Perpetual Learning
It’s easy to get caught up in the current wave of excitement surrounding Artificial Intelligence. We hear about its potential to transform every aspect of our lives. But as someone who’s spent decades sifting through the remnants of technological history, I find myself looking back to another era of impressive, sometimes overambitious, engineering: Ancient Rome. … Read more
It’s easy to think of automation as a modern invention, a product of silicon chips and complex algorithms. But the desire to have machines do our work, and do it tirelessly, is much older than you might imagine. Back in the 19th century, a time of booming industrialization, people were already dreaming of automated factories. … Read more
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
You know I usually talk about markets, crypto, and how to optimize your financial strategy. I focus on actionable insights, backed by data. But sometimes, to understand where we’re going, you need to look at how far we’ve come. And I recently stumbled into some fascinating archaeological findings that really put human ingenuity into perspective: … Read more