How to earn a “black belt” in solar eclipse tracking space dot com
South Korea's „artificial sun“ reaches seven times the core temperature of the sun interesting engineering
Modern life is robbing our guts of healthy bacteria Cytech Daily
Climate/Environment
Exclusive: Startup Plans Largest Marine Geoengineering Plant IEEE spectrum
Amazon, the world's first green steel factory, opens in Colorado with support from Bill Gates interesting engineering
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Microsoft and OpenAI aim to build a $100 billion data center interesting engineering
Will Bitcoin and data centers jeopardize US climate goals? floodlight
As energy demand soars, power companies are turning to their old standby: fossil fuels. grist
water
Iowa officials find dead fish in 80 miles of river contaminated with fertilizer Des Moines Register (LS)
#COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection)
the biggest trick Jon Snow Project „Most governments are trying to convince us that we don't need to adapt to COVID-19. They can't maintain that illusion forever.“
Children as young as eight years old have been diagnosed with long-term COVID-19 in Victoria.
Medical experts have warned that the condition is becoming more common, putting additional pressure on the state's health care system. https://t.co/hN7jIhJQ8E @ainsleykoch #7 News pic.twitter.com/dxhTpPxHAB
— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) March 31, 2024
India
Incomes of India's salaried and self-employed workers have been in decline for a decade: ILO sensible
Income inequality in India is worse than under British rule, new report says time
India's economy is rigged under the influence of plutocracy. What about elections? wire
China?
China's new financial rules put a brake on the gravy train, ending the era of 'greed is good' South China Morning Post
From pyramids to olives CICC Research, CICC Global Institute. Springer, Singapore. Regarding the problem of wealth inequality in China.
China's factory activity reaches its highest level in a year, increasing signs that the pace of economic recovery is accelerating South China Morning Post
What would happen if China manufactured sugar high? liberty street economics
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Anything from China is a national security threat to the US pearls and stimulation
lucky country
Australia's energy transition collides with Japan's energy security east asia forum
New Zealand's building boom—and what the world should learn from it applicitas economics
syrakistan
Prime Minister Netanyahu approves plan to attack Rafah despite international warnings anadolu agency
Dozens killed, injured – Israel targets Gaza aid recipients in new 'flour massacre' palestine chronicle
Israel has created a „kill zone“ in Gaza.Those who cross will be shot dead. Haaretz
'Israel' bombs journalist tent inside Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital Al Mayadeen
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu undergoes hernia surgery anadolu agency
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Palestinian-led campaign calls for urgent rebuilding of PLO New Arab (LS)
Egyptian official: 'We refuse to send Arab or joint forces to Gaza' i24
Egypt receives additional $5 billion in funding from IMF egyptian cityscape
Egypt seeks border security help from US during Gaza negotiations politiko
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Israeli F-16s provide close air support to Turkish-backed jihadists in Aleppo, Syria military watch
Turkish opposition claims victory in Istanbul and Ankara in blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Al Jazeera
discord in europe
Academic freedom does not suddenly disappear, but disappears with a whimper. left wing berlin
A new war that's not so cold war
Russia seeks extradition of head of Ukraine's security services.Ukraine rejects request Reuters
Russian missile attack, Tsirkon, third town fall, Ukrainian military bombing, heavy losses.Neocon Unlimited War Alexander Mercouris (video)
Are Ukraine and NATO waiting in vain for a Russian attack? larry johnson
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Making the most of your NASA budget: Mars mission technology discovered on Ukrainian drone sputnik
Debt warning for Italy if NATO rearm race begins – Moody's answer
Traders flee Antwerp to Dubai due to sanctions on Russian diamonds bne intelligence news
The expansion of geopolitical conflicts into the South Caucasus threatens regional peace and security modern diplomacy
south of the border
60 years after coup, Brazilians call on US to declassify its role responsible national strategy
spook country
The secret presence of the CIA on January 6th is confirmed. Kit Clarenberg, proactive measures
2024
Trump vs. Biden poll: Joe finally stopped the bleeding new york magazine
Note: Biden faces new moment of truth as Israel puts pressure on Rafah the hill
republican clown car
Republican representative says support for Ukraine is likely to spark a revolt against Johnson, potentially forcing him out. new york post
Republican lawmaker slams 'Nagasaki and Hiroshima' in comment on Gaza: 'Used metaphor' politiko
our famous free news agency
Chevron owns the city's news site. Many stories remain untold. floodlight
A.I.
Artificial Intelligence – Magic Money Tree Richard Windsor, Radio Free Mobile
Something you see may tell you whether you're at risk of dying early science alert
A digital twin could save your life Noema
police state surveillance
Prison phone company involved in plan to ban in-person visits to prisons, lawsuit reveals gizmodo
Forced labor vs. forced laziness dollars and sense
Globe of Academy
Should higher education recognize privilege or public service? Law and Political Economy Project
class war
Liz Schuler hopes AI will revitalize the labor movement politiko
sports desk
3 strikes and cashier out in new ball game tournament Pimunto
zeitgeist watch
'Titanic' floating board sold for over $700,000 smithsonian magazine
Antidote (via):
See yesterday's link and antidote. here.