Mercor: The Fastest Growing Company You’ve Never Heard Of
Mercor is being called the fastest growing company of all time, building the hidden workforce that powers AI. Here’s what they do and why it matters.
Lupini Beans: The Ancient Snack Making a Comeback
Lupini beans, once beloved in the Mediterranean, are packed with protein, fiber, and history. Discover why this ancient snack is poised for a modern comeback.
The Invisible World Beyond Our Senses
We sense only a sliver of reality. From hidden spectra to forgotten senses, explore the vast, unseen world shaping what we feel, believe, and become.
Chartreuse: The Secret Elixir of Monks, Mystics, and Modern Drinkers
Chartreuse is a 400-year-old liqueur cloaked in mystery. Learn its monk-guarded recipe, cocktail uses, and why this herbal elixir is so rare today.
Wi-Fi Exists Because of Black Hole Science (No Joke)
Wi-Fi wasn’t invented for phones or laptops, it came from black hole research. Learn how cosmic curiosity accidentally gave us everyday connection.
Wine Closures: Screw Cap vs. Cork vs. Glass (and Why It Actually Matters)
Cork, screw cap, or glass, each changes how wine ages, tastes, and feels. Discover the science, sustainability, and romance behind your bottle’s closure.
How Non-Alcoholic Wines and Liquors Are Made
From dealcoholized wines to zero-proof gins, discover how non-alcoholic drinks are crafted, the science behind them, and why they’re reshaping drinking culture.
Quantum Physics, Parking Spots, and the Strange Science of Luck
From parking spots to quantum physics, this guide unpacks what science really says about luck and how belief might shape what you find.
How to Buy Great Wine at a Regular Grocery Store (Without Getting Scammed)
Grocery store wine doesn’t have to be a gamble. Learn how to decode shelves, spot value regions, read labels, and grab 6 safe picks under $20.
Forging Element 116: Titanium-50’s Astonishing Breakthrough
In 2024, Berkeley scientists used titanium-50 to create livermorium, two fleeting atoms that hint at new frontiers beyond the periodic table.
What If We Built a Dyson Sphere?
What would happen if we built a Dyson Sphere around the sun? Explore the science, risks, and wonder of this ultimate cosmic megastructure.
The Pollock Twins: Reincarnation in England?
In 1957, two sisters died in England. A year later, twins were born, wearing their scars, holding their memories and mysteries. Could this be proof of reincarnation?
When the Cows Became Zebras: Stripes, Flies, and the Oddities of Nature
Painting stripes on cows sounds absurd…until it actually works. How zebra patterns confuse flies, win Ig Nobels, and reveal nature’s genius.
What Is Smart Dust and Should I Be Afraid?
Smart dust sounds crazy: microscopic sensors drifting through the air, measuring and transmitting data. Here’s what it really is, why it excites scientists, why it makes the rest of us nervous, and how fear might actually help us shape its future.
Asteroid Ryugu Held Water: The Discovery That Might Change Everything
Samples from asteroid Ryugu reveal evidence of flowing water a billion years after its birth, reshaping what we know about Earth’s oceans.
Why We Get Scared When Change Starts Working (or We Backslide)
Why does change feel scary when it starts working or when we slip backward? Explore fear, social programming, and how to move forward anyway.
The World of Federal Grants I Didn’t Know Existed
From a performance art show spark to NSF and DOE pitches this is my journey into federal grants, SAM.gov hurdles, and chasing funding for bold projects.
LHAASO’s Discovery of a Super Cosmic Ray Source
China’s LHAASO observatory found the first “super PeVatron” in the Cygnus region, a cosmic ray accelerator pushing particles beyond 10 PeV.
5 Days Until My Book Release
My book launches in just five days! A dream years in the making is about to meet the world. Join me as I count down and share the excitement.
Night-and-indoors Power from Evaporation
A thin membrane from IIT Indore can generate voltage using only air and water, no sun, no battery. Discover how evaporation may quietly power our nights, our homes, and our future.