30 days
Tesla Autopilot Turns Lunch Run Into Seamless Experience
It hit me yesterday when I was going to pick up lunch. I pre-cooled the Tesla Model 3 from my phone, and set the destination to the restaurant. Then I hit start self-driving. Mad Max mode, park in the parking lot....
Oil Rebounds as Material Momentum Drives Targets and Exits
Oil is on the rebound but so are pockets of momentum. We’re still seeing strength show up in materials, hitting targets and raising exits while new setups continue to trigger. Today's momentum report: https://t.co/4SRJUfV3YA
AI Boosts Forecast Accuracy and Cuts Waste for Retail
AI is delivering real business results. Walmart boosted forecast accuracy by 30% and cut food waste by 15%. Other companies are seeing similar gains: reduced stock-outs, improved on-time delivery, and better forecasting. #AI #BusinessGrowth https://t.co/O6IaMQaFQr
Arctic Cold Proves 2025 Tundra Rally’s Rugged Capability
Arctic weather, meet the 2025 @Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Rally 4x4! Last week's miserable weather was really the perfect week for me to have this vehicle loaner, as I explain in my latest vehicle review: https://t.co/bJ7QTzEkZn #toyota #tundra #trucks #auto https://t.co/c8BveyUjER
Copying Top Brands Is Hard; Innovate Instead
Trying to replicate @tbpn is like trying to replicate @BBC_TopGear Very very difficult. Best to attempt something different.
Free Trinkets Spark Chaos, Valuable ARCs Go Unnoticed
My publicist at Del Rey told me about the time they were giving away these cheap Star Wars pens at a Comicon at her booth and they almost had a riot. Over cheap pens. People go nuts when they think...
Methanol-to-Olefins: Paving Sustainable Chemical Future
Beyond Fossil Feedstocks: Methanol-to-Olefins and the Future of Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing #energysky -- via RMI https://t.co/mTGn6ezijm
Promising Longevity Molecule Stalled by Misaligned Incentives
The Longevity Drug You’ve Never Heard Of This is one of those stories that captures both the promise—and the frustration—of longevity science. In this preview episode, Dr. George Sutphin (@senmorteco ), Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the @uarizona @UAZCancer , walks...
China Deploys Autonomous Robots for Rice Planting
#Autonomous Rice-Planting #Robots at Work in China by @ShangguanJiewen #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/E09YTAlk7a
Voluntary Security Attestations Boost Open‑Source Supply‑Chain Safety
Our colleagues at Open Regulatory Compliance have released statement on article 25 of the EU's CRA. Voluntary security attestations can help sustain open source and improve supply chain security. We support the joint ORC statement. 👇 https://t.co/3iGhnJ58RT
Northland Boosts AXTI Target, Yet Stock Stalls
Art of the Deal Pre market Northland raises the price target on $AXTI to $90 from $45 in what looks to be a super bullish note with bullets. - Stock wont rally early AM - boutique house highlights price drops in Indium. Post...
Tiny Elite Shapes Misinformation, Distorts Public Perception
A small fraction of online actors now exerts outsized influence over what the public sees, believes, and argues about. In a new short review paper, we trace how social media influencers can turn fringe claims into viral narratives—often by exploiting...
China’s Auto Export Surge Defies EU Tariffs
The second China shock isn't going to go away on its own, or with half measures -- China's auto exports to Europe, for example, have clearly reaccelerated (even with the narrowly targeted CVDs against battery electric imports) 1/ https://t.co/pdaadEXUrD
Thoughtful Strategy Docs Spark Excitement and Deeper Collaboration
I just reviewed a 41-page strategy document from a team I hired to help me with a few things. I LOVE working with professionals. Every line in this doc is thoughtful and attentive, reflecting all the conversations and working sessions we’ve...
John Ternus Drives Apple’s Full‑Stack Growth Flywheel
Good of time as any to recirculate this. Which is now the growth flywheel John Ternus will lead. Apple: The Full Stack Compunder https://t.co/JOdLgVdVhl
Mexico's Leader Flies Economy, Ex‑president Sold VIP Jet
Mexico’s President Flew Economy To Europe — Her Predecessor Sold The VIP Jet - View from the Wing https://t.co/H4f2Kshukg
Low‑Thrust BE‑3U May Extend
Question for those more expert on rocket engines than me: if the BE-3U fires at low thrust, does the stage try to fire longer to compensate? How plausible that it fired the normal amount and had prop left over for...
Reusability, Not Fuel, Drives Falcon 9 Cost Savings
The fuel for a Falcon 9 launch costs only a few hundred thousand dollars, a tiny fraction of a roughly $70 million mission. The expensive part used to be throwing away the rocket. Reusability is what changed the economics and drove...
Cockpit Air Quality Impacts Pilot Maneuver Success
Our study of airplane pilots showed that the air quality in the cockpit was associated with whether or not pilots passed or failed advanced maneuvers, including midair traffic collision avoidance. #HealthyAir #HealthyAirplanes #IAQ #HealthyBuildings
AI and Robots Poised to Replace Warehouse Workers
A case for the displacement of human labor in warehouses and distribution centers with AI and robotics. https://t.co/5EJcBi3giT #robotics #warehouse #distributioncenter #robotsreplacinghumans #AI #AIrobots https://t.co/luuMseZ330
ESPN Waited for Cable Decline Before Launching DTC
So ESPN finally launched a direct‑to‑consumer D2C platform. But why the heck did it take so long? My view - as shared in this week's pod: I think the more useful way to look at it is through the lens of commercial...
California’s Oil Decline Forces Costly Imports and Shortages
For a mix of reasons, California has decimated its local oil production. As a result, it’s now producing only about 300,000 barrels a day. But as the economy grows and the population expands, oil demand continues to rise. The state...
Military Funding Outpaced by Social Welfare, Not Weakness
We spend a tiny amount on our military compared to social welfare. People who use this talking point just want America to be a defenseless, weak country. They care about foreign policy, not about the poor.
Zero‑budget Podcast Thrives without Corporate Sponsors
If anyone wants to spend an absurd amount of cash sponsoring a podcast with uniformed technology takes, look no further than @NIApodcast We have been recording for five years (263 episodes) for $0 (our only monetization to date is one in...
Extended Ceasefire Leaves 182M Barrels Off Market
Important to remember that, with 13 MMbpd in oil production still shut-in across the Gulf, a two week ceasefire extension with no change to the status of Hormuz means another 182 million barrels lost to the market. *Poof* Sooner or later that's...
Knockoff Podcast Also Violates MOTS Trademark
Soooo the pure knockoff of the TBPN podcast is also trademark infringing on the MOTS podcast? Very nice.
Iran Risk Unpriced Amid High Oil, Demand Lag Threatens
Iran risk is not priced in from elevated oil prices or supply shocks. @HFI_Research wrote about lags that trigger potential demand hit if prolonged.