Perpetual Learning
There’s something truly exciting about buying new plants for the garden. You imagine the bounty, the fresh flavors, and the satisfaction of growing your own food. But what happens when that little plant tag goes missing, or worse, never existed in the first place? That was me, standing in my garden on August 27th, 2025, … Read more
It’s August 27, 2025, and while we’re often focused on big headlines, sometimes the most significant economic shifts happen quietly, embedded in policy. Today, I want to talk about tariffs and how they can function like a de facto national sales tax, potentially impacting our economy in ways we might not immediately recognize. Think about … Read more
Did you know that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently appointed Dr. Retsef Levi to lead its COVID-19 workgroup? This move has certainly sparked a lot of discussion, and it’s worth exploring what it might signify for public health. Dr. Levi is known for having critical views on COVID-19 vaccines. This … Read more
Did you know that some animals have a built-in biological superpower? Groundbreaking research has revealed that bearded dragons, those fascinating reptiles from Australia, can actually switch their sex! It’s not science fiction; it’s a complex biological process that scientists are finally starting to understand. The Science Behind the Switch For a long time, we’ve understood … Read more
Last night, around 11 PM to midnight, someone in Finland witnessed something quite remarkable in the sky. They described it starting like a satellite, but then growing into a large, luminous ball that moved across the sky for over a minute. It’s moments like these that really spark my curiosity, especially as someone who studies … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… Anthropic just dropped a new Claude AI agent, and this one lives right inside your Chrome browser. I’ve been playing around with it, and honestly, it feels like a legit step forward for how we interact with AI on a daily basis. So, what exactly is this thing? Think of … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is stepping into the political ring. They’re launching a super PAC, which is basically a political action committee, and they’re planning to pour tens of millions of dollars into it. The goal? To support candidates in California who are cool with a more … Read more
Did you know that the universe is still full of mysteries? For years, scientists have been puzzled by Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) – intense, millisecond-long flashes of radio waves that originate from deep space. They’re like cosmic Morse code, but we haven’t quite cracked the language yet. Well, get ready, because we’ve just detected the … Read more
Hey everyone, Mateo here! So, something pretty cool just happened in the world of digital creation that’s definitely worth checking out. As of today, August 27th, 2025, Google’s powerful Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model is being woven into the fabric of Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express. What does this mean for us creators? Basically, it’s … Read more
It’s August 27th, 2025, and if you’re in Seattle, you might be noticing a familiar, frustrating sight: ants. They seem to appear out of nowhere, marching in lines across your kitchen counters or exploring your pantry. Dealing with ants is a common challenge for many homeowners, and in a city like Seattle with its abundant … Read more