Bear Cats

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Bear Cats

There is a college team that are named the Bear Cats.  Wondered if this was a made-up name or if it was for real. It turns out that bear cats exist.

The binturong (Arctictis binturong) (/bɪnˈtjʊərɒŋ, ˈbɪntjʊrɒŋ/; bin-TURE-ong, BIN-ture-ong), also known as the bearcat, is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. It is uncommon in much of its range, and has been assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because of a declining population. It is estimated to have declined at least 30% since the mid-1980s. The binturong is the only species in the genus

Solid State Glass Batteries

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Solid State Glass Batteries

Glass batteries could help move EV performance ahead. Here are the key features

  • Glass batteries use solid glass inside, making them safer. They avoid problems like leaks and fires.
  • These batteries store more energy, so devices last longer. This is great for electric cars.
  • Glass batteries charge quickly, taking just minutes to fill up. This helps people with busy lives.
  • They last a long time, up to 23,000 charges. This means fewer replacements and saves money.
  • Glass batteries work well in hot or cold places. They are useful for gadgets and green energy systems

For all the details, see: https://leadcrystaltechnologies.com/glass-battery-technology-how-it-works/

One issue that this link does not fully address is the use of Lithium, although replacing it with sodium is possible, according to some sources. However, using sodium might not be as effective on the “key” features listed. “Solid-state glass batteries can use sodium. Sodium-ion batteries are a promising alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries, offering safety, cost-effectiveness, and the potential for high energy density. These batteries utilize sodium metal anodes and solid-state electrolytes, which are stable and non-flammable, making them safer and more environmentally friendly. The use of sodium in solid-state glass batteries is supported by recent research advancements that have improved the performance and stability of sodium-based solid-state batteries, bringing them closer to competing with lithium-ion batteries in terms of electrochemical performance.

Quality of Life

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Quality of Life

Life expectancy is one measure of value, but the more important factor would be what is the expected quality of life term? What good is it to expect to live to be 90 when the last 15 years are in pain & misery or incapacitated? I have failed to find this information on the all-knowing Internet, but the following are some factors to consider by country.

 Rank Country Life Expectancy (Years) Male Life Expectancy Female Life Expectancy
1 Monaco 89.4 85.6 93.1
2 Japan 84.3 81.1 87.1
3 Singapore 84.1 81.6 86.4
4 Macau 84 81 87
5 San Marino 83.9 81.4 86.3
6 Iceland 83.3 81.2 85.2
7 Hong Kong 83.2 80.3 86.1
8 Andorra 83 80.8 85.1
9 Switzerland 82.9 80.5 85.1
10 South Korea 82.8 79.7 85.6
11 Spain 82.6 79.5 85.4
12 Australia 82.5 80.2 84.6
13 Italy 82.4 79.8 84.8
14 Israel 82.3 80.1 84.3
15 Sweden 82.2 80.3 83.9
16 Luxembourg 82.1 79.7 84.4
17 Norway 82 80.1 83.8
18 New Zealand 82 80 84
18 Malta 81.9 79.8 83.9
19 France 81.8 78.9 84.5
20 Finland 81.7 78.7 84.4
USA 48th

  Country/Region Stability Rights Health Safety Climate Costs Popularity Total rank

-15% -20% -15% 10% -15% – 15% – 10% 100% 1 Australia 96 88 97 91 29 82 82 81 2 Switzerland 92 100 94 100 50 45 86 81 3 San Marino 92 85 100 99 70 53 59 80 4 Luxembourg 93 100 87 98 43 36 94 78 5 Macao * 90 69 98 99 55 75 63 78 6 Hong Kong * 88 80 100 100 65 58 51 78 7 Sweden 87 98 86 92 32 55 87 77 8 Norway 89 99 90 94 28 46 93 76 9 New Zealand   93 100 84 99 50 27 79 76 10 Malta 84 64 93 99 82 33 93 76 11 Austria 83 88 96 99 45 45 78 76 12 Germany 84 93 94 97 39 47 76 75 13 UAE 86 65 79 90 55 74 92 75 14 Japan 87 88 92 99 60 35 65 75 15 Netherlands 84 98 84 98 38 39 89 75 16 Finland 82 100 85 99 31 44 86 75 17 Ireland 91 95 85 100 20 45 91 74 18 Portugal 76 74 88 99 77 43 67 74 19 Denmark 88 100 84 99 31 34 83 74 20 South Korea 86 78 91 92 63 43 65 74                  

USA 38th  

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Combined rank Best
Lower is better
6 (1+5=6) 1 Macao 6
(3+5)=8 2 San Moreno 8
(2+9=11) 3 Switzerland 11
13 (1+12=13) 4 Australia 13
13 (6+7=13) 5 Hong Kong 13 16(2+14=16) 6 Japan 16 20(4+16) 7 Luxembourg 20 22 (7+15=22) 8 Sweden 22 25 (8+17=25) 9 Norway 25 27 (9+18) 10 New Zealand 27 28 (10+18=28) 11 Malta 28 (20+10=30) 12 South Korea 30 36 (16+20=36) 13 Finland 36