William Pate II
@wepate.bsky.social
Quantitative evaluator, applied statistician. Washington, DC area.
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Want some GOOD news, for once? This article will leave you feeling happy end positive about the future
The future of solar power is bright, finds @tinymaddie.bsky.social
*Solar panels are cheap, and getting cheaper
*Batteries are good, and getting better
*Economic case for solar will overwhelm political apathy
In short, we're going to run the world on sunshine
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
*Solar panels are cheap, and getting cheaper
*Batteries are good, and getting better
*Economic case for solar will overwhelm political apathy
In short, we're going to run the world on sunshine
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think
Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine
www.newscientist.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Want some GOOD news, for once? This article will leave you feeling happy end positive about the future
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The New York City mayor's race has been the main focus of many voters. But there are also other races to pay attention to. With early voting starting Saturday, here's what New Yorkers should know. nyti.ms/3JcbMXR
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The New York City mayor's race has been the main focus of many voters. But there are also other races to pay attention to. With early voting starting Saturday, here's what New Yorkers should know. nyti.ms/3JcbMXR
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MAHA: We’re deeply concerned about chronic diseases, but please don’t try to track their prevalence.
Ugh... This study has existed for decades, providing valuable health data for all sorts of topics and publications. This is just more awful news. 🛟😷 Sociology medsky
CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off
NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes, and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.
www.statnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
MAHA: We’re deeply concerned about chronic diseases, but please don’t try to track their prevalence.
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Here's the truth about the shutdown...
October 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Here's the truth about the shutdown...
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A really nice 15 min talk on Scientific understanding by Henk de Regt. Really worth watching for those practicing scientists who like me haven't had the time to read his book yet www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY1v...
October 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A really nice 15 min talk on Scientific understanding by Henk de Regt. Really worth watching for those practicing scientists who like me haven't had the time to read his book yet www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY1v...
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In Opinion
Two Democratic candidates for governor — one in Virginia, one in New Jersey — stand as an emerging model of leader that confounds partisan molds, Michelle Cottle writes. “It is one Democrats hope will help their party shed its loser status in November, then keep gaining traction.”
Two Democratic candidates for governor — one in Virginia, one in New Jersey — stand as an emerging model of leader that confounds partisan molds, Michelle Cottle writes. “It is one Democrats hope will help their party shed its loser status in November, then keep gaining traction.”
Opinion | The Rise of the Democratic National Security Mom
The Democratic Party is counting on a new type of leader to counteract Trump.
nyti.ms
August 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In Opinion
Two Democratic candidates for governor — one in Virginia, one in New Jersey — stand as an emerging model of leader that confounds partisan molds, Michelle Cottle writes. “It is one Democrats hope will help their party shed its loser status in November, then keep gaining traction.”
Two Democratic candidates for governor — one in Virginia, one in New Jersey — stand as an emerging model of leader that confounds partisan molds, Michelle Cottle writes. “It is one Democrats hope will help their party shed its loser status in November, then keep gaining traction.”
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Starship Will Simply Never Work
The 7 Deadly Sins of Starship
www.planetearthandbeyond.co
March 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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I love bacon too, ok? I just don’t think making it cheap again is more important than, you know, protecting human rights.
December 14, 2024 at 5:48 PM
I love bacon too, ok? I just don’t think making it cheap again is more important than, you know, protecting human rights.
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I have an ambitious undergrad who wants to learn Python on her own over the break. Suggestions for online tutorials?
December 14, 2024 at 7:13 PM
I have an ambitious undergrad who wants to learn Python on her own over the break. Suggestions for online tutorials?
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
December 14, 2024 at 1:14 PM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
7 databases in 7 weeks for 2025 matt.blwt.io/post/7-datab...
7 Databases in 7 Weeks for 2025
7 databases to explore in 2025.
matt.blwt.io
December 4, 2024 at 2:08 AM
7 databases in 7 weeks for 2025 matt.blwt.io/post/7-datab...
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Evaluation starter pack: please take a look, share, recommend others or ask to join!
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November 23, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Evaluation starter pack: please take a look, share, recommend others or ask to join!
go.bsky.app/DSef1kR
go.bsky.app/DSef1kR
Most U.S. Public K–12 Schools Offer After-School Programs But Many Cannot Accommodate All Students Who Want To Participate - IES report: nces.ed.gov/surveys/spp/...
School Pulse Panel - Interactive Results
nces.ed.gov
November 14, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Most U.S. Public K–12 Schools Offer After-School Programs But Many Cannot Accommodate All Students Who Want To Participate - IES report: nces.ed.gov/surveys/spp/...
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Sometimes the world gets so serious on these platforms. I would like to be the guy known for sharing a little beauty and fun that still exists in our world through photos and posts. Ronda, Spain is definitely one of those places that holds a lot of history and charm. It’s a beautiful place.
December 28, 2023 at 6:20 PM
Sometimes the world gets so serious on these platforms. I would like to be the guy known for sharing a little beauty and fun that still exists in our world through photos and posts. Ronda, Spain is definitely one of those places that holds a lot of history and charm. It’s a beautiful place.