Perpetual Learning
Hey everyone! This week in science news, we’ve got some genuinely mind-blowing updates that make you feel like we’re living in the future. Let’s dive in! NASA Finds the Best Evidence Yet for Life on Mars You know how much I love keeping up with our planetary neighbors. Well, NASA’s Perseverance rover has been busy … Read more
Hey everyone! Mateo here, fresh off some AI and VR internships, and honestly, I’ve been buzzing about Meta Connect. This year, especially with the whispers of ‘Hypernova’ smart glasses, AI integration, and the evolving metaverse, it feels like a pivotal moment for tech. For those who aren’t deep in the tech weeds, Meta Connect is … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… we’re all trying to boost our productivity, right? Especially those of us who spend hours staring at code or drowning in spreadsheets. I’ve been playing around with the idea of a Head-Mounted Display (HMD) but NOT for VR or AR shenanigans. I’m talking about a simple, screen-in-front-of-your-face setup, solely for … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. We talk a lot about how AI can process massive amounts of data, but what about remembering stuff? Like, truly remembering context to help you sort through company documents or make sense of web searches? It’s not magic; it’s engineering. And it’s super cool. Think about it: When you read … Read more
Did you know that feeling lonely can be as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? It sounds extreme, but scientific studies are increasingly showing us just how profoundly social isolation and loneliness can impact our well-being. It’s easy to dismiss loneliness as just a feeling, something we’ll snap out of. But … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. I was working my usual shift at the grocery store yesterday, and we hit a bit of a snag. We had a shipment of new products come in, and someone (not naming names, but it was probably me) messed up the organizational system for stocking them on the shelves. Suddenly, … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at AI’s ability to write an essay or whip up an image. Now, the conversation is shifting to something even more intriguing: AI that can check its own work. This isn’t science fiction anymore; it’s a core development in how we’re refining advanced AI models, like the … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. Remember how we’ve been tracking our steps, heart rate, and sleep on our Apple Watches? Well, the game just leveled up. Big time. As of today, September 13, 2025, the FDA has officially cleared new features for the Apple Watch that can detect hypertension. Yep, that means your watch can … Read more
The pace of technological change, particularly with AI, brings with it a host of ethical questions. As someone who’s spent a career in the tech industry, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation can outrun our understanding of its impact. Today, in 2025, these discussions around AI development, data privacy, and the future of work aren’t just … Read more
Let’s talk about something happening inside all of us, right now: our gut microbiome. It’s a bustling city of trillions of microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more – living primarily in our digestive tract. For a long time, we didn’t pay them much attention, but now, science is showing us just how crucial this … Read more