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Cartoon. Person says to other person „We invented a robot that answers questions.“, adding, „we just have to feed it 10 baby giraffes a day“. The other person asks „But it answers the questions correctly?“ Person responds „Oh my goodness, no. No no no no no.“ By Aram J. French Appropriated due to missing alt text

Who’s paying for the Coalition melodrama

"When people feel ignored, taken for granted or abandoned, anger seeds. When no credible solutions are offered, frustration hardens into cynicism. And when that happens, political forces that promise simple answers – or someone to blame – flourish." | Helen Haines satpa.pe/rV53mbZ

I wonder if those who ask about end of life disposal of Wind turbine blades consider the end of life of a Coal mine? and the mountains of toxic ash they produce? or do they go the same place their fuel comes from? another imaginary dimension...

Peer review is so integral to the scholarly system that research would grind to a halt without it.

👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/the-pee...

The peer review system is breaking down. Here’s how we can fix it Peer review is so integral to the scholarly system that research would grind to a halt without it.

Academic peer review is essential & struggling.

Via @aunz.theconversation.com

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Fortescue launches its first electric locomotives - with batteries the size of more than 200 Tesla EVs Fortescue has launched the first of its massive battery trains, which it says the hardest part of its goal to eliminate fossil fuels by 2030.

Fortescue launched 14.5 MWh battery-electric locomotives in the Pilbara — that’s ~200+ Tesla packs worth of storage rolling through iron ore country. Heavy haul rail. No diesel. Massive regen on the downhill runs. This is industrial #Bettrification ⚡🚆

My latest post is a big drop of new data. For the first time I publish two-party preferred preference data in so-called Non-Classic divisions, including high profile Independents. Data for the 2019, 2022 and 2025 elections. antonygreen.com.au/fed2025-inde...

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis | CNN Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped to “take do...

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
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The Coalition to face a messy by-election in Sussan Ley’s seat of Farrer After losing the Liberal leadership this morning, Sussan Ley has announced she will resign as member for her southern NSW seat of Farrer. Ley has held the seat since 2001 when she took it from the …

Antony Green: antonygreen.com.au/will-the-coa...

‘Frustrated’ by slow pace of gambling ads reform, Labor caucus wants Wells to act Documents released under FoI show Wells’ department worried about how gambling reforms would affect sporting codes and media companies

950 days after the Murphy Report into gambling reform was released, the Albanese government hasn’t responded to a single one of its recommendations. Meanwhile, Australians lose almost $90 million every day to online gambling and pokies. It’s time to ban the advertising of online gambling.

Following Confidence Test, NASA Continues Artemis II Data Review - NASA As part of robustly testing the vehicle prior to flight, NASA engineers are reviewing data after a confidence test Feb. 12, in which operators partially

The latest news on Artemis II.

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Big blimp uses blades to pull wind power out of the sky Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... a 20,000 cubic-meter power-generating airship, floating 6,560 ft (2,000 meters) above the ground. Introducing the S2000 stratospheric airborne w...

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Pretty cool article. An airborne wind turbine developed in China
I remember when the US was at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, but since the rise of the anti-science MAGA cult the US has fallen behind many other developed nations in innovative tech.
#Science

Angus Taylor faces leadership test in Farrer byelection as independent vows to ‘finish what we started’ and oust Liberals With backers including Climate 200, Michelle Milthorpe is confident she can win Sussan Ley’s south-western NSW seat * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Some are tucked away in sheds, gathering dust. Others were never taken down, but have been crowded out by undergrowth in the nine months since the federal election. But across the electorate of Farrer, in south-western NSW, they’re about to return to roost: the orange emu corflutes used to support independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe. Continue reading...

Angus Taylor faces leadership test in Farrer byelection as independent vows to ‘finish what we started’ and oust Liberals

The Rivian R2 Squeezed Out Six Extra Miles Of Range With This Innovative Design Rivian engineers hid the rear wiper for the upcoming R2 inside of the tailgate. Here's why they did it.

The R2's wiper is secretly tucked into the tailgate, and engineers did it for a smart reason you might not have considered.

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Amazing to see Australian researchers leading the way globally on groundbreaking medical research!

Congratulations to Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long for leading the way with courage and resolution on innovative brain cancer therapies.

Long live the Miev! yes, still have our 2010 Model, still use it regularly! and in a rural area now

This London borough is installing 500 curbside EV chargers The London Borough of Harrow is installing 500 new curbside EV chargers across the borough, targeting residents who don’t have access to off-street parking. The chargers are being deployed in partnership with UK charging provider char.gy and will primarily be mounted on existing lamp posts along residential streets. more…

This London borough is installing 500 curbside EV chargers

#EV fact of the day.

Every single power outlet can be sued as a fuel source.

The case for banning fossil fuel donations In the grand scheme of things, it’s not much money. This is part of what makes it so sad. The country’s politicians have sold out the climate for little more than a rounding error on projects that will continue for decades.

Editorial: It is very obvious that donations from fossil fuel companies should be banned. This is a kind of sickness shared across politics, a cynicism that fits neatly into brown paper bags. satpa.pe/NqcwLhz

Launch window opens for Australian hypersonic flight milestone The flight is scheduled for no earlier than late February, launching aboard Rocket Lab’s “That’s Not A Knife” mission from Launch Complex 2 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, operated by the Virginia Spaceport Authority. Final launch timing will...

Australian hypersonic flight pioneer Hypersonix Launch Systems has confirmed a launch window for a landmark flight test that aims to bring sustained hypersonic flight closer to operational reality. #aviation #aerospace
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"The LNP were effectively giving Queensland's coal to Adani for free."

After the LNP abandoned a court case against Adani over unpaid coal royalties, it looks pretty dodgy that the data shows they received over half a million dollars in donations from Adani.
@rodcampbell.bsky.social #auspol

Angus Taylor just got an unwelcome parting gift from the leader he deposed Within two hours of being elected Liberal leader, Angus Taylor has already been delivered his first big electoral test, and it has come from the woman he deposed.

Ley leaves Taylor an immediate electoral test with Farrer by-election. Some quick analysis from me: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

They did it. They really did it.

A reminder: ICE vehicles waste a whopping 80% of energy in their fuel.

EVs are propelled by entirely different mechanisms. Energy enters the vehicle as electricity, which directly powers the drivetrain making it 3-4x more efficient.

BYD passed Ford in 2025 on total vehicle sales — a historic inflection. This isn’t about China “winning”. It’s about legacy auto discovering, too late — that once battery cost curves flip, incumbency stops mattering. This isn’t disruption coming. This is disruption already priced in. #Bettrification

Politician at heart of $80 million Cayman Islands Watergate scandal quits Opposition front bench…

…In a bid to become leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.

I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It's Going To Surprise People Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know.

Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know.

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Chinese cyberspies breach Singapore's four largest telcos The Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 breached Singapore's four largest telecommunication service providers, Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba, at least once last year.

@joshtaylor.bsky.social ICYMI

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Chinese cyberspies breach Singapore's four largest telcos The Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 breached Singapore's four largest telecommunication service providers, Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba, at least once last year.

@mattliddy.bsky.social
ICYMI, Possibly Optus & certainly Singtel have suffered another breach;

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Chinese cyberspies breach Singapore's four largest telcos The Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 breached Singapore's four largest telecommunication service providers, Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba, at least once last year.

@australia.theguardian.com @lenoret.bsky.social
Heads up.
Optus may be breached again. Singtel certainly were.
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