Jason Lederman
@jlederman.bsky.social
Lexi’s husband. Person with many pets. Digital marketing, XPRIZE. Northwestern alum.
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It's #NationalDogDay! Aside from our furry friends bringing happiness, did you know that dogs can also help us learn more about human aging? The Dog Aging Project is studying 50K+ pet dogs to explore how genes, lifestyle, and environment impact how we age. Learn more. ⬇️ youtube.com/shorts/OnATC...
How Dogs Can Help Us Learn About Healthy Aging 🤯🐶 | XPRIZE Healthspan #shorts
YouTube video by XPRIZE
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August 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It's #NationalDogDay! Aside from our furry friends bringing happiness, did you know that dogs can also help us learn more about human aging? The Dog Aging Project is studying 50K+ pet dogs to explore how genes, lifestyle, and environment impact how we age. Learn more. ⬇️ youtube.com/shorts/OnATC...
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“Out of necessity comes innovation. We’re seeing fast fires and they’re hitting communities more often.” - Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
#Wildfires are increasing in intensity, which is why our technology needs to keep pace. Learn more here. ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...
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#Wildfires are increasing in intensity, which is why our technology needs to keep pace. Learn more here. ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...
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Satellites and drone swarms: The new high-tech quest to fight wildfires
A nonprofit is sending satellites into space to detect wildfire with unprecedented precision.
washingtonpost.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“Out of necessity comes innovation. We’re seeing fast fires and they’re hitting communities more often.” - Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
#Wildfires are increasing in intensity, which is why our technology needs to keep pace. Learn more here. ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...
@washingtonpost.com
#Wildfires are increasing in intensity, which is why our technology needs to keep pace. Learn more here. ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...
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As droughts intensify and groundwater runs dry, desalination is booming, with global capacity set to rise 25% by 2029. But high energy use and brine waste raise the question: can it scale sustainably? Learn more. ⬇️ www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
#waterscarcity #water
#waterscarcity #water
Why the environmental impacts of a boom in desalination are too big to ignore
The process of desalination produces highly concentrated brine as a waste product, which can create ocean ‘dead zones’. Most desalination plants around the world are also powered by fossil fuels, writ...
www.independent.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
As droughts intensify and groundwater runs dry, desalination is booming, with global capacity set to rise 25% by 2029. But high energy use and brine waste raise the question: can it scale sustainably? Learn more. ⬇️ www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
#waterscarcity #water
#waterscarcity #water
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We’re in a global water crisis. 2.2 billion people lack access to safe water. But what if the solution to this pressing challenge is…in the air? Water Abundance XPRIZE winner
Skysource tackled this problem with their WEDEW technology. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTkl...
#Water #Technology
Skysource tackled this problem with their WEDEW technology. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTkl...
#Water #Technology
August 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We’re in a global water crisis. 2.2 billion people lack access to safe water. But what if the solution to this pressing challenge is…in the air? Water Abundance XPRIZE winner
Skysource tackled this problem with their WEDEW technology. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTkl...
#Water #Technology
Skysource tackled this problem with their WEDEW technology. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTkl...
#Water #Technology
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15 #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Semifinalist Teams are pushing the limits of technology to detect and extinguish wildfires in under 10 minutes. From high schools to research institutions, learn about the teams’ work. ⬇️ news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
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#wildfires
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#wildfires
Drone swarms and AI take aim at stopping wildfires in 10 minutes
Fifteen teams have advanced to the semifinal round of XPRIZE’s $5 million Autonomous Wildfire Response Track, moving one step closer to proving that autonomous systems can detect and extinguish wildfi...
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August 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
15 #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Semifinalist Teams are pushing the limits of technology to detect and extinguish wildfires in under 10 minutes. From high schools to research institutions, learn about the teams’ work. ⬇️ news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
@mongabay.com
#wildfires
@mongabay.com
#wildfires
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XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Technical Prize Director
@spendier.bsky.social, PhD joined global leaders at the
Perspektywy #WomenInTech Summit to discuss how the competition is incentivizing teams to move #quantumtech from labs to real-world impact. Learn more: xprize.org/qc-apps
@spendier.bsky.social, PhD joined global leaders at the
Perspektywy #WomenInTech Summit to discuss how the competition is incentivizing teams to move #quantumtech from labs to real-world impact. Learn more: xprize.org/qc-apps
June 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Technical Prize Director
@spendier.bsky.social, PhD joined global leaders at the
Perspektywy #WomenInTech Summit to discuss how the competition is incentivizing teams to move #quantumtech from labs to real-world impact. Learn more: xprize.org/qc-apps
@spendier.bsky.social, PhD joined global leaders at the
Perspektywy #WomenInTech Summit to discuss how the competition is incentivizing teams to move #quantumtech from labs to real-world impact. Learn more: xprize.org/qc-apps
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In January 2025, #wildfires devastated Los Angeles with over 18,000 structures destroyed, 200,000 people evacuated, and 30 lives lost. #XPRIZEWildfire aims to prevent devastation like this from happening again. Learn more in this @forbes.com article. www.forbes.com/sites/sabbir...
Taming Wild Fires Before They Spiral - Part 1: Solutions
The LA fires showed the devastating impacts of wildfire propagation. Using sensors, imaging, AI and autonomy to locate, verify and suppress fires at birth is critical.
www.forbes.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In January 2025, #wildfires devastated Los Angeles with over 18,000 structures destroyed, 200,000 people evacuated, and 30 lives lost. #XPRIZEWildfire aims to prevent devastation like this from happening again. Learn more in this @forbes.com article. www.forbes.com/sites/sabbir...
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“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can."
Defying a ban, Long Islanders masked up for "No Kings"
“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can."
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June 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can."
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Don't just say it's unconstitutional, remind people that the constitution is full of very good ideas designed to prevent authoritarianism, and most people who want to ignore it want that specifically because they are authoritarian.
June 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Don't just say it's unconstitutional, remind people that the constitution is full of very good ideas designed to prevent authoritarianism, and most people who want to ignore it want that specifically because they are authoritarian.
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LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
It’s crazy what a difference a year can make when you’re practicing a hobby/skill you enjoy #painting #watercolor
June 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
It’s crazy what a difference a year can make when you’re practicing a hobby/skill you enjoy #painting #watercolor
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Our #XPRIZEHealthspan Innovation Landscape Report highlights key insights from teams pushing the frontiers of healthy aging. Based on submissions collected through January 2025, this report captures the momentum driving healthspan innovation. Learn more. www.xprize.org/prizes/healt...
#healthspan
#healthspan
June 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our #XPRIZEHealthspan Innovation Landscape Report highlights key insights from teams pushing the frontiers of healthy aging. Based on submissions collected through January 2025, this report captures the momentum driving healthspan innovation. Learn more. www.xprize.org/prizes/healt...
#healthspan
#healthspan
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Inspired by @jtuttlekeane.bsky.social and @ohdearz.bsky.social, here's what the White House proposed budget cuts to NASA would do to the entirety of the agency's Science Mission Directorate.
Bloodbath is right.
Bloodbath is right.
May 31, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Inspired by @jtuttlekeane.bsky.social and @ohdearz.bsky.social, here's what the White House proposed budget cuts to NASA would do to the entirety of the agency's Science Mission Directorate.
Bloodbath is right.
Bloodbath is right.
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Today, 0.5% of Earth’s water is usable to support the life of 8 billion people and over 100,000 (known) species. With reliable, affordable, and sustainable seawater desalination systems, we can make clean water accessible to everyone. Learn about #XPRIZEWaterScarcity. www.youtube.com/shorts/nCACS...
Help Bring Clean Water to All — Register a Team for XPRIZE Water Scarcity! 💧 #shorts
YouTube video by XPRIZE
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May 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today, 0.5% of Earth’s water is usable to support the life of 8 billion people and over 100,000 (known) species. With reliable, affordable, and sustainable seawater desalination systems, we can make clean water accessible to everyone. Learn about #XPRIZEWaterScarcity. www.youtube.com/shorts/nCACS...
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Now, more than ever, we need to revolutionize #desalination technologies, which haven’t advanced in decades. #XPRIZEWaterScarcity is incentivizing teams to create reliable, affordable, and sustainable seawater desalination systems. Learn more. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&v...
#cleanwater
#cleanwater
How XPRIZE Is Disrupting Desalination Tech to Address the Global Water Crisis
YouTube video by XPRIZE
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May 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Now, more than ever, we need to revolutionize #desalination technologies, which haven’t advanced in decades. #XPRIZEWaterScarcity is incentivizing teams to create reliable, affordable, and sustainable seawater desalination systems. Learn more. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&v...
#cleanwater
#cleanwater
Three months ago, my painting teacher moved out of her studio and had an “everything must go” sale. I fell in love with one of her paintings, but it was out of the budget. Last week she let me know the painting was sold - then gave it to me because my wife got it for me as an early birthday gift!
May 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Three months ago, my painting teacher moved out of her studio and had an “everything must go” sale. I fell in love with one of her paintings, but it was out of the budget. Last week she let me know the painting was sold - then gave it to me because my wife got it for me as an early birthday gift!
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We’re proud to announce the winners of the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval competition!
🏆Grand Prize Winner – $50M: Mati Carbon
Runners up:
🥇1st – $15M: NetZero
🥈2nd – $8M: Vaulted Deep
🥉3rd – $5M: UNDO
XFACTOR Awards:
OCEANS – $1M: Planetary
AIR – $1M: Project Hajar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta_s...
🏆Grand Prize Winner – $50M: Mati Carbon
Runners up:
🥇1st – $15M: NetZero
🥈2nd – $8M: Vaulted Deep
🥉3rd – $5M: UNDO
XFACTOR Awards:
OCEANS – $1M: Planetary
AIR – $1M: Project Hajar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta_s...
Meet the Winners of the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal Competition to Tackle Climate Change
YouTube video by XPRIZE
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April 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We’re proud to announce the winners of the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval competition!
🏆Grand Prize Winner – $50M: Mati Carbon
Runners up:
🥇1st – $15M: NetZero
🥈2nd – $8M: Vaulted Deep
🥉3rd – $5M: UNDO
XFACTOR Awards:
OCEANS – $1M: Planetary
AIR – $1M: Project Hajar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta_s...
🏆Grand Prize Winner – $50M: Mati Carbon
Runners up:
🥇1st – $15M: NetZero
🥈2nd – $8M: Vaulted Deep
🥉3rd – $5M: UNDO
XFACTOR Awards:
OCEANS – $1M: Planetary
AIR – $1M: Project Hajar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta_s...
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Mark your calendars! 🗓️ We’ll be announcing the winners of the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval competition on April 23. In the meantime, catch up on getting to know the finalist teams and watch this episode highlighting the teams competing in the Rocks track. youtu.be/LS-9UjFURvc
#climatechange #carbonremoval
#climatechange #carbonremoval
Unearthing Rocks' Potential to Fight Climate Change | Meet the Finalists | XPRIZE Carbon Removal
YouTube video by XPRIZE
youtu.be
April 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ We’ll be announcing the winners of the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval competition on April 23. In the meantime, catch up on getting to know the finalist teams and watch this episode highlighting the teams competing in the Rocks track. youtu.be/LS-9UjFURvc
#climatechange #carbonremoval
#climatechange #carbonremoval
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We are just two days away from announcing the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval winners! Want to learn about the five finalist teams who are pulling CO2 from the air, using the atmosphere as a tool to stabilize the climate? Watch the episode here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwj-...
#carbonremoval #climatechange
#carbonremoval #climatechange
Is the Future of Carbon Removal in the Air? | Meet the Finalists | XPRIZE Carbon Removal
YouTube video by XPRIZE
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April 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We are just two days away from announcing the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval winners! Want to learn about the five finalist teams who are pulling CO2 from the air, using the atmosphere as a tool to stabilize the climate? Watch the episode here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwj-...
#carbonremoval #climatechange
#carbonremoval #climatechange
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Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 As we celebrate our blue planet, it’s important to recognize the measures we must take to stabilize Earth’s climate. Watch this episode to see how #XPRIZECarbonRemoval finalist teams in the Land track are developing solutions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU8a...
#climatechange
#climatechange
Could the Answer to Climate Change Lie Beneath Our Feet? | Meet the Finalists| XPRIZE Carbon Removal
YouTube video by XPRIZE
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April 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 As we celebrate our blue planet, it’s important to recognize the measures we must take to stabilize Earth’s climate. Watch this episode to see how #XPRIZECarbonRemoval finalist teams in the Land track are developing solutions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU8a...
#climatechange
#climatechange
Pulling CO2 directly out of the atmosphere and storing it safely for hundreds of years. Amazing tech!!
What if we could take CO2 directly out of the air to stabilize our climate? 🌎 #XPRIZECarbonRemoval finalists Airhive, Heirloom, Octavia, Cella, Project Hajar (44.01 + Aircapture), and Skyrenu are developing solutions that can do exactly that. Learn more here: youtu.be/nwj-uR-DEJI
#climatechange
#climatechange
Is the Future of Carbon Removal in the Air? | Meet the Finalists | XPRIZE Carbon Removal
YouTube video by XPRIZE
youtu.be
April 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Pulling CO2 directly out of the atmosphere and storing it safely for hundreds of years. Amazing tech!!
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What if we could take CO2 directly out of the air to stabilize our climate? 🌎 #XPRIZECarbonRemoval finalists Airhive, Heirloom, Octavia, Cella, Project Hajar (44.01 + Aircapture), and Skyrenu are developing solutions that can do exactly that. Learn more here: youtu.be/nwj-uR-DEJI
#climatechange
#climatechange
Is the Future of Carbon Removal in the Air? | Meet the Finalists | XPRIZE Carbon Removal
YouTube video by XPRIZE
youtu.be
April 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What if we could take CO2 directly out of the air to stabilize our climate? 🌎 #XPRIZECarbonRemoval finalists Airhive, Heirloom, Octavia, Cella, Project Hajar (44.01 + Aircapture), and Skyrenu are developing solutions that can do exactly that. Learn more here: youtu.be/nwj-uR-DEJI
#climatechange
#climatechange
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Confirmed cases of measles
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
April 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Confirmed cases of measles
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
Reposted by Jason Lederman
The key to fighting climate change might be right beneath our feet. 🪨 Six #XPRIZECarbonRemoval finalists are harnessing the power of rocks to lock away CO2 permanently. Learn about the teams and their groundbreaking carbon removal solutions here. youtu.be/LS-9UjFURvc
#climatechange #carbonremoval
#climatechange #carbonremoval
Unearthing Rocks' Potential to Fight Climate Change | Meet the Finalists | XPRIZE Carbon Removal
YouTube video by XPRIZE
youtu.be
April 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The key to fighting climate change might be right beneath our feet. 🪨 Six #XPRIZECarbonRemoval finalists are harnessing the power of rocks to lock away CO2 permanently. Learn about the teams and their groundbreaking carbon removal solutions here. youtu.be/LS-9UjFURvc
#climatechange #carbonremoval
#climatechange #carbonremoval