A Global Crisis Heats Up Our planet’s oceans are a testament to nature’s grandeur. They cover over 70% of Earth’s surface, leading us to perceive them as limitless and resilient. However, the BBC reports recent findings reveal a more alarming truth: the world’s oceans are warming at an unprecedented rate, reaching the highest global average… Continue reading The Warming Oceans:
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Future Work
Computational Biology A while back, I wrote a about how computational biology helps discover new medicines. Earlier, I chronicled the discoveries of Anika Chebrolu, a high school student well on her way to becoming a computational biologist. Since then I started wondering about this new hybrid career and what it offered. This post is an… Continue reading Future Work
The Heat is On
Time to Curb Climate Change Summer has long been a season for fun and relaxation, but the summer of 2023 is proving to be less about picnics and more about sweltering temperatures. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), most of the United States is currently swaddled in an embrace of above-average temperatures… Continue reading The Heat is On
Climate Change:
What You Can Do Overview of Climate Change Planet Earth is a giant greenhouse. The sun’s rays enter our atmosphere, warming the earth. Normally, much of this heat bounces back into space. But some gases in our atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, trap this heat. This is a good thing up to a point—it’s what… Continue reading Climate Change:
Hurricanes:
Powerhouses of Nature The storm raged around our house and the power was out. The wind howled eerily, thrumming tree branches and phone lines, penetrating small chinks in windows and doors. My father made a fire in our rarely used fireplace for heat and my mother lit her decorative kerosene lamps so we could see.… Continue reading Hurricanes:
Unmasking the Coriolis Effect:
An Invisible Influence on Wind and Water You have probably heard of the Coriolis Effect. It’s a rather cool concept in Earth science that might seem like magic, but it’s all about physics. This invisible force explains why hurricanes spin and why long-distance pilots have to be careful about their flight paths. I used to… Continue reading Unmasking the Coriolis Effect:
Disruptive Technology
What It Is and How It Shapes Our World “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy Technology is constantly evolving and changing the way we live, work, and communicate. But some technologies are more than just… Continue reading Disruptive Technology
AI Will Change Learning & Teaching
When generative AI chatbots first burst into the consciousness of educators in the past few months, many teachers were quick to dismiss them as a threat to education. They worried chatbots would make it easier for students to cheat, and that students would not learn critical thinking skills if they could get answers to their… Continue reading AI Will Change Learning & Teaching
Duolingo Uses AI to Teach Language
Duolingo is a popular language learning app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help 37 million people learn one of 43 new languages. I’m one of those 37 million, working on learning Spanish for the past two years. The app’s AI-powered features include personalized instruction, adaptive learning, and gamified rewards. Personalized Instruction Duolingo’s AI-powered personalized… Continue reading Duolingo Uses AI to Teach Language
An AI Pause?
Good Idea or Panic Reaction? The controversy over ChatGPT and generative AI is heating up. Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as text, images, and music. This technology trains computers to “learn” and generate new data by analyzing large amounts of existing data. Generative AI has the… Continue reading An AI Pause?