Perpetual Learning
As an archivist, I’ve spent a good deal of my career sifting through the dusty blueprints and forgotten memos that chart the course of technological progress. It’s a privilege to see how ideas once confined to the realm of speculative fiction gradually become tangible realities. Today, the U.S. Army’s progress with directed-energy weapons, particularly lasers, … Read more
Did you know that beneath the vast Greenland ice sheet, a hidden lake once exploded, sending billions of gallons of water rushing out? It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but it actually happened in 2014! Scientists discovered this dramatic event through satellite data. It turns out, a large lake that had … Read more
Did you know that Greenland’s melting ice sheets are like giant, underwater fertilizer factories? It sounds a bit wild, but that’s exactly what NASA’s supercomputers are helping us understand. For years, scientists have been watching Greenland’s glaciers retreat. It’s a visible sign of our changing climate, but what happens under the ice, where the meltwater … Read more
Did you know that the floor of the ocean might hold clues to a dramatic event that changed our planet’s climate? Recent scientific discoveries point to evidence found in ocean sediments suggesting a massive comet explosion around 12,800 years ago. This wasn’t just any small space rock encounter. Scientists are exploring the theory that this … Read more
Did you know there’s a monster out there in the cosmos? Scientists have recently discovered a black hole so massive, it’s hard to even wrap your head around. This isn’t just big; it’s colossal! We’re talking about a black hole with a mass equivalent to 36 billion of our suns. Let’s put that into perspective. … Read more
It’s August 8th, 2025, and news is buzzing about OpenAI securing a significant contract with the U.S. government. For many, this might feel like a new chapter in the story of artificial intelligence. But as a retired archivist who’s spent decades sifting through the records of technological advancement, I can tell you this partnership echoes … Read more
It’s August 8th, 2025, and a recent discovery is making waves in the climate science community. Scientists have found that ancient carbon, locked away for millennia, is now making its way into our atmosphere. This isn’t just another climate headline; it’s a development that could mean our climate challenges are even more complex than we … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. I’ve always been a fan of compact tech. Whether it’s fitting a powerful PC onto my desk without it looking like a mini-fridge, or just the sheer elegance of well-designed, small hardware, I’m all in. And let me tell you, the Framework Desktop? It’s seriously hitting all the right notes … Read more
The world of artificial intelligence is always buzzing with new developments, and recently, the emergence of open-source models, sometimes referred to with names like ‘gpt-oss,’ has really got me thinking. For those who might not be steeped in the tech world, open-source means the underlying code and design of a system are made publicly available. … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… Sony’s CFO, Hiroki Totoki, recently dropped some real talk about the company’s push into live-service games. He basically said it’s “not entirely going smoothly.” And honestly? That’s probably the most relatable thing I’ve heard from a major gaming exec in a while. We all know Sony is famous for its … Read more