tech
May 7, 2026
More quasars and vaccines (and less OnlyFans)
By Rosana Arizmendi Mejía - [email protected]
TL;DR
- The DESI instrument has created the largest 3D map of the universe, covering 11 billion years of cosmic history and 47 million galaxies.
- Colombia has identified numerous new species, including an endemic porcupine, an urban spider, a spiny lizard, and a wasp-moth.
- A promising experimental 'vaccine' for pancreatic cancer recurrence is now in Phase 2 clinical trials.
- These discoveries exemplify the vast amount we still have to learn and the potential for new knowledge to challenge existing assumptions.
- Scientific progress is driven by individuals who ask good questions, analyze information, connect diverse knowledge, take risks, and persevere.
- The article advocates for developing scientific thinking and innovation skills concurrently with basic literacy in education.
- A sole focus on reading, writing, and math in education risks producing a future without individuals capable of solving complex problems or driving innovation.
- The author expresses concern that current educational funding prioritizes basic literacy over the simultaneous development of critical thinking and creative skills needed for societal progress.