Perpetual Learning
Simone Dubois 
I’m always amazed by how nature solves complex problems. It’s like a master engineer, constantly tweaking and refining over millions of years. And sometimes, we get to borrow those brilliant ideas for our own technology. This brings me to a fascinating development: a robot that can walk on water. How? By taking a page right … Read more
It’s a scary thought: a simple dip in the water turning into a life-threatening ordeal. Recently, news from Pensacola, Florida, brought this fear to light when a woman contracted a severe bacterial infection, often referred to as ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria, after spending time in the sound. This isn’t something we hear about every day, but it’s … Read more
It feels like microplastics are everywhere these days – in our water, our food, even the air we breathe. While we’ve known they’re a growing environmental concern, a new study has put a startling spotlight on their potential impact on our health, specifically our brains. Did you know that even a short exposure – as … Read more
As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about our atmosphere and how it works, I’ve always been fascinated by what we can see when it’s at its clearest. You know, when you step outside on a truly dark night, far from city lights, and the sky just explodes with stars? It’s incredible. For … Read more
Did you know that ice, that familiar frozen water, can actually generate electricity when you bend it? It sounds like something out of science fiction, but researchers have recently discovered just that! This isn’t about freezing your electric bill, but it’s a fascinating glimpse into how physical forces can interact with materials in unexpected ways. … Read more
Did you know that something as common as a pesticide could be linked to widespread brain abnormalities in children? It’s a critical intersection of environmental science and public health, and it’s something we really need to talk about. As someone who dives deep into environmental science and its impact on our communities, I’m always looking … Read more
Did you know that Earth’s deep past might be more ordered than we ever imagined? A recent study has uncovered a surprising mathematical pattern hidden within our planet’s history, suggesting that geological time isn’t just a linear sequence of events, but something far more intricate – a fractal. For a long time, we’ve understood Earth’s … Read more
Did you know that even chimps and macaques share a common human trait? It’s true! A fascinating drive to simply ‘people watch’ is something we have in common with our primate relatives. This isn’t just about idle curiosity. Scientists believe this tendency is deeply rooted in social cognition – our ability to understand and interact … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in our daily lives, but sometimes, looking up at the night sky can offer a profound sense of perspective. Today, I want to share something truly awe-inspiring: an image of the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as Messier 83. Even though it looks like a delicate swirl of stardust … Read more
Did you know that the tiny plastic particles we often hear about – microplastics – might be affecting our brains? It’s true. New research has linked these pervasive environmental contaminants to symptoms that look a lot like Alzheimer’s disease in mice. As someone with a background in environmental science, I find this research particularly concerning, … Read more