Perpetual Learning
Did you know that the world is getting warmer and more humid? As an atmospheric scientist, I’ve spent years studying climate patterns, and this is one trend that’s hard to ignore. While we often think about the big impacts of climate change – like rising sea levels or more intense storms – there are also … Read more
Did you know that NASA is aiming to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030? It sounds like science fiction, but it’s a real plan to power a permanent human base on our closest celestial neighbor. Why the Moon Needs a Nuclear Reactor Life on the Moon isn’t easy. One of the biggest … Read more
Did you know that the universe wasn’t always filled with the complex atoms and molecules we see today? For a short period after the Big Bang, the cosmos was a much simpler place. Scientists are now getting closer than ever to understanding this era by recreating the very first molecules that ever formed. The Dawn … Read more
Did you know that the amount of time kids and teens spend in front of screens might be linked to their heart health? A recent study is shining a light on this connection, and it’s something we should all pay attention to. The Study’s Findings Researchers have found a significant association between increased screen time … Read more
Did you know that plants can signal when they’re stressed, long before we might notice? As a scientist who’s spent years looking at our planet’s systems, I’m always fascinated by the subtle ways nature communicates. Today, I want to talk about a new piece of technology that’s helping us understand plant health better than ever … Read more
It’s hard to imagine a world so different from our own, but Earth’s history is full of dramatic events that reshaped life as we know it. One of the most devastating was the Permian-Triassic extinction event, often called ‘The Great Dying’. This happened about 252 million years ago, and it was truly catastrophic – it … Read more
Today, August 6, 2025, I want to dive into some fascinating science happening way down south. Did you know that beneath the vast, icy expanse of Antarctica, scientists have recently mapped an astonishing network of canyons? We’re talking about 332 of them, carved into the seafloor, and these underwater giants might be playing a much … Read more
It’s easy to feel a sense of unease when news breaks about governmental decisions impacting scientific endeavors. Today, August 6, 2025, reports suggest the White House has ordered NASA to deliberately decommission two satellites crucial for monitoring climate change. This event, while specific to our current time, echoes a long history where science and policy … Read more
It’s always fascinating to look back at the history of science and see how discoveries often come from unexpected places. Today, I want to share a recent scientific development that reminds me a bit of those early alchemists, not in their methods, but in their relentless pursuit of understanding and manipulating substances for a greater … Read more
It feels like we’re constantly learning new things about how viruses spread, and the recent developments with H5N1, also known as avian influenza, on dairy farms are no exception. We often think of viruses spreading through direct contact, like an animal touching another, or through droplets from coughs and sneezes. But what if there are … Read more