Perpetual Learning
Did you know the air you breathe every day could be quietly impacting your blood pressure? As someone who studies atmospheric science and the urban heat island effect, I’ve seen firsthand how environmental factors can deeply affect our health. It’s not just about smog; even indoor air quality matters. We often think of blood pressure … Read more
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement around generative AI. Every day, it feels like there’s a new tool that can write code, create art, or draft emails. Many companies are eager to jump on the bandwagon, launching pilot projects to see what this technology can do for them. But according to a … Read more
Hey everyone! Mateo here. With 2025 already in full swing, the VR landscape is still evolving, and picking the right headset can feel like a quest in itself. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just dipping your toes into virtual worlds, there’s a ton of new tech out there. Today, I want to break down … Read more
As someone who studies how our environment impacts our health, I’m always looking for those connections that might not be immediately obvious. Today, I want to talk about something that’s been making waves in the scientific community: the impact of COVID-19 on our blood vessels. New research is shedding light on how even a mild … Read more
It’s Elias Vance, checking in from the garden. This time of year, I’m usually deep in harvest mode, but a recent conversation got me thinking about something a little more… unexpected. My neighbor, bless his heart, was venting about his utility bills. He mentioned his gas usage had been unusually high, even though his house … Read more
Imagine this: all technology disappears tomorrow. No more smartphones, no more advanced medicine, no more heated homes or air-conditioned cars. Suddenly, we’re back to basics. It’s a stark thought experiment, and it leads to a fascinating question: if we were stripped of our modern tools, in which climate on Earth could humans actually thrive? Let’s … Read more
This is an exciting time for anyone interested in human origins! Recently, fossils unearthed in Ethiopia have given us a new perspective on our ancient ancestors. It turns out, our family tree might be a lot more complex and branched than we once thought. Did you know that for a long time, the prevailing idea … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… what if your next job interview wasn’t with a person, but with an AI? And what if that AI was actually better at hiring you than a human recruiter? That’s not some far-off sci-fi scenario. A pretty massive experiment recently looked at exactly this. They tested AI voice agents for … Read more
It’s been a challenging few years, with many of us navigating the complexities of viral infections like COVID-19 and the flu. We’re all familiar with the immediate effects of these illnesses, but what if there were deeper, longer-term implications we’re only just beginning to understand? Recent research, highlighted by HuffPost, is shedding light on a … Read more
Did you know that the very cities we call home can amplify the effects of climate change? It’s a tough reality, and it’s not felt equally by everyone. Today, I want to talk about the intersection of climate change and social justice, specifically how urban environments are creating a disproportionate burden on certain communities. The … Read more