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Paul J. Dauenhauer
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Distinguished Professor | U. of Minnesota | MacArthur Fellow | Director CPEC | Co-founder Sironix Renewables, Carba.com, & Lakril Technologies | Advisor ActivatedLLC | ❤️✌🏽🍃♻️ #mspsky
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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · May 15
I recently had the opportunity to speak at a Department of Energy event (now on YouTube) on the opportunity in catalysis and energy that rivals AI and quantum computing....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Kn...
An Introduction to Programmable Catalysis for Chemical Energy Technology
YouTube video by NREL Learning
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AI Backlash is getting real!
YouTube video by Sabine Hossenfelder
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November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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This 👇
janrosenow.bsky.social Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 3h
There's an army of people out there telling us change is impossible.

Only that it is not.

10 years ago electric vehicles plaid almost no role in global car sales.

Today one in five cars sold worldwide is electric.
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Local news
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Marketing Minneapolis in winter is tricky business
In today’s newsletter: Urban winter champions take on downtown, Beth Kieffer Leonard passes the baton and it’s Joe Mauer vs. the Timberwolves.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Our company, Lakril, was selected as one of C&EN's 10 startups to watch in 2025!
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10 startups to watch
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Our company, Lakril, was selected by @cenmag.bsky.social as one of the Top Ten Startups to Watch!
cen.acs.org/business/bio...
Låkril tackles the challenge of biobased acrylic acid
Start-up may have a catalyst that finally makes the process work
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Oh
lookitup.baby Ian Coldwater 📦💥 @lookitup.baby · 21d
SS Edmund Fitzgerald had a structural defect in its keel. Sailors on that ship had complained about the ship bending and flexing during storms, especially when it was overloaded, which it usually was. They had also found old keel weld breaks due to structural fatigue, which were never repaired
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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I know genius when I see it
zeeke.online zeeke @zeeke.online · Jul 1
“chicken painting” - Doug Argue
chicken factory farm perspective painting looking down rows of cages
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Bombshell report exposes how Meta relied on scam ad profits to fund AI
Meta goosed its revenue by targeting users likely to click on scam ads, docs show.
arstechnica.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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I'm sure its nothing
drandrewthaler.bsky.social Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · 1d
Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Takes whatever signs and portents you need from that fact.
November 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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cen.acs.org/energy/energ...
Cheap, practical recycling of lithium iron phosphate batteries
Scalable process extracts 94% of lithium using electricity and water
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November 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Science
Sign
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Beer yeast leftovers spun into a promising sustainable yarn 50% stronger than wool
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Beer yeast leftovers spun into a promising sustainable yarn 50% stronger than wool
Brewery waste can be turned into a cheap, environmentally-friendly textile
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November 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Local news
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Unleash the rockhounds. It’s the season to hunt the Lake Superior shore for colorful agates
The gales of November are good weather to spread Minnesota’s state gemstone onto the shore.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Once again reminding you to listen to this
Journey
November 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Local news
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November 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Research
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Testing LEGO Train Crash Barriers!
YouTube video by Build it with Bricks
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November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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AI Data Center Mania is 'Epic Bubble,' Says Brad Conger
YouTube video by Bloomberg Podcasts
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November 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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"Bio-Based Coatings Market to Grow at 10.7% CAGR Through 2030"
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Bio-Based Coatings Market to Grow at 10.7% CAGR Through 2030
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November 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Not good
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Thousands of Minnesota college students could lose financial aid as program faces $102M deficit
College students across Minnesota may get less financial aid from the Minnesota State Grant program after already seeing cuts.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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"economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect it would have shown a decline of 60,000 jobs and an unemployment rate increase to 4.5%"
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/07/s...
Shutdown means another missed jobs report Friday. Here's what it probably would have shown
Jobs Friday won't be happening again this week as the record-long government shutdown has resulted in a lack of official data.
www.cnbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Dentists Could Soon 'Regrow' Your Tooth Enamel With a Simple Gel
You won't find visits to the dentist at the top of most people's lists of fun activities, but check-ups could be made easier by a gel that repairs and replaces damaged tooth enamel.
www.sciencealert.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Not good
metro.co.uk/2025/11/06/r...
Robotaxi runs over and kills popular cat that greeted people in a corner shop
'He was a special cat. You can tell by the love and support he’s getting from the community that he was amazing.'
metro.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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What if we just waited until these technologies played out insteady of constant hype?
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Will quantum be bigger than AI?
The highly-complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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"Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years"
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Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says
Job cuts for October totaled 153,074, a 183% surge from September.
www.cnbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Minneapolis airport MSP to see flights cut from government shutdown
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MSP among 40 airports to see flight cuts from government shutdown
More than 1,800 flights may be cut Friday, including 41 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to data from an aviation analytics company.
www.startribune.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM