Perpetual Learning
Simone Dubois 
The vast, powerful currents that move heat and nutrients around our planet are showing signs of slowing down, and scientists are sounding the alarm. A recent study has identified a new indicator suggesting that a critical system, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), could be on the verge of a significant slowdown or even a … Read more
Did you know that we have visitors from beyond our solar system? It sounds like science fiction, but it’s a reality! Recently, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has been putting on a show, and scientists are particularly intrigued by its unusual color. Normally, comets appear with a tail of dust and gas, often with a white … Read more
It’s 9/12/2025, and if you’re like many of us, you might be struggling to get a good night’s sleep. We all know that feeling – tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, wishing for that deep, restorative sleep. But what if chronic sleeplessness is doing more than just making us grumpy? New research is shedding … Read more
From Data to Decisions: Making Climate Science Work for Policy Today, September 12, 2025, I want to talk about something crucial: how we take the complex, often overwhelming, world of climate science and turn it into real, effective action. As someone with a PhD in Atmospheric Science and experience as an environmental policy consultant, I’ve … Read more
Did you know that the foods we often reach for without a second thought might be quietly impacting men’s health? A recent study has shed light on how ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can negatively affect men, specifically concerning sperm health and chronic inflammation. It’s a reminder that what we eat truly matters. Let’s talk about what … 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 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
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
It’s fascinating to think about the absolute necessities for life, right? We often picture vibrant ecosystems, lush forests, and of course, ourselves needing to eat! But what if life didn’t require the organic molecules we associate with sustenance? What if an organism could survive, even thrive, on a diet composed entirely of inorganic matter? This … Read more
It’s not science fiction anymore! Scientists have recently achieved something truly remarkable: they’ve created the first-ever visible time crystals. Think of it as a new state of matter, something that behaves in ways we’ve only begun to understand. For years, time crystals have been a fascinating concept in quantum physics. Unlike regular crystals, which have … Read more