Perpetual Learning
Simone Dubois 
It’s normal for medical advancements to bring up questions, especially when they become widely discussed. We’ve seen a lot of attention on certain weight-loss medications lately. Now, new research is shedding light on a potential side effect that’s important for people to know about. Recent studies have observed a connection between the use of some … Read more
Did you know that in the stunning Komodo National Park, home to the famous Komodo dragons, there’s another fascinating creature thriving? It’s the Timor deer, and they have a remarkable ability: they can drink salty seawater. This might sound impossible, right? Our bodies, and many animals’, would react quite negatively to ingesting a lot of … Read more
Did you know that the fight against antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest health challenges we face today? The bugs that cause infections are evolving faster than we can create new ways to fight them. It’s a growing concern, but thankfully, science is always pushing forward, and sometimes, the answers are found in the … Read more
It’s hard to imagine, but our planet’s history might hold a secret more dramatic than any storybook. Around 12,800 years ago, something happened that drastically changed Earth’s climate. Scientists, looking at evidence like ancient ice cores and geological layers, believe a massive cosmic event might be the culprit. The leading theory? A comet or comet … Read more
Did you know that the tiny engines within our brain cells might hold the key to reversing memory loss? New research is shining a light on mitochondria, often called the “powerhouses” of our cells, and their crucial role in brain health. For a long time, we’ve understood that as our brains age or suffer from … Read more
Did you know that our oceans are getting warmer? It sounds simple, but this change is having some serious ripple effects. One alarming consequence, as reported by CBS News, is an increase in the risk associated with a bacteria sometimes called ‘flesh-eating’ – Vibrio vulnificus. As an atmospheric scientist, I spend a lot of time … Read more
Did you know that many of the precious metals we rely on, like gold, platinum, and palladium, are incredibly difficult to extract, especially in tiny amounts? Well, scientists have developed a really neat method that could change how we think about recycling these valuable resources. They’re talking about a way to pull out these metals, … Read more
This past July, severe floods swept through Texas, reshaping landscapes and, quite unexpectedly, revealing glimpses into our planet’s ancient past. As the floodwaters receded, they washed away layers of debris and dirt, uncovering something truly remarkable: dinosaur tracks estimated to be around 100 million years old. These incredible fossilized footprints were found in the Austin, … Read more
It feels like everyone is talking about Ozempic and Wegovy lately when it comes to weight management. These drugs, which mimic a hormone called GLP-1, have certainly made waves. But what if there was something else, something potentially even more impactful, working its way through the science pipeline? Scientists are buzzing about a tiny molecule … Read more
Did life on Earth begin not under the sun, but in the deep, dark abyss of the ocean floor? That’s the fascinating question NPR’s Short Wave podcast explored recently. It’s a concept that really makes you think about where we came from, and perhaps more excitingly, where else in the universe life might be hiding. … Read more