Perpetual Learning
You’ve probably heard about tariffs and big government spending bills, often called ‘megabills.’ Politicians talk about them in terms of national interest, trade balances, or boosting the economy. But what do these large-scale economic policies actually mean for everyday people, for the 99% of us who aren’t running multinational corporations or sitting in Congress? From … Read more
Mars Rover Uncovers Potential Signs of Ancient Life Today, September 11, 2025, marks a significant moment in our exploration of the cosmos. NASA announced that its Perseverance rover has found what could be the clearest sign yet of potential past life on Mars. This discovery, detailed in research published in Nature, centers around a specific … Read more
It’s 9/11/2025, and the gardening season is in full swing. I was recently potting up some pepper seedlings, ready to give them a good start for the season, when I made a rather surprising discovery. Nestled right in the soil of one of my little pots was a toad! At first, I was a bit … Read more
It’s September 11, 2025, and I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s going on inside us, often unseen. We talk about our bodies, our organs, our cells – but what about the trillions of tiny lives we host? I’m talking about the human microbiome. Did you know that your body is home to more microbial … Read more
Hey everyone, Mateo here! So, the iPhone 17 is out, and while we’ve talked about a lot of the cool new features, there’s one fix that’s a really big deal for a lot of people, including me: the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) flickering issue on OLED screens. If you’ve ever found your eyes feeling strained … Read more
Okay, so hear me out: we are nowhere near understanding intelligence, let alone creating Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). And honestly, that’s a good thing. It’s easy to get swept up in the hype. Every other headline screams about AI reaching human-level capabilities, or even surpassing them. We see AI generating art, writing code, and even … Read more
Hey fellow gardeners! Have you ever looked at your garden and wondered if there’s a way to get more out of your space, naturally? I know I have. Over the years, I’ve discovered a gardening secret that’s been around for ages: companion planting. It’s basically the art of growing different plants together for mutual benefit. … Read more
Hey everyone, Mateo here! Today, we’re diving deep into something that’s been on a lot of our minds, especially if you’re rocking a Quest 3 for PC VR gaming or some of those awesome UEVR mods: the wired versus wireless connection. We all want that silky-smooth frame rate and the least amount of heat generated, … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… The conversation around Artificial Intelligence often feels like we’re standing at the edge of a cliff, watching jobs disappear one by one. It’s all about replacement, right? AI taking over, humans becoming obsolete. But honestly, that’s not really what I’m seeing in my day-to-day life, or in the projects I’m … Read more
Today is September 10, 2025. Remember those disposable face masks we all wore during the COVID-19 pandemic? They were everywhere, a symbol of a global effort. But what if these seemingly simple pieces of fabric have left behind a less obvious, and potentially concerning, legacy? New research is starting to shine a light on the … Read more