Perpetual Learning
Simone Dubois 
As a scientist, I’m naturally drawn to understanding how things work, especially when it comes to public health. An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to commercially distributed raw milk recently caught my attention. It’s a stark reminder that sometimes, the simplest foods can carry hidden risks. So, what exactly is raw milk? It’s milk … Read more
It’s always exciting to see science find practical solutions for environmental challenges. Today, I want to talk about something I find particularly promising: researchers are developing a way to use discarded glass in construction blocks. This isn’t just about recycling; it’s a smart application of the circular economy that could significantly boost sustainability in the … Read more
Have you ever seen a video or a picture of a freshly cut tree gushing water? It might look surprising, even a bit dramatic. But as a climate scientist, I see it as a clear, vivid illustration of how our forests and water cycles are deeply connected. It’s a simple phenomenon with complex roots, and … Read more
As a climate scientist, I spend a lot of time looking at data, at graphs, and at the subtle, often invisible, shifts happening on our planet. But sometimes, the most profound changes are the ones we can see, if we know where to look. Today, I want to talk about something we often take for … Read more
As a scientist, I’m always fascinated by the intricate connections within complex systems. We often think of the brain as the body’s command center, controlling everything we do and think. But what if I told you that another vital system, your gut, is communicating in ways remarkably similar to your brain? Recently, scientists made a … Read more
It’s not every day that a new species of ancient shark is discovered, especially not in a place like Mammoth Cave National Park. But that’s exactly what happened recently, connecting a familiar natural wonder with the incredible story of prehistoric life. Mammoth Cave, known for its vast underground systems, has unveiled a fascinating secret from … Read more
The title ‘Milky Way and a Chapel’ sounds like the start of a poem, doesn’t it? It’s unusual, almost mystical. But for me, a scientist who spends her days thinking about our planet and its atmosphere, it sparks a different kind of wonder. It’s about finding perspective, a connection between the vastness of the cosmos … Read more
It’s deeply concerning when we learn that substances we thought were contained might be traveling where we least expect them, affecting the most vulnerable among us. New research is shedding light on a silent pathway: tiny amounts of PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals,’ are crossing the placenta and entering breast milk. This means they can … Read more
As a scientist, I’m always fascinated by breakthroughs that harness natural processes to solve complex problems. Obesity is a significant health challenge worldwide, and the search for effective solutions is ongoing. Recently, I came across some exciting research that offers a novel perspective. Scientists have developed a new drug that has successfully completed its initial … Read more
I recently saw an incredible photo of a sunset over Mount Rainier in Washington. The way the light hit the mountain, casting these beautiful, layered colors across the landscape, was breathtaking. But beyond the visual beauty, this image sparked a lot of thoughts for me, as a climate scientist. Mount Rainier is a place that … Read more