Perpetual Learning
The Matterhorn. Its iconic pyramid shape piercing the Swiss sky is instantly recognizable. But beyond its breathtaking beauty, this majestic peak offers a stark, visual lesson about our changing climate. As a climate scientist, I often look to the natural world for clear indicators of what’s happening to our planet. Mountains, with their sensitive ecosystems, … Read more
Remember those clunky, text-based games you played on early computers? Games like Zork or Colossal Cave Adventure, programmed in BASIC, might seem like ancient history. But for me, they were the first glimpses into something powerful: algorithmic thinking. And it turns out, those early digital challenges hold surprising lessons for how we approach trading and … Read more
Hello everyone! Simone here. Today, I want to talk about something truly fundamental to our existence on Earth: our planet’s magnetic field. You might not think about it much, but it’s our invisible shield, protecting us from harmful solar radiation. Recently, NASA launched an exciting new mission called TRACERS (Transitional Region and Inner Magnetosphere Explorer). … Read more
It’s funny, isn’t it? We live in an era of incredible technological advancement. Our smartphones are more powerful than the computers that sent men to the moon, and the internet connects us instantly to almost anyone, anywhere. Yet, there’s a strong pull, a deep comfort, in revisiting older technologies. Think about the resurgence of vinyl … Read more
It’s hard to read the news these days without bumping into stories about Artificial Intelligence. Every other week, it seems, there’s a new AI development that promises to change everything. We hear about AI writing articles, creating art, and even diagnosing diseases. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, but I’ve always believed … Read more
It’s easy to think that concerns about data privacy are a modern invention, born from the internet and the smartphones in our pockets. But as someone who’s spent a career in the tech world, I’ve come to see that the desire to collect information, and the inherent questions about who controls it, stretch back much … Read more