Science
What Is It Like To Be a Senior Editor for One of the Most Prominent Scientific Journals?
By Shaon Anwar
The literary scientific process is rigorous and extensive, and the role of an editor is integral to the diffusion of discovery and promotion of scientific reliability.
Silencing Genes: A Breakthrough for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Research conducted at the University College London Dementia Research Centre has shown remarkable results, demonstrating the feasibility of an Alzheimer’s medication using gene silencers.
The Start of a New Chapter in Medicine: Bioelectronic Medicine
Bioelectronic medicine can be used to electrically stimulate the brain, treating conditions like epilepsy and depression.
Winter City Lights, Mosquito Bites
By Erica Wong
With the incessant mosquitoes in the summer, many look forward to the colder months for some peace, but a new finding has discovered that because of light pollution, the mosquitoes may bite all year long.
The Commercial Space Age: Golden or Gilded?
By Aareeb Jamil
The pros and cons of space privatization, explored in depth.
Decoding Deliciousness: The Science Behind Flavor
By Vinson Chen
Flavor perception is a complicated process, and it is filled with common misconceptions. Together, your nose and tongue are able to sense and distinguish between tens of thousands of distinct flavors in order to make your favorite foods taste absolutely delicious.
The American West is Running Out Of Water
The seven states that receive water from the Colorado River are facing a crisis as river reservoirs are depleted faster than they can be replenished naturally. In order to supply residents with the necessary water, states will need to make large water use cuts, but there is no current plan for this.
IQ Tests: Measure of Prestige or Scam?
By James Li
The concept of IQ has long been synonymous with intelligence. However, in recent decades, this misconception has slowly been revealed.
James Webb: Unlocking Our Universe’s Past
By Michelle Ng
The James Webb Space Telescope with a background of the galaxy
Moving Stairs and Other Investigations
Answering questions about Stuyvesant’s escalators and the building’s construction.
A Defoliant of Destruction: Agent Orange
By Olivia Zheng
From cancer to cerebral palsy, the effects of Agent Orange linger for veterans and Vietnamese civilians alike.
A Defoliant of Destruction: Agent Orange
By Olivia Zheng
From cancer to cerebral palsy, the effects of Agent Orange linger for veterans and Vietnamese civilians alike.
The Winter Blues or Seasonal Depression?
By Erica Wong
In the wintertime, many may experience feelings of melancholy which they dismiss as winter blues, but these feelings could indicate a major depressive illness: seasonal affective disorder.
Fusion For the First Time: Harnessing the Energy of Stars
The United States Department of Energy announced on December 13, 2022, that the National Ignition Facility (NIF) completed the first controlled experiment to reach fusion ignition.
Shining Light Through Double-Slits In Time
By Sophie Zhao
A group of physicists from Imperial London College recreated the famous double-slit experiment but using the domain of time.
This Week’s Investigation: Why Do We Prefer Allopathic Medicine?
By Maya Soni
Despite the pros and cons of each, why, of the two, is the Western allopathic method so widely accepted?
Shifting the Fight Against Superbugs
Newly-created shapeshifting vancomycin dimers could be the first step in eliminating the threat of superbugs forever.
Allergies Spring into Existence
By Jayden Zhang
Learning about the progression of allergy research gives rise to new inquiries and even more discoveries that could benefit other avenues of science.
Women in Space: The Sky’s the Limit—or Is It?
By Tashfia Diha, Aarya Balakrishnan
Women’s contributions to the Artemis missions prompt a look into the aerospace industry’s history of discrimination based on sex and an analysis of the historical significance of this step toward equality.
Agricultural Innovations for a Greener Future
By Justin Li
Plant-based meats and cellular agriculture offer greener alternatives to the traditional livestock farming processes that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Born from Two Fathers
Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan recently demonstrated that mice can be conceived with two genetic fathers, opening up future opportunities for assisted reproduction and animal conservation, and posing serious ethical questions.
Anxiety Unveiled: The Power of a Blood Draw
By Erica Wong
The BioM-95 test is a simple, efficient blood test that diagnoses anxiety through specific biomarkers.
Antibiotic Overuse in Livestock: A Looming Public Health Crisis
By Ryan Lin
The regulation of antibiotic use in the livestock industry is crucial to prevent the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and maintain public health.
Unleashing the Creative Potential of AI: The Artistic Revolution
By Vinson Chen
AI art has been developing for decades, and with the advent of machine learning, has become capable of creating art completely independently, rivaling even the most skilled human artists.
Printing Life: 3D Custom Hearts
By Erica Wong
Revolutionary aortic stenosis treatments use printed 3D custom hearts.
Mosquitoes: The Extinction Dilemma
By Gary Jiang
With new gene editing advancements like artificial gene drives, the dangerous mosquito can now be completely eradicated—but should it be?
Can Meditation Substitute for Sleep?
By Elma Khan
Recent studies dictate that along with its plethora of other benefits, meditation can prospectively reduce the amount of sleep required.
Organocatalysis: From Metals to Monumental Catalysis
MacMillan’s goal was to find a substitute for reaction mechanisms that involved metals, replacing them with nitrogen compounds to produce iminium and enamine pathways, resulting in durable catalysts with stereochemically high yields and minimal atmospheric waste.
Horror Movies: More Than Just Scary
By Gary Jiang
Horror movies are able to captivate viewers with their scary nature through hidden psychological benefits and biological effects, allowing them to top movie charts during the pandemic.
Why Is Music So Addictive?
By Michelle Ng
Music has the power to uplift your mood due to its ability to trigger dopamine release in the brain.
Human Feces Crossing A Milestone
By Sadat Ahmed
Rebyota has revolutionized medical treatment for bacterial infections because of how it treats recurrent CDI and serves as proof of the increased understanding of the microbiome.
Unlocking the Secrets of GPT3: An In-Depth Look at How It Works
OpenAI logo with a bright and shining light behind it
Racial Bias in CRISPR Treatment
A recent analysis by Sean Misek highlights that CRISPR has a higher failure rate in people of African descent. This is due to many factors, such as lack of representation in the medical field and failure to account for genetic diversity.
Speaking from the Mind! Literally
It’s the first successful demonstration of a direct translation of thought into words and it’s only going further in its ability to give those who need it a chance
DART, The Real Life Space Defender
By Gary Jiang
NASA’s DART mission marks a new era of space innovation and its importance has been shown in its promising results for the future of planetary defense.
Allergies Spring into Existence
By Jayden Zhang
Learning about the progression of allergy research gives rise to new inquiries and even more discoveries that could benefit other avenues of science.
Yawns of the Youth: A Wakeup Call to the Risks of Caffeine
Though caffeine may be the key to keeping you awake in class or at all hours of the night, constant high caffeine consumption has many negative effects.
What Is It Like To Be a Senior Editor for One of the Most Prominent Scientific Journals?
By Shaon Anwar
The literary scientific process is rigorous and extensive, and the role of an editor is integral to the diffusion of discovery and promotion of scientific reliability.
Silencing Genes: A Breakthrough for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Research conducted at the University College London Dementia Research Centre has shown remarkable results, demonstrating the feasibility of an Alzheimer’s medication using gene silencers.
Shining Light Through Double-Slits In Time
By Sophie Zhao
A group of physicists from Imperial London College recreated the famous double-slit experiment but using the domain of time.
This Week’s Investigation: Why Do We Prefer Allopathic Medicine?
By Maya Soni
Despite the pros and cons of each, why, of the two, is the Western allopathic method so widely accepted?
Shifting the Fight Against Superbugs
Newly-created shapeshifting vancomycin dimers could be the first step in eliminating the threat of superbugs forever.
The Start of a New Chapter in Medicine: Bioelectronic Medicine
Bioelectronic medicine can be used to electrically stimulate the brain, treating conditions like epilepsy and depression.
Women in Space: The Sky’s the Limit—or Is It?
By Tashfia Diha, Aarya Balakrishnan
Women’s contributions to the Artemis missions prompt a look into the aerospace industry’s history of discrimination based on sex and an analysis of the historical significance of this step toward equality.
Winter City Lights, Mosquito Bites
By Erica Wong
With the incessant mosquitoes in the summer, many look forward to the colder months for some peace, but a new finding has discovered that because of light pollution, the mosquitoes may bite all year long.
Agricultural Innovations for a Greener Future
By Justin Li
Plant-based meats and cellular agriculture offer greener alternatives to the traditional livestock farming processes that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
The Commercial Space Age: Golden or Gilded?
By Aareeb Jamil
The pros and cons of space privatization, explored in depth.
Born from Two Fathers
Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan recently demonstrated that mice can be conceived with two genetic fathers, opening up future opportunities for assisted reproduction and animal conservation, and posing serious ethical questions.
Anxiety Unveiled: The Power of a Blood Draw
By Erica Wong
The BioM-95 test is a simple, efficient blood test that diagnoses anxiety through specific biomarkers.
Antibiotic Overuse in Livestock: A Looming Public Health Crisis
By Ryan Lin
The regulation of antibiotic use in the livestock industry is crucial to prevent the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and maintain public health.
Decoding Deliciousness: The Science Behind Flavor
By Vinson Chen
Flavor perception is a complicated process, and it is filled with common misconceptions. Together, your nose and tongue are able to sense and distinguish between tens of thousands of distinct flavors in order to make your favorite foods taste absolutely delicious.
The American West is Running Out Of Water
The seven states that receive water from the Colorado River are facing a crisis as river reservoirs are depleted faster than they can be replenished naturally. In order to supply residents with the necessary water, states will need to make large water use cuts, but there is no current plan for this.
IQ Tests: Measure of Prestige or Scam?
By James Li
The concept of IQ has long been synonymous with intelligence. However, in recent decades, this misconception has slowly been revealed.
The Congested Brain
By Erica Wong
Air pollution is a common trend around the world, but many fail to realize the consequences of inhaling exhaust until scientists uncover the truth: air pollution can cause brain damage.
James Webb: Unlocking Our Universe’s Past
By Michelle Ng
The James Webb Space Telescope with a background of the galaxy
From Theory to Reality: The Intersection of Physics and Mathematics
By Aareeb Jamil
This article elaborates on some of the branches of math relevant to physics and explores their scientific applications.
Unleashing the Creative Potential of AI: The Artistic Revolution
By Vinson Chen
AI art has been developing for decades, and with the advent of machine learning, has become capable of creating art completely independently, rivaling even the most skilled human artists.
Printing Life: 3D Custom Hearts
By Erica Wong
Revolutionary aortic stenosis treatments use printed 3D custom hearts.
Mosquitoes: The Extinction Dilemma
By Gary Jiang
With new gene editing advancements like artificial gene drives, the dangerous mosquito can now be completely eradicated—but should it be?
Moving Stairs and Other Investigations
Answering questions about Stuyvesant’s escalators and the building’s construction.
A Defoliant of Destruction: Agent Orange
By Olivia Zheng
From cancer to cerebral palsy, the effects of Agent Orange linger for veterans and Vietnamese civilians alike.
Can Meditation Substitute for Sleep?
By Elma Khan
Recent studies dictate that along with its plethora of other benefits, meditation can prospectively reduce the amount of sleep required.
A Defoliant of Destruction: Agent Orange
By Olivia Zheng
From cancer to cerebral palsy, the effects of Agent Orange linger for veterans and Vietnamese civilians alike.
Organocatalysis: From Metals to Monumental Catalysis
MacMillan’s goal was to find a substitute for reaction mechanisms that involved metals, replacing them with nitrogen compounds to produce iminium and enamine pathways, resulting in durable catalysts with stereochemically high yields and minimal atmospheric waste.
The Winter Blues or Seasonal Depression?
By Erica Wong
In the wintertime, many may experience feelings of melancholy which they dismiss as winter blues, but these feelings could indicate a major depressive illness: seasonal affective disorder.
Horror Movies: More Than Just Scary
By Gary Jiang
Horror movies are able to captivate viewers with their scary nature through hidden psychological benefits and biological effects, allowing them to top movie charts during the pandemic.
Fusion For the First Time: Harnessing the Energy of Stars
The United States Department of Energy announced on December 13, 2022, that the National Ignition Facility (NIF) completed the first controlled experiment to reach fusion ignition.
Why Is Music So Addictive?
By Michelle Ng
Music has the power to uplift your mood due to its ability to trigger dopamine release in the brain.
Human Feces Crossing A Milestone
By Sadat Ahmed
Rebyota has revolutionized medical treatment for bacterial infections because of how it treats recurrent CDI and serves as proof of the increased understanding of the microbiome.
Unlocking the Secrets of GPT3: An In-Depth Look at How It Works
OpenAI logo with a bright and shining light behind it
Starlink: A Constellation of Satellites
By Vinson Chen
Starlink is a satellite internet service with many unique features that make it the future of the satellite internet industry.
Racial Bias in CRISPR Treatment
A recent analysis by Sean Misek highlights that CRISPR has a higher failure rate in people of African descent. This is due to many factors, such as lack of representation in the medical field and failure to account for genetic diversity.
Speaking from the Mind! Literally
It’s the first successful demonstration of a direct translation of thought into words and it’s only going further in its ability to give those who need it a chance
DART, The Real Life Space Defender
By Gary Jiang
NASA’s DART mission marks a new era of space innovation and its importance has been shown in its promising results for the future of planetary defense.
