Perpetual Learning
It’s easy to take the internet for granted today. With a few taps, we can connect with anyone, anywhere. But this seamless global communication didn’t just appear out of nowhere. Long before the first email was sent or a website was loaded, a different kind of network was already shrinking the world: the telegraph. My … Read more
As an environmental scientist, I’m constantly looking at how our planet’s health impacts ours. Lately, the news about a potential doubling of liver cancer cases globally has really hit home. It’s a stark reminder that environmental changes and human health are deeply intertwined. Did you know that liver cancer is already one of the deadliest … Read more
Hey everyone, Simone here! Today, I want to dive into a fascinating question about our solar system neighbor, Venus. You might have heard that Venus spins in the opposite direction of most other planets. But if you’re looking at a map, how do you actually see that? Let’s use the data from the Pioneer Venus … Read more
Hey everyone! Mateo here. You know, with my background in computer engineering, especially diving deep into AI, and getting my hands dirty at a VR startup, I’ve always been all about checking out the latest tech. Today, I wanted to share some thoughts on a few gadgets that have landed on my desk recently. First … Read more
As a scientist focused on our planet’s atmosphere and climate, I often explore complex systems and how they impact life. Today, I want to step slightly outside my usual realm to discuss something that sparks a lot of curiosity: the psychedelic drug DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine) and its intriguing connection to near-death experiences (NDEs). Did you know … Read more
Hey everyone, Mateo here! So, let’s talk about the future, specifically the mind-blowing ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is teaming up with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). As someone who’s dipped their toes into the VR startup scene and is deep in the AI trenches for my PhD, I’ve seen firsthand how these two … Read more
Hey everyone! Mateo here. Today, I want to chat about something super important that’s shaping our digital world: AI ethics. As someone knee-deep in my Computer Engineering PhD, focusing on AI, I see firsthand how fast this tech is moving. And with that speed comes a big responsibility – making sure we build AI that’s … Read more
It’s easy to take the smart controls in our factories for granted today. Flick a switch, and a complex assembly line hums to life, orchestrated by unseen digital brains. But these systems, the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) we rely on, have a fascinating history. My years spent sifting through dusty archives revealed the ingenious steps … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… you know how we talk about AI all the time? The cool stuff, the scary stuff, the way it’s changing everything? Well, turns out a ton of money is being spent to influence how governments think about it. I was digging into this, and something pretty wild popped up. As … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech trenches, I’ve seen AI evolve from simple calculators to complex systems that can write, code, and even create art. But a question keeps surfacing, one that gets to the heart of what it means to be intelligent: What’s the difference between an AI that can expertly mimic … Read more