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AI's Rapid Diffusion Outpaces Our Adaptation Capacity
SocialFeb 19, 2026

AI's Rapid Diffusion Outpaces Our Adaptation Capacity

AI is eating industries and jobs. For sure. But new ones will be created. However, we’ve never seen tech diffuse this rapidly. It’s the speed of digestion that we are struggling with the most. https://t.co/KApUVISD5g

By Daniel Newman
Russian Warship Joins Iran for Exercises Amid US Carrier Presence
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Russian Warship Joins Iran for Exercises Amid US Carrier Presence

"Russian Navy Arrives in Bandar Abbas for Iranian Exercises" https://t.co/hjA8OQ7oV1 The Russian Steregushchiy-class corvette Stoykiy (F545) has arrived in Bandar Abbas in advance of a naval exercise to be held jointly with the regular Iranian Navy at the end of this week. ...

By John Spencer
Discomfort Shapes Cohesion and Filters True Commitment
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Discomfort Shapes Cohesion and Filters True Commitment

We romanticize comfort and pathologize discomfort. Yet shared hardship is often the forge of cohesion. The point isn’t to chase suffering for its own sake—it’s to understand what it produces: clarity of intent, removal of trivialities, alignment under pressure. In...

By Fayaz King
UL Solutions Sets New Solar Inverter Cybersecurity Standard
SocialFeb 19, 2026

UL Solutions Sets New Solar Inverter Cybersecurity Standard

UL Solutions develops new standard for solar inverter cybersecurity #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/TvHlobdGEg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
On‑site Fossil Power Becomes Liability; Choose Clean Grid Solutions
SocialFeb 19, 2026

On‑site Fossil Power Becomes Liability; Choose Clean Grid Solutions

On-site fossil generation is quickly becoming a big liability for data center developers. At Firma Power, we're supplying clean power solutions for grid connected data centers and a real alternative to this polluting path to power.

By Jesse D. Jenkins
Octopus Expands US Portfolio with California Solar-Storage Acquisition
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Octopus Expands US Portfolio with California Solar-Storage Acquisition

Octopus acquires California solar-plus-storage project as part of US$1 billion investment #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/Cv3DZMxKvt

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Reversing Nerve Cell Age to Combat ALS, Alzheimer’s
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Reversing Nerve Cell Age to Combat ALS, Alzheimer’s

Super proud of Dr. Kelly Rich, senior postdoc in our lab who's pioneering nerve cell epigenetic age reversal to treat diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer's 🪨⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nWkEH5li36oW9monEIG8B

By David Sinclair
Blue Owl Stops Retail Fund Redemptions, Opts for Asset Sales
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Blue Owl Stops Retail Fund Redemptions, Opts for Asset Sales

Blue Owl is permanently halting redemptions at its inaugural non traded private credit fund for retail investors as part of a plan to instead sell down assets over time. With @EricGPlatt https://t.co/GmiIAdaLVK

By Antoine Gara
Russia Turns to Balloon Internet After Starlink Loss
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Russia Turns to Balloon Internet After Starlink Loss

Russia Eyes Balloon Communications System To Fill Massive Gap Left After Losing Starlink SpaceX has cut off Russia's access to Starlink and now Moscow is scrambling to find a replacement. https://t.co/YIhWYjTEhE

By Tyler Rogoway
Battery Storage Ushers in European Energy Resilience
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Battery Storage Ushers in European Energy Resilience

Battery storage can help establish a new era of European energy resilience #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/H4SPIjSkjN

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
NREL Measures UV Degradation in TOPCon Solar Cells
SocialFeb 19, 2026

NREL Measures UV Degradation in TOPCon Solar Cells

NREL researchers quantify UV-induced degradation levels in TOPCon solar cells #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/xLGnfYrybS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
ICBM Guard Teams Must Adopt New Tactics for Sentinel Silos
SocialFeb 19, 2026

ICBM Guard Teams Must Adopt New Tactics for Sentinel Silos

ICBM-Guarding Security Forces Will Need Fresh Tactics To Defend New Sentinel Silos Security Forces tasked with defending Minuteman III ICBMs currently train for everything from retaking captured silos to repelling ground assaults. https://t.co/6zokg3hmvu

By Tyler Rogoway
Anti‑fossil Policies Raise Electricity Costs Despite Cheap Gas
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Anti‑fossil Policies Raise Electricity Costs Despite Cheap Gas

The number one source of electricity on the grid is natural gas. Its price has fallen since 2010. Meanwhile, electricity prices have gone up significantly. This shouldn't happen. This is the direct result of anti-fossil-fuel policies based on the dangerous and false belief that...

By Alex Epstein
Australia Adds 4.9 GWh Batteries in 2025, Equalling 2017
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Australia Adds 4.9 GWh Batteries in 2025, Equalling 2017

Australia commissions 4.9GWh of grid-scale batteries in 2025, matching entire 2017-2024 output #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/xEhWE79UGs

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Pure‑play Focus Beats Big Tech in Paid Streaming
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Pure‑play Focus Beats Big Tech in Paid Streaming

The winners in paid streaming haven't been the deep pocketed companies. In music, it's been Spotify. In video, it's Netflix. That's not a coincidence. The difference wasn't talent or resources, the big tech companies have plenty. Instead, it was the pure-play...

By Dan Runcie
CBS, 60 Minutes, Inside Edition Exit NYC Offices
SocialFeb 19, 2026

CBS, 60 Minutes, Inside Edition Exit NYC Offices

60 Minutes, CBS Sports, Inside Edition to Leave Longtime New York Offices in Real Estate Shuffle https://t.co/utXev5vUHw via @variety

By Brian Steinberg
SPAC Activity Slumps: 21 IPOs, Just One Deal
SocialFeb 19, 2026

SPAC Activity Slumps: 21 IPOs, Just One Deal

Month-to-date SPAC statistics: IPOs: 21 Definitive agreements: 1 As Jerry Seinfeld said, "That's not gonna be good for anybody."

By Julian Klymochko
Sweden Unveils Fully Automated Convenience Store Prototype
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Sweden Unveils Fully Automated Convenience Store Prototype

#WhosNext? Convenience store clerks? This is what a fully automated convenience store in Sweden looks like. (World Economic Forum) #RetailTech #Automation https://t.co/ONbpQuHUr0

By James Gingerich
Todd Howard Confirms Elder Scrolls VI Still Years Away
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Todd Howard Confirms Elder Scrolls VI Still Years Away

Todd Howard says it's "going to be a while yet" until the release of The Elder Scrolls VI. (Source: Kinda Funny Games Interview) https://t.co/qSeOEFnwNW

By Geoff Keighley
First SAFE Closing Saves Founder Money, Attorney Time
SocialFeb 18, 2026

First SAFE Closing Saves Founder Money, Attorney Time

We are running out 1st SAFE closing for a startup through the 9to5 Docs platform. Founder saves $$$ and Attorney saves time. Win-win.

By Marla Miller
High‑Voltage DC Cuts AI Data Center Costs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

High‑Voltage DC Cuts AI Data Center Costs

High-voltage DC design targets AI data center costs #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xe594PCmhP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Vaccine Policy Shift Boosts MRNA Stock Appeal
SocialFeb 18, 2026

US Vaccine Policy Shift Boosts MRNA Stock Appeal

Macro: US vaccine-policy swing heightens regulatory risk; FDA will review Moderna’s flu shot. Key: public dispute, amended filing; decision by Aug 5. Risk: political oversight. Trade: Buy MRNA. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Winter Storm Leaves Solar Power Completely Ineffective
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Winter Storm Leaves Solar Power Completely Ineffective

As badly as wind performed during recent winter weather, solar performed far, far worse. As often happens during winter storms, solar was mostly or totally useless during the times of highest demand (evening and early morning). In Florida, which was hit later...

By Alex Epstein
Iran, China, Russia Joint Drill Threatens US Middle East Plans
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Iran, China, Russia Joint Drill Threatens US Middle East Plans

What Iran’s Naval Exercise With China And Russia In The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Means The Maritime Security Belt 2026 exercise comes as the U.S. is flowing forces to the Middle East ahead of a possible attack on Iran. https://t.co/28TZDJkik0

By Tyler Rogoway
Criminalizing Cheating Invades Private Life and Liberty
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Criminalizing Cheating Invades Private Life and Liberty

If we criminalize cheating, we are inviting the government into the most intimate parts of adult life. And that should make everyone pause. Yes, marriage is a legal contract. But it’s a family law contract, not a criminal code provision. Here’s...

By Prof. Victoria J. Haneman
Solid‑state Batteries Outshine Li‑ion, Na‑ion Safety
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Solid‑state Batteries Outshine Li‑ion, Na‑ion Safety

Comparing safety profiles of lithium-ion, sodium-ion and solid-state batteries #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2EDdejzvGR

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Skill Automates Faxing Healthcare Requests in 2026
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Skill Automates Faxing Healthcare Requests in 2026

It's 2026, so... I just wrote a Claude Skill that faxes a request form to my healthcare provider.

By Josh Mandel, MD
Rocket Lab, Blue Origin PR Clash Over Mars Telecom
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Rocket Lab, Blue Origin PR Clash Over Mars Telecom

Watching the PR comms from Rocket Lab and Blue Origin on Mars Telecommunications Orbiter has been fascinating.

By Eric Berger
Zoho's OS of Intelligence Unifies Data, Ensures Sovereignty
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Zoho's OS of Intelligence Unifies Data, Ensures Sovereignty

Zoho’s @rajuv just finished a great presentation describing @Zoho’s systems philosophy, summing up to following 3 key outcomes at #ZohoDay 2026 in Austin. - Operating System of Intelligence - Unified Business Context with live data - Sovereignty by design https://t.co/y6UWOmv1dv

By Sarbjeet Johal
Fortescue's Repeating Solar Tracker Model Boosts Pilbara Innovation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Fortescue's Repeating Solar Tracker Model Boosts Pilbara Innovation

“Tracker, panel, rinse, repeat:” How Fortescue is driving solar innovation in the Pilbara #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/t0Jovxaw7c https://t.co/NwSYabiAHC

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Automates Cytology, Streamlining Cell Pre‑Screening
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Automates Cytology, Streamlining Cell Pre‑Screening

AI automates cytology, which is a laborious, manual, human subjective task, for pre=screening cells for abnormalities and making initial diagnoses today @Nature https://t.co/ZI3F2pkMxE https://t.co/WsUcRjkHFN https://t.co/mdz1DM6xs7

By Eric Topol
Esports Leagues only Revamp Broadcasts After Talent Complaints
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Esports Leagues only Revamp Broadcasts After Talent Complaints

Funny how esports leagues suddenly find the need to take their broadcasts "in a new direction" when talent speaks out about issues.

By Erik “DoA” Lonnquist
Marathon Maps Feel Static Despite Promised Dynamic Events
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Marathon Maps Feel Static Despite Promised Dynamic Events

One of my big questions for Marathon is how dynamic and alive each map will feel. In-game events described like this doesn't spur the imagination much https://t.co/nUrm93blOg https://t.co/cqpSGkhwiV

By Ethan Gach
Finalizing Top 100 Biotech VCs, Join 2026 Webinar
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Finalizing Top 100 Biotech VCs, Join 2026 Webinar

We're wrapping up the fact checking process for our annual Top 100 biotech VCs list and prepping for our companion webinar on VC investing in 2026. If this is a topic near and dear to your heart, be sure to...

By John Carroll
Quinbrook Activates 619 MWh Supernode BESS in Queensland
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Quinbrook Activates 619 MWh Supernode BESS in Queensland

Quinbrook powers up 619MWh Supernode Stage One BESS in Queensland, Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ImIlFzLmCY

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
CBS Censors Colbert Using Outdated FCC Rule
SocialFeb 18, 2026

CBS Censors Colbert Using Outdated FCC Rule

CBS lawyers told Colbert he couldn't interview a Senate candidate. Couldn't show a photo. Couldn't show a drawing. Couldn't tell the audience it was happening. Based on an FCC rule that hasn't actually been changed. New piece on what CBS...

By Parker Molloy
India Navy Seizes Shadow Fleet, Triggering Domino Effect
SocialFeb 18, 2026

India Navy Seizes Shadow Fleet, Triggering Domino Effect

India's navy has begun seizing shadow fleet tankers in its exclusive economic zone. As I've said in other videos covering the shadow fleet, once the first domino falls...the rest will quickly follow. #crudeoil #crude #india #geopolitics https://t.co/IVVPGp8cQ7

By Peter Zeihan
Todd Howard: Leaks Never Damage a Game’s Success
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Todd Howard: Leaks Never Damage a Game’s Success

Todd Howard says he doesn't think a leak has ever hurt the success of a game https://t.co/4NImrpYtkl

By Ethan Gach
Amazon LEO Opens to Third-Party Antennas, Boosting Flexibility
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Amazon LEO Opens to Third-Party Antennas, Boosting Flexibility

Amazon has signaled its interest in allowing trusted government and third-party customers to use their own antenna hardware to integrate Amazon LEO into existing systems, in a move that would greatly enhance optionality, while hastening market entry for the service....

By Mary Kirby
Lockheed CEO Rules
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Lockheed CEO Rules

Lockheed CEO Taiclet says LMT never considered spinning off part of biz to allow for direct DoD ownership stake: L3Harris "didn't have, I guess, apparently, the resource to manage the scaling themselves." If regulators had allowed LMT to buy Aerojet "we...

By Valerie Insinna
Farmland Protection Concerns Stall Renewable Energy Projects
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Farmland Protection Concerns Stall Renewable Energy Projects

Fear of farmland loss slows solar and wind development #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/wVWoSEYkxG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Boeing Returns Defense HQ to St. Louis, F/A-XX Future Uncertain
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Boeing Returns Defense HQ to St. Louis, F/A-XX Future Uncertain

Boeing just announced the move of its defense unit HQ back to St. Louis, where McDonnell Douglas was headquartered (and where Boeing continues to build fighters and weapons). Industry always welcomes a SecDef visit but real question for workforce will be...

By Valerie Insinna
Updated Design Adds Bigger Tail Flag, Cooler Engines
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Updated Design Adds Bigger Tail Flag, Cooler Engines

New design (left). First Trump admin (right). Much larger flag on the tail, different color on the engines--possibly related to the thermal concerns raised a couple years back. https://t.co/e5GPwczads

By Brian Everstine
Embracing Brutal Difficulty in Modern Horror Platformers
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Embracing Brutal Difficulty in Modern Horror Platformers

For @RemapRadio, I spoke with Love Eternal designer Toby Alden about making a game with an alienating level of challenge in an era where games are often trying to appeal to wider audiences. Plus, it's a horror platformer. Of course...

By Patrick Klepek
Stand Out in AI-Driven Content Overload
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Stand Out in AI-Driven Content Overload

Content is already saturated, but AI is making it infinite. Now the biggest threat to creators is becoming invisible and getting lost in the wave of videos posted everyday. Today we dive into how you can defend yourself against it,...

By Colin and Samir
AI’s $10B Future Lies in Boring Legal Automation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI’s $10B Future Lies in Boring Legal Automation

This AI startup just hit an $11B valuation by solving one of the most boring problems in tech.... Harvey is reportedly raising $200M and has reached: - $190M in ARR - 1,000 customers - 100,000 lawyers on the platform So...

By Ryan Allis
Aging E‑3 Fleet Deployed to Iran, Highlighting Capability Gaps
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Aging E‑3 Fleet Deployed to Iran, Highlighting Capability Gaps

Major Deployment Of Rickety E-3 Sentry Fleet For Iran Crisis Highlights Worrisome Gaps The shrunken E-3 fleet isn't getting any younger, and a replacement is still far off while demand for its services would be far greater in the Pacific. Story: https://t.co/bX9Y8kMlqE

By Tyler Rogoway
Post‑Geneva, Iran’s Actions Push Toward Force
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Post‑Geneva, Iran’s Actions Push Toward Force

"So where does this leave us after Geneva? At an inflection point measured in weeks, not months...If Iran stalls, hedges, or insists on narrow concessions while continuing enrichment and missile expansion, the logic of coercive buildup points in one direction....

By John Spencer
Enjoy Sync Licensing Without Burnout: Do It Right
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Enjoy Sync Licensing Without Burnout: Do It Right

Sync licensing shouldn’t make you resent making music. If it does, you’re doing it wrong. Here’s how to stop burning out in sync ↓

By Graham Cochrane (DIY Music Biz)