Perpetual Learning
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
It’s not every day that I stumble upon research that feels like a direct link to the fundamental nature of reality. But a recent announcement from Chinese scientists about detecting rare quantum friction in folded graphene has certainly done that. As someone who has spent decades sifting through the history of technology, I often find … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… scientists in China have spotted something super rare and honestly, pretty mind-bending: quantum friction in folded graphene. I know, I know, “quantum” and “friction” together sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi flick, but this is real science happening right now. So, what exactly is this stuff? Basically, graphene … 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
Today, we often think of the internet as a sudden, almost magical arrival. But like most profound technological shifts, its roots run deep, tangled in a history of wires, dots, and voices long before screens glowed with instant information. In my years spent poring over historical documents, I’ve seen firsthand how the desire to communicate … 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