Perpetual Learning
Okay, so hear me out… As someone deep in the tech world, I’ve always admired Microsoft’s Surface line. They’ve consistently pushed the boundaries with innovative designs and premium features. But lately, I’ve been thinking about a pretty big gap in their lineup, especially for a lot of us who rely on constant connectivity: the lack … Read more
Did you know that NASA is aiming to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030? This isn’t science fiction; it’s a serious plan to power a permanent human presence on our closest celestial neighbor. Why a Nuclear Reactor? The Moon presents unique energy challenges. For starters, a lunar day and night cycle lasts … Read more
It’s a common experience many of us have noticed: something about our gut health just hasn’t felt the same since we navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. As someone with a background in environmental and biological science, I’m fascinated by these interconnected health changes. Let’s dive into why your gut might be feeling a bit off, and … Read more
You know, as someone who loves getting hands-on in the garden and kitchen, I’m always amazed by how simple tools can make a big difference. It got me thinking about how technology, even the everyday kind, can do the same for people. Recently, I learned about how Near Field Communication (NFC) tags are being used … Read more
It’s a question many of us ponder: when does aging really kick in? We often feel a shift as we move through our lives, but science is shedding light on a more specific turning point. Recent studies suggest that around age 35, our bodies begin to change in ways that can accelerate the aging process. … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. China just unveiled a new humanoid robot, and get this: its ‘brain’ can perform 275 trillion operations per second. That’s a mind-boggling number, and as someone knee-deep in AI research for my PhD, I had to dive into what this actually means. When we talk about AI processing power, we’re … Read more
Hey everyone, Mateo here. We’re living in a wild time for AI, right? It’s popping up everywhere, from helping code to organizing our playlists. But as AI gets smarter, I’ve been thinking – where should we draw the line? Specifically, what about art and music? Should AI be creating these things for us? Think about … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… I just got back from the Agentic AI Summit 2025 at UC Berkeley, and my brain is still buzzing. As someone knee-deep in a PhD focusing on AI, this was basically Christmas morning for a tech nerd like me. It wasn’t all theoretical discussions, though. A big chunk of the … Read more
It’s August 5th, 2025, and as I walk through my garden, I’m always struck by the understated elegance of the okra flowers. Many people think of okra solely for its pods, the star of delicious dishes like gumbo or fried okra. But for me, the plant itself puts on a show well before harvest. Okra … Read more
It’s not often that a jury verdict brings the distant past of technology into sharp focus with a present-day event, but a recent finding against Meta concerning the Flo period and pregnancy app does just that. A jury determined that Meta illegally collected data from users of the Flo app, a significant development in the … Read more