Perpetual Learning
Okay, so hear me out… we’re in August 2025, and the buzz around AI is still deafening. We hear about AI boosting productivity, creating new jobs, and generally making everything better. Yet, simultaneously, we’re seeing headlines about companies laying off staff. This feels… weird, right? Why are companies hiring AI talent and then… letting people … Read more
Did you know that some diseases we thought were gone are actually making a comeback? It’s true, and a recent report from WTOP highlights that doctors are emphasizing the importance of vaccines for young children. As someone passionate about public health and the science behind it, this news really caught my attention. It’s easy to … Read more
It’s August 2025, and the tech world is abuzz with talk about Meta. Reports suggest the social media giant might be considering downsizing its AI division. This isn’t just about one company; it’s a peek behind the curtain at how major tech players manage massive investments in artificial intelligence, especially when things get a bit…complicated … Read more
You know, it’s incredible what we’re learning about the materials around us. We often think of gold as this beautiful, shiny element that’s valuable and, well, pretty stable. But did you know it can withstand temperatures far hotter than the surface of our very own Sun? That’s right! Scientists have managed to heat gold to … Read more
Did you know our ancient family tree has some surprising branches? For a long time, scientists thought that Homo sapiens, our species, only started interbreeding with Neanderthals much later in our history. But some fascinating new research is shaking things up, suggesting this didn’t just happen, it happened way earlier than we previously believed. Think … Read more
I recently got a wonderful message from a reader who was absolutely thrilled with the sheer number of babies her spider plant had produced. It got me thinking – there’s a real joy in watching our plants not just grow, but multiply! And the best part? Sharing that abundance with others. Today, I want to … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. As someone who’s deep into AI research and absolutely lives for VR, I’ve been on a quest – a quest to get PC VR, specifically Half-Life: Alyx, running flawlessly on my Quest 3, but not on Windows. Nope. We’re diving into the world of Linux. For a while now, getting … Read more
As of August 20th, 2025, a significant regulatory shift has occurred. An order put in place by the Biden administration, aimed at preventing monopolies, has reportedly been scrapped. This move brings to the forefront critical questions about market regulation, economic power, and the very structure of our digital age. From my perspective, having spent decades … Read more
It’s hard to escape the headlines about environmental health, and as someone with a background in atmospheric and environmental science, this latest news from Medical Xpress really caught my attention. The study highlights brain abnormalities in children exposed before birth to a widely used pesticide. Did you know that pesticides, designed to protect crops, can … Read more
August is a prime time in the garden, and this year is no exception. The late summer sun has ripened a fantastic array of produce, and I’m excited to share what’s coming out of my backyard and how I’m turning it into some delicious meals. This year, my garden is bursting with tomatoes, zucchini, bell … Read more