Glass Wings Blog: July 2026
New study of 2 million online posts shows persistent anti‑Jew and anti‑Muslim hate in Australia
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:42:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-study-of-2-million-online-posts-shows-persistent-anti-jew-and-anti-muslim-hate-in-australia-286047>
"Australia has spent much of the past two years responding to anti-Jewish and
anti-Muslim hate as separate problems. But our latest research suggests they
have something important in common.
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VC Bros Claimed They Backed Trump To Protect AI. Trump Is Shutting Down AI. It Was Always About Access & Power
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/06/29/vc-bros-claimed-they-backed-trump-to-protect-ai-trump-is-shutting-down-ai-it-was-always-about-access-power/>
"Back in July of 2024, when two of the biggest big shots in venture capital,
Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, explained why they had decided to go all in
to back Donald Trump’s campaign for re-election, they talked up a good game
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People can learn to spot AI faces – but the clues are no longer obvious
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:46:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/people-can-learn-to-spot-ai-faces-but-the-clues-are-no-longer-obvious-286259>
"Deepfake faces generated via artificial intelligence (AI) have become so
realistic that they routinely fool people, with some research suggesting there
may be US$40 billion worth of deepfake-related fraud annually by 2027.
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If Australia is serious about 1.5°C, it needs to shut down coal by 2034 and install a lot more solar and batteries
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:47:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/if-australia-is-serious-about-1-5c-it-needs-to-shut-down-coal-by-2034-and-install-a-lot-more-solar-and-batteries/>
"The latest multi-decade blueprint for Australia’s main electricity grid was
released last week, and will be the subject of intense debate for months to
come – at least until the draft of the 2028 version is released at the end of
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A severe El Niño could threaten something essential to half of humanity – rice
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:48:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-severe-el-nino-could-threaten-something-essential-to-half-of-humanity-rice-285816>
"Forecasters expect the El Niño now underway in the tropical Pacific to
strengthen into a strong or very strong climate driver later this year.
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How And Why To Fight Back Against Social Media Bans
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:49:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/06/29/how-and-why-to-fight-back-against-social-media-bans/>
"Several U.S. states are pushing to ban young people from social media
entirely. This marks the latest wave of censorship bills masquerading as
“children’s online safety” measures, with states like Massachusetts, Idaho,
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Can we keep Australia’s endangered alpine ash on the map? New modelling shows where to focus our efforts
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:14:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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NFP Restores All The Content From Climate.gov That Trump Attempted To Disappear
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:16:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/06/29/nfp-restores-all-the-content-from-climate-gov-that-trump-attempted-to-disappear/>
"It’s no secret that Donald Trump has been waging an Orwellian war on knowledge
and information for most of his second term thus far. While purging history of
American racism, slavery, and anything else that makes us look less than
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By 2050, many Sydney apartments built to today’s standards could be too hot for weeks at a time
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:16:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/by-2050-many-sydney-apartments-built-to-todays-standards-could-be-too-hot-for-weeks-at-a-time-285705>
"Sydney is no stranger to extreme heat. In January 2020, Penrith in Western
Sydney reached 48.9°C, the highest temperature ever recorded in Greater Sydney.
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Why we should follow China’s lead on electric trucks – and power it with the Australian sun
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:17:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/why-we-should-follow-chinas-lead-on-electric-trucks-and-power-it-with-the-australian-sun/>
"Interested parties need to formalise their approach to developing policy and
solutions for EV trucks. There are many excellent reasons to do so: economics,
national interest, and plain old keeping up.
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Scotland was the 'murder capital of Europe'. Then it started treating violence like a disease
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:19:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260626-how-scotland-changed-the-way-it-tackled-violence>
“It was no ordinary day in court. There was no jury, no witnesses or defendants
at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 24 October 2008. Instead, in front of the judge,
who was dressed in full regalia, were 85 rival gang members from the east end
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Australia was built on migration, but it’s long been a love‑hate relationship
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:19:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/australia-was-built-on-migration-but-its-long-been-a-love-hate-relationship-285240>
"The history of immigration policy in Australia is full of yes-no
contradictions: fear jostling with hope, exclusion with openness.
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Amazon is being taken to court for introducing ads to Prime Video. The world will be watching
Thu, 2 Jul 2026 02:30:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/amazon-is-being-taken-to-court-for-introducing-ads-to-prime-video-the-world-will-be-watching-286433>
"When Amazon started showing ads to its Prime Video subscribers, annoyed TV
viewers complained to the consumer watchdog. Now the case is headed for the
Federal Court – and already attracting international interest.
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A Tax System Built on Labor Is a Tax System Built on a Melting Glacier
Thu, 2 Jul 2026 02:41:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://forwardfuture.com/newsletter/originals/a-tax-system-built-on-labor-is-a-tax-system-built-on-a-melting-glacier>
"Something strange happened over the past ten months. The idea that the public
should own a stake in the companies getting rich off automation went from
fringe to seeming consensus, fast.
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How does Australia’s migration system actually work? 5 common myths busted
Thu, 2 Jul 2026 02:41:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-does-australias-migration-system-actually-work-5-common-myths-busted-285237>
"Australia’s migration system is complicated. It’s heavily influenced by
politics and global pressures, which can make it difficult to understand. This
often results in lively debates across the dinner table.
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How I Bought a Private Jet By Selling $10 Subscriptions to 404 Media
Thu, 2 Jul 2026 02:43:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.404media.co/how-i-bought-a-private-jet-by-selling-10-subscriptions-to-404-media/>
"Sitting on a white leather recliner on my private jet, I needed to decide how
many millions of dollars to give myself, a process that was less about thinking
and more about how many times to hit random number keys on my keyboard. I
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Prickly starfish and urchins are decimating Australia’s reefs. But we could find ways to protect them
Thu, 2 Jul 2026 02:45:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/prickly-starfish-and-urchins-are-decimating-australias-reefs-but-we-could-find-ways-to-protect-them-285144>
"Australia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
This includes the lush Great Southern Reef, which wraps around Australia’s
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Fireworks Are Not Patriotic. Drone Shows Are
Thu, 2 Jul 2026 02:46:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.wired.com/story/i-found-jesus-at-a-drone-show/
"One September night in 2025, the luminous face of Baby Jesus appeared in the
sky over the Vatican—clearly, verifiably, witnessed by tens of thousands. It
was some two millennia after the
Book of Revelation prophesied, in John’s
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13,000 tonnes of space junk clutters Earth orbit. Here’s how it could be cleaned up
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 03:30:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/13-000-tonnes-of-space-junk-clutters-earth-orbit-heres-how-it-could-be-cleaned-up-283772>
"Seventy years ago, Earth had only one satellite: the Moon. Now it has more
than 15,000 – about 10,000 of which are owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The
world’s first trillionaire plans to launch one million more satellites, each
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World Bank abandons climate lending goal under pressure from largest shareholder – Trump’s US
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 03:32:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/world-bank-abandons-climate-lending-goal-under-pressure-from-largest-shareholder-trumps-us/>
"The World Bank Group says it will “retire” its previous goal to devote 45 per
cent of its annual lending resources to projects with climate co-benefits, but
extend its longstanding
Climate Change Action Plan.
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Elon Musk is remaking the world, like Henry Ford before him – but more dangerously
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 03:37:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Australia’s first locally made electric “bendy” bus hits the road.
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 03:38:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://thedriven.io/2026/06/30/australias-first-locally-made-electric-bendy-bus-hits-the-road/>
"Australia’s first locally made electric “bendy” or articulated bus has been
unveiled in Perth, the first of two to be rolled out by local public transport
operator Transperth.
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Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 03:40:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5878916/vatican-society-of-st-pius-x-in-schism>
“VATICAN CITY — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist
society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the
Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicating its bishops and priests and
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Lived experience is often dismissed – but we should recognise it as a form of expertise
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 03:41:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/lived-experience-is-often-dismissed-but-we-should-recognise-it-as-a-form-of-expertise-285356>
"Institutions increasingly invite people to contribute their lived experience.
Government agencies appoint patients to advisory panels and call on communities
for their views on policy. Health New Zealand employs peer support workers and
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One in 17 Australian homes now has a solar battery, as rebate installs pass 450,000 at one-year mark
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:45:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/one-in-17-australian-homes-now-has-a-solar-battery-as-total-installs-sail-past-450000-at-one-year-mark/>
"Amid the hype around the July 01 2026 launch of the Solar Sharer Offer,
federal Labor’s flagship consumer energy policy – the Cheaper Home Batteries
scheme – quietly celebrated its first anniversary – with a new set of very
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Perry: How should the U.S. remember its would-be autocrat once he leaves the White House?
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:47:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.startribune.com/trump-banners-doj-kennedy-center-triumphal-arch-dulles-airport/601862924>
"In the year 1355, Doge Marino Faliero of Venice decided to organize a coup
against his own government.
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How Four Years of The War in Ukraine Changed Russia
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:48:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@elvirabary/how-four-years-of-the-war-in-ukraine-changed-russia-c805e87dd0cd>
"Four years of war changed how Russia works. Russians see their country
differently now. Things that once felt solid before 2022 no longer seem
relevant. Everything has shifted: the school curriculum, the criminal law, the
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Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:49:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Giant remote zinc mine aims to reach at least 80 pct renewables with addition of wind farm and big battery
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:49:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/giant-remote-zinc-mine-aims-to-reach-at-least-80-pct-renewables-with-addition-of-wind-farm-and-big-battery/>
"The owners of one of the world’s largest zinc mines, located in remote
north-west Queensland, plan to run the project with at least 80 per cent
renewables following the addition of a large wind farm and a big battery.
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Migration is dropping, but public concern is climbing. Why?
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 19:15:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/migration-is-dropping-but-public-concern-is-climbing-why-285808>
"Net overseas migration is declining. It peaked in 2023, and as of mid-2026 it
has dropped by 45%.
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Electrochemical “bath” could bring spent lithium-ion batteries back to life, cut cost of recycling in half
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 19:17:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/electrochemical-bath-could-bring-spent-lithium-ion-batteries-back-to-life-cut-cost-of-recycling-in-half/>
"Researchers from Cornell University in New York believe they have found a way
to recover almost the full life of lithium-ion batteries by using an
electrochemical solution to regenerate a battery’s electrodes.
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‘Show some gratitude’ – how this rhetoric shapes views on immigration, even for migrants
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 19:18:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/show-some-gratitude-how-this-rhetoric-shapes-views-on-immigration-even-for-migrants-286332>
"New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is known for targeting immigrants with
inflammatory comments about their place in their new country.
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There Are More than Five POVs
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 19:20:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://countercraft.substack.com/p/there-are-more-than-five-povs
"Hello readers,
You may have noticed I didn’t post a
Counter Craft article last week, which
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From pureed meals to fresh greens: how space food is advancing to keep astronauts healthy
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 19:22:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/from-pureed-meals-to-fresh-greens-how-space-food-is-advancing-to-keep-astronauts-healthy-282368>
"The Artemis II mission to the Moon has reignited humanity’s desire for
exploration and renewed our perspective of Earth. It has also revived our
fascination with space food.
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The show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 19:23:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/jun/30/musical-theatre-cancellations-australia-waitress-beetlejuice-industry-funding>
"Australia’s theatre industry is in desperate need of tax reform to keep it
alive, experts have warned the federal government, after two major touring
musicals and a $20m opera cancelled shows in the space of a week, citing
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Within the first few months of life, every bottlenose dolphin invents a unique whistle that becomes its name for the rest of its life
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 01:52:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://spacedaily.com/d-within-the-first-few-months-of-life-every-bottlenose-dolphin-invents-a-unique-whistle-that-becomes-its-name-for-the-rest-of-its-life-and-other-dolphins-learn-that-whistle-remember-it-and/>
"The proposition that another animal species besides humans uses personal names
was, for essentially the entire history of comparative animal cognition
research before the 1960s, considered a category error. Names — as humans use
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The world’s oceans are the hottest on record for June – and El Niño is set to turn up the heat even more
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 01:57:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Universities have a vital role to play in tackling climate change
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 01:58:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/universities-have-a-vital-role-to-play-in-tackling-climate-change-284946>
"Governments, corporations and other institutions must all play constructive
roles in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Universities, too, can and
must help with that effort.
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Porn star turned late-night TV icon Robin Byrd: ‘Sex is a form of magic’
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 01:59:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/29/robin-byrd-documentary-porn-star-late-night-tv-icon>
"Robin Byrd has no doubt about where the archive of her life should end up. “I
think it should be in the Smithsonian,” she said. “I like to think big.”
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Three Hundred Fifty-Four Fireworks per Second
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 02:04:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://chadtopaz.com/essays/fireworks-per-second
"This Saturday night, the capstone of America’s 250th birthday celebration on
the National Mall will close with what its organizers bill as the largest
fireworks display in history: 850,000 shells launched from ten sites — the
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The bottleneck might be the air in the room
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 02:06:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://blog.mikebowler.ca/2026/07/03/co2-and-decision-making/
"You gather your most expensive people into a room to make your most important
decisions. Then, somewhere in the second hour, the room quietly gets worse at
making them. Not the people. The room.
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Ukrainian families have been torn apart by the war – reunifying them is no easy task
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 23:09:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/ukrainian-families-have-been-torn-apart-by-the-war-reunifying-them-is-no-easy-task-283315>
"Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused the largest forced population displacement
crisis in Europe since the second world war. As of 2026, roughly 4.4 million
refugees from Ukraine hold temporary protection status in the EU. Around 4.6
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AUSSIES OFFICIALLY HATE TRUMPS FUCKING GUTS.
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 23:11:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://ifloz.substack.com/p/aussies-officially-hate-trumps-fucking
"There’s a number in the 2026 Lowy Institute Poll that every staffer in the
West Wing should have stapled to their forehead.
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Fix The News 344: Fungi. Flu. Candyfloss. Kites.
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 23:12:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/344-fungi-flu-candyfloss-kites
This week’s top stories
* Philanthropists are betting half a billion dollars on ending coughs, colds
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The Squamish Nation just opened one of the world’s largest net-zero housing developments
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 23:14:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://thenarwhal.ca/senakw-blessing-ceremony-vancouver/
"On an overcast day in May, hundreds of people are gathered in Sen̓áḵw, an
ancestral Squamish village, to celebrate the first completed tower among what
will be one of the largest housing developments in Kitsilano’s history.
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The Nordic Paradox: even the world’s most equal countries are failing to reduce violence against women
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 23:15:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-nordic-paradox-even-the-worlds-most-equal-countries-are-failing-to-reduce-violence-against-women-286173>
"Almost one in three women in the European Union has experienced physical
violence, threats, or sexual violence since the age of 15. That is roughly 50
million women. These are the findings of the latest EU survey on gender-based
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Bookshops offer much more than just retail – but who would open one in this economy?
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 23:16:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/01/bookshops-australia-industry-decline-economy>
"Stephanie Beck and Mischa Parkee bonded over their love of reading when they
were teenagers, joking that one day they’d open their own bookshop. Now,
despite both 31-year-olds having full-time teaching jobs, they’ve fulfilled
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How The Heck Do Synthesizers Work?
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 14:37:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://perthirtysix.com/how-the-heck-do-synthesizers-work
"Synthesizers are responsible for some of the most iconic sounds in music.
Robert Moog's synthesizers in the 1960s proved that synthesis was a serious
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Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 14:42:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/research-about-global-fishing-shows-value-of-detailed-environmental-data-which-the-trump-administration-seeks-to-limit-283349>
"To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms,
it’s common sense to first get a detailed picture of who they are and where
they are. My research shows what can be gained – by policymakers and the
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All quiet on the eastern flank? Nato leaders fear they can no longer rely on US help if Russia attacks
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 14:45:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/jun/27/nato-leaders-fear-they-can-no-longer-rely-on-us-help-if-russia-attacks-trump-eastern-europe>
"A nightmare scenario has been playing on eastern European minds with
increasing intensity since Donald Trump returned to the White House: what if
Russia attacks and the US does not join the fight?
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‘Humanity is a privilege’: Umar Khalid on his six years in an Indian jail without trial
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 14:48:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/30/umar-khalid-interview-six-years-indian-jail-without-trial-modi-opposition-political-prisoner>
"Prison is hardest at sunset. As the thousands of prisoners incarcerated in
Delhi’s most infamous jail are cast out of their cells and forced into the dank
yard until darkness falls, prisoner number 626714 feels the punishing dread
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New $50 million federal fund to slash energy use, build climate resilience at local sport clubs
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 14:49:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/new-50-million-federal-fund-to-slash-energy-use-build-climate-resilience-at-local-sport-clubs/>
"A new $50 million federal government funding pool will provide one-off grants
to up to 500 community sport clubs around Australia to support energy efficient
and climate resilience upgrades.
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What happened to the fight for the Internet?
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 14:51:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://dustycloud.org/blog/what-happened-to-the-fight-for-the-internet/
“At the moment I am writing this, bad internet bills are being proposed across
the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK. They're using the usual tactics: they claim
they're fighting for kids or fighting security risks, but in general, that's
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Scientist dubbed The Bogfather is restoring peatland to fight climate change
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 22:08:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy498d400pro
“Dr Peter Jones has spent the past 30 years immersed - quite literally - in
bogs, fens and wetlands, trying to help save the planet and earning himself the
nickname The Bogfather in the process.
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‘This is the dark art’: new book claims pattern of personal attacks by Murdoch media empire
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 22:11:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/01/andrew-dodd-matthew-ricketson-getting-murdoch-book-bullying-factory>
"In 2009, David Nutt, a professor of pharmacology who had served as the chief
drugs adviser to the British Labour government, remarked at a public discussion
about legalising drugs that alcohol was a serious social problem, more so than
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Thin white strips on brown slopes: Manufactured ski seasons are fuelling the climate problem
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 22:12:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/thin-white-strips-on-brown-slopes-manufactured-ski-seasons-are-fuelling-the-climate-problem/>
"Thin white strips of snow scar the mostly brown slopes of Front Valley in
Kosciuszko National Park. Spraying those 16–18 white strips likely consumed
several megawatt-hours of electricity – in the order of 4–7 MWh – for that one
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Works of ‘civic generosity’: NSW architecture awards winners 2026 – in pictures
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 22:12:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/jul/02/nsw-architecture-awards-winners-2026-in-pictures>
"From the sweeping revamp of Central station to a garden oasis hidden within a
city terrace, by way of a glamorous public school, western Sydney’s new airport
and a dazzling farm shed in Byron Bay, here is a selection of this year’s
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Australian retail giant signs 148-truck EV deal as electric freight moves beyond pilot stage
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 22:13:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/02/australian-retail-giant-signs-148-truck-ev-deal-as-electric-freight-moves-beyond-pilot-stage/>
"Supermarket giant Woolworths will lease 148 electric delivery trucks from
fleet electrification specialist Zenobē, in what the companies say is
Australia’s largest electric truck rollout to date.
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It kills two-thirds of lifetime users – so why is smoking cool again?
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 22:15:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/jul/02/why-is-smoking-cool-again>
"Have you heard? Smoking is back. Or rather, have you seen?
Kylie Jenner lit up on the cover of
Vanity Fair. Madonna and Hailey Bieber
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A momentous and historic turning point: The beginning of the end of the ICE age in Australia
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:53:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/03/a-momentous-and-historic-turning-point-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-ice-age-in-australia/>
"Much has been written about the incredible growth in battery EV (BEV) sales
this year, but one landmark that has been missed is an historic turning point
that was reached back in February and could only be confirmed now.
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Women from minority backgrounds in UK less likely to receive epidurals, research finds
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:53:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/02/women-from-minority-backgrounds-in-uk-less-likely-to-receive-epidurals-research-finds>
"Women from black and Asian backgrounds are less likely than their white
counterparts to receive an epidural while giving birth, research has revealed.
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NZ wants to end climate lawsuits. How does that sit with its international commitments?
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:55:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nz-wants-to-end-climate-lawsuits-how-does-that-sit-with-its-international-commitments-285348>
"A climate change lawsuit making its way through the courts continues to prove
one of New Zealand’s most historic legal cases.
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NSW records first suspected case of deadly H5 bird flu as virus reaches Australia’s east coast
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:55:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/03/bird-flu-australia-first-suspected-case-nsw-deadly-h5n1-virus>
"New South Wales has its first suspected case of the deadly H5 bird flu in a
giant petrel that was found near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, on the state’s
coast.
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Sea turtles diving through the eye of the storm help develop better cyclone forecasts
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:56:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sea-turtles-diving-through-the-eye-of-the-storm-help-develop-better-cyclone-forecasts-284960>
"Every summer, communities across northern Australia brace for the tropical
cyclone season. Tropical cyclones draw their power from the warm seas,
extracting heat and moisture from ocean water.
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This super-cooled squirrel could revolutionise emergency care
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:57:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260703-the-arctic-ground-squirrel-could-revolutionise-emergency-care>
"In August, as summer draws to a close and the days shorten, a female Arctic
ground squirrel knows it's time to fatten up. The small, copper-hued rodent
scouts the tundra for whatever food she can find – grasses, sedges, and leaves
(More...)
Listen to Britain’s dawn chorus of 1976: the dramatic loss of birdsong in 50 years
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 23:08:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/03/dawn-chorus-uk-birdsong-50-years-audio-landscape>
"Imagine a deafening abundance of birdsong so loud it wakes your children at
dawn; the chirrup of house sparrows, the chattering of starlings, the melody of
the wren, and the clear high-pitched flute of blackbirds saturating the garden,
(More...)
Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 23:09:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
If we force online platforms to control harmful content, where does that leave sex ed?
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 23:10:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/if-we-force-online-platforms-to-control-harmful-content-where-does-that-leave-sex-ed-285601>
"Most of us have attended sex-ed classes in school. If we’re lucky, we’ll learn
about consent and how to roll a condom onto a banana. But the classroom rarely
goes into the specifics of sexual health and wellbeing – including what to do
(More...)
The cost of doing nothing (UK)
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 23:13:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://mmalc-x-machina.ghost.io/the-cost-of-doing-nothing/
"A planning objection to a solar farm is a document of remarkable precision. It
counts acres. It commissions glint-and-glare studies. It maps skylark
territories, measures the distance to the nearest listed building, and works
(More...)
Italy could be the next country to build a solar railway after Switzerland’s successful trial
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 23:15:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/05/italy-could-be-the-next-country-to-build-a-solar-railway-after-switzerlands-successful-tri>
"Europe’s infrastructure is embracing the renewables boom, with one company
determined to transform the continent’s railway lines into mini solar farms.
(More...)
Puritans Wouldn’t Eat Pussy, So They Invented the Western
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 23:15:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reneedoesstuff.substack.com/p/puritans-wouldnt-eat-pussy-so-they
"You can tell how much a society values women by how much it prioritizes their
pleasure, and I don't just mean in bed, though that turns out to be a
remarkably honest place to start looking. A culture that treats a woman's body
(More...)
SpaceX vaporizes 260 Starlink satellites in six months using Earth's atmosphere
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:48:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:49:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/uk-ireland-leaders-fear-union-future-nigel-farage-led-government>
"The rise of Nigel Farage has prompted political leaders across Ireland,
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to game the unthinkable: the breakup of
the United Kingdom.
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Friday essay: how the Murdoch media’s loyalty to Israel births hypocrisy, attacks and ‘failed journalism’
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:50:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-how-the-murdoch-medias-loyalty-to-israel-births-hypocrisy-attacks-and-failed-journalism-283065>
"When it comes to covering the Middle East, News Corporation has two guiding
principles. The first is that it supports Israel, which means it opposes any
nation, organisation or individual that doesn’t. This support is decades old
(More...)
Fears Queenslanders could be forced to pay for mine cleanup as LNP reviews environmental ‘red tape’
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:51:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/06/fears-queenslanders-could-be-forced-to-pay-for-mine-cleanup-as-lnp-reviews-environmental-red-tape>
"Queenslanders are being warned they could be left to pay for the clean up of
abandoned mines if rehabilitation laws are weakened, after the state government
announced a bid to cut environmental “red tape” for resources companies.
(More...)
Climate change will raise the risk of severe heatwaves. NZ homes aren’t ready
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:52:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/climate-change-will-raise-the-risk-of-severe-heatwaves-nz-homes-arent-ready-286563>
"Europe’s summer heatwave has exposed tens of millions of people to
temperatures above 35°C, broken records and claimed hundreds of lives.
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‘Impossible to be a mom’: new film shines light on how America fails its mothers
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:53:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/06/no-country-for-mothers-film>
"When Reshma Saujani set out to make a documentary, she was clear from the
outset: it would not be released on streaming platforms, or at film festivals.
(More...)
Turkey blocks cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and a ‘furious’ Patti LuPone, citing ‘moral values’
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:16:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/06/turkey-blocks-lgbtq-cruise-ship-citing-moral-values-ntwnfb>
"A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and the Broadway performer
Patti LuPone has been blocked from entering Turkey after local authorities said
their behaviour didn’t “align with the structure of our society and our moral
(More...)
Mass fish deaths feared as Minns government promise to restore Murray-Darling rivers in doubt
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:28:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/06/fish-deaths-murray-darling-nsw-failed-funding-bid-better-water>
"A New South Wales government plan to improve river flows after catastrophic
fish deaths in the northern Murray-Darling Basin is in doubt after the federal
government refused a $360m funding request.
(More...)
We took a self‑driving car on the road for 100 days to see how it handled itself – these are the mistakes it kept making
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:35:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-took-a-self-driving-car-on-the-road-for-100-days-to-see-how-it-handled-itself-these-are-the-mistakes-it-kept-making-286265>
"In March, Jensen Huang, chief executive of computer chip giant NVIDIA,
declared the “ChatGPT moment” for self-driving cars had arrived. In Australia,
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is already available on public roads.
(More...)
A suspected bird flu case has now been found in NSW. Here’s what that means
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:37:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-suspected-bird-flu-case-has-now-been-found-in-nsw-heres-what-that-means-286764>
"A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a giant petrel found near
Hawks Nest on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, marking the first time
the virus has turned up in a wild bird in the state.
(More...)
Half a century on, NAIDOC Week is still both a party and a protest
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:39:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Bomb the Arctic, dam the Mediterranean and build a second moon: five outlandish plans to remodel our climate
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 04:04:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/06/five-outlandish-plans-to-remodel-earth-climate>
"An increasing number of scientists think we have let the climate crisis fester
for so long that our only hope to stave off ever-intensifying catastrophes is
to use technological interventions. Cloud brightening, injecting sulphur into
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How employers can get serious about tackling racism against Indigenous workers
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 04:05:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-employers-can-get-serious-about-tackling-racism-against-indigenous-workers-286357>
"From corporate breakfasts to office morning teas, this week workplaces across
Australia will mark NAIDOC Week. Held in early July every year, it’s a
celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ history, culture
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Turkey intensifies crackdown on public life in run-up to Nato summit in Ankara
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 04:06:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/06/turkey-crackdown-public-life-run-up-nato-summit-ankara>
"Authorities in Turkey have widened a crackdown on public life, arresting more
than 200 people during raids across Ankara last month, jailing a comedian and
blocking a cruise ship carrying LGBTQ+ passengers from docking in the run-up to
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After home batteries, could the humble water heater be the next big step forward?
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 04:08:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/after-home-batteries-could-the-humble-water-heater-be-the-next-big-step-forward-284425>
"Fears the Iran conflict would trigger a surge in power prices have been
unfounded. Why? One factor is the very rapid rollout of home and grid-scale
batteries.
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Australia’s newest international airport to be powered by 100 pct renewable electricity
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 04:09:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australias-newest-international-airport-to-be-powered-by-100-pct-renewable-electricity/>
"Australia’s newest airport, the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird
Walton) Airport will be powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity, thanks
to a large rooftop solar system and a big battery.
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‘A giant blanket’: how better insulation lowers energy costs for you and the grid
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 04:10:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Australians bought an EV every 77 seconds in June, as even car lobby admits “structural shift” to electric cars
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:49:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/06/australians-bought-an-ev-every-77-seconds-in-june-as-even-car-lobby-admits-structural-shift-to-electric-cars/>
"Federal energy and climate minister Chris Bowen estimates that Australians
bought an electric vehicle once every 50 minutes when the federal Labor
government came to power in 2022. By his reckoning, they are now buying EVs –
(More...)
We assume students see pictures in their minds as they learn. But not everyone can
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:50:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:52:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/07/extreme-high-temperatures-young-people-mental-health-hospital-admission>
"Extreme high temperatures in warmer months double the risk of young people
being admitted to hospital for a mental health condition, according to
research.
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A Super El Niño is coming: 5 hard‑won lessons the world can learn from Africa
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:53:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-super-el-nino-is-coming-5-hard-won-lessons-the-world-can-learn-from-africa-286294>
"Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that El Niño, a cycle
that happens every two to seven years, had formed. It was expected to develop
into one of the strongest on record – a “super” El Niño.
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Six nostalgic gadgets to spark kids’ curiosity this summer
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:53:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/youth/low-tech-gadgets-for-your-kids-no-screen-summer/>
From instant cameras to pocket microscopes, six pleasingly low-tech gadgets
that will help children make, notice and talk over the holidays
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Upside‑down whales aren’t sick or hurt – they’re just resting
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:54:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/upside-down-whales-arent-sick-or-hurt-theyre-just-resting-286139>
"If you stand on one of Australia’s southern shorelines at this time of the
year, you might be lucky enough to spot a southern right whale (
Eubalaena
australis) swimming in the shallow waters.
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Can volunteering abroad build the next generation of global citizens?
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:11:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/youth/can-volunteering-abroad-build-the-next-generation-of-global-citizens/>
"When politics feels remote, polarised or simply too big to touch, one of the
oldest youth organisations in the world is offering a more hands-on answer: get
on a plane, meet people whose lives are unlike your own, and work on something
(More...)
NZ’s approval of Roundup relies on industry‑funded reviews currently under investigation
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:12:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nzs-approval-of-roundup-relies-on-industry-funded-reviews-currently-under-investigation-286333>
"Last month’s US Supreme Court ruling in favour of the makers of the weedkiller
Roundup (formerly Monsanto, now owned by German pharmaceuticals group Bayer)
upended thousands of lawsuits based on the cancer risk associated with the
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‘Step aside, humans’: how beavers solved a flooding problem in west London
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:13:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/environment/how-beavers-solved-a-flooding-problem-in-west-london/>
"Until recently, tiptoeing through floodwater to get to work was par for the
course for Londoners living around Greenford Tube station. The ticket hall
frequently found itself inundated after a heavy downpour. Sandbags were
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Wilsons Prom has been scarred by bushfires. It may help us protect other fire‑prone forests
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:14:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/wilsons-prom-has-been-scarred-by-bushfires-it-may-help-us-protect-other-fire-prone-forests-283377>
"Our national parks are a haven for humans, plants and animals alike.
Protected areas such as national parks are a cornerstone of our efforts to
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Hollywood Killed the Sitcom, and They Did it On Purpose
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:14:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpSghW4J3ws
"Sitcoms from decades ago are dominating streaming platforms... so why is
Hollywood fundamentally incapable of making new sitcoms?"
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We’re in the middle of a heatwave, so why is the ‘cold blob’ in the North Atlantic causing so much concern?
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:18:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/mZ4hJ?wr=true
"It may sound strange considering this summer’s multiple unrelenting heatwaves,
but a less-talked-about anomalous climate phenomenon is steadily gaining
attention: a giant cold patch has formed in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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New virus catalogue reveals which pathogens pose the greatest threat
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 04:02:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-virus-catalogue-reveals-which-pathogens-pose-the-greatest-threat-283599>
"In a typical year, scientists discover two or three viruses that have never
been seen in people before. The number fluctuates, but the trend has been
fairly steady since the 1960s.
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US Supreme Court just blew up EU-US Data Transfers
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 04:03:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://noyb.eu/en/us-supreme-court-just-blew-eu-us-data-transfers
"On Monday, the US Supreme Court decided in Trump v. Slaughter that the US
Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) may not be independent anymore. Since 2000,
the EU has relied on the “independent” FTC as the enforcer of EU-US deals on
(More...)
Why Pope Leo’s visit to Lampedusa matters for migrants, the church and global politics
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 04:04:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-pope-leos-visit-to-lampedusa-matters-for-migrants-the-church-and-global-politics-286732>
"As the US celebrated its 250th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV decided instead to
visit the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.
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Life at the end of the metaverse
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 04:06:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/technology/73949/life-at-the-end-of-the-metaverse>
"It is almost midnight at the close of 15th June 2026, and I am standing in the
middle of a world that is supposed to be ending, not that anyone nearby seems
all that concerned by the prospect.
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Japanese train company brings back beloved 'patapata' departure board…with a clever digital twist
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 04:07:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/japanese-train-company-brings-back-beloved-'patapata'-departure-board%E2%80%A6with-a-clever-digital-twist>
"For railway fans in Japan, few station sights are as nostalgic as the
patapata departure board. Affectionately named after the
patapata (Japanese
onomatopoeia for a clattering sound) they made, these mechanical split-flap
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Fragmented and incomplete: why isn’t anyone in charge of Australia’s EV charger rollout?
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 04:14:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/fragmented-and-incomplete-why-isnt-anyone-in-charge-of-australias-ev-charger-rollout-286356>
"Plunging battery prices and cheap running costs mean battery electric vehicles
are now outselling petrol cars across Europe and China.
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Heatwaves, Accountability & Profit
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:35:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://wlockett.medium.com/heatwaves-accountability-profit-c20c935ed8b4>
"Britain and Europe have just experienced one of the worst heatwaves in living
memory, with temperatures climbing over 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).
However, unlike the last record-breaking single heatwave from the '70s, this
(More...)
NZ’s tourism sector is striving to be greener. What does that mean for businesses?
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:36:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
When Kittens Came to My Prison, I Had Not Petted One in 15 Years
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:37:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2024/10/23/cats-came-to-my-california-prison/>
"Nothing in prison is soft and cuddly.
Prisons are concrete and steel and stocked with hard people doing hard time.
(More...)
Scavenger animals are the missing link in Australia’s bird flu response. Three experts explain
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:38:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/scavenger-animals-are-the-missing-link-in-australias-bird-flu-response-three-experts-explain-286046>
"Australia is racing to contain the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza
(HPAI), which is now believed to have infected seven seabirds.
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Review highlights strong safety and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:39:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260630/Review-highlights-strong-safety-and-effectiveness-of-mRNA-vaccines.aspx>
"A comprehensive new review published in
The Lancet affirms that currently
approved mRNA vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing infectious
diseases, including COVID-19. The new review also suggests that mRNA vaccine
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Female graduates are earning less than their male peers. What might be causing the gap?
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:40:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/female-graduates-are-earning-less-than-their-male-peers-what-might-be-causing-the-gap-286566>
"A young woman graduating from university should be starting her career on a
level playing field with her male colleagues.
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“They are a better ride:” State powers up first major electric bus depot, with 60 new charging stations
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:17:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/07/they-are-a-better-ride-state-powers-up-first-major-electric-bus-depot-with-60-new-charging-stations/>
"South Australia’s first electric bus charging hub – featuring 60 new charging
stations – has powered up at the Morphettville Bus Depot in Adelaide,
supporting Adelaide Metro’s growing fleet of 55 electric buses.
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Fordite, The Accidental Gemstone Made of a Million Cars
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:18:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://mossandfog.com/fordite/
"Somewhere in a mid-century Detroit paint booth, a gemstone was forming. Nobody
noticed for forty years.
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Fashion against fascism: When trademarks deter neo-Nazis
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:20:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.dw.com/en/german-activists-use-trademark-law-to-fight-far-right-nazi-merchandise/a-77770986>
“In recent years, far-right merchandise has become an important source of
income for some right-wing extremist groups and individuals in Germany. Online
stores sell clothing, accessories and other products that use symbols members
(More...)
Ending respiratory infections
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:22:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://blog.interceptfund.com/p/ending-respiratory-infections
"A century ago, waterborne diseases levied similar costs to those posed by
respiratory viruses like colds and influenza today: endemic, periodically
epidemic, and widely accepted as an inevitable feature of human life. Then, at
(More...)
Inside Japan's Heisei Romance Exhibition: Reliving Japan’s youth culture
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:25:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf1ikirgatM
"The “Heisei Revival” boom, which has been ongoing since last year, continues
to gain momentum. The Heisei Romance Exhibition lets visitors relive the
fashion, technology, and romance of Japan's Heisei era through thousands of
(More...)
Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:26:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/06/wildfires-southern-europe-evacuations-tour-de-france-portugal-spain-greece-heatwave>
"Wildfires raging across southern Europe have forced thousands to flee their
homes and prompted officials to ban spectators from a stage of the Tour de
France, amid warnings of “powder keg” conditions after a record-breaking early
(More...)
Renewables remain cheapest new power option, and avoided $US480bn in fossil fuel costs in 2025
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:14:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-remain-cheapest-new-power-option-and-avoided-us480bn-in-fossil-fuel-costs-in-2025/>
"A new report has revealed that 90 per cent of utility-scale renewable energy
capacity added in 2025 was cheaper than the lowest-cost new fossil fuel
alternative, helping to avoid an estimated $US480 billion in fossil fuel costs
(More...)
Species’ ingenious survival strategies no match for human destruction, red list reveals
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:16:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/09/species-ingenious-survival-strategies-no-match-human-destruction-red-list>
"Life has colonised every corner of the planet by evolving ingenious survival
strategies but these are increasingly being overwhelmed by destructive human
activities, this year’s red list of endangered species has revealed.
(More...)
‘It makes your heart sing’: can a pioneering project show that rewilding really works?
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:18:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jul/09/it-makes-your-heart-sing-rewilding-britains-bleak-farmland>
"In the silent countryside south of Grantham, three vast steel barns rattled in
the breeze. Gathered in a loose circle beside them were 15 landowners, land
agents and a couple of young investors; all expensively dressed men, many with
(More...)
Adapt or die: the Australian live music lovers trying to reinvent an ‘ancient’ and ‘unviable’ industry
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:28:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/06/australian-live-music-industry>
"On a cold, rainy Tuesday night in Sydney’s Dulwich Hill, most of the
shopfronts are dark, but one is shaking. A small crowd is absorbed in a set by
local band Entertainment Quarter, performing behind a shelf of records and
(More...)
Cat stationmasters in Japan: Rural rail’s cutest savior
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:29:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/cat-stationmasters-in-japan-rural-rail%E2%80%99s-cutest-savior>
"If you happen to travel around rural Japan by rail, there’s a chance you’ll
encounter a cat stationmaster. Japan has a few remarkable local train lines
where a friendly feline will see your train out in the morning or greet you as
(More...)
100 Years of Television Design
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:30:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://intelligentcollector.com/100-years-of-television-design/
"While there is disagreement over exactly who invented television, the
technology behind it was rapidly coming to fruition a century ago. In January
1926, Scottish electrical engineer John Logie Baird successfully demonstrated
(More...)
Bring Back Crappy Forums
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:04:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://tedium.co/2026/07/01/online-web-forums-retrospective/
"Today in
Tedium: Recently, I passed 20,000 followers on Bluesky, which I
didn’t really say anything about. Sure, I thought about it, but then I had
decided to myself, what’s the point? Soon, there will be another mark I can
(More...)
NZ’s unique fossil record of marine molluscs helps scientists predict extinction risk – before it’s too late
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:05:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nzs-unique-fossil-record-of-marine-molluscs-helps-scientists-predict-extinction-risk-before-its-too-late-285783>
"Scientists are increasingly worried we may be witnessing the start of the
“sixth mass extinction” – the first to be caused by human activities.
(More...)
Food poverty, stress and housing insecurity: what happens when your parent is detained or deported
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:06:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/food-poverty-stress-and-housing-insecurity-what-happens-when-your-parent-is-detained-or-deported-286449>
"Emma* was just a baby when her dad was deported following the cancellation of
his Australian visa. Now aged seven, she sometimes still sleeps with his
photograph. She can’t understand why he doesn’t visit her, or why he can’t pick
(More...)
Eiko Kadono, author of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ still believes in the magic of books at 91
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:07:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Despite Trump’s wishes, Iran is dragging the US into a long war
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:08:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/despite-trumps-wishes-iran-is-dragging-the-us-into-a-long-war-287163>
"The United States has launched a series of strikes on Iran in response to the
Iranian targeting of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
(More...)
Fix The News 345: First Scroll. Tuk-tuk. Labour standards. Whale nursery.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:10:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/345-first-scroll-tuk-tuk-labour-standards
"I just think goodness is more interesting. Evil is constant. You can think of
different ways to murder people, but you can do that at age five. But you have
to be an adult to consciously, deliberately be good – and that’s complicated.
(More...)
South Sudan at 15: how the political elite have found a way to profit from peace as well as war
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:54:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/south-sudan-at-15-how-the-political-elite-have-found-a-way-to-profit-from-peace-as-well-as-war-285846>
"South Sudan’s independence from Sudan in 2011 was meant to close the chapter
on one of Africa’s longest civil wars: the north-south war that preceded it.
Formally, it did. But independence did not end the deeper struggles over power,
(More...)
I’ve Seen More Improvement In Two Years Of Reviewing EVs Than I Did In A Decade Testing Gas Cars
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:55:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://insideevs.com/features/800779/evs-improving-faster-than-gas/
"When I left
Road & Track to join
InsideEVs, my car enthusiast friends were
surprised. I was trading in the glamorous world of six-figure supercars and
earth-shaking monster trucks for the practical business of charging
(More...)
AI can’t replace mental health therapists. But here’s where it might make a difference
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:56:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ai-cant-replace-mental-health-therapists-but-heres-where-it-might-make-a-difference-285948>
"A person wakes in the middle of the night, overwhelmed and needing someone to
talk to. But instead of calling a loved one or booking a counselling session,
they open ChatGPT.
(More...)
Spanish government ‘quietly bans use of Palantir’ in critical state systems over fears of national security leaks
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:57:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/spanish-bans-palantir-national-security-5HjdcNp_2/>
"The Spanish government has reportedly begun telling state-backed firms to
avoid signing new contacts with US billionaire Peter Thiel’s company.
(More...)
The tiny microalgae behind South Australia’s harmful algal bloom is among the most toxic ever tested
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:59:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Worship me at the office altar: Why narcissistic leaders resist remote work
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749597826000300
"Leaders have displayed diverging reactions to remote work, with some
supporting it and others resisting it. Surprisingly little research has
examined the personality roots of leader opposition to virtual work.
(More...)
NZ legalised homosexuality 40 years ago – but even today, justice issues remain
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:51:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nz-legalised-homosexuality-40-years-ago-but-even-today-justice-issues-remain-286844>
"Significant developments in social history sometimes happen through law
reform. Arguably, New Zealand’s most significant example is that it was the
first country to pass legislation to grant all women the right to vote, in
(More...)
Citizens’ Army
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:56:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://theprogressnetwork.substack.com/p/citizens-army
"We spend a lot of time feeling helpless, like we’re watching the world happen
rather than actively shaping it. A not-small reason for that: the modern media
environment, which both encourages passivity—it’s easier to scroll from home
(More...)
Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:59:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/10/pacific-gray-whales-population-climate-change>
"Climate change is driving a gray whale “catastrophic mortality event” in the
Pacific Ocean as melting sea ice depletes food sources and the animals starve,
environmental groups warn.
(More...)
We know how to mourn other humans – but what about ecological grief?
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:00:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/10/ecological-grief>
"I remember interviewing a North Atlantic right whale expert years ago. He was
a practical, science-minded man. But as we discussed a female whale that had
lost her calf, he became visibly emotional. She had lost the previous one, too,
(More...)
Women and university graduates in Australia most at risk of losing jobs to AI, report finds
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:02:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/08/women-and-university-graduates-most-at-risk-ai-job-loss-australia-report>
"Artificial intelligence has yet to cause widespread job losses but the federal
government has warned that telemarketers, advertising staff and accountants are
among the occupations “most exposed” to being replaced by the technology.
(More...)
CATL unveils new ultra-fast charging battery for light commercial vehicles, with million kilometre warranty
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:05:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/08/catl-unveils-new-ultra-fast-charging-battery-for-light-commercial-vehicles-with-million-kilometre-warranty/>
"Chinese battery giant CATL has unveiled a new ultra-fast charging battery for
light commercial vehicles that is supposedly capable of restoring 80 per cent
charge in under 7 minutes.
(More...)
This huge, hairy-legged Australian arachnid may be the fastest spider in the world
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:42:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/09/fastest-spider-on-the-planet-brown-huntsman>
"If arachnophobes were not frightened enough by the horrific ability of
Australia’s huntsman spiders to drag dead mice up the sides of fridges, they
now have another reason.
(More...)
Adults Broke The Internet, And They’re Trying To Fix It By Kicking Kids Off
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:45:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/07/10/adults-broke-the-internet-and-theyre-trying-to-fix-it-by-kicking-kids-off/>
"It’s no secret that I’m a fan of developmental psychologist Candice Odgers.
I’ve mentioned her and her work on the site many times, and she was a guest on
my podcast as well. She actually has expertise and has done the work to look at
(More...)
Bonnie Tyler obituary
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:47:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/09/bonnie-tyler-obituary
"“I couldn’t believe it the first time I heard this song,” said the singer
Bonnie Tyler of
Total Eclipse of the Heart, the bombastic 1983 power ballad
that became her signature hit. Propelled to No 1 by a gothic video played on
(More...)
Electric trucks, mines and farms, low carbon fuels key to break Australia’s foreign fuel dependence
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:50:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/electric-trucks-mines-and-farms-low-carbon-fuels-key-to-break-australias-foreign-fuel-dependence/>
"Australia could avoid future price shocks and slash its reliance on imported
fuel by investing in two renewable energy technologies, a report has found.
(More...)
‘The perfect food storage finally exists’: I tried the new Anydeli plastic-free containers
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:52:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/apr/29/anyday-anydeli-container-review>
"You know those round deli containers people love to keep after getting takeout
pho? Recently, I’ve been using some new food storage containers in the same
shape that stack the same convenient way. But that’s where the similarities
(More...)
Bonnie Tyler totally eclipsed her power-ballad peers, and created an astonishingly wide variety of pop
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:57:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/09/bonnie-tyler-totally-eclipsed-her-power-ballad-peers>
"Bonnie Tyler had a peculiar career: two bursts of global success that seemed
to have almost nothing to do with each other beyond the name that appeared on
the records. Her first big British hits, 1976’s
Lost in France and 1977’s
(More...)
Game on: How major sporting events boost private jet travel, and transport emissions
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:40:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
LGBTQ+ cruise ship refused entry to Egypt days after Turkey turned it away
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:42:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/09/lgbtq-cruise-ship-refused-entry-egypt-turkey
"An LGBTQ+ cruise ship blocked from Turkish waters this week has been refused
entry into Egypt.
(More...)
Why electricity networks need to understand people, not just poles and wires
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:44:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/why-electricity-networks-need-to-understand-people-not-just-poles-and-wires/>
"For decades, electricity networks have planned the future grid by estimating
how people might use electricity.
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How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:46:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-redefining-one-word-strips-the-endangered-species-acts-ability-to-protect-vital-habitat-287348>
"It wouldn’t make much sense to prohibit people from shooting a threatened
woodpecker while allowing its forest to be cut down, or to bar killing
endangered salmon while allowing a dam to dry out their habitat.
(More...)
Chinese repairwomen smash stereotypes with power tools
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:48:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/chinese-repairwomen-smash-stereotypes-with-power-tools>
"The sound of pliers clicking filled a workshop in eastern China's Hangzhou as
a group of women practiced stripping wires, their female instructor moving
around the classroom to offer advice.
(More...)
UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:49:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/09/uk-swelters-third-heatwave-western-europe-counts-cost-hottest-ever-june>
"The UK is sweltering through the peak of its third heatwave of the year as
countries around Europe struggle to recover from an early onslaught of baking
summer heat.
(More...)
“Imagine a city that’s pollution-free:” Volvo delivers first 10 Australia-made battery electric trucks, with 700 km range
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:37:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/08/imagine-a-city-thats-pollution-free-volvo-delivers-first-10-australia-made-battery-electric-trucks-with-700-km-range/>
"Ten heavy-duty electric trucks have rolled off an Australian production line
for the first time in a move experts say could slash emissions and change the
way freight moves around the nation.
(More...)
China’s electric revolution is extending beyond EVs and trucks to ferries and cargo ships
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:39:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/10/chinas-electric-revolutions-is-extending-beyond-evs-and-trucks-to-ferries-and-cargo-ships/>
"By now, China’s success story in electric vehicles is no longer news. In 2025,
it became the first major market globally to surpass a 50% electric vehicle
share of new vehicles sales, a clear sign the market has passed a tipping
(More...)
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park films, Peaky Blinders and The Piano, dies aged 78
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:40:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/13/sam-neill-death-actor-dies-aged-78>
"Sam Neill, the versatile New Zealand actor whose career spanned Oscar winners
and blockbusters such as
The Piano and
Jurassic Park, has died aged 78.
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A big El Niño is likely. Australia needs to get ready now for drought, fire and the unknown
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:45:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-big-el-nino-is-likely-australia-needs-to-get-ready-now-for-drought-fire-and-the-unknown-286634>
"This year’s El Niño is expected to be strong to very strong, tilting the odds
toward a hotter, drier winter and spring across southern and eastern Australia.
Droughts, water shortages and a dangerous fire season become more likely.
(More...)
America’s EV Reckoning
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:46:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.thewirechina.com/2026/07/12/americas-ev-reckoning/
"As a senior climate advisor to the U.S. Department of Defense from 2021 to
2023, my major role was integrating climate and energy concerns into the
National Defense Strategy and other strategic documents. President Joe Biden
(More...)
AI “Distillation Attacks” Are Profoundly Stupid
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:47:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://wlockett.medium.com/ai-distillation-attacks-are-profoundly-stupid-ea70556a0ab2>
“Anthropic recently sent a letter to US officials accusing Alibaba of
"brazenly" and "illicitly" attempting to extract its AI capabilities with the
largest known distillation attacks on them to date. Anthropic flagged 16
(More...)
The real mystery behind Moana: after 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:03:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-real-mystery-behind-moana-after-1-700-years-why-did-polynesians-suddenly-sail-east-287226>
"The same question drives both the plot of
Moana and decades of
archaeological research: why, after centuries of relative stability, did
Polynesian voyagers suddenly begin settling islands thousands of kilometres
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What Actually Happened to the Anti-War Russians Who Fled After the Ukraine War?
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:10:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@elvirabary/what-actually-happened-to-the-anti-war-russians-who-fled-after-the-ukraine-war-6adb11442453>
“Where are the Russians who oppose the war? Why don't they protest? Why don't
they stop Putin? Why don't they fill the streets and say, "Not in our name"?
(More...)
The AI Hype Reckoning Is Upon Us
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:11:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://karlbode.com/the-ai-hype-reckoning-is-upon-us/
"We're living in split realities.
There's what modern software is
actually capable of, and then there's the
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Do your dreams have smells? New study on ‘blind minds’ reveals vast differences in imagination
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/do-your-dreams-have-smells-new-study-on-blind-minds-reveals-vast-differences-in-imagination-284570>
"It’s common to think we all have similar experiences of life. But the more we
learn about the hidden thoughts of other people, the more evidence shows this
is untrue.
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The Threat on O’odham Lands
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-threat-on-oodham-lands-by-ophelia.html>
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security threatens to construct the Metal Wall
on 62 miles of Tohono O'odham Nations lands adjacent the United States and
Mexico border."
(More...)
Giant kangaroos survived until 6,500 years ago on the New Guinea coast
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:18:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/giant-kangaroos-survived-until-6-500-years-ago-on-the-new-guinea-coast-286638>
"Roughly 50,000 years ago, a kangaroo unlike any alive today lived in the
mountain rainforests of New Guinea.
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Ancient Rome's version of Google Maps: how long to reach the beach
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:49:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://tech.yahoo.com/general/articles/ancient-romes-google-maps-working-071330841.html>
"A Dutch engineer has reconstructed, with the help of academic sources and
ancient cartography, the road map that linked up the Roman Empire. The result,
accessible from any browser, including on mobile phones, allows users to plot
(More...)
What happened to Australia’s snow season? A climate expert explains
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:50:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-happened-to-australias-snow-season-a-climate-expert-explains-286943>
"There’s nothing like gliding down a snow-covered slope.
That’s if you ask the thousands of people that make an annual pilgrimage to our
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Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:52:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/indigenous-child-protection-is-often-a-political-football-heres-what-would-actually-help-283471>
"When a First Nations child dies unexpectedly, Australia often reaches for the
same responses: to blame, seek more inquiries, implement tougher laws and
stronger powers to intervene.
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ICE Office Of Professional Responsibility Ditches ICE Oversight, Starts Hunting Down ICE Critics
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:53:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/07/09/ice-office-of-professional-responsibility-ditches-ice-oversight-starts-hunting-down-ice-critics/>
"ICE has already been operating like a paramilitary kidnapping squad. Officers
roam through neighborhoods, stake out hardware store parking lots, and even
occasionally enjoy some ethnic food just so they can raid the source of
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Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: new research
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:55:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/big-bees-have-the-most-to-lose-as-global-co-levels-rise-new-research-286559>
"Pollinators – including bees, flies, wasps, moths, butterflies and some
nectar-loving birds – are a cornerstone of our natural environment.
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Australia’s newest international airport will operate with almost entirely electric ground support equipment
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:56:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/09/australias-newest-international-airport-will-operate-with-almost-entirely-electric-ground-support-equipment/>
"Australia’s newest international airport, the Western Sydney International
(Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), is expected to become the first in Australia
to run an “almost entirely electrified” ground support equipment fleet when it
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Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:43:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/cultural-safety-in-healthcare-is-not-ideological-it-is-saving-lives-286335>
"Introduced under urgency this month, the government’s latest proposed law
change would increase the health minister’s powers to interfere in the work of
medical registration authorities.
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Can provocative climate messaging on OnlyFans cut through social media’s noise?
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:45:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/environment/can-provocative-climate-messaging-on-only-fans-cut-through-social-medias-noise/>
"As part of a climate communications project, I joined OnlyFans. It wasn’t a
publicity stunt, it was an attempt to answer a question that sits at the heart
of my work: if the climate crisis is one of the defining issues of our time,
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Tiny waves in the deep ocean can affect the climate thousands of kilometres away
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:47:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Why Ukraine is rewilding in the heat of war
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:47:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/environment/why-ukraine-is-rewilding-in-the-heat-of-war/>
"Vesela Dolyna translates from Ukrainian as ‘happy valley’. In the heart of the
semi-arid Pontic-Caspian steppe system in southwestern Odesa Oblast, this
village of 1,206 souls has, sadly, seen happier eras than today. Today, Vesela
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Hanson says Australia has a ‘language problem’ due to immigration. After arriving with little English, Marziyah is now a lawyer with a mission
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:49:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/13/pauline-hanson-one-nation-australia-immigration-lanuage-ntwnfb>
"For three years, makeshift English and maths classes in an Indonesian refugee
camp were the extent of Marziyah Razi’s education.
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Fund created to help small manufacturers cut fossil fuels from their production lines
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:51:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/fund-created-to-help-small-manufacturers-cut-fossil-fuels-from-their-production-lines/>
"Small Australian manufacturers will be encouraged to extract the fossil fuels
from their production lines with a $10 million fund designed to decarbonise
forgotten areas within industry.
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Rubio vows to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:50:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/13/politics/rubio-dismantle-international-criminal-court>
"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday vowed to “dismantle” the
International Criminal Court and urged other countries to join the effort as
the Trump administration significantly escalates its campaign against the
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Why is everything an app now? Stores must step up to tackle this spread
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:51:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-is-everything-an-app-now-stores-must-step-up-to-tackle-this-spread-281348>
"For as long as you have been a member of your local gym, you have used a small
plastic tag to access it. But now the tag no longer works. Instead, you have to
download an app to get inside for your workout – and that app requires location
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Scientists Finally Solved the Mystery of Earth’s ‘Great Dying.’ It’s Bad News for Our Future
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:52:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://gizmodo.com/scientists-finally-solved-the-mystery-of-earths-great-dying-its-bad-news-for-our-future-2000784825>
"Roughly 252 million years ago, nearly all life on Earth vanished. In a blink
of geologic time, the Permian-Triassic mass extinction—also known as the Great
Dying—wiped 96% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial species off the
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Pebble Flow electric RV towed by TELO’s MINI-sized electric truck
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:53:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://electrek.co/2026/07/14/pebble-flow-telo-mt1-electric-truck-tow/
"Pebble has answered its most common customer question — what’s the smallest
vehicle that can tow the Flow electric travel trailer — with a MINI
Cooper-sized electric pickup.
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Flavor Flav Is Really Throwing His Own Parade for U.S. Women’s Olympians
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:55:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.jezebel.com/flavor-flav-is-really-throwing-his-own-parade-for-us-womens-olympians>
"The gold medal-hauling women of the 2026 Winter Olympics are finally getting
their flowers, thanks to national treasure Flavor Flav, champion of women’s
sports advocacy. Thanks, Mr. Flav!
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Trump administration caves to public pressure after avalanche of opposition to anti-trans hospital rule
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:56:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-abandons-trans-hospital-rule>
"A flood of public opposition helped stop one of the Trump administration’s
most extreme attempts to force hospitals nationwide to abandon gender-affirming
care for transgender young people, offering a rare and instructive victory
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The looting of science fiction
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:47:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://aeon.co/essays/silicon-valley-has-a-science-fiction-problem
"In January 2026, Elon Musk stood before the US Secretary of Defense and senior
Pentagon leaders at the SpaceX Starbase in Texas. ‘We want to make
Star Trek
real, OK?’ he declared. ‘We want to make
Starfleet Academy real. So that it’s
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Despite the growth of some AI schools like Alpha, research doesn’t show that AI tutors are better than human teachers
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/despite-the-growth-of-some-ai-schools-like-alpha-research-doesnt-show-that-ai-tutors-are-better-than-human-teachers-281290>
"Over the past decade, the AI-focused, for-profit Alpha School has grown from
one campus in Austin, Texas, to a growing list of more than 15 schools across
the country, including in major cities like New York and San Francisco.
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Major COVID-19 vaccination changes are coming
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:49:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.australianpharmacist.com.au/major-covid-19-vaccination-changes-are-coming/>
"Next quarter, COVID-19 vaccination will move from the COVID-19 Vaccination in
Community Pharmacy (CVCP) Program to the National Immunisation Program
Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program.
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There’s one reason why so many cold and flu tablets don’t actually work
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:49:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:51:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.garbageday.email/p/every-new-beginning-comes-from-some-other-beginning-s-end>
"Last week,
The Atlantic published “The End Of Reading Is Here,” digging into
the literacy crisis that has, apparently, arrived. To say that this piece
detonated like a bomb among the pundit class, localized largely on X, is an
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Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:52:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/corporatisation-of-healthcare-is-on-the-rise-in-nz-with-likely-impacts-on-access-and-quality-of-services-286641>
"The government’s legislative overhaul of New Zealand’s health system, passed
this month, makes “timely access to quality healthcare” a core statutory
purpose.
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The Long History of AI: From Descartes, to Astro Boy & ChatGPT
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:07:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/the-long-history-of-ai-from-descartes
"In 2024 we invited historian Ada Palmer onto our podcast to talk about the
history of progress. Ada is one of the world’s leading historians of the
Renaissance; when she talks about Machiavelli and Shakespeare it’s like they’re
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Women on ancient Roman farms were in charge of making wine, oil – and profits. Historians dismissed them as ‘housekeepers’
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:08:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/women-on-ancient-roman-farms-were-in-charge-of-making-wine-oil-and-profits-historians-dismissed-them-as-housekeepers-281132>
"Female farm managers are hidden in plain sight in ancient Roman texts,
mentioned in laws, literature and grave inscriptions across five centuries.
Modern historians have generally assumed they were housekeepers, in charge of
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The Land Dividend: How a Land Value Tax Can Fund a UBI
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:10:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://scottsantens.substack.com/p/land-value-tax-dividend-ubi
"Imagine two plots of land in the heart of a big city, side by side, the exact
same size. On one stands a gleaming fifty-story tower full of offices and
apartments and shops. On the other sits a zero-story parking lot.
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What is no‑till farming, and is it actually better for the environment?
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:11:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-is-no-till-farming-and-is-it-actually-better-for-the-environment-287292>
"Humans have been turning seeds and soil into food for thousands of years.
We first started cultivating edible plants at the end of the last Ice Age,
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Why Russians Fear the West
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:12:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@elvirabary/why-russians-fear-the-west-48918122ab6b>
“If you are an aspiring dictator, one of your first problems is very practical:
how do you persuade millions of people to give up freedom, property rights, and
control over their own future?
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Fire and Smoke Map
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:14:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fire.airnow.gov/
"This map shows fine particle pollution from wildfires and other sources."
Via DoomsdaysCW and Susan ****
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Air quality worsens in NYC due to wildfire smoke, city makes masks available
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:39:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-libraries-giving-out-masks-as-wildfire-smoke-sinks-air-quality>
“Air quality worsened in New York City over the day Wednesday, as wildfire
smoke continued to roll in from Canada. Libraries and city train stations were
giving out free KN95 masks for anyone struggling to breathe.
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95-Year-Old William Shatner to Play Riot Fest with Metal Backing Band
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:40:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://consequence.net/2026/07/william-shatner-to-play-riot-fest/
"William Shatner is going where no 95-year-old man has gone before. The
legendary
Star Trek actor is playing Chicago’s Riot Fest with a metal backing
band.
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AirKaren
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:42:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.airkaren.com/
"The AI that fights airline customer service"
Via Esther Schindler, who wrote "AirKaren is an AI that fights customer service
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Behold, The World's Oldest Amber – a Record of a World 385 Million Years Ago
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:44:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/worlds-oldest-amber-comes-from-a-world-150-million-years-before-dinosaurs>
“We tend to think of tree resin as an ancient, fragrant defense against
munching insects – one that fends off pests and scabs over the wounds left by
their voracious mandibles.
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Major platforms have the tools to stop sexual extortion, but they’re not using them – new report
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:45:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/major-platforms-have-the-tools-to-stop-sexual-extortion-but-theyre-not-using-them-new-report-286666>
"It begins with a follow request. An 18-year-old male accepts one on Instagram
from an attractive female stranger. She likes his posts, messages him first,
friendly, flattering, quick to move the chat to a messaging app.
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Letters from an American: July 14, 2026
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:46:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-14-2026
"In August 1870 a U.S. exploring expedition headed out from Montana toward the
Yellowstone River into land the U.S. government had recognized as belonging to
different Indigenous tribes.
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Locals told to ‘leave your pets and go’ as fire rips through Cairngorms
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:06:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/fire-cairngorms-evacuations-glenmore-b3015905.html>
"Residents of the Cairngorms have been forced to evacuate their homes as
firefighters battled a large wildfire through the night.
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Megan Rapinoe says AI flagged her as a brand 'risk' over trans rights advocacy
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:07:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/megan-rapinoe-trans-rights-9.7269925>
“U.S. soccer legend Megan Rapinoe is known as much for her athleticism —
winning two World Cups and two Olympic medals — as for her longtime advocacy
work.
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Trump fires new US attorney in Seattle an hour after federal judges appoint him
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:08:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/16/trump-fires-us-attorney-roger-rogoff-seattle>
"Donald Trump fired the new top federal prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less
than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges
in the district, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president
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Academic Freedom Advocates Stand Up at Yale
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:09:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/academic-freedom-advocates-stand
"It is all too common, as Anne Applebaum wrote of Sen. Lindsey Graham of South
Carolina, for a Republican politician to “abandon his previous ideals, to bury
the patriotism that was once so important to him, and to become, instead, a
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Europe's booming solar fleet has saved €20 billion in gas imports since Iran war, finds new analysis
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:10:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/solar-saved-europe-3bn-in-fossil-fuel-imports-in-march-which-country-is-leading-the-way>
"Solar power is sheltering Europe from the crippling costs of fossil fuel
imports, as the war on Iran continues to keep oil and gas prices sky-high.
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Air quality plummets in 20 states as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads across the US
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:11:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/16/smoke-canadian-wildfires-air-quality>
"Smoke from wildfires burning in south-central Canada and parts of Minnesota is
spreading across the US, prompting air quality alerts in more than 20 states
with millions of Americans expected to face unhealthy air conditions this week.
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Africa’s Greater Horn region is facing a looming polycrisis fueled by conflict, prices, climate and disease
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:50:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/africas-greater-horn-region-is-facing-a-looming-polycrisis-fueled-by-conflict-prices-climate-and-disease-286071>
"The impacts of a strengthening El Niño and the lingering effects of the war in
Iran highlight two separate and seemingly unrelated global hazards. But in the
Greater Horn of Africa, an area already beset by prolonged crisis and conflict,
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The Dacre dynasty: how Britain’s rightwing press was radicalised
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:56:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/16/the-dacre-dynasty-how-the-daily-mails-fearsome-former-editor-still-shapes-the-british-press>
"In 1986, 131 years after the
Daily Telegraph was founded, its editor, Max
Hastings, wrote a memo to senior colleagues about the newspaper’s nature and
purpose. “The
Daily Telegraph is … ‘nice’,” he said, “in the business of
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Christopher Nolan’s "Odyssey" used occupied land as a film set. That feels like a betrayal
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:59:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/16/the-odyssey-sahrawi-people-christopher-nolan-western-sahara>
"The simple act of holding a camera in my homeland of Western Sahara can be a
crime. When Sahrawi film-makers and journalists attempt to document everyday
life under Moroccan occupation, they can often end up in prison cells. For the
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I Got Slopped
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/technology/ai-slop-books-biography-amazon.html>
"Recently, I received a strange text from a new acquaintance. “You have your
own biography???” it read. “How did you neglect to tell me this?”
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Japanese symbols that speak without words
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:02:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://arun.is/blog/japan-symbols/
"In modern life, we are surrounded by symbols that guide our everyday
movements. When I’m driving, the red octagonal sign on the street reminds me to
stop even before I read the word on the sign. And similarly, other street signs
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Who needs another COVID vaccine – and who might be able to skip it?
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:03:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/who-needs-another-covid-vaccine-and-who-might-be-able-to-skip-it-284941>
"The COVID pandemic feels like a long time ago. Now, we have widespread
immunity from vaccination and natural infection. And getting COVID is less
risky than it was five years ago.
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Fix The News 346: Nightlights. Numbat. Crime watch. Spudcell.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:53:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/346-nightlight-numbat-crime-watch
"Let’s call this the power issue, or at least let’s kick things off there.
Between 2010 and 2024, the percentage of humanity with access to electricity
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20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:54:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/20-years-ago-china-bet-big-on-electric-vehicles-now-western-carmakers-are-feeling-the-pain-286851>
"In Germany, Japan and the United States, famous carmakers are in trouble. One
reason is intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers – and
growing public demand for EVs. The automakers who dominated the 20th century
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NONBINARY CODED GAMES
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:55:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46105077/sale/NonbinaryCodedGames
"This is 💛🤍NONBINARY CODED GAMES💜🖤!
July 14th is International Nonbinary People's Day, so we're showcasing games by
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Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:55:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/seals-have-a-unique-superpower-in-their-ears-and-we-finally-know-how-it-evolved-287072>
"Have you ever tried to talk to someone while underwater? No matter how loud
you might shout, it always sounds muffled. But why? As with many things in our
bodies, the answer lies with evolution.
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The UK’s New Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Cause More Harm Than It Prevents
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:56:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/07/13/the-uks-new-under-16-social-media-ban-will-cause-more-harm-than-it-prevents/>
"Recently, politicians in the UK pushed forward with plans to eviscerate
privacy and free speech on the internet by announcing a ban on social media for
users under 16 that is set to take effect in Spring 2027.
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First Nations people face racism in hospitals. They told us one thing makes a difference
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:58:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/first-nations-people-face-racism-in-hospitals-they-told-us-one-thing-makes-a-difference-278316>
"We know First Nations people encounter frequent and pervasive racism in every
facet of their daily lives. But since the 2023 Voice referendum, these
experiences have increased significantly – including in health care.
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A Mystery from 79 AD, Solved
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:47:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://theprogressnetwork.substack.com/p/a-mystery-from-79-ad-solved
"When Mount Vesuvius erupted 2,000 years ago, Pompeii wasn’t the only Roman
city it ravaged. Just a couple hours’ chariot ride away, Herculaneum was also
buried—under 50 feet of volcanic ash that similarly preserved its buildings and
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Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef – plans to fix it aren’t up to the task
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:51:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Letters from an American: July 16, 2026
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:52:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-16-2026
"An exchange yesterday between Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Jay Clayton,
Trump’s nominee to oversee the U.S. intelligence community as director of
national intelligence, illustrated the dilemma of those trying to force Trump’s
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Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:53:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/yes-breathing-wildfire-smoke-can-harm-your-health-heres-what-you-can-do-to-protect-yourself-287668>
"Wildfire smoke from fires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota has been
pouring across the Great Lakes and northeastern U.S. states, turning skies an
eerie shade of orange. In the West, smoke has also been spreading into
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‘Heartstopper’ is helping LGBTQ+ fans find hope and community across time and space
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:54:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/heartstopper-is-helping-lgbtq-fans-find-hope-and-community-across-time-and-space-287350>
"Despite the success of shows like “Heated Rivalry” and “Euphoria,” seeing
queer people on screen is still rare. Only 9.3% of characters on American TV
screens were identified as LGBTQ+ in the 2024-25 season. Around 41% of those
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‘Balcony solar’ and plug‑in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:55:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/balcony-solar-and-plug-in-systems-could-help-cut-your-energy-costs-but-only-if-rules-change-285149>
"Australia is a world leader when it comes to adopting rooftop solar systems.
But our solar transition is leaving renters and apartment dwellers behind.
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Stop telling women their Long COVID is menopause
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:22:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thesicktimes.org/2026/07/10/stop-telling-women-their-long-covid-is-menopause/>
"“Are you sure it’s not the menopause?”
I don’t know if my friend noticed my eyes glaze over as she stared at me across
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The Trump administration wants to dismantle the International Criminal Court. Can it?
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:24:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-trump-administration-wants-to-dismantle-the-international-criminal-court-can-it-287568>
"On Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote a blistering missive in the
Wall Street Journal unveiling plans to dismantle the International Criminal
Court (ICC). He claimed it threatened “US soldiers, police officers, Border
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Australian electric freight start-up signs up its first customer and takes delivery of first electric prime mover
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:25:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/13/australian-electric-freight-start-up-signs-up-its-first-customer-and-takes-delivery-of-first-electric-prime-mover/>
"Australian electric road freight start-up New Energy Transport has taken
delivery of its first heavy electric prime mover from Swedish automotive giant
Volvo, and signed up its first commercial freight partner.
(More...)
Long COVID patients are told symptoms are in their head – here’s how to change the narrative
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:29:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/long-covid-patients-are-told-symptoms-are-in-their-head-heres-how-to-change-the-narrative-286078>
"Between us, we bring two perspectives to persistent illness: personal
experience of long COVID, and clinical and research experience in chronic
illness rehabilitation.
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China is funding African farmers but not food processing and storage: why it’s a problem
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:30:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/china-is-funding-african-farmers-but-not-food-processing-and-storage-why-its-a-problem-287499>
"China has become one of Africa’s largest development financiers. Since 2000,
Chinese and other state-backed institutions have committed more than US$180
billion in loans to African countries. The money has been used to finance
(More...)
Geely unveils latest “Golden Brick” battery, with even faster charging speeds for EVs
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:31:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/11/geely-unveils-latest-golden-brick-battery-with-even-faster-charging-speeds-for-evs/>
"Geely, one of the fastest growing automotive companies, has unveiled the
latest version of its Golden Brick battery, capable of peak charging speeds of
1,100kW and charging times from 10% to 70% in less than 4 minutes and 30
(More...)
What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space?
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:54:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-if-disabled-astronauts-are-just-better-suited-to-space-287222>
"The UK Space Agency and space startup Vast just signed an agreement to send
Paralympic sprinter and below-knee amputee John McFall into orbit as early as
2027. Most coverage framed it as a victory for inclusion. As a space health
(More...)
Australia’s “Little Norway” is now selling more plug-in electric cars than fossil fuelled vehicles
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:56:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/13/australias-little-norway-is-now-selling-more-plug-in-electric-cars-than-fossil-fuelled-vehicles/>
"When it comes to EV adoption, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has
already been nicknamed ‘Little Norway’ because of the way it has consistently
supported the EV transition.
(More...)
It’s the ABC’s job to be accurate and fair, not to chase the dangerous fallacy of ‘balance’
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:01:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/its-the-abcs-job-to-be-accurate-and-fair-not-to-chase-the-dangerous-fallacy-of-balance-287489>
"One of the oldest tropes in journalism is that it should be balanced; that
journalists have a responsibility to present all sides of a given issue with
equal weight. This view also holds that appearing to be critical of one side
(More...)
Letters from an American: July 17, 2026
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:03:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-17-2026
"Yesterday President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and
deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller all threw the weight of the
U.S. government behind a far-right conspiracy theory that says Trump and his
(More...)
Open Source Openprinter almost ready to launch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:04:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://overclock3d.net/news/misc/open-source-openprinter-almost-ready-to-launch/>
"If there is one word that’s commonly associated with printers, it’s
frustration. The ink’s expensive, the products are cheaply made, and they are
almost impossible to modify and repair. Consumer-grade printers are awful, and
(More...)
The Word "Emoji" Is Older Than You May Think
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:05:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://blog.emojipedia.org/the-word-emoji-is-older-than-you-may-think/
“We've spent a lot of time on this blog correcting the record on when the first
emoji set actually shipped, and reporting on newly uncovered "proto-emoji" sets
from Sharp and NEC devices that predate mobile phones entirely. Now there's a
(More...)
Mushroom trip: a mycologist’s tour of the Tarkine
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:43:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/science/ng-interactive/2026/jul/13/mushroom-trip-a-mycologists-tour-of-the-tarkine>
"Revered as one of Australia’s last true wilderness areas, Takayna/Tarkine is a
place of legends. Freshwater crayfish that can reach almost a metre in length
lurk in the shade of 2,000-year-old Huon pines, and every few years a rumour
(More...)
Man who was killed by ICE in Texas never ‘weaponized’ his vehicle, witnesses say
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:45:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/10/texas-man-ice-immigration>
"The three men who were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo when federal
immigration officials shot and killed him in Houston, Texas, this week are
strongly disputing the Trump administration’s narrative of the events and are
(More...)
Hunter Valley collieries to be greened-up as clean industrial hubs in “post mining land transformation”
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:46:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/hunter-valley-collieries-to-be-greened-up-as-clean-industrial-hubs-in-post-mining-land-transformation/>
"The federal and New South Wales (NSW) governments are hoping to turn two
closing coal mines into eco- and industrial hubs, releasing two pilots today
along with master plans for the Hunter Valley region.
(More...)
British ‘First Fleet’ brought smallpox to Australia—and may have killed millions
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:49:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.science.org/content/article/british-first-fleet-brought-smallpox-australia-and-may-have-killed-millions>
"On a hot summer day in January 1788, 11 ships filled with British convicts and
sailors landed in Australia’s Sydney Harbor. There, naval Captain Arthur
Phillip raised the Union Jack and claimed the continent for the British crown.
(More...)
Firefighting planes scrambled from south of France to tackle huge wildfire near Paris
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:50:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/france-fires-wildfires-fointaineblue-forest-paris>
"French firefighters are tackling a blaze of unprecedented scale sweeping
through Fontainebleau forest south-east of Paris, while in southern Spain the
prime minister visited the scene of a deadly wildfire and warned: “The climate
(More...)
Australia’s biggest vanadium flow battery planned for clean energy precinct at former coal mine
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:52:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australias-biggest-vanadium-flow-battery-planned-for-clean-energy-precinct-at-former-coal-mine/>
"A proposed 108 megawatt (MW), eight hour vanadium flow battery has been
proposed for the Hunter Region in New South Wales at the site of the former
Muswellbrook Coal Mine.
(More...)
Faced with inadequate US healthcare, Black women fly to South Korea: ‘It could save your life’
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:29:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jul/18/black-american-women-south-korea-healthcare>
"For years, Americans have crossed borders in search of affordable healthcare,
whether it be for dental work in Mexico, prescription drugs in Canada, or hair
transplants in Turkey. But a new destination in medical tourism is gaining
(More...)
Solar and wind remain “backbone” of least-cost future grid, as batteries squeeze gas to a fraction of the mix
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:31:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-and-wind-remain-backbone-of-least-cost-future-grid-as-batteries-squeeze-gas-to-a-fraction-of-the-mix/>
"A mix of solar, onshore wind and battery storage remains the lowest-cost
pathway for Australia to reach net zero emissions, a new report has confirmed,
while also delivering near-term electricity price reductions and shielding the
(More...)
‘He became a sensation’: Manchester pays tribute to abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:32:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jul/18/manchester-tribute-abolitionist-frederick-douglass>
"He was one of the most important figures of his time, an author, orator and
American statesman who was born enslaved. But some of the most important years
in the civil rights leader Frederick Douglass’s life were spent in Britain.
(More...)
“Truly mind-blowing:” Scientists fear strongest El Nino will push climate into unchartered waters
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:33:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/truly-mind-blowing-scientists-fear-strongest-el-nino-will-push-climate-into-unchartered-waters/>
"Climate scientists say they have never seen anything like it – a Super El Nino
that is bigger and growing more quickly than any prior events.
(More...)
Ride Argentina's first solar train through 10,000 years of Indigenous history
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260710-ride-argentinas-first-solar-train-through-10000-years-of-indigenous-history>
"The train – a sleek, glass-sided, two-carriage capsule – looked almost too
futuristic for the landscape it was about to enter. As it eased out of the
historic village of Volcán, panpipe music drifted through the carriage and the
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Coalition and One Nation’s plan to ditch net zero would not lower power prices, CSIRO report finds
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:36:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/15/coalition-and-one-nations-plan-to-ditch-net-zero-would-not-lower-power-prices-csiro-report-finds>
"Claims by the Coalition and One Nation that abandoning a net zero climate
target would bring down power prices are contradicted in a new CSIRO report on
the costs of generating electricity.
(More...)
ICE agents kill man in Maine as senator says victim not target of arrest
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:22:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/13/maine-ice-shooting-death
"A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine on
Monday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed, just days after a man
was killed by an immigration officer during a traffic stop in Texas.
(More...)
Florida dumped half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico. No one expected the results to be this good.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:24:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.upworthy.com/florida-dumped-half-a-million-oyster-shells-into-the-gulf-of-mexico-no-one-expected-the-results-to-be-this-good/>
"Between 2007 and 2024, Florida attempted to rebuild the Gulf of Mexico’s
ecosystem in an unusual way: dumping over 500,000 tons of recycled oyster and
clam shells straight back into the water.
(More...)
‘The trash does not stop’: life among the garbage mountains of the world’s biggest city
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:25:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/jul/13/jakarta-trash-garbage-rubbish-bantar-gebang-landfill>
"On the outskirts of Jakarta, huge rolling peaks of rubbish stretch across more
than 100 hectares (247 acres), towering over nearby villages. Each day a convoy
of trucks plough in and dump more garbage into one of Asia’s largest landfills.
(More...)
The $8k SOLAR CAR adds 55km of range a DAY
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:26:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk6aTKV-des
"We recently travelled to Bangkok in Thailand to visit Solarky with their new
SunV car - produced in China for overseas markets and already being sold
worldwide, this offers a new paradigm in the solar car space - one which might
(More...)
The Financial Collapse Putin Cannot Bomb His Way Out Of
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:27:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@elvirabary/the-financial-collapse-putin-cannot-bomb-his-way-out-of-b6798b10fdf2>
"You do not see it on the surface, because state money is like ocean waves. You
may be sitting on a raft and not even notice that you are being carried
somewhere, lifted or lowered. But the movement of vast masses of water never
(More...)
NZ’s overhaul of nature protection laws is a chance to move away from ‘fortress conservation’
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:28:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nzs-overhaul-of-nature-protection-laws-is-a-chance-to-move-away-from-fortress-conservation-286647>
"Fierce opposition from environmental organisations and the outdoor recreation
sector has forced the government to backflip on one of the most contentious
proposed changes in its reform plan for conservation management.
(More...)
The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:55:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/11/the-13-biggest-myths-about-heatwaves-and-how-to-bust-them>
"Some people – and media organisations – still have difficulty connecting the
heatwaves currently gripping much of the world and human-caused climate chaos.
Others are in outright denial. So how to address their evasions, distractions
(More...)
Why Trump’s move to gut the Endangered Species Act likely won’t hold up in court
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:57:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Greater gliders not as great at gliding as thought – but still look like magic carpets, experts say
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:58:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/16/greater-gliders-gliding-study>
"They may look like a fluffy flying carpet, but greater gliders are not as
great at gliding as previously thought, Australian researchers have discovered.
(More...)
Renewables sector learning from messy failures after oil company collapses with $200m clean up bill
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:59:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-sector-learning-from-messy-failures-after-oil-company-collapses-with-200m-clean-up-bill/>
"A small oil and gas company in Western Australia has collapsed under the
weight of $200 million in decommissioning costs, and renewables experts are
paying close attention.
(More...)
Trump admin accused of 'war crime' after strike leaves thousands without water: report
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:01:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.rawstory.com/iran-war-2677243108/
"About 10,000 people in nearly two dozen villages in southern Iran were without
drinking water while the region was under an excessive heat warning on
Saturday, after the US struck a water desalination plant in the village of
(More...)
How a farming programme in Sierra Leone helps amputees rebuild lives
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:03:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/environment/agriculture/sierra-leone-programme-helps-amputees-rebuild-lives-in-sierra-leone/>
"A farming programme in Sierra Leone is helping amputees gain skills,
independence and a path to income. Founded by pastor-turned-farmer Mambud
Samai, the initiative teaches people with limb loss how to farm sustainably,
(More...)
Ban on destruction of unsold clothes and shoes enters into application
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:47:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/ban-destruction-unsold-clothes-and-shoes-enters-application-2026-07-17_en>
"From 19 July, large companies across the EU are prohibited from destroying
unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear. Medium-sized companies will
be subject to the same rules from 2030.
(More...)
Researchers install 3D-printed seawall tiles to support coastal protection and marine life
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:56:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.fiu.edu/2026/fiu-researchers-install-3d-printed-seawall-tiles-to-support-coastal-protection-and-marine-life>
"At Morningside Park in Miami, a new installation is testing a simple but
urgent idea: What if a seawall could help heal the bay?
(More...)
What do human relationships with chatbots say about friendship? A philosopher considers
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:57:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
In pictures: how forensic science is helping tackle wildlife poaching
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:59:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/how-forensic-science-is-helping-tackle-poaching/>
"At first glance, Britta Jaschinski’s award-winning photo below looks like an
otherworldly portrait of a green turtle drifting through luminous water.
(More...)
A volcano in the Philippines erupted two weeks ago. Here’s why scientists are still watching it closely
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:59:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-volcano-in-the-philippines-erupted-two-weeks-ago-heres-why-scientists-are-still-watching-it-closely-287481>
"Two weeks ago, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded
three distinct, short-lived explosions in less than five minutes at Taal
Volcano. The eruption sent a column of ash and steam up to 1.2km into the air.
(More...)
Coal closure plan urgently needed as unreliable clunkers push power prices through roof
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:01:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/coal-closure-plan-urgently-needed-as-unreliable-clunkers-push-power-prices-through-roof/>
"Last week again demonstrated the growing unreliability of end of life coal
fired power plants which costs Australians and domestic heavy industry dearly.
(More...)
Gen Z is pushing back against AI – a reminder to all of us that the future isn’t written
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:35:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/gen-z-is-pushing-back-against-ai-a-reminder-to-all-of-us-that-the-future-isnt-written-284955>
"Martin Scorsese recently announced he will be joining generative artificial
intelligence (AI) company Black Forest Labs. He said he would embrace AI for
storyboarding – the practice of creating a visual outline in the early stages
(More...)
One of Australia’s biggest ports swaps out diesel trucks for battery electrics, to save money and emissions
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:36:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/14/one-of-australias-biggest-ports-swaps-out-diesel-trucks-for-battery-electrics-to-save-money-and-emissions/>
"One of Australia’s largest ports will use electric trucks in its operations
and consider further investments after a $7 million trial found the vehicles
cut both operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
(More...)
Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:36:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/bird-flu-has-reached-new-zealand-what-this-means-and-what-comes-next-287591>
"The first detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in New
Zealand marks an important milestone, but not an unexpected one.
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Battery-swap specialist Janus Electric boosts diesel-to-electric truck conversion order book in north America
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:37:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/15/battery-swap-specialist-janus-electric-boosts-diesel-to-electric-truck-conversion-order-book-in-north-america/>
"Australian heavy truck electrification specialist Janus Electric continues to
advance its operations in its three key markets, announcing this week that it
has grown its North American order book of diesel-to-electric truck conversions
(More...)
One Nation’s economic thought bubbles have little substance – except for one
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:39:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/jul/16/one-nation-australian-economy-peoples-bank>
"Barnaby Joyce is now the One Nation Treasury spokesperson, which serves as a
lovely reminder of his triumphant 15 weeks as shadow spokesperson for finance
and debt reduction from December 2009 to March 2010. A period during which he
(More...)
JK Rowling Threatens To Sue Amnesty International Into Oblivion For Expressing An Opinion About A Charity She Funds
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:41:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/07/17/jk-rowling-threatens-to-sue-amnesty-international-into-oblivion-for-expressing-an-opinion-about-a-charity-she-funds/>
"JK Rowling has spoken about how she wrote the first
Harry Potter book while
she was employed at Amnesty International and how much that experience
influenced her writing, and how she learned “the power of human empathy” from
(More...)
Bugs Bunny is the reason people think that rabbits eat carrots, but it was just a movie spoof
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:53:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.metv.com/stories/bugs-bunny-eating-carrots-is-a-movie-parody-rabbits-do-not-eat-carrots>
“Today, director Frank Capra is best remembered by his perennial Christmas
favorite
It's a Wonderful Life. At the time of its release, however, in 1946,
the film was a bit of a bomb. The studio lost money on the movie at the box
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King hails design of Europe's first eco mosque
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:54:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2k7kg0p72o
“King Charles said he was impressed by the design of Europe's first eco mosque
and has praised "all the care and attention which has been lavished on it".
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This rare Australian wattle is on the brink of extinction: new research
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:55:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/this-rare-australian-wattle-is-on-the-brink-of-extinction-new-research-287362>
"The spidery wattle (
Acacia araneosa) is a national treasure.
This plant is named for its spidery, leaf-like phyllodes and shares the same
(More...)
Earth-like exoplanet found to have an atmosphere
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:56:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/16/atmosphere-lhs-1140b-exoplanet-could-water-scientists>
"The search for life outside our solar system has taken another twist as
researchers revealed they have discovered an atmosphere around an Earth-like
planet 49 light years away that could have liquid water on its surface.
(More...)
Australian companies to face fines and criminal action if they fail to prevent modern slavery
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:57:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australian-companies-to-face-fines-and-criminal-action-if-they-fail-to-prevent-modern-slavery-287667>
"Large companies with annual revenue over A$100 million could soon pay fines
and face criminal charges for failing to prevent modern slavery, under a new
federal government crackdown.
(More...)
‘A revolutionary act to watch it’: the film India’s censors do not want you to see
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:58:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:42:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/banning-transgender-girls-from-school-sports-affects-all-children-why-allowing-strangers-to-scrutinize-childrens-bodies-may-put-all-girls-at-risk-of-harassment-285559>
"Youth sports have a significant impact on the development of all children.
Sports provide children opportunities to build their social skills and
confidence, as well as improve their sense of belonging and physical fitness.
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Australian logistics group takes delivery of its first electric prime mover
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:42:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/14/australian-logistics-group-takes-delivery-of-its-first-electric-prime-mover/>
"London-based fleet electrification specialist Zenobē announced on Tuesday that
it has rolled out its first electric prime mover in Australia to local
appliance and logistics business Winning Group.
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Despite claims smoking has made a comeback, just 5.6% of Australians now smoke daily
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:43:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/despite-claims-smoking-has-made-a-comeback-just-5-6-of-australians-now-smoke-daily-287298>
"Have you noticed more smoking on screens lately?
Social media feeds are littered with images of celebrities smoking at fashion
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Australia’s Next Target In The War On Kids Online: Your VPN
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:44:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/07/20/australias-next-target-in-the-war-on-kids-online-your-vpn/>
"We — and plenty of others — have been warning that the global rush to mandate
age verification wouldn’t stop at “let’s make sure kids can’t see porn” or even
just “keep kids off of social media.” It would inevitably expand into treating
(More...)
No evidence mobile phones cause brain cancer – new study
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:45:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/no-evidence-mobile-phones-cause-brain-cancer-new-study-287581>
"Electromagnetic waves are everywhere. They’re the reason you can hear music
when you turn on the radio, use wi-fi, find your way using satellite
navigation, and make calls on a mobile phone.
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Janus Electric lands another $45 million in contracts, taking diesel-to-electric truck conversion orders to more than 100
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:46:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/16/janus-electric-lands-another-45-million-in-contracts-taking-diesel-to-electric-truck-conversion-orders-to-more-than-100/>
"Australian diesel-to-electric truck conversion Janus Electric has landed its
second major order in a week, with new contracts worth around $45 million
adding another 67 truck conversions to its order book in north America, taking
(More...)
Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:24:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/chinese-ship-opens-fire-japan-economic-zone-south-china-sea>
"A Chinese missile destroyer fired live rounds for the first time inside
Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) during a drill on Sunday, a day before
Chinese and Philippine sailors clashed in the South China Sea.
(More...)
AI Companies Are Buying Tons of Old Books Because They're Free of AI Slop
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:25:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.404media.co/ai-companies-are-buying-tons-of-old-books-because-theyre-free-of-ai-slop/>
"As AI companies search for more training data to improve their models, one
company is offering old, printed books as an ideal source because they are
guaranteed to be free of the very AI slop AI companies are producing.
(More...)
Los Angeles Public Library Unveils the World’s Largest Pop-Up Book
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:27:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/daniel-gonzalez-matthew-reinhart-popup-book-los-anglees-library-world-record/>
"The iconic Art Deco architecture of Los Angeles’ Richard J. Riordan Central
Library houses more than 10 million items, making it the third largest library
in the country. The institution also celebrates its centennial this year. So,
(More...)
Aboriginal people harvested this native grass for millennia. Scientists have now found an odd trait in its DNA
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:28:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/aboriginal-people-harvested-this-native-grass-for-millennia-scientists-have-now-found-an-odd-trait-in-its-dna-283589>
"Seen from the air, Channel Country resembles a vibrant and vast tapestry, with
a network of waterways crisscrossing the land. Spread across more than 280,000
square kilometres in outback Australia, it is one of the world’s last
(More...)
State launches electric heavy vehicle trial for logistics company – at no cost
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:28:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/07/16/state-offers-launches-electric-heavy-vehicle-trial-for-logistics-company-at-no-cost/>
"The Victorian government on Wednesday launched its Victorian Electric Heavy
Vehicle Trial, which provides freight operators the opportunity to trial
electric heavy vehicles in real-world operations at no cost – apart from
(More...)
Québec’s Bill 9 doesn’t just ban symbols — it bans obligations
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:29:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/quebecs-bill-9-doesnt-just-ban-symbols-it-bans-obligations-286820>
"As of Sept. 1, Muslim students at Québec’s post-secondary colleges, known as
CEGEPs, will have no place to perform their daily prayers. Jewish, Christian
and Muslim independent schools may lose provincial funding. And group prayer in
(More...)
Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:30:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx78eplqqlo
"The area burned in Brazil's Amazon in 2025 was far smaller in size than the
previous year, according to the deforestation monitoring group MapBiomas.
(More...)
Social Darwinists to tech bros: tracing the long fight against equality in US
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:31:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/21/kim-phillips-fein-country-of-lords>
"The historian Kim Phillips-Fein’s new book is published amid celebrations of
the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence and its truth
“self-evident, that all men are created equal”. Country of Lords, however, is a
(More...)
‘I can’t work in the farce of climate change cruise tourism anymore’: why Antarctic guides quit their dream jobs
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:33:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/i-cant-work-in-the-farce-of-climate-change-cruise-tourism-anymore-why-antarctic-guides-quit-their-dream-jobs-286216>
"“You’d see massive glacier calvings, and you’d just want to cry. But all the
guests would be cheering. And you’d be like … ‘can you not put two and two
together?’”
(More...)
Your Cookware Got Worse On Purpose
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:48:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.worseonpurpose.com/p/your-cookware-got-worse-on-purpose
“A couple of years ago, the small All-Clad pan I fry eggs in cut me as I was
pulling it out of the dishwasher. A clean slice on my index finger off the rim.
I patched it up. Didn’t think much else of it. I discovered what actually
(More...)
NZ’s complex problems require visionary solutions, not quick fixes. Here’s how we can govern for the future
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:49:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nzs-complex-problems-require-visionary-solutions-not-quick-fixes-heres-how-we-can-govern-for-the-future-287366>
"As New Zealand heads toward another general election, political attention is
naturally focused on the issues touching people’s lives right now.
(More...)
Chemtrails to Covid: Malcolm Roberts’ conspiracy theory beliefs under scrutiny amid One Nation surge in polls
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:51:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/19/chemtrails-to-covid-malcolm-roberts-conspiracy-theory-beliefs-under-scrutiny-amid-one-nation-surge-in-polls>
"Malcolm Roberts has claimed a cabal of ultra-elite figures is behind the
global shift towards green energy, while declaring the Covid-19 vaccines were
bioweapons to control the world, the latest in a series of resurfaced
(More...)
"Them" at 25: Jon Ronson’s adventures with extremists made him famous – and Alex Jones, too
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:49:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/them-at-25-jon-ronsons-adventures-with-extremists-made-him-famous-and-alex-jones-too-279523>
"Jon Ronson’s book
Them: Adventures with Extremists launched him to worldwide
fame – and more dubiously, launched conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Though
Jones has been deplatformed, his influence lingers: just this week, it was
(More...)
If Russia Wins: What Happens to the People in Ukraine?
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:50:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@elvirabary/if-russia-wins-what-happens-to-the-people-in-ukraine-0526eaa451dc>
"Let's ask the question nobody wants to picture all the way to the end: If
Russia wins this war, what happens to the people in Ukraine the next day… and
the next year?
(More...)
He won office in Louisiana after a murder exoneration. Maga wouldn’t let the election stand
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:52:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/22/calvin-duncan-louisiana-maga-white-supremacy>
"The grand old criminal courthouse in New Orleans, encased by towering
neoclassical columns, is a building that has altered the course of Calvin
Duncan’s life at many junctures. First, in 1985, when he was sentenced to life
(More...)
Ask the Author: Lois McMaster Bujold
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:54:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://allison-strandberg.github.io/ask-bujold/
A searchable archive of Lois McMaster Bujold’s Goodreads
Ask the Author
answers.
(More...)
‘The door slid open and my jaw dropped’: the astonishing sculptures only ever seen by 20 people
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:55:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jul/22/ray-exworth-sculptures-jem-southam-sheds>
"Ray Exworth spent six decades creating one of Britain’s most extraordinary
bodies of sculpture – and almost nobody has seen it. Hidden inside a labyrinth
of sheds on a remote Cornish smallholding, his vast, obsessive constructions
(More...)
John C. Dvorak (1946–2026)
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:57:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.facebook.com/aric.mackey/posts/pfbid02rwjHQP7nfd4KkjFbiiTCYiHtuteJ7gWeTE12PnStbx1Vcud3kFUJ2r4Loju3ZxRVl>
"John C. Dvorak, a pioneering technology journalist, podcaster, and cultural
commentator, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, July 20, 2026. He
was 80 years old.
(More...)
The Museum of the Human Web
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:18:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://museum.parallel.ai/
"Before the internet had a name, a scattered group of engineers, researchers,
and (frankly) misfits were figuring out how you make machines talk to one
another across distance.
(More...)
How will Australia’s emergency services cope if satellites go down? With a sextant and a street directory
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:20:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/23/australia-emergency-services-satellites-down>
"Australia’s emergency services and military personnel are being trained to
read paper maps, navigate without GPS support and sail by the stars in case
something knocks out the nation’s space capabilities.
(More...)
The U.S. Alone Votes Against A Road Safety Declaration
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:21:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinero/2026/07/21/the-us-alone-votes-against-a-road-safety-declaration/>
"Many experts feel that reducing the number of people killed in traffic should
be uncontroversial. Indeed, yesterday the United Nations’ General Assembly
passed a near-unanimous declaration of this, following a two-day meeting on
(More...)
10 of Japan's most cleverly designed homes
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:23:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260721-10-of-japans-most-cleverly-designed-homes>
“The most inventive homes in Japan are modest in scale, but ambitious in what
they aim to do. Architects there are offering "the most precise and inventive
thinking about living now," according to François-Luc Giraldeau, editor of the
(More...)
NZ parties want to make rooftop solar more affordable. We found cost isn’t everything
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:24:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
A Decade Under The Influence Of The Algorithm
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:25:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.garbageday.email/p/you-get-what-you-pay-for
"Comedy musician Kyle Gordon has done it again. He followed up his massive 2023
viral song “Planet Of The Bass” with another huge social hit, “Mr. Jambo,” a
Paul Simon
Graceland parody that he flew to South Africa to film a video for.
(More...)
More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:01:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/more-than-half-of-earths-migratory-bird-species-are-declining-heres-how-we-can-still-save-them-287947>
"Every year, billions of migratory birds connect the world’s continents, oceans
and ecosystems as they undertake epic journeys between their foraging habitats
and their breeding grounds.
(More...)
The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:02:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-antifa-terrorism-threat-the-trump-administration-describes-does-not-exist-287748>
"The State Department on July 16, 2026, hosted what officials billed as a
ministerial on the resurgence of left-wing political terrorism.
(More...)
The Old Internet is Still Here
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:06:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://tylergaw.com/blog/the-old-internet-is-still-here/
"There’s a frequent lament of missing the “old” Internet. It’s different for
every person that thinks it, but it’s usually a feeling of loss for things like
personal websites, blogs, RSS feeds, quirky sites for special interests and
(More...)
Bringing Forgotten Music Back to Life with Optical Music Recognition
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:07:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://blog.archive.org/2026/07/22/bringing-forgotten-music-back-to-life-with-optical-music-recognition/>
"Just as printed letters can be scanned and converted into digital text,
emerging technology can transform sheet music into sound.
(More...)
How drug companies are playing hardball with Australia’s PBS
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:09:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-drug-companies-are-playing-hardball-with-australias-pbs-287161>
"Australia is coming under increasing pressure from international drug
companies demanding higher prices for their drugs.
(More...)
Letters from an American: July 22, 2026
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:10:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-22-2026
"“The Republican Party’s new favorite talking point is calling Democrats
communists,” Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) said yesterday on the floor of
the U.S. House of Representatives.
(More...)
‘Narcissist’ bosses are more likely to oppose work from home, studies show. But are they right?
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:56:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/narcissist-bosses-are-more-likely-to-oppose-work-from-home-studies-show-but-are-they-right-286355>
"Have you ever wondered
why your boss wants you back in the office full-time,
rather than allowing hybrid work, where you can combine work from home and in
an office? A fascinating study just shed fresh light on this topic.
(More...)
What Happens When No One Has A Job Anymore? A Surprising Capitalist Glitch
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:57:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@monalazzar/what-happens-when-no-one-has-a-job-anymore-a-surprising-capitalist-glitch-2510ec89a7b9>
"Every serious conversation about AI ends up in the same place: someone brings
up the jobs, someone else brings up Universal Basic Income, and a third person
says something about learning to code, realizes what they just said, and goes
(More...)
New trial of AI‑powered traffic lights will be a test for who gets priority on public roads
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:58:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-trial-of-ai-powered-traffic-lights-will-be-a-test-for-who-gets-priority-on-public-roads-287193>
"Later this year, a Queensland council will trial Australia’s first traffic
light system powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
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What Could Go Right?: Architects of Survival
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:59:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://theprogressnetwork.substack.com/p/architects-of-survival
"There’s nothing like a blanket of smoke settling over your city to make things
feel decidedly apocalyptic. And while the haze from last week’s wildfires may
be slowly clearing out of the United States and Canada, when you add in today’s
(More...)
A cheap 15‑year‑old piece of hardware broke Telstra. It’s a wake‑up call for other businesses
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:59:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-cheap-15-year-old-piece-of-hardware-broke-telstra-its-a-wake-up-call-for-other-businesses-287781>
"At a two-and-a-half-hour Senate grilling on Friday, Telstra executives
revealed just how bad their catastrophic outage earlier this month was. At its
peak, it affected about 45% of calls and data across the telco giant’s national
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Fix The News 347: Public media must not lie. Battery bestiary. Green walls. Less hunger.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:00:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/347-public-media-must-not-lie-battery
"Have you ever heard directly from anyone who actually lives in Gaza? In our
screen-glazed world most of us have spent the last few years forming opinions
about what’s happening there based on the reporting and explanations of other
(More...)
Australia is stuck in a vicious circle of diesel fuel dependence. Chinese electric trucks offer a way out
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:31:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australia-is-stuck-in-a-vicious-circle-of-diesel-fuel-imports-chinese-electric-trucks-offer-a-way-out/>
"Australia imported about 30.2 billion litres of diesel in 2025, based on
monthly data from the federal government’s
Australian Petroleum Statistics.
That was equivalent to roughly 90 per cent of reported diesel sales.
(More...)
Week in wildlife: a thirsty baby hedgehog, a rare puffling and a jumping spider
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:33:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
This desert oasis is a biological wonderland. Trump’s border wall threatens to destroy it
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:34:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/arizona-border-wall-endangered-species>
"Quitobaquito Springs in south-west Arizona has been called a biological
wonderland with few equals.
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An island in Chile covered its waters with floating solar panels and soon, thousands of salmon had turned them into their home
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:35:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.ecoportal.net/en/an-island-chile-floating-solar-panels/28686/>
"Offshore fish farming isn’t traditionally known for sustainability. The
industry relies on burning a lot of diesel.
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I’m Native American. Land Acknowledgments Are Infuriating.
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:39:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/opinion/native-american-land-acknowledgment.html>
"The guide acknowledged that we were standing on the ancestral homelands of the
Munsee Lenape. He was a careful man in a careful place: the Union Church of
Pocantico Hills, the Rockefeller family’s church at the edge of their Kykuit
(More...)
French Museum Launches ‘Wanted’ Campaign to Track Down Hundreds of WWII-era Looted Artworks
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:25:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/wanted-looted-paintings-from-french-museum-wwii-era-1234793192/>
"Have you seen a middle-aged man sporting an 18th-century, white, powdered wig,
a nobleman’s fine clothes, and a gentle, open smile? If so, you may have come
upon a certain Charles-Nicolas Cochin the Younger, a French engraver, designer,
(More...)
More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:26:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/spain-wildfires-emergency-54c3d375fa1cca8399ea2645a8e119b0>
"ARCACHON, France (
AP) — Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some
200,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, with
residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of
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‘We couldn’t let her story end there’: Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s brother on the year since her shocking death – and why he’s still fighting in her name
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:27:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/19/virginia-giuffre-abuse-jeffrey-epstein-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sky-roberts-brother-year-death>
"A British prince was arrested at 8am and was stripped of his title;
ambassadors, politicians and numerous other high-profile men lost their
prestigious jobs; millions of files relating to the sex offender Jeffrey
(More...)
The government’s response to Islamophobia report is big on lofty ideals, short on details
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:29:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-governments-response-to-islamophobia-report-is-big-on-lofty-ideals-short-on-details-287863>
"The Albanese government has handed down its response to its special envoy’s
report on Islamophobia in Australia, ten months after it was tabled. Despite
some positive steps forward, the response doesn’t go nearly far enough to
(More...)
Australian man detained by ICE in Los Angeles after earlier arrest attempt in Las Vegas
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:30:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/18/australian-man-detained-ice-los-angeles-arrest-attempt-las-vegas-airport>
"A man believed to be an Australian citizen has been arrested by US Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after bystanders interrupted an earlier attempt
by agents to detain him.
(More...)
Building dams to protect Lismore from flooding would cost billions. Could nature do it better?
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:31:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/building-dams-to-protect-lismore-from-flooding-would-cost-billions-could-nature-do-it-better-287370>
"The unprecedented flooding in New South Wales in 2022 killed 13 people across
the state, left 4,000 properties uninhabitable and damaged a further 10,900
homes. Lismore was especially hard hit due to its location on the Wilson River
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ICE arrests human rights lawyer who fled Chinese crackdown
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:50:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/17/ice-arrests-human-rights-lawyer-wu-shaoping-fled-chinese-crackdown>
"A Chinese human rights lawyer has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE), raising concerns he could be deported to China where he
would face persecution.
(More...)
Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:52:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/electric-vehicles-are-built-different-australia-needs-better-data-to-get-the-most-out-of-the-shift-287070>
"In 2019, China was a minor player in Australia’s car market. Seven years
later, it’s now the biggest supplier of new vehicles overall – including about
80% of Australia’s electric vehicles (EVs). The shift to EVs has accelerated
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Conservatives around world at war against ‘leftwing globalists’, Bridget McKenzie tells CPAC London event
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:53:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/19/bridget-mckenzie-cpac-london-national-party-pauline-hanson-one-nation-ntwnfb>
"The National party’s Senate leader, Bridget McKenzie, has used an appearance
at a conference of the populist right in London to declare that conservatives
are “in a war” against mass immigration, “leftwing globalists” and “woke”
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Letters from an American: July 24, 2026
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-24-2026
"Tony Romm and Brad Plumer of the
New York Times reported this afternoon that
the Trump administration’s claim last October that it was cutting programs in
order to protect taxpayers against waste was, in fact, a lie. In court filings,
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Russia pounds Kyiv for five hours in one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:56:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/19/dozens-of-russian-missiles-pound-kyiv-ukraine-in-major-attack>
"Russia has carried out one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv
and other Ukrainian cities, launching a five-hour assault that left at least
six people dead and dozens injured, and caused fires and damage across the
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Unoptimized #7: Smoke & Mirrors & LLMs
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:57:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://faulttolerant.substack.com/p/unoptimized-7-smoke-and-mirrors-and
"If you’ve spent any time around the worlds of cryptocurrency, NFTs, or
artificial intelligence, you’ve probably come across David Gerard.
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WA police facial recognition trial launches with a real-time arrest – and backlash over privacy
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:01:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/20/western-australia-police-real-time-facial-recognition-trial-privacy-ntwnfb>
"The arrest unfolded in real time, behind a bank of television microphones at
Perth’s busy Mirrabooka bus station. As Western Australia’s police
commissioner, Col Blanch, spoke to reporters on Thursday 2 July, a camera
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Viktor Orbán is gone, but scores of public monuments show the potency of his legacy and Hungarian nationalism
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:03:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/viktor-orban-is-gone-but-scores-of-public-monuments-show-the-potency-of-his-legacy-and-hungarian-nationalism-285865>
"When newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar delivered a June 4
address to mark Hungary’s Day of National Unity, he did so facing a long stone
trench known as the Monument of National Unity. The memorial pays homage to the
(More...)
If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:05:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/25/climate/silurian-hypothesis-another-civilization-before-humans>
"When astrobiologist Adam Frank walked into the office of NASA scientist Gavin
Schmidt, he had what he believed was the weirdest question: do aliens
experience climate change? It took just moments for Schmidt to out-weird him.
(More...)
‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:06:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/20/trump-grant-funding-attack-scientists>
"It was a late Friday afternoon in Boston when Harvard School of Public Health
professor Nancy Krieger, a social epidemiologist, received an email that would
reshape the next year of her life.
(More...)
Where do the world’s biggest diamonds come from? Geology now has answers
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:07:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/where-do-the-worlds-biggest-diamonds-come-from-geology-now-has-answers-285003>
"Some of the most extraordinary gems ever found belong to a rare class of
diamonds known as CLIPPIRs (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure,
Irregular, Resorbed). They make up less than 1% of all diamonds on Earth, and
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Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:08:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/unesco-world-heritage-okefenokee-tidal-flats-3a531f2704d4806b3013c22c23247246>
"SEOUL, South Korea (
AP) — The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, an ornate
13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand and tidal flats in western South Korea
were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N.
(More...)
Wildfires spread in Western Canada as temperatures rise, lightning strikes
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:57:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/wildfires-spread-western-canada-temperatures-rise-lightning-strikes-2026-07-24/>
“TORONTO, July 24 (
Reuters) - New wildfires broke out in Western Canada and
forests continued to burn in Ontario as Canada battled what Prime Minister
Mark Carney called one of the most intense wildfire seasons on record.
(More...)
Science Inspired Knitting Patterns
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:58:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://intheloopknitting.com/science-knitting-patterns.php/
"Knitting patterns inspired by scientific concepts and models from biology,
chemistry, physics, geology, and more. Updated 7/24/25
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Digital Deli
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:00:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.atariarchives.org/deli/
"The Comprehensive, User-Lovable Menu of Computer Lore, Culture, Lifestyles and
Fancy
by The Lunch Group & Guests
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Manufacturing union says Australia’s tax system is ‘rigged’ in bold manifesto ahead of Labor conference
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:01:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/21/manufacturing-union-says-australias-tax-system-is-rigged-in-bold-manifesto-ahead-of-labor-conference>
"A new tax rate for the highest income earners, introducing wealth and
inheritance taxes and extracting more revenue from gas companies form part of a
new leftwing manifesto circulating before the Labor party’s national
(More...)
Russia’s Last Superweapon
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:02:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@elvirabary/russias-last-superweapon-e8a81ab98a6e>
“It was on television. Life inside Russia adjusted. People learned which words
not to say, which news not to notice, and how to keep scrolling.
(More...)
Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:04:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/21/australian-ski-resorts-smash-july-climate-records-with-temperatures-12c-above-average>
"Alpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records
shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average.
(More...)
The Large Hadron Collider is being upgraded so that it can unlock the secrets of the Higgs boson
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:56:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-large-hadron-collider-is-being-upgraded-so-that-it-can-unlock-the-secrets-of-the-higgs-boson-287535>
"Deep beneath the French-Swiss border, the world’s largest scientific
instrument has fallen silent. After years of smashing proton particles together
at nearly the speed of light, Cern’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has stopped
(More...)
Who are India’s Cockroach Janta party and why are they staging protests?
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:58:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/20/who-are-indias-cockroach-janta-party-and-why-are-they-staging-protests->
"The Cockroach Janta party (CJP) might have started out as an online joke, but
– driven by millions of discontented young people in India – it has swiftly
grown into one of the most unexpected challenges to the powerful rightwing
(More...)
Letters from an American: July 25, 2026
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-25-2026
"It turns out Trump has not abandoned his plan to paint the massive grey
granite Eisenhower Executive Office Building white. As Philip Kennicott
reported in the
Washington Post yesterday, more than two dozen experts have
(More...)
Inside the horrifying online network where children coerce others to commit violence and self-harm
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:01:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/jul/21/764-network-gamification-of-harm-the-com-cybercrime-ntwnfb>
"In late 2024, in a quiet suburb of Stockholm, a 14-year-old boy approached a
man in his 80s who was using a walker. He stabbed the man three times in the
back.
(More...)
Inside Germany’s ‘Schools Without Racism’
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:02:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/inside-germanys-schools-without-racism/>
"Above the entrance of a high school in Renningen, Germany, a promise is
written in large letters:
School without Racism – School with Courage.
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What makes a woman a witch? Financial independence
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:04:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/26/women-witchcraft-financial-independence>
"When Katherine Harrison’s husband passed away, she became the wealthiest woman
in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Rather than wallow in her new status as a young
widow she decided to run the farm she’d inherited on her own. She took up
(More...)
After "Political Terrorism" Summit, U.S. Names 43 Americans + Groups
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:16:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/after-political-terrorism-event-us
"A new State Department report on Cuba’s “campaign of subversion against the
United States” is a virtual government blacklist against left-wing Americans
and groups. Linked to last week’s Rubio-led summit on “political terrorism,”
(More...)
AI Mania Is Eviscerating Global Decision-Making
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:18:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://hermit-tech.com/blog/ai-mania-is-eviscerating-global-decisionmaking>
"Over the past year, I’ve run point on all of our company’s sales, led the
technical components of all but two of our engagements, and over the lifetime
of this blog have had something like 300 catchups with professionals from
(More...)
Venezuelan men sue aviation firms who flew them to notorious Salvadorian jail
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:19:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/26/lawsuit-csi-aviation-globalx-cecot-deportation>
"Venezuelan men sent last year to a notorious Salvadorian terrorism prison by
the Trump administration are suing the US aviation companies that transported
them there.
(More...)
One Judge Has the Guts to Put the Horror of This Supreme Court Term in Context
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:21:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/07/one-judge-supreme-court-horror-show.html>
"The Supreme Court has veered so far off track that even the harshest language
can feel inadequate to capture the damage wrought by its most recent term.
Singling out individual decisions may inadvertently obscure the broader trends
(More...)
Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England in first speech as prime minister
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:22:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/20/andy-burnham-pledges-end-rough-sleeping-homelessness-prime-minister-first-speech>
"Andy Burnham has promised to end rough sleeping in England in his first pledge
as prime minister, allocating an additional £340m over three years as he seeks
to replicate the homelessness schemes he rolled out in Greater Manchester.
(More...)
Jurassic Park computers in excruciating detail
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:23:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fabiensanglard.net/jurrasic_park_computers/
"After I mentioned a Jurassic Park anecdote the other day, I watched the movie
again. I must have seen it at least ten times now. This time, I researched
every computer/software I spotted."
(More...)
We used to be able to buy things in this country
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:16:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://dannykatch.substack.com/p/we-used-to-be-able-to-buy-things
"Many decades ago, humans developed a process by which they could go into a
store, pick an item off the shelf, and pay for it at the checkout counter. A
few years ago, we lost it. Now you ring a buzzer, wait for an overworked
(More...)
How the Met police spent £2.5m hiding spycop from former partner
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:18:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/26/how-the-met-police-spent-25m-hiding-spycop-from-former-partner>
"At 2pm on 14 December 2002, Helen Steel, a well-known leftwing campaigner, and
her parents landed at Auckland airport for a family holiday. It had been a
tiring journey, so they were irritated when they were delayed leaving the
(More...)
French Tourists Permanently Scar Icelandic Nature For Laughs
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:21:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://grapevine.is/mag/cover-feature/2026/07/17/french-tourists-permanently-scar-icelandic-nature-for-laughs/>
"“I think that the French should know about this, and I think that hopefully
they will also get reprimanded when they get back to France. If there is
something about this in the French media, then it’s very important that people
(More...)
Two men create living plant wall that captures over 90% of wood smoke pollution — and it can grow vegetables
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/biofilter-green-wall-improves-air-quality/>
"An Instagram reel is giving plant lovers and clean-air advocates reason to
celebrate: a leafy wall in Chile does more than brighten a home — it helps
scrub dangerous wood smoke before it spreads through the surrounding air.
(More...)
Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:24:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33y3151vydo
“Daily life is not easy for Salvatore. At 17, he weighs 170kg (26st 10lb) and
struggles to walk.
(More...)
Bron Gondwana: Influencing the Future of Email Standards
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:26:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cioviews.com/bron-gondwana-influencing-the-future-of-email-standards/>
"Bron Gondwana neither chases hype cycles nor believes in aggressive growth
strategies. Still, as CEO of Fastmail, he has cemented his position as one of
the most respected voices in the global email industry.
(More...)
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:21:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/21/antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-increasingly-leaving-children-vulnerable-to-common-infections-global-study-finds>
"Harry Booth has had a rough run through Australia’s coldest months. The
13-year-old has been in and out of hospital with a range of common chest and
urinary tract infections that his doctors found challenging to treat.
(More...)
The absurdly optimized pancake
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:23:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.absurdlyoptimized.com/recipes/pancakes/
"I have been making pancakes for twenty-five years. It was the first food I
ever learned to cook, starting with Dorie Greenspan’s recipe from
Pancakes:
From Morning to Midnight. I made her recipe dutifully for close to twenty
(More...)
We received no alert, say leaders of First Nations communities razed by Canadian wildfires
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:24:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/first-nations-ontario-canada-wildfires-evacuations-government>
"Fast-moving wildfires have burned two First Nations communities in Canada to
the ground, as members said they were left to self-evacuate without government
help or emergency alerts.
(More...)
The Human Cost of Failing to Name COVID ‘Airborne’
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:25:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/03/27/Human-Cost-Failing-Name-COVID-Airborne/>
"It was just going to be another routine day for a geriatric specialist. Dr. C
woke up, got her three kids ready for school and kissed her wife on her way out
the door. First stop was the local long-term care facility, located near her
(More...)
The Queensland government promised to put victims first. But it has buried a report from domestic violence survivors
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:26:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/21/the-queensland-government-promised-to-put-victims-first-instead-it-buried-a-report-from-domestic-violence-survivors>
"The Queensland government has buried the findings of its own working group of
domestic violence victim-survivors after their report was heavily critical of
police responses and called for a “civilian review mechanism” to escalate
(More...)
New Zealand is cracking down on school attendance. Is it missing the bigger picture?
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:28:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/768429/new-zealand-is-cracking-down-on-school-attendance-is-it-missing-the-bigger-picture>
"
Analysis - Each morning, thousands of parents across New Zealand make the
same tricky judgement call: is their child well enough to go to school?
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Digital sovereignty is real in Europe. The UK? Not so much
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:23:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theregister.com/columnists/2026/07/27/digital-sovereignty-is-real-in-europe-the-uk-not-so-much/5276852>
“
OPINION Sick of relying on proprietary programs and American software giants
and hyperclouds? Join the digital sovereignty revolution.
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East-West border death zone now Germany's biodiversity oasis
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:25:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.dw.com/en/east-west-border-death-zone-now-germanys-biodiversity-oasis/a-77917041>
"At one point, the tour bus carrying representatives of the German Environment
Ministry and journalists from the city of Rostock in the German state of
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to Salzwedel in Saxony-Anhalt traveled through an
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Harp therapist serenades lemurs, rhinos and fish at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:26:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
6 Masterpiece Hard Science Fiction Novels Nobody Talks About
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:28:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://screenrant.com/masterpiece-hard-science-fiction-novels-no-one-talks-about/>
“For anyone looking for their next great hard sci-fi read, this list names some
classics that only die-hard fans of the genre know about. Every reader knows
what it is like to venture into an unfamiliar section of the bookstore, or
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Historic $350m NSW funding boost helps launch new Aboriginal family program to help children ‘tell their own stories’
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:39:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/22/historic-350m-nsw-funding-boost-helps-launch-new-aboriginal-family-program-to-help-children-tell-their-own-stories>
"An Aboriginal family preservation program aimed at giving at-risk children
space to “tell their own stories” has been launched across New South Wales
after a historic investment from the state government.
(More...)
Loganair Agrees to Purchase 5 All-Electric Aircraft
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:40:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/07/22/loganair-agrees-to-purchase-5-all-electric-aircraft/>
"Loganair, and BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA) (“BETA”) have signed a term sheet
under which Loganair will purchase five all-electric ALIA conventional takeoff
and landing (CTOL) (CX300) aircraft, with options for five more.
(More...)
Letters from an American: July 26, 2026
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:06:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-26-2026
"From the time he took office in January 2025, Trump and his cronies have not
simply challenged laws or constitutional provisions. They have acted as if the
Constitution doesn’t exist.
(More...)
Here’s how Andy Burnham really could end homelessness
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:08:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/22/andy-burnham-end-homelessness-empty-homes-capping-rents>
"In January 2017, the then mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, promised
to end rough sleeping in the region by 2020 – a bold, frankly absurd promise
that inevitably didn’t materialise. Nearly a decade later, shortly after
(More...)
Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:10:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Three speeches on a single day signaled a dying American democracy
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:11:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/22/stephen-miller-marco-rubio-trump-speeches>
"The presumption that US elections are legitimate died last week in Washington.
It was 237 years old. It did not die of one wound. It died of three, inflicted
in a single day, in daylight, on the record. And the country, running to the
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Arctic sea ice decline seemed to be slowing – until two record‑breaking low‑ice winters
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:12:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/arctic-sea-ice-decline-seemed-to-be-slowing-until-two-record-breaking-low-ice-winters-287637>
"Arctic sea ice appeared to be entering a new phase. In the early 2020s, the
rapid decline seen over previous decades seemed to ease, leading scientists to
ask whether winter sea ice loss had slowed.
(More...)
New laws in Victoria target online trolls and harmful tech designs. How will they work?
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:13:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-laws-in-victoria-target-online-trolls-and-harmful-tech-designs-how-will-they-work-287850>
"The Victorian government has announced it will introduce “nation-leading” laws
to make technology companies accountable for preventing hate and keeping
children safe.
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Letters from an American: July 27, 2026
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:08:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-27-2026
"The Trump administration is trying to rewrite the history of the United
States. Trump officials reject our traditional understanding that the country
was based on the ideas the Founders wrote in the
Declaration of Independence
(More...)
‘Masculinism’ is uniting the US right – what is it?
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:11:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/masculinism-is-uniting-the-us-right-what-is-it-286264>
"A new movement, “masculinism”, is uniting the right behind extreme
anti-feminist views, chiefly in the United States. It promotes the dominant
role of men in society, including the idea that men should dominate women.
(More...)
“This is waste-washing:” Waste-to-energy projects called out for being dirtier than coal
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:12:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/this-is-waste-washing-waste-to-energy-projects-called-out-for-being-dirtier-than-coal/>
"Waste-to-energy projects risk sending out more emissions than even some of
Australia’s dirtiest coal generators, just as the country is set on scaling up
the industry, according to a new report.
(More...)
There are already 16,000 satellites in Earth’s orbit. How will we manage the next 100,000?
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:14:47 +1000
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“Digital Colonialism”: U.S. Demands To Access Africans’ Data Raise Privacy, Sovereignty Concerns
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:17:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/07/23/digital-colonialism-u-s-demands-to-access-africans-data-raise-privacy-sovereignty-concerns/>
"Frank Ssekamwa says the United States presented his country with an impossible
choice. If it accepted the terms of a new health agreement, Uganda would have
to give the U.S. access to the data of millions of his fellow citizens — a
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Google wants to release 16 million sterile mozzies. Our Australian tests offer a valuable lesson
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:21:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/google-wants-to-release-16-million-sterile-mozzies-our-australian-tests-offer-a-valuable-lesson-286359>
"In the United States, Google’s (now Alphabet) Debug initiative has asked the
federal government for permission to release up to 32 million sterilised male
mosquitoes in California and Florida.
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Protester Charged With Destroying Property After Giving CBP Agents His GrapheneOS ‘Duress’ Mode Passcode
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:26:10 +1000
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/07/27/protester-charged-with-destroying-property-after-giving-cbp-agents-his-grapheneos-duress-mode-passcode/>
"Atlanta, Georgia’s attempt to erect a law enforcement officer training center
in Atlanta was met by months of concerted protests. As the months stretched
into years (the center was announced in 2021 but did not complete construction
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A Hidden Infrastructure
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:28:20 +1000
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https://a-hidden-infrastructure.spun.earth/story/a-hidden-infrastructure
"Beneath our feet lie networks of invisible ecosystem engineers: arbuscular
mycorrhizal (AM) fungi.
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I was sentenced as a terrorist. Now my barrister is on trial for defending me
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:29:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Batteries are getting cheaper while gas gets pricier. Here’s why
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Chinese companies are taking over the EV market. What’s behind their meteoric rise?
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Trump Officials Want To Use Human Rights Aid To Advocate For White South Africans And Right-Wing Causes In Europe
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:31:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/07/27/trump-officials-want-to-use-human-rights-aid-to-advocate-for-white-south-africans-and-right-wing-causes-in-europe/>
"For decades, the U.S. Department of State gave money to groups protecting free
speech, human rights and persecuted minorities in poor and authoritarian
countries.
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Play, pause, rewind – where do these universal media symbols come from?
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:52:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/play-pause-rewind-where-do-these-universal-media-symbols-come-from-284435>
"The play symbol is one of the world’s most recognisable icons. Across
languages, writing systems, and cultures, a single right-pointing triangle is
widely understood as “start”.
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Australia is running a data deficit – on EVs and the energy shift – and everyone pays the price
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:53:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/australia-is-running-a-data-deficit-on-evs-and-the-energy-shift-and-everyone-pays-the-price/>
"The fastest energy shift in Australia’s history is underway. And the agencies
that should be informing decisions about how we plan grids, precincts, charging
networks and public investment are operating on data systems that were designed
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We attached cameras to whale sharks and captured krill chases never witnessed before
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:54:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/we-attached-cameras-to-whale-sharks-and-captured-krill-chases-never-witnessed-before-286034>
"Whale sharks (
Rhincodon typus) – the world’s biggest fish – are one of the
most charismatic marine species. They connect with the hearts of anyone lucky
enough to encounter them, making people deeply curious about their lives and
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Russia’s War Has Become the Largest Strategic Blunder of the Modern Era
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:56:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/the-geopolitical-economist/russias-war-has-become-the-largest-strategic-blunder-of-the-modern-era-68d33b237205>
“In February 2022, Russian columns rolled toward Kyiv expecting a three-day war
— a repeat of the 2014 Annexation. The plan was a decapitation strike, a puppet
installed, a nation folded back into Moscow's orbit before the West finished
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How Sam Neill’s Jurassic Park performance inspired a generation of palaeontologists
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:57:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-sam-neills-jurassic-park-performance-inspired-a-generation-of-palaeontologists-287869>
"The sudden death of actor Sam Neill prompted tributes from colleagues and fans
worldwide. But the news also resonated strongly with many palaeontologists, for
whom Neill’s character in
Jurassic Park, Dr Alan Grant, was a pivotal
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The great gas disconnect: Why Australia needs a managed exit strategy for stranded gas network
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:58:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/the-great-gas-disconnect-why-australia-needs-a-managed-exit-strategy-for-stranded-gas-network/>
"In regional Victoria, 10 towns are currently getting a harsh preview of
Australia’s energy future. The local gas supplier announced it will shut down
its network by the end of 2026, leaving residents scrambling to replace their
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Why people are ordering fake food and fashion deliveries on free ‘dopamine apps’1
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 03:02:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/why-people-are-ordering-fake-food-and-fashion-deliveries-on-free-dopamine-apps-287690>
"It’s Saturday night and you’ve downloaded a new food delivery app. You’ve
scanned the menus, picked some Mexican dishes, placed your order and are now
tracking the delivery. But your food never comes – and you never expected it
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Toyota Hilux BEV first drive: “You can’t do that in a diesel ute”
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 03:03:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://thedriven.io/2026/07/17/toyota-hilux-bev-first-drive-you-cant-do-that-in-a-diesel-ute/>
"It would be fair to say that the new Hilux electric ute has divided opinions
like few other EVs on offer in Australia, even before its first deliveries: Why
the limited range? Will it tow my boat? Can it carry a load?
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We set 10,000 traps in search of a rare native mouse. Here’s what we found
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 03:05:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/we-set-10-000-traps-in-search-of-a-rare-native-mouse-heres-what-we-found-287764>
"It’s 5am when we crawl out of our tents.
The catbirds are calling and the night sky is fading to dawn, as we prepare to
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Firefighter group hits back at “wild claims” and “fear mongering” over transmission lines and fire risk
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 03:06:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/firefighter-group-hits-back-at-wild-claims-and-fear-mongering-over-transmission-lines-and-fire-risk/>
"“Wild claims” that fire fighters will not attend fires on properties hosting
power lines that form part of a contested transmission network upgrade in
regional Victoria have been called out as “disingenuous” and “potential
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Why engagement with Myanmar’s junta is risky without proof of life for Aung San Suu Kyi
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 03:07:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/why-engagement-with-myanmars-junta-is-risky-without-proof-of-life-for-aung-san-suu-kyi-287874>
"Every year, the foreign ministers of the 11 countries in the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) get together to talk regional business.
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Researchers unlock new path for ultra low-cost solar by swapping out scarce and costly metal in PV cells
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 03:08:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/researchers-unlock-new-path-for-ultra-low-cost-solar-by-swapping-out-scarce-and-costly-metal-in-pv-cells/>
"An international team of researchers has successfully built the first
high-performance, commercial-scale tandem solar cell that does not rely on
indium, a scarce and expensive metal, replacing it instead with a material that
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