Perpetual Learning
Simone Dubois 
As an environmental scientist, I’m constantly looking at how our planet’s health impacts ours. Lately, the news about a potential doubling of liver cancer cases globally has really hit home. It’s a stark reminder that environmental changes and human health are deeply intertwined. Did you know that liver cancer is already one of the deadliest … Read more
Hey everyone, Simone here! Today, I want to dive into a fascinating question about our solar system neighbor, Venus. You might have heard that Venus spins in the opposite direction of most other planets. But if you’re looking at a map, how do you actually see that? Let’s use the data from the Pioneer Venus … Read more
As a scientist focused on our planet’s atmosphere and climate, I often explore complex systems and how they impact life. Today, I want to step slightly outside my usual realm to discuss something that sparks a lot of curiosity: the psychedelic drug DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine) and its intriguing connection to near-death experiences (NDEs). Did you know … Read more
Did you know that Earth has gone through dramatic climate shifts before? We often talk about climate change today, but our planet’s history is full of its own climate rollercoasters. A new study, looking at ancient rocks from Anticosti Island in Canada, is challenging what we thought we knew about one of these events: the … Read more
Did you know that some animals can inbreed without showing the same genetic diseases we often see in humans? It’s a fascinating question, especially when we look at chickens. As someone with a background in biology and a passion for understanding the natural world, I find this difference incredibly intriguing. When closely related individuals reproduce, … Read more
Let’s talk about how technology is giving us new ways to see the world, and in this case, the world inside our own bodies. You know how sometimes you need a really detailed picture of something to understand it better? Well, researchers have developed a new robotic camera, named EYRINA, that can do just that … Read more
Did you know that Earth has gone through several “icehouse” periods, where large ice sheets covered parts of the planet? These dramatic climate shifts have shaped life as we know it. Today, I want to dive into a fascinating new study that’s challenging our understanding of one of these ancient climate events: the Late Ordovician … Read more
Did you know that some of the smallest organisms in our oceans might hold powerful secrets to fighting cancer? I’m always fascinated by the incredible adaptations we find in nature, and this latest discovery from marine sponges is truly remarkable. Researchers have identified a novel exopolysaccharide, a type of sugar molecule, produced by bacteria living … Read more
Did you know that tiny specks of dust from outer space, which land on Earth every day, can actually tell us about the air our planet breathed millions of years ago? It sounds like science fiction, but it’s a fascinating reality that scientists are exploring. Scientists have discovered that certain types of cosmic dust, specifically … Read more
It’s incredible how much we’re still discovering about the natural world, and sometimes, the most exciting breakthroughs come from the least expected places. Today, I want to share some fascinating research that bridges marine biology and cancer therapeutics – a discovery involving a special molecule produced by tiny marine bacteria. Scientists have identified a novel … Read more