Perpetual Learning
Hey everyone! Simone here. Today, I want to dive into a fascinating question that touches on the vastness of space and the very fabric of time: could we ever build a truly unified galactic empire? It sounds like something straight out of science fiction, right? But when we start thinking about traveling across galaxies, we … Read more
Okay, so you’ve just strapped on that VR headset, ready to dive into a whole new world. Awesome! But maybe after a few minutes, things start feeling a little… off. That queasy, dizzy feeling? Yeah, that’s VR motion sickness, and it’s super common, especially when you’re new to it. Let’s be real, nobody likes feeling … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… you know how we talk about AI and data being everywhere? Turns out, it’s not just in our phones and social media feeds anymore. Big news dropped recently: over 200 churches across the US are now using airport-grade facial recognition technology. And here’s the kicker – most congregants have no … Read more
As summer begins to gently turn towards fall, my orchard is putting on its best show. Today, August 27th, 2025, the apples and pears are finally ready for picking, and there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of gathering fruit you’ve nurtured all season. This year has been particularly good. The trees are heavy with fruit, … Read more
There’s something truly exciting about buying new plants for the garden. You imagine the bounty, the fresh flavors, and the satisfaction of growing your own food. But what happens when that little plant tag goes missing, or worse, never existed in the first place? That was me, standing in my garden on August 27th, 2025, … Read more
It’s August 27, 2025, and while we’re often focused on big headlines, sometimes the most significant economic shifts happen quietly, embedded in policy. Today, I want to talk about tariffs and how they can function like a de facto national sales tax, potentially impacting our economy in ways we might not immediately recognize. Think about … Read more
Did you know that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently appointed Dr. Retsef Levi to lead its COVID-19 workgroup? This move has certainly sparked a lot of discussion, and it’s worth exploring what it might signify for public health. Dr. Levi is known for having critical views on COVID-19 vaccines. This … Read more
Did you know that some animals have a built-in biological superpower? Groundbreaking research has revealed that bearded dragons, those fascinating reptiles from Australia, can actually switch their sex! It’s not science fiction; it’s a complex biological process that scientists are finally starting to understand. The Science Behind the Switch For a long time, we’ve understood … Read more
Last night, around 11 PM to midnight, someone in Finland witnessed something quite remarkable in the sky. They described it starting like a satellite, but then growing into a large, luminous ball that moved across the sky for over a minute. It’s moments like these that really spark my curiosity, especially as someone who studies … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… Anthropic just dropped a new Claude AI agent, and this one lives right inside your Chrome browser. I’ve been playing around with it, and honestly, it feels like a legit step forward for how we interact with AI on a daily basis. So, what exactly is this thing? Think of … Read more