Perpetual Learning
Simone Dubois 
It’s September 2025, and the world of health prediction is getting a serious upgrade. Imagine knowing your potential risk for over a thousand diseases, not just next year, but decades from now. That’s precisely what a new artificial intelligence model is starting to do, and it’s a fascinating glimpse into the future of personal health. … Read more
You know, it’s hard not to look up at the night sky and wonder what’s out there. For decades, Mars has been a focal point in that wonder, a place that seems both familiar and incredibly alien. Well, NASA just dropped some really exciting news that taps right into that fascination: evidence suggesting that life … Read more
The Universe Might Be Evolving… And It’s Not Just About Climate We often think of the universe as this vast, unchanging canvas. But what if it’s more dynamic than we thought? Recent work by astrophysicists at the University of Chicago is really making us rethink things. They’re suggesting that dark energy – that mysterious force … Read more
It’s incredible to witness how quickly scientific understanding and tools are advancing, offering new possibilities for conditions that were once considered untreatable. Today, I want to talk about something truly remarkable: the use of CRISPR activation for SCN2A-related neurodevelopmental disorders. SCN2A is a gene that plays a crucial role in how our nerve cells communicate. … Read more
Have you ever watched your pet dog vigorously scratch behind its ear with its hind leg, or seen a monkey meticulously groom another, including those satisfying scratching moments? It might seem like a simple, instinctual behavior, but there’s a whole lot of fascinating science behind why animals enjoy scratching. It turns out, it’s not just … Read more
Did you know our sun, that giant ball of plasma we rely on, has a cycle? It’s true! For decades, it’s been in a relatively quiet phase, but NASA scientists are now saying it’s slowly waking up. And that means we might be in for more intense space weather. What exactly is solar weather? Think … Read more
Harvard’s AI Breakthrough: A New Approach to Treating Tough Diseases Did you know that Harvard has developed a new AI tool that could significantly change how we approach complex diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and even certain types of cancer? It’s pretty exciting stuff, and I wanted to share what I’ve learned. Pinpointing the Problem with … Read more
It’s always exciting when science offers a glimmer of hope for some of our biggest challenges – like climate change and food security. Today, I want to talk about a fascinating development from the world of plant science that could make a real difference. Scientists have engineered plants to be significantly more efficient at capturing … Read more
We know our solar system has eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. But what if I told you there might be a ninth one, hiding in the distant, icy realm of the Kuiper Belt? Today is September 17, 2025, and the idea of a hidden planet isn’t just science fiction … Read more
It’s a question I hear a lot, especially from folks who fell in love with the stars later in life, perhaps after exploring other fields. “Is it too late for me to switch gears and dive into astronomy?” they ask, often worried about age and their academic background. Let’s talk about this. The universe is … Read more