Perpetual Learning
Remember that feeling when you were a kid, and you’d just… draw? No pressure, no expectations, just pure joy in making marks on paper? Somewhere along the way, for many of us, that simple act got buried under to-do lists and grown-up responsibilities. But what if I told you that bringing that childlike wonder back, … Read more
It’s fascinating to think about how long humans have been concerned with living longer, healthier lives. We often see modern medicine, with its gene therapies and advanced diagnostics, as the peak of this endeavor. But our pursuit of longevity is as old as civilization itself. Think back to ancient Egypt. Their approach to health and … Read more
It’s a concept that sounds straight out of science fiction: Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, has floated the idea of giving every single person on Earth a personal, 24/7 AI assistant, powered by a future version of their technology, like GPT-5. And here’s the kicker: he suggests doing it for free. As someone who’s … Read more
Hey there! Grab a coffee, let’s chat. You know how sometimes history doesn’t exactly repeat, but it definitely rhymes? Well, I’ve been getting that feeling a lot lately, especially when I look at the buzz around AI. It reminds me so much of another wild ride: the dot-com bubble. The Dot-Com Rollercoaster Think back to … Read more
I recently saw an incredible photo of a sunset over Mount Rainier in Washington. The way the light hit the mountain, casting these beautiful, layered colors across the landscape, was breathtaking. But beyond the visual beauty, this image sparked a lot of thoughts for me, as a climate scientist. Mount Rainier is a place that … Read more
You know, I’ve been gardening for a good while now. My backyard is usually bursting with tomatoes, peppers, maybe some herbs, and the occasional fruit tree. It’s a space I’ve cultivated to be productive and delicious. But lately, I’ve been drawn to something a little… wilder. And that’s how I met my first passion flower. … Read more
Have you ever noticed how certain landscapes just feel… different? Perhaps it’s the edge of a forest meeting a meadow, or where a freshwater river flows into the salty ocean. These aren’t just pretty views; they are ecotones, dynamic transition zones between distinct ecosystems. And as a climate scientist, I find them to be incredibly … Read more
I’ve spent years studying complex atmospheric systems, but lately, I find myself increasingly drawn to a different kind of atmospheric pressure: the one building in our digital spaces. We all know social media can be a mixed bag, but new research is highlighting just how quickly and deeply online negativity can impact our mental well-being. … Read more
Ever stared at a pile of homegrown tomatoes, a bushel of beans, or a mountain of zucchini and thought, “Now what?” As a gardener, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of a bountiful harvest. But that thrill can quickly turn into a race against time before all that beautiful produce goes bad. That’s where the … Read more
As a climate scientist, I spend a lot of time thinking about change over vast timescales. But lately, I’ve been looking much, much further back – and forward – than usual. I recently had the chance to explore a fascinating project that visualizes our universe 13.8 billion years after the Big Bang, generated using a … Read more