Perpetual Learning
The garden is bursting with color right now, and it’s not just the flowers! As we hit mid-August, my backyard is a vibrant tapestry of both beautiful blooms and fresh vegetables, proving that a garden can be both ornamental and edible. This year, I decided to really embrace the idea of a dual-purpose garden. It … Read more
It’s not often we see headlines that sound like science fiction becoming reality, but this latest development in sustainable energy is truly remarkable. On August 8, 2025, news broke that scientists have successfully converted carbon dioxide into a clean, green fuel with an impressive 96% purity. As someone who has spent decades sifting through the … Read more
The universe is vast, and with each passing year, our ability to explore it grows. Today, I want to talk about something truly exciting: the search for life on exoplanets, specifically focusing on a fascinating world called K2-18b. As someone with a background in atmospheric science, I’m always drawn to the complex layers of planets, … Read more
As of August 8, 2025, the conversation around NASA’s future is buzzing, and at its heart lies a crucial element: funding. It’s a topic that touches on our deepest curiosities about the universe and our place within it. My background in atmospheric science has always drawn me to the big picture, and for many of … Read more
Living in an older home has its charms, but sometimes, those charms come with a side of moisture. If you’ve dealt with water damage in your bathroom, especially with older homes that might not have the best ventilation, you know the headache that follows. Replacing that soggy drywall isn’t just about patching a hole; it’s … Read more
As an archivist, I’ve spent a good deal of my career sifting through the dusty blueprints and forgotten memos that chart the course of technological progress. It’s a privilege to see how ideas once confined to the realm of speculative fiction gradually become tangible realities. Today, the U.S. Army’s progress with directed-energy weapons, particularly lasers, … Read more
Did you know that beneath the vast Greenland ice sheet, a hidden lake once exploded, sending billions of gallons of water rushing out? It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but it actually happened in 2014! Scientists discovered this dramatic event through satellite data. It turns out, a large lake that had … Read more
Did you know that Greenland’s melting ice sheets are like giant, underwater fertilizer factories? It sounds a bit wild, but that’s exactly what NASA’s supercomputers are helping us understand. For years, scientists have been watching Greenland’s glaciers retreat. It’s a visible sign of our changing climate, but what happens under the ice, where the meltwater … Read more
Did you know that the floor of the ocean might hold clues to a dramatic event that changed our planet’s climate? Recent scientific discoveries point to evidence found in ocean sediments suggesting a massive comet explosion around 12,800 years ago. This wasn’t just any small space rock encounter. Scientists are exploring the theory that this … Read more
Did you know there’s a monster out there in the cosmos? Scientists have recently discovered a black hole so massive, it’s hard to even wrap your head around. This isn’t just big; it’s colossal! We’re talking about a black hole with a mass equivalent to 36 billion of our suns. Let’s put that into perspective. … Read more