Perpetual Learning
It’s mid-August here in the Midwest, and my tomato plants are usually bursting with ripe fruit. But this year, I’ve had a few puzzled emails and comments from fellow gardeners asking, “Why are my tomatoes turning black?” It’s a frustrating sight when you’ve nurtured those plants from tiny seedlings, only to see the fruit developing … Read more
It’s easy to feel a sense of unease when news breaks about governmental decisions impacting scientific endeavors. Today, August 6, 2025, reports suggest the White House has ordered NASA to deliberately decommission two satellites crucial for monitoring climate change. This event, while specific to our current time, echoes a long history where science and policy … Read more
I’ve always loved finding something special in the overlooked. Whether it’s a forgotten corner of a flea market or, well, something someone else threw out, there’s a certain thrill in seeing potential where others see junk. Flipping isn’t just about making a quick buck; it’s a creative challenge. It’s about resourcefulness, seeing the hidden beauty … Read more
It’s fascinating to see how quickly the conversation around Artificial Intelligence is shifting. Just a while back, the focus was largely on the incredible potential. Now, we’re starting to see the tangible effects on the workforce, particularly for those just starting out in tech. A recent observation by a Goldman Sachs economist highlighted something quite … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke dropped a pretty serious statement recently: developers need to embrace AI or risk becoming obsolete in their careers. As someone knee-deep in AI research and also coding myself, this isn’t just industry chatter; it’s a massive signal about where our field is heading. Let’s be real, … Read more
It’s always fascinating to look back at the history of science and see how discoveries often come from unexpected places. Today, I want to share a recent scientific development that reminds me a bit of those early alchemists, not in their methods, but in their relentless pursuit of understanding and manipulating substances for a greater … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at AI’s ability to write poems or generate art. Now, the landscape is shifting again, and it’s bringing us face-to-face with the complex reality of advanced artificial intelligence. Microsoft recently unveiled a new AI designed for autonomous malware reverse-engineering. Now, that might sound like a mouthful, but … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… China just unveiled a new humanoid robot, and this thing is seriously next level. We’re talking about a “brain” that can perform an insane 275 trillion operations per second. Yeah, you read that right. Trillion. As someone deep into computer engineering and AI, this kind of stuff gets me genuinely … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… we all love our smart speakers, right? They fill our homes with music and make life a little easier. But lately, there’s been a concerning trend popping up online involving Sonos speakers, and it’s something we need to talk about. Some users are reporting that their Sonos speakers are overheating … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. We usually think of AI as something that predicts stuff, right? Like, it can tell you what movie you’ll like next or maybe even predict stock prices (though don’t bet your rent on that one). But what if AI could actually help us discover brand new laws of physics? That’s … Read more