Perpetual Learning
Simone Dubois 
Beyond the Weather Report: Decoding the Urban Heat Island Effect Today, August 3rd, 2025, we’re feeling the summer heat, but have you ever noticed that cities often feel significantly hotter than the surrounding rural areas? This isn’t just your imagination; it’s a well-documented phenomenon called the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. As a scientist who … Read more
It’s concerning to see a rise in colon cancer cases among younger adults. This isn’t a trend anyone wants to see, and as someone who cares about our health and how our environment influences it, I wanted to dig into what might be contributing and what we can do. Recent observations show an uptick in … Read more
Did you know that black holes might not be silent after all? For a long time, we thought of them as these ultimate voids, absorbing everything, including light and sound. But recent scientific discoveries are painting a much more dynamic picture, suggesting that these cosmic giants are actually emitting ‘songs.’ I’m so fascinated by this, … Read more
Hey everyone, Simone here! Lately, I’ve been seeing the term ‘fibermaxxing’ pop up everywhere as a new wellness trend. The idea is pretty simple: dramatically increase your fiber intake to improve digestion, boost satiety, and potentially aid weight management. As someone who’s always interested in how our bodies work and how we can support them … Read more
It’s amazing how technology is stepping in to help our youngest patients. When a child undergoes surgery, the recovery period is a crucial time. Keeping a close eye on them for any signs of complications is paramount. Today, I want to talk about how wearable devices are becoming a silent, vigilant guardian for children recovering … Read more
Did You Know the Tintina Fault in the Yukon Could Unleash Major Quakes? Here in Atlanta, we often think about the ground shaking, but it’s not always the hurricanes or heavy rain we have to worry about. Sometimes, the biggest threats come from deep within the Earth. I was reading a fascinating new study that … Read more
Did you know that animals like bears, squirrels, and bats can enter a state of hibernation, dramatically slowing their metabolism to survive harsh conditions? It’s a natural marvel that scientists are now looking to for clues to combat some of our most challenging human diseases. Think about it: during hibernation, these animals experience incredible physiological … Read more
Did you know that parts of the Yukon, Canada, sit atop a geological giant that’s been surprisingly quiet for a very long time? I’m talking about the Tintina Fault, and a recent study is shedding new light on its potential for significant seismic activity. As of August 3, 2025, new research, specifically the study titled … Read more
It’s fascinating how much we’re still learning about the universe, even about something as fundamental as light. Did you know that light, the very thing that allows us to see, has a secret identity? And this identity is so elusive that we can’t observe both sides of it at the same time. That’s right, MIT … Read more
As someone who studies our planet’s atmosphere and climate, I’m always excited about new ways we can better understand and predict the forces that shape our world. Today, I want to talk about a fascinating collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) that could make a real difference in how we forecast hurricanes: … Read more