The magic of mother-of-pearl clouds: A surprising visible expertise The Watchers

The Astonishing Biodiversity of Fungi Blooms in Max Mudie’s Macro Pictures Colossal

Gong Present Doomberg

Local weather

Extra proof linking air air pollution to psychological well being issues, research finds The New Lede

GM Is Ordering a Large Overhaul With Its EV Batteries: Report The Drive

#COVID19

How shortly does COVID immunity fade? What scientists know Nature. All the best way on the finish: “The virus is evolving so quick. What’s true at this time may not be true tomorrow.”

The Effectiveness of DIY Air Filtration Models NIOSH Science Weblog. “DIY air filtration models will be an efficient technique of lowering aerosol publicity. The DIY models lowered aerosol publicity as much as 73% relying on the design of the DIY unit, filter thickness, and fan airflow.” (1) The unique Corsi-Rosethal Field was devised and publicized in August 2020, which might be [breaks out calculator] 30 months from when this text appeared. Within the midst of a pandemic brought on by an airborne virus, through which over 1,000,000 individuals have died in america (we’re #1). (2) This publish is on the CDC web site, however buried in a (distinctly déclassé) weblog. (3) Naturally, the CDC search operate throws up precisely one hit:

Hilariously, this single hyperlink is not to the NIOSH weblog publish above, however to an expert model of the identical materials by the identical authors, printed in Constructing and Atmosphere, additionally (4) naturally linked to at NC on January 9.

So CDC is erasing Corsi-Rosenthal Packing containers from its personal web site, thereby denying its life-saving capabilities to populations served by those that nonetheless regard it as authoritative (individuals like faculty and church directors, small enterprise homeowners, uninteresting normals seeking to shield their households). That is solely according to the Biden administrations “Final Lockdown” coverage of mass an infection with out mitigation, good job CDC.

Fluticasone propionate suppresses the SARS-CoV-2 induced improve in respiratory epithelial permeability in vitro Rhinology. From the Summary: “Fluticasone propionate has been proven to revive the nasal epithelial barrier in allergic rhinitis to the extent of wholesome controls. The therapeutic potential of nasal steroid sprays in COVID-19 has just lately been reported. Nonetheless, additional perception into the mode of motion is warranted…. Fluticasone propionate pre-treatment prevented SARS-CoV-2 elevated epithelial permeability, lowered ACE2 expression and SARS-CoV-2 an infection, underscoring the therapeutic potential of fluticasone propionate within the context of COVID-19.” Here’s a second research.

GAO to HHS: Be taught from COVID errors in changing drug-manufacturing program Heart for Infectious Illness Analysis and Coverage

Fowl Flu

An Even Deadlier Pandemic May Quickly Be Right here Zeynep Tufecki, NYT

Fowl flu detected in mammals however danger to people low: consultants Phys.org

Ecuador confirms first human chook flu an infection in 9-year-old lady Reuters

‘Extremely regarding’: Fowl flu outbreak at Spanish mink farm triggers pandemic fears Science

China?

Balloon noticed over Billings being investigated as Chinese language spy airship Billings Gazette

How a Chinese language Spy Balloon Blew Up a Key U.S. Diplomatic Journey International Coverage. Balloons don’t do that every one by themselves. Commentary:

I took a little bit of time to dissect the “spy balloon” story – each how it’s portrayed within the US and China’s response.

As you may see, the extra you consider it, the extra surprised you get on the sheer absurdity of the entire thing.

A small 🧵

— Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) February 4, 2023

Myanmar

Taiwanese, Japanese companies in Myanmar staying put regardless of political unrest, however are laying low Channel Information Asia

India

Adani disaster ignites Indian contagion fears, credit score warnings Channel Information Asia

TotalEnergies says publicity to Adani stands at $3.1bn as turmoil mounts FT

A few of Wall Avenue’s greatest names are uncovered to the Adani Enterprises plunge CNBC

Adam Tooze: What the Adani Group’s Plunge Says In regards to the Indian Economic system International Coverage

Syraqistan

Iran, Russia transfer to hyperlink banks to evade Western sanctions AP

The West sees Iran in a brand new method Indian Punchline

Pricey Previous Blighty

Firefighters to be paid £1,000 for an hour’s work in bid to interrupt strike motion GB Information. New euphemism for “scab”: “resilience workers.”

New Not-So-Chilly Struggle

Ukraine SitRep: U.S.-Russia Talks, Bakhmut Retreat, Laughable Casualty Numbers Moon of Alabama. Attention-grabbing materials on city warfare.

CIA chief says Ukraine must puncture ‘Putin’s hubris’ within the subsequent 6 months Insider. First Friedman Unit for Ukraine noticed within the wild.

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With or With out Western Tanks, Escalation Is Coming to Ukraine Nationwide Curiosity

Germany approves Leopard 1 battle tank exports to Ukraine Guardian

Logistics loom massive in how efficient Western tanks shall be in Ukraine: Specialists Andalou Company

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E.U. Vows Extra Assist for Ukraine however Tamps Down Membership Discuss NYT however Negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU can start this yr – Zelenskyy Ukrainska Pravda

Fb Protects Nazis to Defend Ukraine Proxy Struggle FAIR

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Russian vacationer flows to Seychelles and the New World Order Gilbert Doctorow

US to make use of cash seized from Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev for Ukraine assist South China Morning Publish

Putin’s Ashes objkt.com. “Shepard Fairey and Pussy Riot invite you to specific your Proof of Protest on the blockchain to voice your rage in opposition to the fascist regime of Putin’s russia.”

Biden Administration

Biden’s handwritten notes a part of labeled docs probe AP

Biden Casually Tells Nationwide Prayer Breakfast He’s Been To Heaven A number of Instances The Onion

Provide Chain

China boosts imports of gasoline oil blended from Russian barrels and ‘Russia has turn into India’s largest oil provider’: Russian Envoy Hellenic Transport Information

Healthcare

U.S. spends most on healthcare, has worst outcomes, finds Commonwealth Fund Healthcare Finance. So each the profit-making and the eugenics are going nice. What’s the difficulty?

A Washington lady with tuberculosis refuses therapy, so authorities bought courtroom orders NBC

Police State Watch

Household: Post-mortem reveals coaching heart activist shot not less than 13 occasions Atlanta Journal-Structure

Environmentalist Manuel Esteban Paez Terán’s demise is a part of a disturbing pattern Donzinger on Justice

Our Famously Free Press

Topic of Mission Veritas voter fraud story says he was provided bribe FOX9. Be aware the supply.

Sports activities Illustrated Writer Faucets AI to Generate Articles, Story Concepts WSJ

The Deep Frustration of Digital Media Ross Barkan

The Bezzle

The Uncommon Crew Behind Tether, Crypto’s Pre-Eminent Stablecoin WSJ

Tulipomania! The Paris Assessment. From 2014, nonetheless germane. The bubble burst February 3, 1637.

Alert reader AH signed up for ChatGPT (see “AI = BS”). This touchdown web page appeared:

I odor lawsuits! However extra importantly, AH remarks:

In case you are the dumb CEO who thinks he can exchange 99% of his chat & name heart reps with this software… you’ve assured a decline in customer support and certain a decline in future gross sales from annoyed prospects. Sure on day 1 you could have supplied the AI with your entire firm documentation and the final 5 or 10 years of recorded buyer conversations; however how are you coaching the AI going ahead? Inner procedural documentation is stuffed with trade/firm converse! With out actual stay conversations from prospects to actual reps you’ll NOT have a translation layer of information for the AI system to work with. Limitation #1 will finally go from “Might Sometimes…” to routinely! Now, to me, the humorous factor right here is that the system is “Skilled to say no inappropriate requests”, but when the system is routinely giving unhealthy info it solely appears logical actual prospects will improve their utilization of “inappropriate” language. And now we’ve a vicious downward cycle that may ONLY be resolved with HUMAN intervention and will have been prevented by sustaining the unique human actions.

Class Warfare

Non-Compete Settlement Leaves Employees Homeless and Jobless Labor Notes

Civilization States Are Profoundly Intolerant Noema

Is Liberalism Value Saving? Harpers. Panel dialogue, with a really slim vary of opinion.

Why Not Mars Idle Phrases

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