Perpetual Learning
Friends, I’m Simone, and today we’re diving into some truly exciting science that tackles two of our biggest challenges: plastic pollution and climate change. Did you know that scientists have found a way to transform plastic waste into a material that actually eats carbon dioxide? It’s a concept straight out of science fiction, but it’s … Read more
Did you know that the air we breathe, something so essential to life, could also be quietly impacting our brain health? As someone who’s spent years studying atmospheric science, I’ve always been fascinated by how the environment around us affects us, sometimes in ways we don’t immediately see. And lately, research is pointing to a … Read more
It’s September 7, 2025, and I’m thinking about something that’s become a quiet concern in our lives: plastic. We know it’s in our oceans and our food, but a recent study has revealed something much more personal – plastic particles have been found in over half of the artery plaques examined from people undergoing surgery … Read more
Did you know that a recent study has uncovered something quite startling about our health? Researchers found plastic particles in more than 50% of samples taken from clogged arteries. This discovery suggests a potential link between the microplastics we consume and our cardiovascular health. It’s pretty eye-opening when you think about it. We’re constantly hearing … Read more
Did you know that the air we breathe could be silently impacting our cognitive health? Recent research is shedding light on a concerning link between air pollution and the development of severe forms of dementia. As someone with a background in atmospheric science, I find this connection particularly striking. We often think of air pollution … Read more
Microplastics and Your Brain: A 3-Week Warning Did you know that tiny particles, invisible to the naked eye, could be impacting your brain health in just a few weeks? That’s the startling conclusion of some recent research, bringing the issue of microplastic pollution even closer to home. We often talk about microplastics in our oceans … Read more
Did you know that something as common as a pesticide could be linked to widespread brain abnormalities in children? It’s a critical intersection of environmental science and public health, and it’s something we really need to talk about. As someone who dives deep into environmental science and its impact on our communities, I’m always looking … Read more
Did you know that the tiny plastic particles we often hear about – microplastics – might be affecting our brains? It’s true. New research has linked these pervasive environmental contaminants to symptoms that look a lot like Alzheimer’s disease in mice. As someone with a background in environmental science, I find this research particularly concerning, … Read more
It’s August 30, 2025, and the world continues to grapple with the realities of a changing climate. But how do we actually decide what to do about it? At its heart, effective climate policy is built on a foundation of solid scientific understanding. Think of it like building a house: you need blueprints, structural analysis, … Read more
Did you know that the Great Salt Lake, a vast inland sea in Utah, has a story written not just in its changing water levels, but in secrets buried beneath its surface? For years, scientists have been piecing together how human actions have fundamentally altered this unique ecosystem, and the findings are quite revealing. For … Read more