Perpetual Learning
It’s the end of July, and my garden is bursting with life! This time of year is always special for gardeners like me – it’s when all that early spring work really pays off. The sun has been generous, and my plants are showing their gratitude with a vibrant display of produce. This year, my … Read more
Summer is in full swing here in the Midwest, and my garden is absolutely bursting with life. The tomatoes are heavy on the vine, the peppers are starting to ripen, and the zucchini… well, let’s just say there’s plenty to go around! There’s something incredibly rewarding about growing your own food. It’s not just about … Read more
Did you know that the very weather patterns that sustain our planet are shifting, and this shift is directly impacting the food on our plates? As a scientist who studies climate, I’ve seen firsthand how subtle changes in temperature and rainfall can have massive ripple effects. Today, I want to talk about a critical intersection: … Read more
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of chatter about the homesteading dream – packing up, moving to the country, and living off the land. It’s a romantic idea, I get it. There’s something deeply appealing about self-sufficiency and a closer connection to nature. My own garden has given me a taste of that satisfaction, but … Read more
Did you know that the concrete and asphalt that make up our cities can actually make them much hotter than surrounding rural areas? This phenomenon is called the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, and it’s not just about feeling a bit warmer. The way our cities are built, and have been historically planned, has created … Read more
Hey everyone! So, you’ve been eyeing those awesome PC VR games and experiences, but you’re wondering if your current laptop can actually handle it. I get it. Diving into PC VR is super exciting, but the hardware requirements can feel like a cryptic puzzle. Let’s break it down. The biggest factors are your graphics card … Read more
It’s fascinating to consider how much travel has changed. My work often takes me to archives and historical sites, and a recent thought experiment about packing for an 18th-century journey got me thinking about the essentials. Specifically, what did people carry for their personal care and well-being? Imagine embarking on a journey across Europe in … Read more
It’s pretty incredible to see how fast AI is reshaping the financial world. Just recently, an AI-powered finance app called Ramp pulled in a massive $22.5 billion valuation in its latest funding round. This isn’t just a big number; it’s a clear signal about where investment is heading. For those who might not be familiar, … Read more
It might seem odd to connect the Neolithic period with the Galloroman era, but for a historian like me, especially one who spends a good deal of time digging through archives, the continuity and change found in skeletal remains across these vast periods are incredibly revealing. My recent research has taken me deep into the … Read more
As someone who studies our planet’s atmosphere, I’ve spent years looking at data, running models, and understanding how our climate is changing. It’s complex, and the science is clear: our planet is warming, and human activity is the primary driver. But today, I want to talk about something equally important: how these changes aren’t impacting … Read more