Science Communicator, Futurist & Speculative Tech Writer

Julian Sterling

Science communicator and futurist exploring the boundaries between speculative fiction and emerging reality. I bridge the gap between environmental sustainability, deep-space exploration, and the philosophical dimensions of science fiction. Dedicated to dissecting how advanced technology and lifestyle engineering shape our collective future, I provide analytical insights into biodiversity, physics, and the visionary concepts of tomorrow.

Stories by Julian Sterling

From Kenji's Halal-Cart Chicken to Stella Parks' DIY Oreos, these 15 Serious Eats recipes reward the cooks who look past the viral favorites.

lifestyle

· May 14, 2026

15 Serious Eats Recipes Worth Cooking Beyond the Hits

A curated guide to 15 underrated Serious Eats recipes — spanning global mains, technique-driven bakes, and low-effort crowd-pleasers — with effort level context to help home cooks choose.

Recent research identifies methylsiloxanes as a major airborne pollutant. These silicone-based compounds from engine oil additives survive combustion, spreading from cities to forests and potentially impacting human health and global climate processes.

science

· May 13, 2026

Silicone Pollutants From Car Exhaust Found Globally

Researchers measured methylsiloxanes in atmospheric samples globally, tracing the source to vehicle exhaust and raising questions about human inhalation exposure and cloud formation interference.