CURIOSITY NEVER RETIRES
Welcome to "Granny & Paw Learn Stuff"! We are a pair of very curious grandparents on a mission to explore the world around us and share our discoveries with the next generazioni. Inspired by the insatiable curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci, we made a pact decades ago to never stop learning.
Whether it's unraveling the mysteries of nature, diving into history's greatest innovations, marveling at the world of artificial intelligence, or the beauty of everyday things, we are constantly in awe of the wonders that surround us. And now, we're positively thrilled to invite our family and friends along on our journey of learning.
We’ve always tried to do our best to pass on our passion for curiosity to our children and anyone else who shares our love of discovery. Now it’s the grandkids who are our focus and this is for them. You are welcome to join us as we celebrate the power of asking questions, pursuing knowledge, and embracing the amazing in the ordinary. Let's learn stuff, together! - Granny & Paw
THE JUNE STUFF
2026 • WEEK 25 • JUNE 14-20
AN AI ART COMPANY BUILT A BODY SCANNER
What Happened:
My daughter Maggie tipped me on this amazing breakthrough. Midjourney, the company best known for AI-generated art, just announced it's stepping into medicine. Its new device lowers you into a shallow pool of water ringed with hundreds of thousands of tiny sensors, which use sound waves (not radiation or magnets) to build a detailed 3D map of your whole body in about 60 seconds. The first location, paired with a spa featuring hot tubs and saunas, is set to open in San Francisco in late 2027.
Why It Matters:
A full-body MRI today can take over an hour and isn't something most people get unless a doctor orders one. This scanner is built around a different idea entirely, that checking in on your body could be as ordinary as a trip to the spa. No needles, no radiation, just water and sound, in about the time it takes to towel off. Whether you'd actually want a regular peek inside your own body is a personal question, but the company's bet is that if it's easy and pleasant enough, people will simply start doing it.
It's worth holding two things at once here. The technology genuinely exists and people have already been scanned with it, but it doesn't have medical approval yet, and several doctors have raised real questions about what ultrasound can and can't see clearly compared to an MRI. That tension of a bold idea meeting careful science, is exactly where most useful new tools get built. This has really got us excited!— Granny & Paw
Source:
Midjourney Medical, "A New Era of Midjourney," June 18, 2026
Read the article here: https://www.midjourney.com/medical/blogpost
READ THE 2026 NOTEBOOK SO FAR
From the curious minds of Granny and Paw, we hope you've been inspired to embrace your own sense of wonder and never stop learning. Remember, the world is full of amazing discoveries, just waiting to be made. So keep asking questions, stay curious, and come on back and visit us any time on this enduring adventure of lifelong learning.
Yours in curiosity,
—Granny & Paw