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- 1Coal still supplies a third of world electricity in 2024●Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New data on global electricity generation shows coal remained the world's largest power source in 2024, producing around 34% of electricity. Wind and solar together supplied 15%, a sharp rise from just 4% a decade earlier. The figures were presented with charts drawn directly onto a world map, letting viewers zoom from a global overview down to country-level detail. Commenters are weighing the slow pace of the transition against the rapid growth of renewables.
- 2Photographer attempts DIY repair of jammed Sony zoom lens●Uh-oh, I'm going in! (A Sony FE 24–105 mm F4 G with a bit of grit jamming the zoom mechanism.) # Photography # DIY
A photographer is opening up a Sony FE 24–105 mm F4 G lens after grit got into the zoom mechanism and jammed it, sharing the repair attempt with fellow photography and DIY enthusiasts. The post has drawn modest engagement, with hobbyists following along to see whether the self-repair saves the lens.
- 3Fractal Zoom Video Draws Eyes With Spanish True Crime Caption●⚡ Satisfying Infinite Fractal Zoom · Twilight Current # satisfying # shorts 🌀 fractal — oddly satisfying ¿Debería reabri
An automated short video showing a hypnotic infinite fractal zoom titled 'Twilight Current' is circulating with a Spanish-language caption asking whether a corruption case in Spain should be reopened, tagged with true crime and corruption hashtags. The mismatch between the soothing fractal visuals and the true crime question is drawing attention, as viewers encounter unrelated crime discussion attached to satisfying-loop content.
- 4New Curiosity rover images from Mars shared online●🟠 MSL 5014 ML © NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/NeV-T Q-VIEW - https:// live.staticflickr.com/65535/55 559891721_72fd1e82ce_6k.jpg
New imagery from NASA's Curiosity rover, taken on Martian sol 5014 with its Mast Camera, is being circulated among space enthusiasts. The images, credited to NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, have been processed into high-resolution Gigapan and GIGAmacro viewers, letting people zoom into the Martian surface in fine detail and examine the terrain around the rover's current location.
- 5Zoom stock rises Tuesday, outperforming the broader market▼Zoom Communications Inc. stock rises Tuesday, outperforms market
Zoom Communications Inc. shares climbed on Tuesday, beating the overall market's performance during the session. The move drew attention from investors tracking the video communications company, whose stock has been closely watched for signs of demand stabilization. No specific driver for the day's gain was cited in the report.
- 6Zoom Unveils New Tools for Higher Education Learning▼Zoom Connects Live Instruction, Video Learning, and Engagement Insights for Higher Education
Zoom has announced a set of offerings connecting live instruction, video-based learning, and engagement insights for higher education institutions. The move aims to give universities a single platform for teaching and analytics on student participation. It reflects growing competition among education technology providers seeking to support hybrid and online classrooms as universities reassess their digital tools.
- 7Blogger Reviews Obscure Arcade Maze Game Cheese Chase●New blog post time! This week's game is Cheese Chase, arcade maze action from Art & Magic, makers of the Amiga owl shmup
A retro gaming blogger has published a new post on Cheese Chase, an arcade maze action game by Art & Magic, the Belgian studio also known for the Amiga shoot-em-up Agony. The review praises glimpses of potential in the turnstile mechanics and hazard manipulation, but criticises the zoomed-in camera and slippery movement for holding the game back.
- 8Elliot Page's Magazine Cover Sparks Online Debate▼Trans Actor Elliot Page’s Magazine Cover Divides Internet As Netizens Zoom In On Bold Detail
A new magazine cover featuring transgender actor Elliot Page is dividing opinion online, with readers closely examining a bold detail in the image. Reactions have been split, with some praising the cover while others criticise it, fuelling wider discussion about the actor and his public visibility.
- 9LegalZoom co-founder Brian Lee joins Steno board●TL;DR: Brian Lee, co-founder of LegalZoom, has joined the board of Steno, a company specializing in court reporting and
Brian Lee, co-founder of LegalZoom, has joined the board of Steno, a company specializing in court reporting and AI-driven litigation support. The appointment is being read as a notable signal of growing convergence between the legal industry and legal technology, with Steno positioning itself at the intersection of traditional litigation services and AI tools.