Perpetual Learning
It’s not every day you hear a leader from one of the big AI research labs suggest that they’re all, in a sense, already working together. But that’s exactly what someone from Google DeepMind recently put out there. It got me thinking, as these things often do, about the bigger picture. When we talk about … Read more
I’ve been digging into the security of hardware-encrypted drives, and frankly, the results are concerning. A recent study put 24 different drives compliant with TCG Opal standards through the wringer. These are the drives many of us use to protect sensitive data, and in my world, that includes vital information about crypto investments and emerging … Read more
Have you ever looked at a field of corn and wondered, ‘How does it grow so tall and green?’ As a climate scientist, I find myself thinking about this often, especially when I consider how environmental factors influence all living things, including our food. It’s easy to think that plants just need sun and water, … Read more
It’s fascinating to look at the numbers, isn’t it? Early 2023 saw South Korea’s birth rate tick up by about 7%. That sounds like good news, a little flicker of hope. But here’s the thing, and it’s something I’ve seen play out in different ways throughout history, especially when technology starts changing things in a … Read more
So, have you been following all the AI talk lately? It’s everywhere, right? From ChatGPT helping write emails to algorithms predicting pretty much everything. Some folks are saying it’s going to totally change the world, make us super productive, even usher in an era of abundance. Then, I saw this headline the other day: a … Read more
I’ve been watching AWS closely, especially how their services impact the tech landscape. So, when I saw they’ve introduced a new risk-free account plan with enhanced free credits, I knew I had to break it down. For those of us focused on emerging markets and exploring new trading strategies, especially in the volatile crypto space, … Read more
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