Science
Urban Injustice: Robert Moses and Climate Inequity in NYC
By Angelina Lu
Robert Moses’s urban planning legacy of environmental injustice disproportionately affects communities of color and complicates New York City’s environmental efforts.
The Science Behind Spring: Why We Feel Happier When the Weather Warms Up
By Faiza Rumman
The arrival of warmer seasons such as spring has a noticeable impact on our mental health by changing our body’s biological processes and functioning, giving individuals a breath of fresh air after emotional slumps during colder, gloomier seasons such as winter.
ROYGBIV...O? A Closer Look at the Newly Discovered Color ‘Olo’ and How We Can See It
Using laser technology, scientists have recently created a new color known as Olo to target specific parts of the eye.
The Power in Every Step: How Sidewalks Can Generate Electricity
Piezoelectricity can help turn steps into energy, providing an alternate and more sustainable energy source.
The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Your GPA Is Dropping (For Now)
By Narnia Poddar, Tashfia Diha
The rate of the expansion of the universe, explained by dark energy, has been accelerating, but new findings suggest that this acceleration might be slowing down.
The Human Body and Mind After Space Travel
By Sophie Zhao
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally back on Earth after being stranded in space for nine months. Their prolonged time in space significantly impacted their health.
Wires Can Save Thousands of Lives—Impossible!
By John Nan
Fiber optic cables can alert us about earthquakes more efficiently than previous technology, potentially saving many lives.
The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?
Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.
The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?
Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.
Robots….Made of Frog Cells?
By Daniel Li
Xenobots are living, programmable nanobots made from cells of the African clawed frog through blending robotics and biology and have the potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine and environmental science through how customizable they are and their unique properties.
Bedroom Media on Sleep Quality
By Gavin Lin
Viewing electronic media before bed limits our sleep quality and sleep quantity in both psychological and physical ways. However, some aspects of bedroom media may benefit sleep.
Red Light or Green Light?: The Science Behind Decision-Making in Netflix’s Squid Game
By Isabel Cho
In Squid Game, the psychological battles faced by contestants reveal both the limits of human endurance and the neuroscience behind stress, survival, and decision-making under extreme pressure.
There’s No Eggs!
The outbreak of H5N1 bird flu across America has decimated poultry populations and caused issues with other animals such as dairy cows and wildlife, leading to egg shortages and concerns of a pathogenic strain that could affect humans.
Peto’s Paradox: Why Larger Animals Aren't More Prone to Cancer
Larger animals have more cells, which means they should have a higher incidence of cancerous tumors. However, they don’t—elephants and whales, the largest animals in the kingdom have extremely low rates of cancer.
Why Fidgeting Might Just Be the Brain’s Best Friend
By Isabel Cho
For neurodivergent adolescents, fidgeting serves as a vital self-regulation strategy that supports focus, engagement, and learning.
How Genetically Modified HIV Viruses Could Speed up Cancer Treatment
In-vivo CAR T cancer therapies could be a faster, less expensive, and safer alternative to ex-vivo CAR T therapies.
Iron’s Hidden Weakness: A New Path in Cancer Treatment
By Daniel Li
Ferroptosis is a promising field in cancer treatment research due to a cancer cell’s potentially heightened iron levels.
Cry it Out: The Benefits of Shedding Tears
Where do tears come from, and why are they beneficial for our overall health?
The Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Benefits of SING!
By Isabel Cho
Stuyvesant’s annual SING! performance—a result of hours of teamwork and dedication—stimulates important cognitive skills that can extend far beyond the stage.
How Theaters are Becoming Greener
By Angelina Lu
The performing arts industry is proving that eco-friendly practices can reduce environmental footprints without compromising artistic expression.
Behind the Nerves: The Science Behind Stage Fright
By Hana Hirata
Among performers, stage fright occurs frequently, and one of the key ways to getting better at managing it is by understanding how the brain reacts during the experience.
How’s That Funny?: The Psychology Behind Laughter
By John Nan
What causes laughter? What are the physical and psychological mechanisms of laughter?
When AI Goes Wrong: The Healthcare Gamble
By Hana Hirata
The increased reliance of AI, as even small errors or “hallucinations” by AI systems can ultimately harm those who depend on accurate medical care.
Drones: The New Frontline in Wildfire Detection and Combat
By Andrew Zhang
As climate change intensifies wildfire risks, drone technology emerges as a critical and innovative solution for detecting, monitoring, and suppressing increasingly destructive wildfires.
The Magical Helium on the Moon
By Tashfia Diha
Despite the technological issues surrounding this, the potential economic benefits of moon mining outweigh these holdbacks. The potential economic benefits of moon mining outweigh the resources required to improve the required technology.
The Moon (Surprisingly) Doesn't Change Size
Humans tend to see the moon as bigger on the horizon than above us, and there are differing answers as to why.
Microbe Made Fortresses Revolutionize Coastal Defenses
By Daniel Li
Biocementation—via a process known as Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation—is a promising method for coastal defense against erosion since it is cost effective and eco-friendly compared to traditional methods such as concrete seawalls.
Atomic Clocks
Atomic clocks allow us to precisely define and measure time, and they are crucial aspects in the functioning of our daily lives.
The Psychology of Gift-Giving
By Daniel Wu
Gift-giving is an experience that deepens relationships between the gift giver and the gift recipient, and both benefit from the process’s psychological effects.
Whooping Cough Explained
By Ryan Yang
The recent cases of whooping cough at Stuyvesant High School highlight the importance of vaccination, early diagnosis, and awareness to prevent the spread of this highly contagious and potentially severe respiratory infection.
The IYPT—a New Opportunity for Physics Enthusiasts at Stuyvesant
By Sophie Zhao
Interested in conducting physics research? Join Stuyvesant’s new IYPT team and investigate diverse topics in physics through research and experimentation!
The Reopening of the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant
By Andrew Zhang
Reopening the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant—which had a partial meltdown in 1979—with cutting-edge technology and enhanced safety measures will benefit the economy, create numerous jobs, and increase sustainable energy production.
The Brightest Comet In 27 Years
By Sophie Zhao
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is the brightest comet in 27 years to travel past Earth. Learn more about comets like Comet A3, how they form, and how to spot them!
Too Much Light is Harming Our Health
Daily exposure to bright nighttime lighting has numerous detrimental effects on our health, but there are steps we can take to reduce its impacts.
The Psychology of Rewatching
Rewatching familiar movies provides psychological comfort and reduces cognitive effort, helping individuals manage stress and emotional strain through the reinforcement of neural pathways.
Dire Wolves Return: De-Extinction Becomes Reality
Colossal Biosciences has used advanced gene editing to bring back the extinct dire wolf and subsequently redefined what it means to truly “resurrect”[C: a species. Art/Photo Request: dire wolves, something like this
Urban Injustice: Robert Moses and Climate Inequity in NYC
By Angelina Lu
Robert Moses’s urban planning legacy of environmental injustice disproportionately affects communities of color and complicates New York City’s environmental efforts.
The Science Behind Spring: Why We Feel Happier When the Weather Warms Up
By Faiza Rumman
The arrival of warmer seasons such as spring has a noticeable impact on our mental health by changing our body’s biological processes and functioning, giving individuals a breath of fresh air after emotional slumps during colder, gloomier seasons such as winter.
ROYGBIV...O? A Closer Look at the Newly Discovered Color ‘Olo’ and How We Can See It
Using laser technology, scientists have recently created a new color known as Olo to target specific parts of the eye.
The Power in Every Step: How Sidewalks Can Generate Electricity
Piezoelectricity can help turn steps into energy, providing an alternate and more sustainable energy source.
The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Your GPA Is Dropping (For Now)
By Narnia Poddar, Tashfia Diha
The rate of the expansion of the universe, explained by dark energy, has been accelerating, but new findings suggest that this acceleration might be slowing down.
The Human Body and Mind After Space Travel
By Sophie Zhao
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally back on Earth after being stranded in space for nine months. Their prolonged time in space significantly impacted their health.
Peto’s Paradox: Why Larger Animals Aren't More Prone to Cancer
Larger animals have more cells, which means they should have a higher incidence of cancerous tumors. However, they don’t—elephants and whales, the largest animals in the kingdom have extremely low rates of cancer.
Why Fidgeting Might Just Be the Brain’s Best Friend
By Isabel Cho
For neurodivergent adolescents, fidgeting serves as a vital self-regulation strategy that supports focus, engagement, and learning.
Wires Can Save Thousands of Lives—Impossible!
By John Nan
Fiber optic cables can alert us about earthquakes more efficiently than previous technology, potentially saving many lives.
How Genetically Modified HIV Viruses Could Speed up Cancer Treatment
In-vivo CAR T cancer therapies could be a faster, less expensive, and safer alternative to ex-vivo CAR T therapies.
Iron’s Hidden Weakness: A New Path in Cancer Treatment
By Daniel Li
Ferroptosis is a promising field in cancer treatment research due to a cancer cell’s potentially heightened iron levels.
Cry it Out: The Benefits of Shedding Tears
Where do tears come from, and why are they beneficial for our overall health?
The Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Benefits of SING!
By Isabel Cho
Stuyvesant’s annual SING! performance—a result of hours of teamwork and dedication—stimulates important cognitive skills that can extend far beyond the stage.
How Theaters are Becoming Greener
By Angelina Lu
The performing arts industry is proving that eco-friendly practices can reduce environmental footprints without compromising artistic expression.
Behind the Nerves: The Science Behind Stage Fright
By Hana Hirata
Among performers, stage fright occurs frequently, and one of the key ways to getting better at managing it is by understanding how the brain reacts during the experience.
The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?
Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.
The Culprit Behind The Mystery Circles: Bombs? Craters? Love?
Since their discovery in 1995, mysterious concentric rings on the seafloor have puzzled scientists. We now know what made them.
How’s That Funny?: The Psychology Behind Laughter
By John Nan
What causes laughter? What are the physical and psychological mechanisms of laughter?
Could Axolotls be the Key to Anti-Aging Therapies?
Axolotls are able to halt their biological aging process early in life, which can provide us with clues on how to combat age-related conditions in humans. Art Request: An axolotl on a desk with laboratory equipment.
Red Light or Green Light?: The Science Behind Decision-Making in Netflix’s Squid Game
By Isabel Cho
In Squid Game, the psychological battles faced by contestants reveal both the limits of human endurance and the neuroscience behind stress, survival, and decision-making under extreme pressure.
There’s No Eggs!
The outbreak of H5N1 bird flu across America has decimated poultry populations and caused issues with other animals such as dairy cows and wildlife, leading to egg shortages and concerns of a pathogenic strain that could affect humans.
The Nature Behind Math and Music
By John Nan
Modern music stems from sounds in nature. Math and science explain the relationship between why we perceive music to be harmonious and how playing music could be beneficial to students.
The Fires That Set LA Ablaze
By Sophie Zhao
Los Angeles’s raging wildfires are the product of perfect environmental conditions of dryness and windiness. Efforts are being taken to reduce the harmful effects of toxic debris.
When AI Goes Wrong: The Healthcare Gamble
By Hana Hirata
The increased reliance of AI, as even small errors or “hallucinations” by AI systems can ultimately harm those who depend on accurate medical care.
Robots….Made of Frog Cells?
By Daniel Li
Xenobots are living, programmable nanobots made from cells of the African clawed frog through blending robotics and biology and have the potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine and environmental science through how customizable they are and their unique properties.
Drones: The New Frontline in Wildfire Detection and Combat
By Andrew Zhang
As climate change intensifies wildfire risks, drone technology emerges as a critical and innovative solution for detecting, monitoring, and suppressing increasingly destructive wildfires.
The Magical Helium on the Moon
By Tashfia Diha
Despite the technological issues surrounding this, the potential economic benefits of moon mining outweigh these holdbacks. The potential economic benefits of moon mining outweigh the resources required to improve the required technology.
The Moon (Surprisingly) Doesn't Change Size
Humans tend to see the moon as bigger on the horizon than above us, and there are differing answers as to why.
Microbe Made Fortresses Revolutionize Coastal Defenses
By Daniel Li
Biocementation—via a process known as Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation—is a promising method for coastal defense against erosion since it is cost effective and eco-friendly compared to traditional methods such as concrete seawalls.
Atomic Clocks
Atomic clocks allow us to precisely define and measure time, and they are crucial aspects in the functioning of our daily lives.
The Psychology of Gift-Giving
By Daniel Wu
Gift-giving is an experience that deepens relationships between the gift giver and the gift recipient, and both benefit from the process’s psychological effects.
Whooping Cough Explained
By Ryan Yang
The recent cases of whooping cough at Stuyvesant High School highlight the importance of vaccination, early diagnosis, and awareness to prevent the spread of this highly contagious and potentially severe respiratory infection.
The IYPT—a New Opportunity for Physics Enthusiasts at Stuyvesant
By Sophie Zhao
Interested in conducting physics research? Join Stuyvesant’s new IYPT team and investigate diverse topics in physics through research and experimentation!
The Reopening of the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant
By Andrew Zhang
Reopening the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant—which had a partial meltdown in 1979—with cutting-edge technology and enhanced safety measures will benefit the economy, create numerous jobs, and increase sustainable energy production.
Bedroom Media on Sleep Quality
By Gavin Lin
Viewing electronic media before bed limits our sleep quality and sleep quantity in both psychological and physical ways. However, some aspects of bedroom media may benefit sleep.
The Brightest Comet In 27 Years
By Sophie Zhao
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is the brightest comet in 27 years to travel past Earth. Learn more about comets like Comet A3, how they form, and how to spot them!
