The Aging Accelerator: Why Your Body Shifts Gears After 50

Scientists Pinpoint Age When Body and Tissues Start Aging Rapidly

Did you know there’s a scientific sweet spot when our bodies and tissues start to noticeably shift into a faster aging gear? New research is pinpointing this transition, and it might surprise you. While aging is a continuous process, a recent study published in Nature Medicine suggests that the rate at which our biological systems … Read more

From Jupiter’s Storms to Your Pupils: A Cosmic Connection

Jupiter's Storms to Your Eyes: The Science of Light and Perception

It’s fascinating how the vastness of space can connect to the most intimate details of our own bodies. Today, let’s take a journey from the swirling clouds of Jupiter to the very pupils that allow us to see it all. It’s a reminder that the science of our planet is deeply intertwined with the universe … Read more

Evolution’s Built-in Security: Nature’s Two-Factor Authentication

Evolution's Built-in Security: Nature's Two-Factor Authentication

As a climate scientist, I spend a lot of time thinking about how systems change and adapt. It’s often in response to pressures, like shifts in climate or the arrival of new challenges. Recently, I’ve been struck by a fascinating parallel between biological evolution and a concept we’re all very familiar with: two-factor authentication, or … Read more