Twitter to adopt the "poison pill" strategy against Musk.

Plus: Scientists spot a huge nova eruption that happens only once every 15 years, SpaceX's Starlink internet helps Ukrainian children receive critical cancer care. Apr 16, 2022 [View in browser]( It’s been a chaotic week for Twitter. After Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter completely since he does not rely on its management, the company’s board of directors has decided to adopt a limited-time plan to prevent a possible takeover. We are already used to Musk’s love-hate relationship with the social media platform but things have taken a different turn with the latest conflicts. Who knows, maybe nothing will change and Musk will keep on teasing people on Twitter. Before we proceed to the Twitter commotion, let’s if solar-powered vehicles could supply enough electricity to meet the bill. Good morning. I’m Mert, an editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. [Video]VIDEO OF THE DAY [Here's why solar-powered automobiles aren't still a thing]( Charging enough electricity to meet the bill is tough. [Here's why solar-powered automobiles aren't still a thing]( CULTURE [Twitter adopts ‘poison pill’ defense in the face of Elon Musk's takeover bid]( [Elon Musk twitter]( The last two weeks have been quite a whirlwind at Twitter. While the company was happy to welcome Musk to the board of directors, Musk declined the offer and suggested [a complete buyout of the company]( citing no faith in its management. His proposal also included a veiled threat of dropping his stake if his offer was not accepted. - In the face of this bid, Twitter's board of directors has unanimously agreed to [activate a limited-time plan]( in order to prevent a hostile takeover of the company using shares in the open market. Without naming Elon Musk, the company said in a press release that the plan would be activated if the ownership by a single entity increased beyond 15 percent. How will Elon Musk respond to this? Musk, who already faces a lawsuit for not disclosing his Twitter stake on time, can take the legal route. However, experts told AP News that no court has overturned a 'poison pill' in the last 30 years. After all this, Musk might just be a swift exit at a higher stock price than he bought it at and continue tweeting on the platform as he has always done. [Read More]( SCIENCE [Scientists spot a huge nova eruption that happens only once every 15 years]( [The binary star system]( A pair of stars emitted a rare dramatic explosion last year, sending shockwaves hurtling through space. Scientists have been keeping track of a red giant and a white dwarf in the Serpent Bearer constellation emitting a massive explosion, sending particles flying outwards at close to the speed of light once every 15 years. - The latest explosion to come from the [binary star system]( occurred last year and the dramatic event was captured by two Earth-based telescopes, [a press statement]( reveals. It is the first time the rare event was captured in such detailed gamma-ray observations. A new avenue of research. Close observations of the dramatic event have provided a new avenue of research for scientists who are looking to unravel the mystery of cosmic rays. The event was captured by the MAGIC (Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Cherenkov) telescopes in the Canary Islands, allowing the researchers to measure the radiation coming from the explosion to be 250 gigaelectronvolts. Nova outbursts are "a source of cosmic rays." The researchers behind the paper believe the observations may help the scientific community to shed some light on the mystery of cosmic rays. [Read More]( HEALTH [FDA approves first breath test for COVID-19 in the U.S.]( [Breath test for COVID-19.]( - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given an emergency use authorization to the [first breath test for detection of COVID-19]( the regulatory authority said in[a press release](. How does it work? The detection device called InspectIR is the size of a piece of carry-on luggage and uses disposal paper straws as a consumable to carry out the test. It requires the individual being tested to blow on the paper straw, which is then inserted into the sample analysis tray to determine if the test is positive or not. The technique used in this case is called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) where the air sample on the paper straw is vaporized and its contents bombarded with a high-energy beam of electrons. The sample breaks into smaller molecules that are analyzed by their mass to charge ratio. In the case of this detection, InspectIR is only on the lookout for five compounds that have been associated with COVID-19 infection and will return a test as positive in a matter of three minutes, if they are found. [Read More]( THINGS WE LOVE - Free yourself from keyboards with [the best touch screen laptops out there]( - Take a look at the [top 7 power banks that are so light]( that you won't feel bothered by carrying something extra. MAIL & MUSINGS Breath tests can ease and fasten the process of getting tested for COVID. Would you prefer breath tests to PCR? Be sure you check back tomorrow for the results! [Definitely. At least it's faster.]( [Yes. I've always hated swabs anyway.]( [If the results will be presumptive, no. I need to be sure of its exactness.]( [I guess it will be dependent on the urgency in this case.]( Yesterday’s Results Following the news that a delivery drone concept can carry 100 pounds up to 80 miles, we asked which improvement should be prioritized when it comes to drones. 41 percent chose regulation while 31 percent said autonomy. Regulation. Obviously. 41% Autonomy. The fact that we need to control the vehicle remotely kills it. 31% They are not cost-efficient. It doesn't make sense. 14% They are not reliable at all, I don't trust them with packages. 13% QUOTE OF THE DAY “ Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns so that each small piece of her fabric reveals the organization of the entire tapestry. ” Richard P. Feynman in “The Character of Physical Law” AND ANOTHER THING... - The world’s largest gold-producing complex is aiming to [cut nearly 20 percent of its carbon footprint](. - Elon Musk takes swipe at Mark Zuckerberg and [compares him to a monarch](. (Insider) - A new treatment offers [hope for Parkinson's patients]( to walk again. - China's [Shenzhou 13 capsule lands with a crew]( of 3 after the record-setting mission. (Space.com) - A Florida student is [accepted into 27 schools with $4M]( in scholarships, and he’s studying the best major: engineering. - Iraq’s ancient buildings are being [destroyed by climate change](. (The Guardian) - Israel has successfully tested its [new laser-based defense system](. Prepared by Mert Erdemir 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 2021 | The Blueprint is by Interesting Engineering, Inc. 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 | All Rights Reserved [Interesting Engineering]