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#Freedom and #Transparency ♻️ #Opensourcesoftware (#OSS) makes it possible to view, change and share code.

#Collaborative #Development 🤝 OSS thrives on #collaboration: #developers around the world contribute to improving #software, fixing bugs and ensuring ongoing #innovation.

#Costefficient and #Flexible 📈 Unlike commercial software, OSS is often #free to use and broadly #customisable, making it a super #costeffective solution.

👉 https://StrategyConsulting.IT
👉 @gerrit #eicker #consulting

The #Iranwar is highlighting the need for #costeffective #defencetechnology, particularly in countering low-cost drones like #Iran’s #Shahed. While the US has deployed its own low-cost drone, LUCAS, and companies like Anduril and Palantir are seeing increased demand, the production scale remains low. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/28/iran-war-defense-tech-drones-trump-hegseth.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

The JL JieLi AC696N series continues to be a compelling choice for high-volume, cost-sensitive Bluetooth audio applications. Looking at the AC6966B-QFN32 development board, which is a prime example of balancing features and BOM cost.

The dual-mode Bluetooth (Classic + BLE) also enables seamless APP control via BLE transparent transmission, a key feature for IoT-enabled devices.

#JL #JieLi #AC696N #BluetoothAudio #EmbeddedSystems #BLE #IoT #FirmwareDevelopment #SmallSpeaker #CostEffective

#DeepSeek, a Chinese #AI #startup, published a paper proposing a #newmethod for #training #foundationalAImodels. The method, called Manifold-Constrained Hyper-Connections (#mHC), aims to make model training more #costeffective and #scalable. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3338427/deepseek-kicks-2026-paper-signalling-push-train-bigger-models-less?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Project Sunroof [solar panel appraisal tool]
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https://sunroof.withgoogle.com/ <-- shared (Google) project page
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https://insights.sustainability.google/ <-- shared (Google) Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) homepage
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[this should NOT be considered an endorsement of a specific product or company, rather a post about a specific spatial/remote sensing use case]
“Your own personalized solar savings estimator, powered by Google Earth imagery…”
"Should I get solar?" → Gemini [AI] powered roof analysis, payback calc…
#GIS #spatial #mapping #ProjectSunroof #solar #solarpower #alternateenergy #derived #solarenergy #solarpanels #exposure #orientation #sunlight #energy #residential #costeffective #remotesensing #earthobservation #AI #cost #economics #ReturnOnInvestment #ROI #solarsavings #estimator #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #USA #imagery #GoogleEarth #usecase #payback
#Google

#Australia: Research shows #NativePlants can detox #PFAS-contaminated #water

New research from Australia's national science agency #CSIRO, the #UniversityOfSouthAustralia and the #UniversityOfWesternAustralia has found that PFAS chemicals can be removed from contaminated water using Australian plants grown in a floating #wetland.

May 4, 2022

"They’re the non-stick on #Teflon cookware, the stain resistance in #Scotchgard, and the suppression factor in #FirefightingFoam, but while the staying power of PFAS chemicals was once revered, it’s now infamous as PFAS substances continue to infiltrate the #environment and affect human health.

"Now, new research from the University of South Australia is helping to remediate the ‘indestructible’ PFASs as scientists show that Australian native plants can significantly remediate PFAS pollutants through floating wetlands to create healthier environments for all.

"Conducted in partnership with CSIRO and the University of Western Australia, the research found that PFAS chemicals (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) can be removed from contaminated water via Australian #NativeRushes - #PhragmitesAustralis, #BaumeaArticulata, and #JuncusKraussii.

"Phragmites australis, otherwise known as the #CommonReed, removed legacy PFAS contaminants by 42-53 per cent from contaminated surface water (level: 10 µg/L).

"According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to PFAS may lead to a range of health issues including a decline in fertility, developmental delays in children, increased risk of some cancers, a reduced immune system, higher cholesterol, and risk of obesity.

"UniSA and CSIRO researcher Dr John Awad says that this research could alleviate many of these environmental and health risks by providing a clean, green, and cost-effective method to remove PFAS from the environment.

" 'PFASs are often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ because they don’t break down, instead accumulating in the environment and in our bodies where they can cause adverse health effects,' Dr Awad says.

" 'In Australia, PFAS concerns often relate to the use of firefighting foam – especially legacy firefighting foam – which accumulates in the #SurfaceWater of our #waterways.

" 'Our research tested the effectiveness of Australian rushes to remove #PFASChemicals from #stormwater, finding that Phragmites australis was the most effective at absorbing chemicals through its roots and shoots.'

"The study used constructed floating wetlands as a mechanism for plants to grow #hydroponically. Dr Awad says floating wetlands present a novel and flexible way for natural #remediation systems.

" 'Constructed floating wetlands can be readily installed into existing urban environments, such as holding reservoirs and retention basins, making them highly manoeuvrable and adaptable to local waterways,' Dr Awad says.

" 'Plus, as this innovative water treatment system does not require pumping or the ongoing addition of #chemicals, it is a #CostEffective remediation system for PFAS removal.

" 'Add native plants to the mix and we have delivered a truly clean, green and environmentally-friendly method for removing toxic PFAS chemicals from contaminated water.' "

Notes to editors:

- So far, the floating wetlands system has only been examined under control laboratory conditions for PFAS remediation and the research team is looking forward to testing it in the real world, under natural conditions.
- This research is being carried out at the UniSA Mawson Lakes campus. PFAS has not been detected in or around Mawson lakes."

https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/News/2022/May/Hydroponic-native-plants-to-detox-PFAS-contaminated-water

Original press release:
https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/hydroponic-native-plants-to-detox-pfas-contaminated-water/

#SolarPunkSunday #PFAScontamination #ForeverChemicals #Remediation #PollutionSolutions #WaterIsLife #PFASPollution #Remediation #PFASRemoval #PFASRemediation

Peter Steinberger discovers the groundbreaking revelation that AI subscriptions don't always cost an arm and a leg—just a few fingers and maybe a kidney. 🤖💰 Astonishingly, the real miracle is not the AI itself, but that anyone still uses Twitter for serious financial advice. 🐦🎩
https://steipete.me/posts/2025/stop-overthinking-ai-subscriptions #AIsubscriptions #TwitterFinance #CostEffective #AIrevolution #FinancialAdvice #HackerNews #ngated

Here's an effective way to combat the high cost of pool chemicals and maintain a clean, clear pool naturally.
By using a natural bog filter, this method harnesses the power of beneficial bacteria and riparian plants to filter and purify the water, reducing the need for harsh chemicals while keeping the pool in top condition.
Materials:

Large container full of rocks and pebbles (e.g., a cheap trash can)

Riparian pond plants (e.g., creeping Jenny, Japanese taro, and yellow flag iris)

Pond pump (pumps enough gallons per hour to cycle the pool once every hour or two)

PVC fittings for a spout and drain at the bottom of the filter

Copper pieces (optional but helpful)

Setup:
The pond pump pulls water through a flexible pipe into the bottom of the trash can.
Water flows upwards through the layers of rocks, trapping debris and hosting beneficial bacteria.
Filtered water spills out of the spout at the top.

Filtration:
The rocks trap debris and help filter the water.
Beneficial bacteria consume nutrients and waste from decaying leaves, preventing algae growth.
Riparian pond plants consume nutrients that algae would otherwise use to grow.

Maintenance:

    Skim floating debris and vacuum settled debris regularly.

    Once a season, turn off the pump and open the drain at the bottom. Flush out any gathered debris by running your hose on top of the rocks.

    Keep the pump running 24/7; the power needed to run a small pond pump is negligible.

Benefits:

    Chemical-free pool maintenance

    Cost-effective solution

    Fresh, clean water that is safe for skin

Hashtags:

#PoolMaintenance #NaturalPool #BogFilter #ChemicalFree #PondPump #RiparianPlants #GreenPoolSolution #CostEffective #FreshWater #EcoFriendly #DIYFilter #AlgaePrevention #BeneficialBacteria #PoolCare #SustainableLiving #PoolTips #WaterFiltration #HealthyWater #PoolCleaning #BackyardDIY #OzPonds #ChemicalFreeLiving #PondFilter #NaturalWater

"Revolutionizing radio tech: 3D printing is set to transform the industry! From antennas to RF components, the ability to print complex shapes and materials opens up new possibilities for customization, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. With faster prototyping and on-demand production, the future of radio is 3D printed!" #3Dprinting #RadioTech #Innovation #Customization #CostEffective #RFComponents #Antennas #google ##huggingface #perchance #chatgpt #aiart #artbasel2034 #michaelpaulino

"Revolutionizing radio tech: 3D printing is set to transform the industry! From antennas to RF components, the ability to print complex shapes and materials opens up new possibilities for customization, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. With faster prototyping and on-demand production, the future of radio is 3D printed!" #3Dprinting #RadioTech #Innovation #Customization #CostEffective #RFComponents #Antennas #google ##huggingface #perchance #chatgpt #aiart #artbasel2034 #michaelpaulino

"Revolutionizing radio tech: 3D printing is set to transform the industry! From antennas to RF components, the ability to print complex shapes and materials opens up new possibilities for customization, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. With faster prototyping and on-demand production, the future of radio is 3D printed!" #3Dprinting #RadioTech #Innovation #Customization #CostEffective #RFComponents #Antennas #google ##huggingface #perchance #chatgpt #aiart #artbasel2034 #michaelpaulino

Do you want to know how RELIANOID solves the Load Balancers Pain Points? We gladly share our #expertise with you!

https://www.relianoid.com/blog/the-pain-points-of-load-balancers-and-how-relianoid-solves-them/
#LoadBalancing #HighAvailability #Scalability #Security #SessionPersistence #SSLTLSOffloading #CostEffective #ApplicationAwareness #DDoSProtection #WebApplicationFirewall #VendorFlexibility #GlobalServiceLoadBalancing #Relianoid #WAF #ReliableLoadBalancing #NetworkSecurity #SRE #Let'sEncrypt #blacklists #ddos #networking #networksecurity #security #support

#NewCompany is #proposing a #partnership w/#governments & #FirstNations to #establish a $1billion modern #freight #rail service between ports in #PortAlberni & #Nanaimo supported by #barges carrying #cargo to #LowerMainland .
“#ContemporaryRail ­provides a #CostEffective & ­#environmental means to move cargo, people & support­ ­#tourism ” said Dave Hayden, #president of #Island RailCorp ­(previously senior management w/#CPRail )
https://www.timescolonist.com/business/1b-rail-and-barge-network-proposed-for-island-would-help-relieve-congestion-at-vancouver-terminals-6714512

#vanisle #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia