Perpetual Learning
Okay, so hear me out… there’s been some serious drama in the tech world this past week. Ars Technica dropped a report about a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR, and get this – it’s been actively exploited for weeks. That’s right, while many of us were probably just trying to extract a zip file, some … Read more
Did you know that our oceans are getting warmer? It sounds simple, but this change is having some serious ripple effects. One alarming consequence, as reported by CBS News, is an increase in the risk associated with a bacteria sometimes called ‘flesh-eating’ – Vibrio vulnificus. As an atmospheric scientist, I spend a lot of time … Read more
This year, my garden threw me a curveball – a really, really big one. As a first-time zucchini grower, I was expecting a few modest squash, enough for a side dish here and there. What I got instead was a zucchini the size of my forearm, and then another, and another. It turns out, when … Read more
It’s August 2025, and looking at the economic landscape today, it’s clear that different generations are experiencing the world of work with distinct anxieties and hopes. As someone who’s seen decades of technological and economic shifts, I find this generational divide particularly fascinating and important to understand. We often hear about Gen Z’s struggles, with … Read more
Okay, so hear me out: Google’s dropped a new AI model, and it’s pretty wild. It’s basically acting like a satellite, but instead of just taking pretty pictures of Earth, it’s helping us understand climate change. This thing is seriously cool because it can process massive amounts of satellite data way faster and more accurately … Read more
Did you know that many of the precious metals we rely on, like gold, platinum, and palladium, are incredibly difficult to extract, especially in tiny amounts? Well, scientists have developed a really neat method that could change how we think about recycling these valuable resources. They’re talking about a way to pull out these metals, … Read more
This past July, severe floods swept through Texas, reshaping landscapes and, quite unexpectedly, revealing glimpses into our planet’s ancient past. As the floodwaters receded, they washed away layers of debris and dirt, uncovering something truly remarkable: dinosaur tracks estimated to be around 100 million years old. These incredible fossilized footprints were found in the Austin, … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. When a game jumps from one console to another, especially a big one like Hellblade 2, you usually expect some drama. Ports can be tough, right? Especially when you’re talking about optimizing a game built for one system to run on another. But according to a recent report from Push … Read more
Hey everyone, Mateo here! So, you’ve dived into VR, and it’s awesome, right? But maybe you’ve noticed a few things – like the headset feeling a bit… snug after a while, or maybe a weird stutter that breaks the immersion. Today, we’re talking about making your virtual reality setup even better, focusing on comfort and … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. Today, I want to talk about a recent development that really caught my eye – the confirmation that Nvidia and AMD will be contributing 15% of their China chip revenue to the U.S. government. This news, dated August 12, 2025, brings to mind many historical instances where governments have stepped in … Read more