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Paul J. Dauenhauer

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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....
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An Introduction to Programmable Catalysis for Chemical Energy Technology

YouTube video by NREL Learning

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 20m

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 29m

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Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Accused of Nearly 800 Environmental Violations on Las Vegas Project

Nevada could’ve fined the company more than $3 million, but regulators are seeking a reduced penalty of $242,800, citing an “extraordinary number of violations.”

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 55m

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How Long Can the American Economy Hold? — with Kai Ryssdal | Prof G Conversations

YouTube video by The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 1h

Sliding and sticking with cycling engineering
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Sliding and sticking with cycling science

Advances in clothing and tires help cyclists manage the various frictions associated with riding

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 1h

"Tesla FSD gets worse at driving, NHTSA opens new investigation
FSD has been crossing into oncoming traffic and ignoring red lights."
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Tesla FSD gets worse at driving, NHTSA opens new investigation

FSD has been crossing into oncoming traffic and ignoring red lights.

arstechnica.com

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 11h

Of course I have insurance!

Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 17h

Didn’t someone already win baseball last year?

a group of baseball players holding up a trophy with a mlb logo in the background

Alt: a group of baseball players holding up a trophy with a mlb logo in the background

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 22h

Local news
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Minneapolis’ Witch’s Hat has a fascinating history. Will it ever reopen to the public?

The Prospect Park tower is one of three historic structures that haven’t held water for years, but are now city landmarks.

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 22h

In preparation for tomorrow's Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos Symposium on Single Site Catalysis, I went back and looked at her thesis. She included the inscription of a Greek philosopher which I am told translates to "Everything flows. And nothing stands still."
LINK: sites.tufts.edu/mfscatalysis...

Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 22h

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 22h

Chemical engineering professor and MacArthur Fellow Will Tarpeh!
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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 22h

You can learn about Professor Tarpeh's research in this video!
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William Tarpeh | 2025 MacArthur Fellow

YouTube video by macfound

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 22h

Exciting news! Chemical engineering Professor Will Tarpeh has been selected as a 2025 MacArthur Fellow!
www.macfound.org/fellows/clas...

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 23h

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Without data centers, GDP growth was 0.1% in the first half of 2025, Harvard economist says | Fortune

Is a U.S. without data centers a country without GDP growth?

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 1d

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Epic true behind-the-scenes story of Master + Commander (2003). Full documentary.

YouTube video by Special Features

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 1d

$29k
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GM unveils new Chevy Bolt - same package, new battery, low $29k price

GM has unveiled the new Chevy Bolt and we got some hands-on time with it at an unveil event in Hollywood, CA.

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 1d

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Elon Musk's Satellites Now Constantly Falling Out of the Sky

Multiple Starlink satellites from Elon Musk's SpaceX are falling to Earth every single day, an astronomer warns — and counting.

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 1d

www.chemistryworld.com/news/hydroge...

Hydrogen battery relieves the pressure for clean energy storage

Researchers develop an electrolyte that overcomes the low-capacity high-operating-temperature issues of previous hydrogen storage setups

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Paul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 1d

Awesome

Nature @nature.com · 2d

BREAKING: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi “for the development of metal-organic frameworks”

Stay tuned for more.
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