Glass Wings Blog: April 2026
California pledges to open 7% of its land and waters to Indigenous tribes — a step toward healing a 175-year-old broken promise
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:12:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://clearthis.page/?u=https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-03-17/california-pledges-to-open-land-waters-to-indigenous-tribes>
"California unveiled a plan Tuesday to bring at least 7.5 million acres of land
and coastal waters under the care of Indigenous tribes.
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There may be 10 times as many citizen scientists in Australia as we thought – and that’s great news for science
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:13:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:14:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/01/queensland-great-barrier-reef-coral-sea-110-new-fish-species-discovered>
"Marine scientists have discovered more than 110 new fish and invertebrate
species in the Coral Sea – a figure they believe could exceed 200 as more are
identified.
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‘My head feels clearer’: how citizen science can improve people’s health
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:15:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/my-head-feels-clearer-how-citizen-science-can-improve-peoples-health-275426>
"The two of us can often be found in a patch of scrubby bushland, phone in
hand, slowly scanning for plants. Or crouched behind a tree trunk with
binoculars, pausing mid-breath to find the source of a bird call. It often
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‘God squad’ waives endangered species law to allow US drilling in Gulf of Mexico
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:16:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/gulf-of-mexico-drilling-endangered-species>
"A US government panel on Tuesday exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of
Mexico from the
Endangered Species Act (ESA), a move which critics say could
doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life.
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A New Wine Label Promotes Workers’ Rights
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:19:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18032026/california-wine-label-promotes-workers-rights/>
"When Cary Quintana learned about a new initiative to promote fair treatment
and safe conditions for vineyard workers, the Northern California winemaker
immediately signed on.
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I'm Supposed to Feel Schadenfreude Right Now?
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:56:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/im-supposed-to-feel-schadenfreude
"I’ve been reluctant to say this all day, but the schadenfreude I’m seeing over
Kristi Noem’s husband spending thousands of dollars on his cross-dressing
kink...
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Prosecutors used hip-hop lyrics to help sentence a man to death: ‘This only happens to rap music’
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:57:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/01/capital-punishment-hip-hop-rap-lyrics>
"James Broadnax has been locked up in a 6ft-by-10ft cell on death row in Texas
for more than 16 years, and in that time he has developed coping mechanisms for
passing the long and desolate days.
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Her song features in Ryan Gosling’s hit movie, but Erima Maewa Kaihau was once a star too
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:59:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/her-song-features-in-ryan-goslings-hit-movie-but-erima-maewa-kaihau-was-once-a-star-too-279326>
"Hollywood science fiction blockbuster
Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan
Gosling, opened to generally positive reviews and strong box office receipts,
but in Aotearoa New Zealand it made news for another reason.
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Pacific Islands energy crisis: One country faces fuel import bills three times its healthcare budget
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:59:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/pacific-islands-energy-crisis-one-country-faces-fuel-import-bills-three-times-its-healthcare-budget/>
"The war in the Middle East is threatening to derail diesel-dependent Pacific
island economies, with one country facing fuel import bills equal to three
times its annual healthcare budget.
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The dark side of the balloon boom – is it time they were banned?
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:01:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/02/the-dark-side-of-the-balloon-boom-is-it-time-they-were-banned>
"I remember, as a child, hanging on to one specific party balloon for what
seemed like years. I don’t remember how or where I acquired it, but it had
initially floated high, bobbing against the ceiling, and, over time, lost its
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First Nations rehabilitation programs aren’t keeping people out of prison. Here’s what would help
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:02:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/first-nations-rehabilitation-programs-arent-keeping-people-out-of-prison-heres-what-would-help-278783>
"There are unprecedented numbers of First Nations people in prisons. In
Australia, 37% of adults and 60% of young people aged 10-17 behind bars are
First Nations, despite making up 3.4% and 6.2% of the Australian population
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A fair energy system is worth fighting for, but without playing the solar and battery blame game
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 04:57:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/a-fair-energy-system-is-worth-fighting-for-but-without-playing-the-solar-and-battery-blame-game/>
"In the March 9, 2026, edition of the excellent
SwitchedOn podcast, Anne
Delaney interviewed Gavin Dufty, the National Director of Energy Policy and
Research at the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, on the question of whether solar
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Druski’s viral whiteface skit isn’t racism. It’s satire that punches up at power
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 04:58:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/druskis-viral-whiteface-skit-isnt-racism-its-satire-that-punches-up-at-power-279460>
"American comedian Druski has gone viral with a short parody video titled “How
Conservative Women in America Act”.
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‘BLOCKADE’: The Right Is Using AI Content Scanners to Try to Supercharge Book Banning
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:00:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.404media.co/blockade-the-right-is-using-ai-content-scanners-to-try-to-supercharge-book-banning/>
"Conservative parents’ advocacy groups have been experimenting with using
commercially available artificial intelligence tools to help them flag more
books they’ve deemed pornographic to be removed from public schools and
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How Taiwan is viewing the Iran war – and what it reveals about US credibility
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:00:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-taiwan-is-viewing-the-iran-war-and-what-it-reveals-about-us-credibility-279102>
"The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly
concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact
on energy markets.
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Trump says he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from Nato
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/01/trump-says-he-is-absolutely-considering-withdrawing-us-from-nato>
"Donald Trump has said he is “absolutely” considering withdrawing the US from
Nato, warning that the matter was “beyond reconsideration” after the refusal of
US allies to join the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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Largest Dutch pension fund cuts ties with controversial tech firm Palantir
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 05:03:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://nltimes.nl/2026/04/02/largest-dutch-pension-fund-cuts-ties-controversial-tech-firm-palantir>
"ABP, the Netherlands’ largest pension fund, has withdrawn from the
controversial AI company Palantir, the
Financieele Dagblad reported. Palantir
is known to provide services to the American immigration service, ICE, and the
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Barry Caldwell Dies: ‘Animaniacs’ & ‘Pinky and the Brain’ Animator Was 68
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:38:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://deadline.com/2026/03/barry-caldwell-dies-68-1236768403/
"Barry Caldwell, the animator and director known for
Animaniacs (1993-’98)
and
Osmosis Jones (2001), has died. He was 68.
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2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour!
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:45:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://wedgelive.com/cat-tour/
"DATE: Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Register for your free ticket.
SHOW US YOUR CATS: If you want to have your cat featured on the tour, and you
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Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:46:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/02/new-york-induction-stoves-climate-energy>
"Marcos Ramos hasn’t been able to cook a full meal at home in nearly four
years, after a gas leak resulted in a lengthy supply cut off for his New York
City apartment building.
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The Unspeakable Misogyny of the Trump Regime
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:49:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.marytrump.org/p/the-unspeakable-misogyny-of-the-trump
"One of the reasons we’re in the mess we’re in is because this country fails to
face up to its shortcomings. Just as we have never grappled with our deeply
embedded racism, we have never acknowledged our misogyny, both prejudices so
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High-dose flu vaccine tied to lower Alzheimer’s risk in older adults
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:51:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-vaccines/high-dose-flu-vaccine-tied-lower-alzheimer-s-risk-older-adults>
"Receiving a high-dose flu vaccine is associated with a significantly lower
risk of Alzheimer’s disease than a standard-dose vaccine in adults aged 65 and
older, according to a large observational study published in
Neurology. The
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Jane Ward Tost was a trailblazer in natural sciences – until history forgot her
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:48:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/jane-ward-tost-was-a-trailblazer-in-natural-sciences-until-history-forgot-her-276764>
"In the 19th century, natural history was a field dominated by men: collectors,
curators and naturalists. Names such as John Gould and John James Audubon are
well known for their contributions to ornithology.
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“Scientific dead end:” The new push to get wind turbine syndrome back on the radar
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:49:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/scientific-dead-end-the-new-push-to-get-wind-turbine-syndrome-back-on-the-radar/>
"Wind turbine syndrome, a condition that researchers thought dead and buried
years ago, is rising from the grave thanks to a series of sketchy research
papers – and partly due to the Australian Senate.
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A high‑risk bird flu strain is circling the globe. How prepared is NZ?
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:50:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-high-risk-bird-flu-strain-is-circling-the-globe-how-prepared-is-nz-278541>
"Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 – particularly the 2.3.4.4b
lineage – has transformed the global disease landscape over recent years.
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Governments urged to share costs of gas network death spiral, as rule maker lays down the law
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:51:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/governments-urged-to-share-costs-of-gas-network-death-spiral-as-rule-maker-lays-down-the-law/>
"Gas customers will stop subsidising the cost of their electrified neighbours
quitting the network over the next six years, as rules to make abolishments
“cost-reflective” come in.
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And the winner of Science’s 2026 ‘Dance Your Ph.D.’ contest is …
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:52:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.science.org/content/article/and-winner-science-s-2026-dance-your-ph-d-contest>
"Sofia Papa started studying physics in high school because she thought the
subject “was married with art in a nice way.” Both scientists and artists are
driven by curiosity about the world around them, she says, and she dreamt of a
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What we’ve learned from citizen science: 5 projects that made a difference
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:53:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/what-weve-learned-from-citizen-science-5-projects-that-made-a-difference-279096>
"Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of
the problems citizen science helps solve are concerned with spreading the net
wider – or getting more helping hands on the task.
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Alarming Study Finds That Most People Just Do What ChatGPT Tells Them, Even If It’s Totally Wrong
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:13:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/study-do-what-chatgpt-tells-us>
"In a matter of only a few years, AI chatbots have become a common part of many
of our daily lives, even though they remain deeply flawed systems.
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Australians lost $2 billion to scams – and are still waiting for new anti‑scam measures to take effect
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:14:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/australians-lost-2-billion-to-scams-and-are-still-waiting-for-new-anti-scam-measures-to-take-effect-279549>
"Australians lost more than A$2 billion to scams in 2025, new figures from the
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) show.
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JONATHAN THE 193-YEAR-OLD TORTOISE IS STILL ALIVE, REPEAT HE HAS NOT DIED
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:15:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://futurism.com/science-energy/jonathan-tortoise-still-alive
"On Wednesday, sorrow swept through the
Futurism newsroom as we heard that
Jonathan, a 193-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise believed to be the oldest
living land animal, had passed away at his home on the island of Saint Helena,
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This Colorado neighborhood is saving bees through sustainable development. Here’s how.
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:16:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/02/this-colorado-neighborhood-is-saving-bees-through-sustainable-development/>
"In 2019, the big minds at the Butterfly Pavilion knew habitat destruction,
chemical pollution, parasites and pathogens were crushing populations of bees,
butterflies, moths and beetles, and that without these critical species one out
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As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:19:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/as-nasa-launches-a-crewed-moon-mission-australia-is-once-again-playing-a-critical-role-274981>
"On April 1 2026, NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And
Australia will play a critical role in helping them get there.
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Fix The News 333: School. Toponium. Yes we can end TB. Whale birth. Ampurta.
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 04:20:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/333-school-toponium-yes-we-can-end
"UNESCO’s new
Global Education Monitoring Report reveals a dramatic expansion
in global education since 2000. But just about every piece of reporting has
focused on one statistic: the 273 million children, adolescents and youth
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Toxic blooms and invasive clams are forcing a rethink on the Waikato River
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:09:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/toxic-blooms-and-invasive-clams-are-forcing-a-rethink-on-the-waikato-river-279560>
"The Waikato is New Zealand’s longest river, central to the identity and
practices of Waikato River iwi and a source of drinking water for nearly half
of the country’s population.
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Free Speech Experts: Jonathan Haidt’s Moral Panic Is As Old As Democracy Itself
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:10:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/31/free-speech-experts-jonathan-haidts-moral-panic-is-as-old-as-democracy-itself/>
"We’ve been saying for years now that Jonathan Haidt’s crusade against social
media and kids is a moral panic dressed up in academic robes, and that the
evidence simply does not support the sweeping claims he’s been making. A new
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Hello, World
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:12:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/hello-world/
"NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman took this picture of
Earth from the Orion spacecraft’s window after completing the translunar
injection burn. There are two auroras (top right and bottom left) and zodiacal
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America Is Now a Rogue Superpower
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:13:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/03/trump-us-power-iran/686567/>
"Whenever and however America’s war with Iran ends, it has both exposed and
exacerbated the dangers of our new, fractured, multipolar reality—driving
deeper wedges between the United States and former friends and allies;
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We have the proof that logging makes Tasmania’s forests more flammable
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:14:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/we-have-the-proof-that-logging-makes-tasmanias-forests-more-flammable-279103>
"In 1967, catastrophic bushfires in Tasmania killed dozens of people – and very
nearly destroyed Hobart.
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Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram’s Use Of ‘PG-13,’ Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:15:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/02/meta-caves-to-the-mpaa-over-instagrams-use-of-pg-13-ending-a-dispute-that-was-silly-from-the-start/>
"Back in October, Meta announced that its new Instagram Teen Accounts would
feature content moderation “guided by the PG-13 rating.” On its face, this made
a certain kind of sense as a communication strategy: parents know what PG-13
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The return of sex testing in sport risks harming women athletes rather than protecting them
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:27:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-return-of-sex-testing-in-sport-risks-harming-women-athletes-rather-than-protecting-them-279074>
"The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new policy on the
protection of the women’s category that will force thousands of elite women
athletes from around the world to undergo genetic sex testing in order to
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DOGE Goes Nuclear: How Trump Invited Silicon Valley Into America’s Nuclear Power Regulator
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:28:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/02/doge-goes-nuclear-how-trump-invited-silicon-valley-into-americas-nuclear-power-regulator/>
"Last summer, a group of officials from the Department of Energy gathered at
the Idaho National Laboratory, a sprawling 890-square-mile complex in the
eastern desert of Idaho where the U.S. government built its first rudimentary
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In Batteries We Trust
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:29:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/in-batteries-we-trust
"The war goes on, and so does the global energy crisis. In fact, I believe that
prices of oil futures remain too low given how much spot prices will need to
rise to resolve the shortages that will hit once oil supplies that were shipped
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Letters from an American: April 3, 2026
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:31:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-3-2026
"On April 4, 1949, representatives from twelve countries in Europe and North
America—Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States—signed
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How medieval chess created a space in which players – regardless of race – could engage as equals
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:33:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-medieval-chess-created-a-space-in-which-players-regardless-of-race-could-engage-as-equals-279132>
"In the medieval European imagination, racial difference was often highly
polarised. Black people were perceived either as exotic status symbols –
including saints and wealthy rulers such as the Queen of Sheba – or as
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Do people still care about opera? An insider raises some doubts
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 23:34:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/do-people-still-care-about-opera-an-insider-raises-some-doubts-277234>
"
Review: Opera Wars: Inside the World of Opera and the Battles for its
Future – Caitlin Vincent (Scribner)
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Misrule of law
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:40:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theguardian.com/world/series/misrule-of-law
"
Guardian correspondents look at the state of the rule of law in four major
European countries: what’s crumbling, and why it matters"
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There’s a Clear Pattern to Who Trump Throws Under the Bus
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:41:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/04/trump-pam-bondi-fired-kristi-noem-pete-hegseth.html>
"Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, the latest in a line of high-profile
Trump administration women to be sacked in recent weeks. Homeland Security
Secretary Kristi Noem was fired in early March. Centers for Disease Control
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Interview of Anarchist Front (Iran): Against all governments, against their war!
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:43:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://anarchistnews.org/content/interview-anarchist-front-iran-against-all-governments-against-their-war>
"American and Israeli bombs have been falling on Iran for over a month.
Civilians are dying, hundreds of them children. More than a million people have
been displaced. The internet has been down since February 28, 2026. Now the war
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Bigger storms, more often: new study projects likely future rainfall impacts on NZ
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:44:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/bigger-storms-more-often-new-study-projects-likely-future-rainfall-impacts-on-nz-279653>
"In the aftermath of the latest bout of extreme rainfall across New Zealand’s
upper North Island, there were some familar scenes.
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The Social Media Addiction Verdicts Are Built On A Scientific Premise That Experts Keep Telling Us Is Wrong
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:45:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/03/the-social-media-addiction-verdicts-are-built-on-a-scientific-premise-that-experts-keep-telling-us-is-wrong/>
"Last week, I wrote about why the social media addiction verdicts against Meta
and YouTube should worry anyone who cares about the open internet. The short
version: plaintiffs’ lawyers found a clever way to recharacterize editorial
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US hearing exposes links between Russia’s energy sector and abduction of Ukrainian children
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://kyivindependent.com/us-hearing-exposes-links-between-russias-energy-sector-and-abduction-of-ukrainian-children/>
“During a recent hearing before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, U.S.
lawmakers blasted the Trump administration's decision to lift sanctions on
Russian oil giants Gazprom and Rosneft — companies now accused of aiding the
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Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are 5 ways to get involved
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:10:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/want-to-be-a-citizen-scientist-here-are-5-ways-to-get-involved-278096>
"Ever wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you’re
snorkelling? Or check plants for the circular holes that indicate native bees
are collecting nest materials?
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Beyond the Verdict: Holding Big Tech Accountable Isn’t as Simple as It Seems
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:11:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://connectsafely.org/beyond-the-verdict-holding-big-tech-accountable-isnt-as-simple-as-it-seems/>
"On March 24, 2026, a jury awarded the State of New Mexico $375 million in its
case against Meta over allegations that the company misled users and failed to
adequately protect children from harm. The next day, a Los Angeles jury found
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Braiding knowledge: how Indigenous expertise and western science are converging
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Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/04/indigenous-knowledge-western-science-climate-ecosystems>
"“I’m a glorified clam counter.”
So said Marco Hatch, a marine ecologist at Western Washington University and an
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The Prettiest Sea Slugs Use Crystals in Their Skin as 'Pixels' of Color
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:14:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.sciencealert.com/the-prettiest-sea-slugs-use-crystals-in-their-skin-as-pixels-of-color>
“Nudibranchs are the jewels of the underwater world.
That's not just a nice metaphor: Scientists have now discovered that the
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Apps pressure delivery riders into courting danger – here’s what needs to change
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:16:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/apps-pressure-delivery-riders-into-courting-danger-heres-what-needs-to-change-276369>
"Picture this: you’re competing in a time-trial cycling race along a route
that’s not known in advance. Instead of following a marked course, you receive
instructions via notifications on your mobile phone.
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‘The frontline is like Terminator’: fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia
Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:17:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/04/fighting-robots-give-ukraine-hope-in-war-with-russia>
"Victor Pavlov showed off Ukraine’s newest and most versatile weapon: a
battery-powered land robot.
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