Perpetual Learning
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
You’ve probably seen headlines about robots taking over factories. But the real story isn’t just about automation. It’s about robotic autonomy – how these machines are becoming self-sufficient, and what that means for production costs and investment opportunities. For years, industrial robots were powerful but dependent. They needed human oversight for maintenance, battery changes, and … 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 easy to feel a sense of unease when we talk about automation. The idea of machines taking over jobs, or fundamentally changing how we work, can be unsettling. But as someone who’s spent a career in technology, I find it helpful to look back. History, especially the history of industrial revolutions, offers us valuable … Read more
If you’ve been following the Ethereum ecosystem, you’ve likely heard whispers about the validator exit queue. For new or aspiring investors, this might sound like technical jargon. But make no mistake, understanding these dynamics is crucial for anyone with skin in the game, especially in crypto. Let’s cut to the chase: The Ethereum validator exit … Read more
It’s fascinating, isn’t it, how quickly the technological landscape can shift? And how sometimes, the very leaders making decisions about it seem a bit… out of the loop? I was reminded of this when I came across a particular anecdote from years ago concerning Nvidia. Back in the day, the name Nvidia might not have … 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
I’ve been tracking the cryptocurrency market closely, and the recent news about BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF is significant. It reached $10 billion in assets under management faster than almost any ETF in history, making it the third-fastest to achieve this milestone. This isn’t just about BlackRock; it’s a major indicator of institutional interest in digital assets, … Read more
We often think of technology as objective, a set of rules that operate without favor. But the reality, as I’ve come to see it over my years in the software industry, is far more complex. Algorithms, the invisible engines driving so much of our modern lives, can carry the weight of human biases, unintentionally perpetuating … Read more
The conversation around transhumanism often circles around the most dramatic possibility: living forever. It’s a captivating idea, fueled by science fiction and the undeniable human desire to escape the limits of our biology. As someone who’s spent a career in technology and now reflects on its societal impact, I find this focus a bit… misplaced. … Read more