Song of the day 🕳🚿: https://open.spotify.com/track/61nq0jg2PYWxUUiarofGBI?si=XG6gMq51T3e9290bjNsDHQ

Good Idea: Investigate Net-Zero Targets for greenwashing
https://influencemap.org/briefing/The-State-of-Net-Zero-Greenwash-24402

Many companies backing net zero goals might not fully support government climate policies. Around 58% of these firms risk "net zero greenwash" due to insufficient policy backing aligned with the Paris Agreement. Despite featuring net zero terms on their websites, many companies fall short on genuine climate policy support. Over half of them face a risk, with 21.5% at significant risk and 36.5% at moderate risk. The report also highlights a weak link between talking about net zero and actually supporting climate policies among these companies. Only a small group genuinely commits to net zero targets through initiatives like the Science Based Targets

Daddy needs to remodel his yacht, so suck it up, peasants

TIL all the gold ever mined on Earth came from meteorites - not from the Earth's core. [source, comments]

TIL the fourth person on the moon was Mr Bean, and he managed to destroy the TV camera by pointing it directly at the sun [source, comments]

Song of the day (and go listen to the rest of the album of my roommate) 💊🫂:
https://open.spotify.com/track/08I5Bl9Q1iXwkJkuBMqsFP?si=arckwGVvRBqhFDXAdeiNdg

Good Idea: Understand the power of proteins.

In the world of biology, proteins take center stage as the workhorses of life. These intricately folded chains of amino acids are the molecular machines that drive every process within living cells. From building and repairing tissues to regulating chemical reactions and catalyzing life-sustaining processes, proteins are the master orchestrators of life's symphony. With over 20 different amino acids to choose from, the possibilities for protein sequences are virtually endless. This vast repertoire allows proteins to assume an incredible variety of shapes and functions, adapting to every niche and need within the living world.
The power of proteins extends far beyond their biological roles. In recent years, scientists have harnessed the unique properties of proteins to develop groundbreaking technologies. From protein-based biomaterials that repair damaged tissues to enzymes that break down pollutants, proteins are revolutionizing the fields of medicine and engineering.
As we continue to explore the intricate world of proteins, we unveil more of their remarkable potential. Their ability to self-assemble into complex structures, their capacity to catalyze reactions with unmatched specificity, and their adaptability to a wide range of environments make proteins a treasure trove of inspiration for scientific innovation.

Proteins that eat plastic
https://phys.org/news/2023-10-scientists-artificial-protein-capable-degrading.html

Artificial Catalysts
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190805112216.htm

Ai for functional protein design
https://phys.org/news/2023-11-reshaping-protein-function-first-ai-guided.html

Song of the day 🥃🙄: https://open.spotify.com/track/4AxG1T6UJJ4xCX4Wz6JDLG?si=2jPGVXB3TUCP06eJ1VyJMw

Der Bundesrat will die Hamas verbieten – das Wichtigste in drei Punkten https://www.watson.ch/!423769155

TIL chicken noodle soup has actual healing properties. After consuming, white blood cells behave differently and create an anti-inflammatory response that can help with upper respiratory issues (ie: the common cold) [source, comments]

Wie sich die Deutschen wieder einmal ins Knie schiessen https://www.watson.ch/!939922546

Alle enteignen: https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/bilanz-rangliste-bei-den-reichsten-der-schweiz-gibt-es-eine-neue-nummer-1-856541376739