Perpetual Learning
It’s not often that political appointments directly intersect with the data we rely on for economic understanding. But when the agency responsible for collecting and publishing vital labor statistics sees changes at its helm, it’s worth a closer look. Today, I want to unpack what happens when political considerations meet the agencies tasked with providing … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. As we gather here in August of 2025, the air is thick with talk of Artificial Intelligence. It’s everywhere, promising to reshape our world. But as someone who’s spent decades sifting through the history of technology, I can’t help but wonder: what if AI doesn’t get much better than this? It … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at the early capabilities of generative AI. Now, as we enter the latter half of 2025, the landscape has continued its rapid evolution. I’ve been keeping an eye on the traffic share data for the major generative AI models, and it’s fascinating to see the subtle yet … Read more
Did you know that the tiny engines within our brain cells might hold the key to reversing memory loss? New research is shining a light on mitochondria, often called the “powerhouses” of our cells, and their crucial role in brain health. For a long time, we’ve understood that as our brains age or suffer from … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… there’s been some serious drama in the tech world this past week. Ars Technica dropped a report about a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR, and get this – it’s been actively exploited for weeks. That’s right, while many of us were probably just trying to extract a zip file, some … Read more
Did you know that our oceans are getting warmer? It sounds simple, but this change is having some serious ripple effects. One alarming consequence, as reported by CBS News, is an increase in the risk associated with a bacteria sometimes called ‘flesh-eating’ – Vibrio vulnificus. As an atmospheric scientist, I spend a lot of time … Read more
This year, my garden threw me a curveball – a really, really big one. As a first-time zucchini grower, I was expecting a few modest squash, enough for a side dish here and there. What I got instead was a zucchini the size of my forearm, and then another, and another. It turns out, when … Read more
It’s August 2025, and looking at the economic landscape today, it’s clear that different generations are experiencing the world of work with distinct anxieties and hopes. As someone who’s seen decades of technological and economic shifts, I find this generational divide particularly fascinating and important to understand. We often hear about Gen Z’s struggles, with … Read more
Okay, so hear me out: Google’s dropped a new AI model, and it’s pretty wild. It’s basically acting like a satellite, but instead of just taking pretty pictures of Earth, it’s helping us understand climate change. This thing is seriously cool because it can process massive amounts of satellite data way faster and more accurately … Read more
Did you know that many of the precious metals we rely on, like gold, platinum, and palladium, are incredibly difficult to extract, especially in tiny amounts? Well, scientists have developed a really neat method that could change how we think about recycling these valuable resources. They’re talking about a way to pull out these metals, … Read more