Perpetual Learning
It’s July 29th, 2025, and I’m currently nestled in a small café in Vienna, poring over some rather fascinating 18th-century travel diaries. As anyone who’s ever joined a group tour knows, the company you keep can make or break the experience. It got me thinking – was this a concern for travelers centuries ago? In … Read more
It’s July 29th, 2025, and if you’ve been trying to travel by air recently, you might have noticed things aren’t running as smoothly as they used to. More and more flights are experiencing delays, and the culprit is increasingly being identified as cyberattacks targeting airlines. This isn’t a new problem, but the scale and frequency … Read more
Hey everyone! Anya here. Today, I want to chat about something many of us face when we’re starting out: the big move from our parents’ house to our own place. It’s a huge step towards independence, but let’s be real, the cost can feel a bit daunting. I’ve heard from a few of you (and … Read more
Hey everyone! Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much money plays a role in our creative lives. It’s not always the most glamorous part of being an artist, but it’s super important, right? Like, how do we keep the paint flowing without constantly stressing about bills? For a long time, my approach to … Read more
It looks like Poland is considering a shift in how it handles child benefits. The news is that the deputy prime minister has proposed linking these payments to parents’ employment status. This is a pretty significant idea, and it’s worth exploring what it could mean. Currently, many countries offer financial support to families with children, … Read more
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