Elon Musk owns Twitter 🤯

Plus: The Large Hadron Collider sets a world record Apr 26, 2022 [View in browser]( After a month of will-he-or-won't-he, Elon Musk, the world's richest person, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, and space baron whose rise to fame was fundamentally linked to social media, got what he wanted. He struck a deal to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion. This means Twitter is entering a new, unpredictable era: Musk wants to bolster free speech on the platform and unlock its "extraordinary potential", but no one knows what the platform will look like or who will execute all the changes coming. What’s next, a copycat billionaire bidding for Netflix? But, before we take a closer look at Elon Musk's wild tango with Twitter, ​​watch today’s video to learn how a massive solar storm capable of destroying electronics missed the Earth by only nine days in 2012. It makes you wonder. Good morning. I’m Derya, an editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s dive in. [Video]VIDEO OF THE DAY [A huge solar storm that could destroy electronics missed the Earth by only 9 days]( We have to prepare for the worst. [A huge solar storm that could destroy electronics missed the Earth by only 9 days]( CULTURE [Twitter has officially sold itself to Elon Musk. Here's what we know]( [Elon Musk at an event (left), and a Twitter logo in red (right).]( It finally happened: Twitter [has officially accepted Elon Musk's offer]( to buy the social media giant for roughly $44 billion, at a $54.20-per-share deal on Monday. - This came on the heels of a quick meeting of Twitter's board to discuss Musk's latest offer, which was higher than his "best and final" offer of $43 billion to take the social media juggernaut private. A billionaire’s world. As of Monday morning, Twitter was valued at $37 billion, which makes Musk's $54.20-per-share offer a staggering 54 percent premium. Musk had also said that a refusal would push him to reconsider his shareholder position, citing a loss of what he calls "confidence in the management." One feature Musk hinted at was the possibility of an "edit" button — a function the website was already developing. Musk also said he'd cut the Twitter Blue ads, reduce the subscription price, and [even enable Dogecoin payments]( on Twitter dot com. What a world. [Read More]( SCIENCE [After 3 years offline, the Large Hadron Collider immediately sets a world record]( [The Large Hadron Collider.]( Whoosh! After three years of maintenance and upgrades, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) — one of the most powerful scientific instruments ever built — [has whizzed past its own record](. - In preparation for its third major run of experiments, the particle accelerator has created the most energetic beams of protons ever made by humans. The particles went racing around the 17-mile (27-km) tunnel near Geneva, Switzerland, with an energy of 6.8 trillion electronvolts (TeV). LHC's Run 3. Beams should start colliding within a couple of months, and this record isn't the only upgrade that scientists at the LHC reveal in the coming weeks. Several of the experiments at the accelerator have significantly increased the amount of data they're capable of collecting, opening the door for new ([and perhaps surprising]( discoveries. Researchers across the world will use that data to peer deeper than ever into some of the most puzzling and fundamental mysteries in physics. [Read More]( INNOVATION [A new tidal turbine generates as much power as 12 solar panels]( [The tidal turbine on display.]( A Canadian renewable energy company dubbed Idenergie [has unveiled a new hydrokinetic design turbine]( that harnesses power from flowing water and converts it to electricity. - In the past, the use of tidal turbines has been associated with the disruption of habitats for aquatic animals and vegetation systems. However, the company paid special attention to this common complaint and picked the Darrieus type rotor, which does not harm the ecosystem and is easy to recycle. At its maximum, a single turbine can produce 12 kWh of power a day and is connected to the battery grid that gets charged continuously. Even at a reduced power generation capacity, a turbine can produce enough power to keep common devices in a household, like a refrigerator, TV, computer, and lighting. - A single turbine can produce the power generated by [as many as 12 solar panels]( and continues to work round the clock. The turbine is shipped in a disassembled state and can be put together by simply following seven easy steps. The turbine design also includes a shaftless motor that prevents water from entering the generator, thereby reducing maintenance requirements. [Read More]( MAIL & MUSINGS While renewable energy technologies are critical to curbing climate change, using such sources can’t eliminate all environmental concerns. What do you think about the environmental consequences of renewable energy technologies? Be sure you check back tomorrow for the results! [It’s better than oil, so nature has to bite the bullet.]( [Eh, there’s money in it.]( [We should go for nuclear; so far it’s the cleanest, at scale.]( [Nature can thrive only if we all disappear.]( Yesterday’s Results We asked how worried you are about earthquakes. We are happy to hear that it’s not a concern for the majority of you. Not really a concern where I live. 59% It’s always in the back of my mind. 26% Super worried. We don’t do enough to prepare. 9% Not much. My house is my armor. 6% QUOTE OF THE DAY “ Radio and television…have succeeded in lifting the manufacture of banality out of the sphere of handicraft and placed it in that of a major industry. ” Nathalie Sarraute in Times Literary Supplement June 10, 1960 AND ANOTHER THING... - SpaceX’s Starlink [is bringing Wi-Fi to Hawaiian Airlines](. And it's 100 percent free. - The heavens wheel above us, but at least we can rely on the North Star, aka Polaris, to provide eternal stability, right? Well, no. [Here’s how to spot Vega]( the North Star of the future. (New Scientist $) - A mid-air plane swap stunt 10 years in the making [couldn’t be completed]( after one of the planes spiraled out of control moments after the pilot left it. - [Booming warehouse growth clashes]( with rural life in California’s Inland Empire. (The Verge) - A startup is developing an innovative cryogenic tank design [that could allow airliners to fly]( up to four times farther than traditional passenger aircraft. - New technology is enabling neuroscientists to make increasingly detailed wiring diagrams that [could yield new insights into brain function](. (Knowable Magazine) - This printer [is made of 600 strands of DNA]( that put themselves together. Prepared by Derya Ozdemir and Brad Bergan Enjoy reading? Don't forget to forward to a friend! Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe]( [About Us]( | [Advertise]( | [Contact Us]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( [Instagram]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to our newsletter. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( © Copyright 2022 | The Blueprint is by Interesting Engineering, Inc. 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 | All Rights Reserved [Interesting Engineering]