Glass Wings Blog: April 2026
California pledges to open 7% of its land and waters to Indigenous tribes — a step toward healing a 175-year-old broken promise
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:12:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://clearthis.page/?u=https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-03-17/california-pledges-to-open-land-waters-to-indigenous-tribes>
"California unveiled a plan Tuesday to bring at least 7.5 million acres of land
and coastal waters under the care of Indigenous tribes.
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There may be 10 times as many citizen scientists in Australia as we thought – and that’s great news for science
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:13:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:14:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/01/queensland-great-barrier-reef-coral-sea-110-new-fish-species-discovered>
"Marine scientists have discovered more than 110 new fish and invertebrate
species in the Coral Sea – a figure they believe could exceed 200 as more are
identified.
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‘My head feels clearer’: how citizen science can improve people’s health
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:15:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/my-head-feels-clearer-how-citizen-science-can-improve-peoples-health-275426>
"The two of us can often be found in a patch of scrubby bushland, phone in
hand, slowly scanning for plants. Or crouched behind a tree trunk with
binoculars, pausing mid-breath to find the source of a bird call. It often
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‘God squad’ waives endangered species law to allow US drilling in Gulf of Mexico
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:16:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/gulf-of-mexico-drilling-endangered-species>
"A US government panel on Tuesday exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of
Mexico from the
Endangered Species Act (ESA), a move which critics say could
doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life.
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A New Wine Label Promotes Workers’ Rights
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:19:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18032026/california-wine-label-promotes-workers-rights/>
"When Cary Quintana learned about a new initiative to promote fair treatment
and safe conditions for vineyard workers, the Northern California winemaker
immediately signed on.
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I'm Supposed to Feel Schadenfreude Right Now?
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:56:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/im-supposed-to-feel-schadenfreude
"I’ve been reluctant to say this all day, but the schadenfreude I’m seeing over
Kristi Noem’s husband spending thousands of dollars on his cross-dressing
kink...
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Prosecutors used hip-hop lyrics to help sentence a man to death: ‘This only happens to rap music’
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:57:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/01/capital-punishment-hip-hop-rap-lyrics>
"James Broadnax has been locked up in a 6ft-by-10ft cell on death row in Texas
for more than 16 years, and in that time he has developed coping mechanisms for
passing the long and desolate days.
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Her song features in Ryan Gosling’s hit movie, but Erima Maewa Kaihau was once a star too
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:59:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/her-song-features-in-ryan-goslings-hit-movie-but-erima-maewa-kaihau-was-once-a-star-too-279326>
"Hollywood science fiction blockbuster
Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan
Gosling, opened to generally positive reviews and strong box office receipts,
but in Aotearoa New Zealand it made news for another reason.
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Pacific Islands energy crisis: One country faces fuel import bills three times its healthcare budget
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:59:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/pacific-islands-energy-crisis-one-country-faces-fuel-import-bills-three-times-its-healthcare-budget/>
"The war in the Middle East is threatening to derail diesel-dependent Pacific
island economies, with one country facing fuel import bills equal to three
times its annual healthcare budget.
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The dark side of the balloon boom – is it time they were banned?
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:01:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/02/the-dark-side-of-the-balloon-boom-is-it-time-they-were-banned>
"I remember, as a child, hanging on to one specific party balloon for what
seemed like years. I don’t remember how or where I acquired it, but it had
initially floated high, bobbing against the ceiling, and, over time, lost its
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First Nations rehabilitation programs aren’t keeping people out of prison. Here’s what would help
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:02:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/first-nations-rehabilitation-programs-arent-keeping-people-out-of-prison-heres-what-would-help-278783>
"There are unprecedented numbers of First Nations people in prisons. In
Australia, 37% of adults and 60% of young people aged 10-17 behind bars are
First Nations, despite making up 3.4% and 6.2% of the Australian population
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A fair energy system is worth fighting for, but without playing the solar and battery blame game
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 04:57:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/a-fair-energy-system-is-worth-fighting-for-but-without-playing-the-solar-and-battery-blame-game/>
"In the March 9, 2026, edition of the excellent
SwitchedOn podcast, Anne
Delaney interviewed Gavin Dufty, the National Director of Energy Policy and
Research at the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, on the question of whether solar
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Druski’s viral whiteface skit isn’t racism. It’s satire that punches up at power
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 04:58:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/druskis-viral-whiteface-skit-isnt-racism-its-satire-that-punches-up-at-power-279460>
"American comedian Druski has gone viral with a short parody video titled “How
Conservative Women in America Act”.
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‘BLOCKADE’: The Right Is Using AI Content Scanners to Try to Supercharge Book Banning
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:00:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.404media.co/blockade-the-right-is-using-ai-content-scanners-to-try-to-supercharge-book-banning/>
"Conservative parents’ advocacy groups have been experimenting with using
commercially available artificial intelligence tools to help them flag more
books they’ve deemed pornographic to be removed from public schools and
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How Taiwan is viewing the Iran war – and what it reveals about US credibility
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:00:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-taiwan-is-viewing-the-iran-war-and-what-it-reveals-about-us-credibility-279102>
"The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly
concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact
on energy markets.
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Trump says he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from Nato
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/01/trump-says-he-is-absolutely-considering-withdrawing-us-from-nato>
"Donald Trump has said he is “absolutely” considering withdrawing the US from
Nato, warning that the matter was “beyond reconsideration” after the refusal of
US allies to join the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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Largest Dutch pension fund cuts ties with controversial tech firm Palantir
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:03:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://nltimes.nl/2026/04/02/largest-dutch-pension-fund-cuts-ties-controversial-tech-firm-palantir>
"ABP, the Netherlands’ largest pension fund, has withdrawn from the
controversial AI company Palantir, the
Financieele Dagblad reported. Palantir
is known to provide services to the American immigration service, ICE, and the
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Barry Caldwell Dies: ‘Animaniacs’ & ‘Pinky and the Brain’ Animator Was 68
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:38:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://deadline.com/2026/03/barry-caldwell-dies-68-1236768403/
"Barry Caldwell, the animator and director known for
Animaniacs (1993-’98)
and
Osmosis Jones (2001), has died. He was 68.
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2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour!
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:45:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://wedgelive.com/cat-tour/
"DATE: Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Register for your free ticket.
SHOW US YOUR CATS: If you want to have your cat featured on the tour, and you
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Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:46:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/02/new-york-induction-stoves-climate-energy>
"Marcos Ramos hasn’t been able to cook a full meal at home in nearly four
years, after a gas leak resulted in a lengthy supply cut off for his New York
City apartment building.
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The Unspeakable Misogyny of the Trump Regime
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:49:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.marytrump.org/p/the-unspeakable-misogyny-of-the-trump
"One of the reasons we’re in the mess we’re in is because this country fails to
face up to its shortcomings. Just as we have never grappled with our deeply
embedded racism, we have never acknowledged our misogyny, both prejudices so
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High-dose flu vaccine tied to lower Alzheimer’s risk in older adults
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:51:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-vaccines/high-dose-flu-vaccine-tied-lower-alzheimer-s-risk-older-adults>
"Receiving a high-dose flu vaccine is associated with a significantly lower
risk of Alzheimer’s disease than a standard-dose vaccine in adults aged 65 and
older, according to a large observational study published in
Neurology. The
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Jane Ward Tost was a trailblazer in natural sciences – until history forgot her
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:48:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/jane-ward-tost-was-a-trailblazer-in-natural-sciences-until-history-forgot-her-276764>
"In the 19th century, natural history was a field dominated by men: collectors,
curators and naturalists. Names such as John Gould and John James Audubon are
well known for their contributions to ornithology.
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“Scientific dead end:” The new push to get wind turbine syndrome back on the radar
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:49:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/scientific-dead-end-the-new-push-to-get-wind-turbine-syndrome-back-on-the-radar/>
"Wind turbine syndrome, a condition that researchers thought dead and buried
years ago, is rising from the grave thanks to a series of sketchy research
papers – and partly due to the Australian Senate.
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A high‑risk bird flu strain is circling the globe. How prepared is NZ?
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:50:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-high-risk-bird-flu-strain-is-circling-the-globe-how-prepared-is-nz-278541>
"Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 – particularly the 2.3.4.4b
lineage – has transformed the global disease landscape over recent years.
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Governments urged to share costs of gas network death spiral, as rule maker lays down the law
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:51:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/governments-urged-to-share-costs-of-gas-network-death-spiral-as-rule-maker-lays-down-the-law/>
"Gas customers will stop subsidising the cost of their electrified neighbours
quitting the network over the next six years, as rules to make abolishments
“cost-reflective” come in.
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And the winner of Science’s 2026 ‘Dance Your Ph.D.’ contest is …
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:52:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.science.org/content/article/and-winner-science-s-2026-dance-your-ph-d-contest>
"Sofia Papa started studying physics in high school because she thought the
subject “was married with art in a nice way.” Both scientists and artists are
driven by curiosity about the world around them, she says, and she dreamt of a
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What we’ve learned from citizen science: 5 projects that made a difference
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:53:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/what-weve-learned-from-citizen-science-5-projects-that-made-a-difference-279096>
"Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of
the problems citizen science helps solve are concerned with spreading the net
wider – or getting more helping hands on the task.
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Alarming Study Finds That Most People Just Do What ChatGPT Tells Them, Even If It’s Totally Wrong
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:13:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/study-do-what-chatgpt-tells-us>
"In a matter of only a few years, AI chatbots have become a common part of many
of our daily lives, even though they remain deeply flawed systems.
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Australians lost $2 billion to scams – and are still waiting for new anti‑scam measures to take effect
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:14:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/australians-lost-2-billion-to-scams-and-are-still-waiting-for-new-anti-scam-measures-to-take-effect-279549>
"Australians lost more than A$2 billion to scams in 2025, new figures from the
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) show.
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JONATHAN THE 193-YEAR-OLD TORTOISE IS STILL ALIVE, REPEAT HE HAS NOT DIED
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:15:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://futurism.com/science-energy/jonathan-tortoise-still-alive
"On Wednesday, sorrow swept through the
Futurism newsroom as we heard that
Jonathan, a 193-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise believed to be the oldest
living land animal, had passed away at his home on the island of Saint Helena,
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This Colorado neighborhood is saving bees through sustainable development. Here’s how.
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:16:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/02/this-colorado-neighborhood-is-saving-bees-through-sustainable-development/>
"In 2019, the big minds at the Butterfly Pavilion knew habitat destruction,
chemical pollution, parasites and pathogens were crushing populations of bees,
butterflies, moths and beetles, and that without these critical species one out
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As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:19:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/as-nasa-launches-a-crewed-moon-mission-australia-is-once-again-playing-a-critical-role-274981>
"On April 1 2026, NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And
Australia will play a critical role in helping them get there.
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Fix The News 333: School. Toponium. Yes we can end TB. Whale birth. Ampurta.
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:20:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/333-school-toponium-yes-we-can-end
"UNESCO’s new
Global Education Monitoring Report reveals a dramatic expansion
in global education since 2000. But just about every piece of reporting has
focused on one statistic: the 273 million children, adolescents and youth
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Toxic blooms and invasive clams are forcing a rethink on the Waikato River
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:09:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/toxic-blooms-and-invasive-clams-are-forcing-a-rethink-on-the-waikato-river-279560>
"The Waikato is New Zealand’s longest river, central to the identity and
practices of Waikato River iwi and a source of drinking water for nearly half
of the country’s population.
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Free Speech Experts: Jonathan Haidt’s Moral Panic Is As Old As Democracy Itself
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:10:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/31/free-speech-experts-jonathan-haidts-moral-panic-is-as-old-as-democracy-itself/>
"We’ve been saying for years now that Jonathan Haidt’s crusade against social
media and kids is a moral panic dressed up in academic robes, and that the
evidence simply does not support the sweeping claims he’s been making. A new
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Hello, World
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:12:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/hello-world/
"NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman took this picture of
Earth from the Orion spacecraft’s window after completing the translunar
injection burn. There are two auroras (top right and bottom left) and zodiacal
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America Is Now a Rogue Superpower
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:13:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/03/trump-us-power-iran/686567/>
"Whenever and however America’s war with Iran ends, it has both exposed and
exacerbated the dangers of our new, fractured, multipolar reality—driving
deeper wedges between the United States and former friends and allies;
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We have the proof that logging makes Tasmania’s forests more flammable
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:14:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/we-have-the-proof-that-logging-makes-tasmanias-forests-more-flammable-279103>
"In 1967, catastrophic bushfires in Tasmania killed dozens of people – and very
nearly destroyed Hobart.
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Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram’s Use Of ‘PG-13,’ Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:15:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/02/meta-caves-to-the-mpaa-over-instagrams-use-of-pg-13-ending-a-dispute-that-was-silly-from-the-start/>
"Back in October, Meta announced that its new Instagram Teen Accounts would
feature content moderation “guided by the PG-13 rating.” On its face, this made
a certain kind of sense as a communication strategy: parents know what PG-13
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The return of sex testing in sport risks harming women athletes rather than protecting them
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:27:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-return-of-sex-testing-in-sport-risks-harming-women-athletes-rather-than-protecting-them-279074>
"The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new policy on the
protection of the women’s category that will force thousands of elite women
athletes from around the world to undergo genetic sex testing in order to
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DOGE Goes Nuclear: How Trump Invited Silicon Valley Into America’s Nuclear Power Regulator
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:28:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/02/doge-goes-nuclear-how-trump-invited-silicon-valley-into-americas-nuclear-power-regulator/>
"Last summer, a group of officials from the Department of Energy gathered at
the Idaho National Laboratory, a sprawling 890-square-mile complex in the
eastern desert of Idaho where the U.S. government built its first rudimentary
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In Batteries We Trust
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:29:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/in-batteries-we-trust
"The war goes on, and so does the global energy crisis. In fact, I believe that
prices of oil futures remain too low given how much spot prices will need to
rise to resolve the shortages that will hit once oil supplies that were shipped
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Letters from an American: April 3, 2026
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:31:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-3-2026
"On April 4, 1949, representatives from twelve countries in Europe and North
America—Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States—signed
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How medieval chess created a space in which players – regardless of race – could engage as equals
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:33:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-medieval-chess-created-a-space-in-which-players-regardless-of-race-could-engage-as-equals-279132>
"In the medieval European imagination, racial difference was often highly
polarised. Black people were perceived either as exotic status symbols –
including saints and wealthy rulers such as the Queen of Sheba – or as
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Do people still care about opera? An insider raises some doubts
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:34:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/do-people-still-care-about-opera-an-insider-raises-some-doubts-277234>
"
Review: Opera Wars: Inside the World of Opera and the Battles for its
Future – Caitlin Vincent (Scribner)
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Misrule of law
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:40:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theguardian.com/world/series/misrule-of-law
"
Guardian correspondents look at the state of the rule of law in four major
European countries: what’s crumbling, and why it matters"
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There’s a Clear Pattern to Who Trump Throws Under the Bus
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:41:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/04/trump-pam-bondi-fired-kristi-noem-pete-hegseth.html>
"Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, the latest in a line of high-profile
Trump administration women to be sacked in recent weeks. Homeland Security
Secretary Kristi Noem was fired in early March. Centers for Disease Control
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Interview of Anarchist Front (Iran): Against all governments, against their war!
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:43:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://anarchistnews.org/content/interview-anarchist-front-iran-against-all-governments-against-their-war>
"American and Israeli bombs have been falling on Iran for over a month.
Civilians are dying, hundreds of them children. More than a million people have
been displaced. The internet has been down since February 28, 2026. Now the war
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Bigger storms, more often: new study projects likely future rainfall impacts on NZ
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:44:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/bigger-storms-more-often-new-study-projects-likely-future-rainfall-impacts-on-nz-279653>
"In the aftermath of the latest bout of extreme rainfall across New Zealand’s
upper North Island, there were some familar scenes.
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The Social Media Addiction Verdicts Are Built On A Scientific Premise That Experts Keep Telling Us Is Wrong
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:45:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/03/the-social-media-addiction-verdicts-are-built-on-a-scientific-premise-that-experts-keep-telling-us-is-wrong/>
"Last week, I wrote about why the social media addiction verdicts against Meta
and YouTube should worry anyone who cares about the open internet. The short
version: plaintiffs’ lawyers found a clever way to recharacterize editorial
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US hearing exposes links between Russia’s energy sector and abduction of Ukrainian children
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://kyivindependent.com/us-hearing-exposes-links-between-russias-energy-sector-and-abduction-of-ukrainian-children/>
“During a recent hearing before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, U.S.
lawmakers blasted the Trump administration's decision to lift sanctions on
Russian oil giants Gazprom and Rosneft — companies now accused of aiding the
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Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are 5 ways to get involved
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:10:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/want-to-be-a-citizen-scientist-here-are-5-ways-to-get-involved-278096>
"Ever wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you’re
snorkelling? Or check plants for the circular holes that indicate native bees
are collecting nest materials?
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Beyond the Verdict: Holding Big Tech Accountable Isn’t as Simple as It Seems
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:11:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://connectsafely.org/beyond-the-verdict-holding-big-tech-accountable-isnt-as-simple-as-it-seems/>
"On March 24, 2026, a jury awarded the State of New Mexico $375 million in its
case against Meta over allegations that the company misled users and failed to
adequately protect children from harm. The next day, a Los Angeles jury found
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Braiding knowledge: how Indigenous expertise and western science are converging
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:13:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/04/indigenous-knowledge-western-science-climate-ecosystems>
"“I’m a glorified clam counter.”
So said Marco Hatch, a marine ecologist at Western Washington University and an
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The Prettiest Sea Slugs Use Crystals in Their Skin as 'Pixels' of Color
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:14:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-prettiest-sea-slugs-use-crystals-in-their-skin-as-pixels-of-color>
“Nudibranchs are the jewels of the underwater world.
That's not just a nice metaphor: Scientists have now discovered that the
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Apps pressure delivery riders into courting danger – here’s what needs to change
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:16:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/apps-pressure-delivery-riders-into-courting-danger-heres-what-needs-to-change-276369>
"Picture this: you’re competing in a time-trial cycling race along a route
that’s not known in advance. Instead of following a marked course, you receive
instructions via notifications on your mobile phone.
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‘The frontline is like Terminator’: fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:17:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/04/fighting-robots-give-ukraine-hope-in-war-with-russia>
"Victor Pavlov showed off Ukraine’s newest and most versatile weapon: a
battery-powered land robot.
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Slowjamastan: The new 'nation' hiding in the US
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:55:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260330-slowjamastan-the-worlds-newest-nation-youve-never-heard-of>
“Between the date palm farms of California's Coachella Valley and the Mexican
border, a sunburnt stretch of desert the colour of worn khakis extends as far
as the eye can see. This arid no-man's land is dotted with knee-high scrub
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Easter has a soundtrack just like Christmas, so why do we never hear it?
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:56:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/easter-has-a-soundtrack-just-like-christmas-so-why-do-we-never-hear-it-278529>
"You can’t visit the shops around Christmas time without hearing
Feliz
Navidad,
Silent Night, or Mariah Carey’s
All I Want for Christmas is You.
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‘Small and underwhelming’: Albanese’s gambling reforms won’t do much to reduce harm
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:57:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/small-and-underwhelming-albaneses-gambling-reforms-wont-do-much-to-reduce-harm-279847>
"More than 1,000 days after the release of the Murphy report, Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese has finally announced decisive action on tackling gambling
advertising in Australia.
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How Art Is Making People Healthier
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:58:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/art-for-health/
"When Jamie Schuler teaches her Friday dance classes, some of her students stay
seated. They follow her movements, some using just their upper or lower limbs,
others syncing their hands and feet to the beat. Occasionally, the choreography
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Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs ‑ and secondhand cars are in high demand
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:59:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/fuel-prices-are-driving-more-australians-to-evs-and-secondhand-cars-are-in-high-demand-279835>
"As conflict in the Middle East sends diesel and petrol prices skyrocketing,
more and more Australians and New Zealanders are showing interest in electric
vehicles.
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Who’s Afraid of ‘The Night of Controversies’?
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 06:00:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/night-of-controversies-paris/
"“Borders have led to mass deaths, sexual violence and human trafficking — we
must abolish them,” said Catherine Wihtol De Wenden, casting a stern glance out
at the packed audience, assembled on chairs, benches and even sitting on the
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Schools Are Saving Big By Going Green
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:51:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/schools-going-green-saving-money/
"In Warren County, Kentucky, the school district saved more than $2 million in
utility costs since retrofitting five schools with solar panels and introducing
other energy efficiencies. In Jamestown, Rhode Island, installing solar panels
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When an airport rejected this harassment lawyer's small ad, she sued. Now she has a giant billboard
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:53:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/sexual-harassment-billboard-9.7152106>
“At first, sexual harassment lawyer Megan Thomas just wanted to put up a modest
ad above a garbage can in the back of a New York airport terminal to advertise
her law firm's services.
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VinFast prepares to enter the world’s largest motorcycle market
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:54:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://electrek.co/2026/04/05/vinfast-prepares-to-enter-the-worlds-largest-motorcycle-market/>
"Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is setting its sights on a major new frontier:
India’s massive two-wheeler market. After already laying groundwork for its
electric car business in the country, the company is now preparing to launch a
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The Rest of the World Report | April 5, 2026 — Sunday Edition
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:56:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.chicanoinparis.com/p/the-rest-of-the-world-report-april-a42
"At 8:03 on Easter Sunday morning, the President of the United States posted
the following message to his Truth Social platform: “Tuesday will be Power
Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be
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Bumblebees can perceive rhythm, despite their brains being the size of a sesame seed
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:56:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/bumblebees-can-perceive-rhythm-despite-their-brains-being-the-size-of-a-sesame-seed-279659>
"Humans are creatures of rhythms. As far as we know, humans have always sung
and always danced. We can recognise a song by its rhythm alone, regardless of
whether it is played fast or slow.
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Global Terrorism Has Been Shrinking for a Decade
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:58:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theprogressnetwork.substack.com/p/global-terrorism-has-been-shrinking>
"Here’s a sentence that surprises me even as I write it: 2025 was a remarkably
good year for terrorism. By that I mean, incidents, deaths, and injuries all
fell significantly from the year prior, according to the most recent
Global
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Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:59:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/farmers-are-boosting-their-profits-and-production-with-natures-help-271750>
"Farming is a vital industry, contributing an estimated A$100 billion to the
Australian economy this year alone.
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Chinook salmon found naturally hatching in Upper Klamath River for first time in a century
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:00:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/25/upper-klamath-river-chinook-salmon-naturally-hatching/>
"The Klamath Tribes’ Ambodat Department documented the first naturally hatched
Chinook salmon within the Upper Klamath Lake in more than a century, as
observers witness promising signs of the species’ return following dam removal.
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The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:03:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-sound-of-our-cities-why-the-australian-pedestrian-button-belongs-in-our-archives-279559>
"The PB/5 pedestrian crossing button is an immediately identifiable product in
our physical and aural urban landscape.
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‘There’s biological treasure here’: Chile’s endemic seals gain protection with new marine park
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:05:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/23/chile-seals-colony-gain-protection-new-marine-park-juan-fernandez-archipelago-wildlife>
"Six decades ago, pioneering oceanographer and conservationist Sylvia Earle
made a bittersweet discovery while diving off Chile’s oceanic islands with the
US National Science Foundation vessel, the
Anton Bruun. She found the remains
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Why India Is Turning Old Vehicles Into Electric Ones
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:07:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlGxk4jHC2Q
"Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world, with vehicles
responsible for nearly half of its air pollution. But instead of replacing
millions of cars and trucks, a new approach is gaining attention: converting
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How one local council helped 1,200 low‑income residents finance solar and home energy upgrades
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:07:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-one-local-council-helped-1-200-low-income-residents-finance-solar-and-home-energy-upgrades-278078>
"Most of Australia’s existing homes are old, uncomfortable, and expensive to
run. Too many are energy inefficient, and rising electricity and gas prices are
making things worse.
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When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:26:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/when-is-the-best-time-to-get-your-flu-shot-2-infectious-diseases-experts-explain-277743>
"We usually have to wait until winter approaches before we see an increase in
cases of influenza, or the flu. But we have already seen a lot of flu this
year, with 25,000 cases reported from January to March – and that’s only a
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The oil crisis is making drivers realize they can’t afford not to drive electric
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:27:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://electrek.co/2026/04/03/oil-crisis-ev-savings-cant-afford-not-to-drive-electric/>
"The national average gas price hit $4.09 per gallon this week — up 33% from a
year ago — as yet another oil crisis hammers American drivers. But this time,
the math on switching to electric is so overwhelmingly clear that millions of
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How will the Iran war change the Middle East? We asked 5 experts
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:27:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-will-the-iran-war-change-the-middle-east-we-asked-5-experts-279652>
"On February 28, the US and Israel launched a war against Iran following weeks
of US military build-up in the region and threats from US President Donald
Trump.
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“Food should be free”
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:28:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://mailchi.mp/reasonstobecheerful.world/the-spark-jan-5374586
"Take a walk around Baltimore, and you might come across a fridge in the wild.
From the unassuming black mini-fridge in front of a barber shop in Park
Heights, to the large, elaborately painted burgundy construction run by a
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Operation Epic Fury: A Civilizational Fail
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:30:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://therenovator.substack.com/p/operation-epic-fury-a-civilizational
"Since President Trump launched the war against Iran almost a month ago, I have
struggled to respond using the language of Loyal Opposition.
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The generosity experiment
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:31:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.positive.news/society/the-generosity-experiment/
"Most of us, we would like to think, would help out a relative, a friend and
perhaps even a stranger in need. Maybe giving directions or lending a few quid.
But how many of us would donate one of our organs to someone we will never
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Why We Keep Stumbling into Stupid Wars
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 09:23:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nonzero.org/p/why-we-keep-stumbling-into-stupid
"Why is the current war happening? If you want to answer that question in a
broad sense—in a way that applies not just to the Iran war but to other
needless bursts of carnage of the past and future—I would direct your attention
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New olive groves plant hope across the West Bank
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 09:25:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/environment/agriculture/the-quest-to-restore-west-bank-olive-groves/>
"Tens of thousands of olive saplings are taking root in the conflict-scarred
West Bank, funded by customers of the UK-based fair trade company, Zaytoun.
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The Case for Hope in an Exhausted America
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 09:26:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://thepreamble.com/p/the-case-for-hope-in-an-exhausted
"On Christmas Day, 1916, nearly a thousand people filed into Statuary Hall in
the United States Capitol to mourn a thirty-year-old woman named Inez
Milholland. She had been a suffragist, a lawyer, and one of the most
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‘People want a different vision of society’: London’s march for unity draws thousands
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 09:47:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/london-march-for-unity-draws-thousands/>
"Tens of thousands of people gathered in central London on Saturday for a
peaceful protest described as one of the largest ever demonstrations against
the far right in the UK.
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Australia’s alpine ash forests are now officially endangered. Can we save them?
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 09:48:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australias-alpine-ash-forests-are-now-officially-endangered-can-we-save-them-279099>
"The tall alpine ash forests in Australia’s high country have lived in a
delicate relationship with fire for tens of thousands of years.
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Cars make way for bikes as Sydney commuters saddle up to circumvent ‘crazy’ fuel costs
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 09:49:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/apr/06/fuel-crisis-sydney-commuters-cycling>
"Before the 1970s global oil crisis, city planners in Copenhagen were
considering removing bike lanes. Bicycles were considered outdated now car was
king, and just 10% of locals were cycling regularly.
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From Jurassic Park to dreams of AI doom, pop culture shapes science more than we like to admit
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:03:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/from-jurassic-park-to-dreams-of-ai-doom-pop-culture-shapes-science-more-than-we-like-to-admit-279245>
"The relationship between science and pop culture often looks like a one-way
street: scientific discoveries inspire films, television and novels,
particularly in science fiction. But the relationship really goes both ways,
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Using AI to speed up Australia’s environmental approvals risks ‘robodebt-style’ failures, scientists say
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:05:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/06/ai-environmental-assessments-robodebt-style-failures>
"Conservationists and scientists have warned a mining lobby proposal to use
artificial intelligence to speed up national environmental approvals could
generate “robodebt-style” failures, putting threatened species at further risk.
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An electric farm, an electric harvest …. electric everything
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:06:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/an-electric-farm-an-electric-harvest-electric-everything/>
"There’s a meme floating around on various social media platforms that an
electric tractor would find it virtually impossible to do, say, 6,000 ha for
seeding.
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A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:08:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/07/iran-war-oil-phase-out-fossil-fuels>
"The Iran war is also a climate war. Beyond its terrible human costs, the war’s
disruptions of oil, gas, fertilizer and other shipments is another reminder of
the risks inherent in basing the world economy on fossil fuels. The war’s jets,
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"CEO Said A Thing!" Journalism
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:35:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://karlbode.com/ceo-said-a-thing-journalism/
“Even before our dim authoritarian overlords came to town, the U.S. press
generally existed to prop up the interests of corporate power and the
extraction class. This used to be a
subject of some debate whenever academics
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After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:37:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/04/after-fighting-malware-for-decades-this-cybersecurity-veteran-is-now-hacking-drones/>
"Mikko Hyppönen is pacing back and forth on the stage, with his trademark dark
blond ponytail resting on an impeccable teal suit. A seasoned speaker, he is
trying to make an important point to a room full of fellow hackers and security
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Associated Press dumps journalists for AI
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:40:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/04/07/associated-press-dumps-journalists-for-ai/>
"The
Associated Press is getting rid of journalists and pivoting a bit more
toward AI. It offered 120 journalists a buyout offer on Monday and it wants to
cut 5% globally.
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The bot situation on the internet is actually worse than you could imagine. Here's why
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:50:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://gladeart.com/blog/the-bot-situation-on-the-internet-is-actually-worse-than-you-could-imagine-heres-why>
“As you may know, on Glade Art we tend to take anti-bot measures very
seriously; it is one of our topmost priorities to protect our fellow users from
having their art trained on. We also tend to engage in trolling bots by using
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‘Vegan leather’ isn’t as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:55:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/vegan-leather-isnt-as-sustainable-or-eco-friendly-as-brands-might-claim-278548>
"In a high-end fashion store or luxury car showroom, the term “vegan leather”
sends a strong message of quality. For many shoppers, it promises the look and
feel of real leather without using animal skins. As brands move away from
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Max Chandler-Mather says Greens can use ‘progressive populism’ to win voters deserting major parties for One Nation
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:56:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/07/australian-greens-max-chandler-mather-voters-major-parties-one-nation>
"Max Chandler-Mather says the Greens can use “progressive economic populism” to
win over Australians deserting the major parties for One Nation as the
firebrand former MP accused the political class of thumbing its nose at the
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Almost 200,000 New Zealanders are now living with long COVID – where is the government plan?
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:07:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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First Nation asks court to block Alberta referendum on seceding from Canada
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:09:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/first-nation-decries-alberta-separatist-push-canada>
"A First Nation in Alberta has said that a separatist push for the province to
secede from Canada is “consummately irresponsible and dishonourable” and should
be shut down, arguing in court that a proposed referendum would violate their
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Growing EV popularity is leading to queues at fast chargers. Could a kerbside charger network help?
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:10:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/growing-ev-popularity-is-leading-to-queues-at-fast-chargers-could-a-kerbside-charger-network-help-279563>
"The war on Iran has made crystal clear how shaky our reliance on fossil fuels
is. It’s no surprise electric vehicles and transport have become more
appealing.
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The New York Times Got Played By A Telehealth Scam And Called It The Future Of AI
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:12:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/07/the-new-york-times-got-played-by-a-telehealth-scam-and-called-it-the-future-of-ai/>
"Since the
New York Times published its semi-viral big profile of Medvi last
week — the “AI-powered” telehealth startup that it breathlessly described as a
“$1.8 billion company” supposedly run by just two brothers — I’ve had multiple
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NZ’s rejection of new WHO pandemic rules makes no real sense
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:13:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nzs-rejection-of-new-who-pandemic-rules-makes-no-real-sense-280029>
"New Zealand’s recent decision to reject the latest amendments to the World
Health Organization’s
International Health Regulations (IHR) made news
largely due to the lack of a clear explanation from the government rather than
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Papers, Please: The toll of age verification laws on digital sex work
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:15:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://thebaffler.com/latest/papers-please-mcgrady
"THE ASSUMPTION THAT the adult entertainment industry is “recession-proof” is
looking more dubious by the day. Though the United States and much of the world
are not technically in a recession, the affordability crisis tied to high
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6 things Australia should do to tackle the energy crisis rather than just building bigger fuel reserves
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 05:12:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/6-things-australia-should-do-to-tackle-the-energy-crisis-rather-than-just-building-bigger-fuel-reserves-280030>
"The three-page fuel plan the Australian government released last week was very
light on detail. So too was Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s address to the
nation. This week, Energy Minister Chris Bowen moved to reassure Australians
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Fortescue adds another electric excavator, says it is saving a million litres of diesel per unit
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 05:13:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/fortescue-adds-another-electric-excavator-says-it-saving-a-million-litres-of-diesel-per-unit/>
"Andrew Forrest’s iron ore mining giant Fortescue says it has added a 15th
electric excavator to its fleet, claiming it is already saving a million litres
of diesel per unit as it ramps up its efforts to reach “real zero” by the end
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The United States damages millennia-old archaeological site with explosives to build the border wall
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 05:15:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-07/the-united-states-damages-millennia-old-archaeological-site-with-explosives-to-build-the-border-wall.html>
"The U.S. crackdown on migration from Mexico has destroyed a sacred site shared
by both countries. According to reports from residents in Baja California, as
covered by Mexican national media, explosions were heard last weekend on
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A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 05:16:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/typewriter-ai-cheating-chatgpt-cornell-ce10e1ca0f10c96f79b7d988bb56448b>
"The scene is right out of the 1950s with students pecking away at manual
typewriters, the machines dinging at the end of each line.
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Plagiarised research passed automated tests, and I detected it – but only because it copied my work
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 05:17:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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On The Enshittification of Audre Lorde: "The Master's Tools" in Tech Discourse
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 05:19:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://tarakiyee.com/on-the-enshittification-of-audre-lorde-the-masters-tools-in-tech-discourse/>
“There is a moment in Cory Doctorow's 2025 book
Enshittification: Why
Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It where he pauses to pick
a fight with Audre Lorde. He calls her "far smarter than I am about nearly
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