John Wyss

Your household gadgets could soon be battery-free — scientists create tiny solar cells that can be powered by indoor light Researchers said the breakthrough "paves the way for electronics powered by the ambient light already present in our lives."

A splendid new invention, tiny solar cells which can be powered by indoor light!
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France runs fusion reactor for record 22 minutes France has upped the ante in the quest for fusion power by maintaining a plasma reaction for over 22 minutes – a new record. The milestone was reached on February 12 at the Commissariat à l'énergie at...

something really hopeful-- unlimited clean energy is on the way
A French fusion reactor just ran for 22; minutes straight, a record.
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Colour photo of a collection of large four-lobed concrete structures, that each looks like a spinning jack toy - only much larger. Each may weigh up to 50 tons. They’re standing behind a relatively feeble rope cordon strung between wooden trestles painted red. It’s a grey late spring day, beneath a heavy sky - the colour of the clouds almost indistinguishable from the concrete.

Photo from a while ago: Izu Peninsula, Japan

Concrete 'Tetrapods' are designed to remain stable under even the most extreme weather & ocean conditions. Deployed in lines or piles, they create an interlocking, porous barrier that dissipates the power of waves and currents.

#Photography

Old mobile phones and keyboards. Overlaid text reads: FT Exclusive: EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones to avoid espionage

Breaking news: The European Commission is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China www.ft.com/content/20d0...

After a big play at the dog beach and a bath, time for this Doodle to sack out!

GOP Rep. Bacon: "We made a mistake. We passed legislation that gave the president some temporary tariff authorities. I think we should look back and maybe restore the power back from Congress and take away the authorizations."

Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.

With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.

Solar and wind beat coal in the US for the first time “Solar is winning.”

How about some good news for a change?
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Look what's happening at the French Embassy in Washington DC.

Do you think his ears help give him extra traction? 🤔

6-wheel drive 🤭

Boats at rest on Liberty Bay, WA

Seattle friends, or those visiting, nearby Poulsbo on Liberty Bay is a short trip but seems like a different world. Founded in the 1880s by Norwegian immigrant Jørgen Eliason, the Nordic influence remains strong.

Seattle waterfront with new bike trails

Unfinished puzzles left on Seattle ferry for the next passengers.

Seattle waterfront in sunshine

US Coast Guard protecting the vessels

The news is sordid. Please enjoy a few calming pictures of a weekend in Seattle!

outstanding interview.
I liked his humility in hindsight, having been baited into distraction with Vance's 'cats and dogs' nonsense.

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Congratulations to our friends in the Great North tonight, winning the first ever 4 Nations hockey tournament amongst Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States - in thrilling overtime!

Fructose Sugar Fuels Cancer Growth Indirectly Fructose, which is in high-fructose corn syrup and table sugar, can help some tumors grow, but only after getting taken up by the liver, a study of mice suggests.

Fructose Fuels Cancer Growth Indirectly, Lab Study Finds
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The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE's Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn't exist.

SCOOP: The US Treasury claimed a DOGE's Marco Elez didn’t have ‘write access,’ when he actually did. Sources tell WIRED that his ability to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded, days after officials said it didn't exist.

This is Apollo and Artemis, here to wish you a Happy New Year.
They love treats and pets and everyone, except bullies and meanies.

FireAid LA Benefit Concert YouTube video by YouTube

The musicians of LA are in solidarity to support the rebuilding of LA... And you can help.

The benefit concert is magnificent!
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DeepSeek database left user data, chat histories exposed for anyone to see The database was “completely open.”

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Google’s Gemini AI app is getting faster with Flash 2.0 The upgrade is rolling out now.

I'm so impressed with the utility of Gemini Advanced, and it just went up a notch with the Flash 2.0 model.
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Courage begets courage.

Canadians hard at work in Los Angeles. Thank you.
#cdnpoli #peipoli

MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources

LA Resources Google Doc Masterlist
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Shelters, Food, PPE, Animal Rescue, and more.

This is how organizations get better-- leadership gets frank about the problems and steps up to change. Bravo on Step 1, eager to see what's next.

Snowing in Dallas, LA County on fire, recent flooding in North Carolina driven by hurricanes... perhaps time to back climate change mitigation more seriously.

Another interesting data point, heavy precipitation is increasing across the board...

I'm proud that my home state of Washington is marshaling help for LA. On the way now 45 engines, 11 trucks and more than 140 firefighters to hopefully contain the fire from reaching South of the Hollywood Hills, and rescue as needed.

U.S. records first fatal bird flu case amid growing concerns about virus The U.S. has recorded its first fatal case of H5N1 bird flu, in a person from Louisiana who contracted the virus from infected chickens and wild birds in a backyard flock.

If people continue to be infected with #H5N1 #birdflu, some will die. One has: the person in Louisiana who was infected by poultry and/or wild birds in a backyard flock.
Developing story.
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