Science
A Snapshot of the World of Electrons
By Sophie Zhao
The 2023 winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics developed and implemented a technique to record electron behavior.
Can Humans Harness the Limb Regeneration Abilities of Salamanders?
The remarkable adaptations of salamanders provide a glimpse into the future of regenerative medicine and its application to humans.
Why Is Paper So Tear-ible?
By James Li
Our schools remain paper-dominated despite the economic and environmental consequences; digitization provides a solution with numerous advantages.
Rejection to Triumph: Katalin Karikó
Karikó’s incredible journey from impoverished beginnings in Hungary to making discoveries integral to vaccine development is a testament to her success.
From Life to Undeath: Zombie Ants
The “zombie-ant fungus” cordyceps has strange parasitic tactics, such as mind and bodily control.
Cutting Edge: Robo Surgeons
By Erica Wong
Recent research has discovered that a special type of robotic needle could autonomously perform surgery on complex bodily sections.
Our Healthcare Future, Through the Lens Of Precision Medicine
By Seth Fenton
Through precision medicine, we can tailor treatment plans directly to patients’ unique genetic profiles.
Einstein Taught Me How to Go Back in Time
The intriguing notion of time travel, which has long been a staple in science fiction and a subject of fascination for many, may not be as implausible as it once seemed.
The Quantum Revolution: How Qubits Could Change the World
By Aareeb Jamil
The basics of quantum computing, why it matters, and how Stuyvesant students can learn more about it.
LK-99: A Leap or a Fad?
After a study was published claiming to have discovered a room-temperature normal pressure superconductor, scientists raced to test the “discovery” but found the material didn’t live up to these Nobel-prize-winning expectations.
The KCL-286 Pill: Regenerating the Ability to Walk
By Erica Wong
Spinal cord injuries can be devastating to an individual's control, movement, and feeling within their own body, but recent research has proven that a new drug, KCL-286, may be the key to treatment.
Alcohol Misuse or Not, Your Liver Is Still in Danger
In some ways, America’s inescapable fast food advertisements are just as dangerous as drug promotion—NAFLD is a significant risk of obesity that can result from frequent fast food consumption.
Scientific Tangle: The Wood-Wide Web
By Shaon Anwar
The belief that trees can communicate with each other through fungal connections has ebbed its way into popular culture, but recent research says that there’s a catch.
Are There Too Many Humans on Earth?
By Vinson Chen
Overpopulation is an extremely complex issue that society is currently grappling with. It can be viewed through many conflicting perspectives, each with its own supporting evidence.
According To Consciousness, Lemons Aren’t Sour
By Elma Khan
Consciousness is not a new phenomenon: it even precedes the Big Bang.
The Possible Cosmic Culprit Behind Computer Errors
Cosmic rays—streams of charged particles—can negatively affect terrestrial technology.
The Science Behind Autumn’s Spectacular Leaf Transformation
By Vinson Chen
Shedding light on why and how some trees’ leaves turn yellow, orange, and red each fall, and why others don’t.
Brain Fog in the Air
Recently, connections were discovered between exposure to air pollution and gradual, short-term memory loss.
Earth’s Desert Disease
By Gary Jiang
Desertification is a detrimental process that is slowly converting Earth’s biomes to fragile deserts as a result of human practices and needs to be dealt with fast or else it will become unstoppable.
Our Fate Of Longer Days And Nights
By Sophie Zhao
The sun and moon heavily influence the length of Earth’s days. Earth days are growing longer, and global warming accelerates this process.
What If There Were Biological Time Machines?
By Uma Sukhu
Cellular reprogramming could reverse aging and revolutionize medicine, but it is still in its early stages.
Searching for Extraterrestrials with Artificial Intelligence
By Tashfia Diha
An exploration into the research done by the SETI Institute on using AI to search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Bacteria Detects Cancer
By Jayden Zhang
New research has shown that bacteria can be modified to help identify—and possibly stop—the spread of cancer.
The Self-Imposed Limits of Computing
For more than five decades, computing power has doubled every two years, but as of recently, companies are prioritizing short term profits over innovation.
Our Neurodiversity
By Karina Gupta
With eight billion people on the planet, there are countless different ways in which the mind can work. This includes learning disabilities or large disparities in strengths and weaknesses—neurodivergence. Learn about how neurodivergence works, Stuyvesant’s support toward neurodivergent students, and why neurodivergent minds are incredibly important to society.
From Fuzzy to Clear: PRIMO for Messier 87
By Michelle Ng
New ways of utilizing machine learning have allowed for previously cloudy images of celestial bodies to become clearer, enhancing scientists’ understanding of interactions of matter within galaxies.
Fat: Innocent Until Proven Guilty
By Maya Soni
Consuming less fat may not actually be the solution to preventing cardiovascular disease.
Diverting Asteroids
The DART mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) determined that new planetary spacecraft technologies have the capacity to deflect Earth-bound asteroids.
Dogs and the Selective Breeding Crisis
By Gary Jiang
Though dogs are the most popular pet in the world, many people don’t realize the cruelty of the breeding industry and the issues dogs have faced because of selective breeding at the hands of humans.
How ACs are Heating Up the World
By Vinson Chen
As we face the hottest year ever recorded, is our overwhelming reliance on air conditioning contributing to the problem?
Is it Too Hot for Hot Sauce?
Climate change is spicing up our world, and the call to take action is burning hot.
NeuRevolution: AI’s Healing Touch in Medicine
In an era marked by constant technological advancement, artificial intelligence is redefining what it means to be human.
The Burning Question: The Detrimental Effects of Extreme Heat
As global temperatures increase, the adverse effects of extreme heat can be felt in human health, infrastructure, and the environment.
Linus Pauling: Jack of All Trades, Master of All
As “science keeps marching on,” Pauling has done us a favor by delving into the complex branches that every scientific field has to offer and leaving behind revolutionary findings that the next generation of scientists can now challenge and interpret. Art Request: A drawing of this iconic photo of Pauling teaching back at CalTech
Understanding How Fingerprint Patterns Are Formed
By Tashfia Diha
An explanation of the research done to understand how fingerprint patterns are formed through the Turing system.
Go Out and See the Sun
By Jayden Zhang
Maintaining a balanced diet full of vitamins and necessary minerals and acknowledging the double-edged sword of supplements is vital for the upkeep of one’s health and well-being.
Stop Making Me Yawn
By Jayden Zhang
Learning about the theories related to yawning fosters a better understanding of why humans yawn and why this seemingly disrespectful gesture is so significant.
Start Holding Your Breath: Unexpected Exposure to Second-Hand Smoking
By Grace Jung
A deep dive into the dangerous health consequences of secondhand smoke.
Linus Pauling: Jack of All Trades, Master of All
As “science keeps marching on,” Pauling has done us a favor by delving into the complex branches that every scientific field has to offer and leaving behind revolutionary findings that the next generation of scientists can now challenge and interpret. Art Request: A drawing of this iconic photo of Pauling teaching back at CalTech
Are There Too Many Humans on Earth?
By Vinson Chen
Overpopulation is an extremely complex issue that society is currently grappling with. It can be viewed through many conflicting perspectives, each with its own supporting evidence.
Run to Live, Live to Run!
It is vital to make the distinction between distance running and sprinting due to the very different impacts the two activities have on the body.
Understanding How Fingerprint Patterns Are Formed
By Tashfia Diha
An explanation of the research done to understand how fingerprint patterns are formed through the Turing system.
From Neuroactivity to Speech: A Breakthrough in Neurotechnology
By Elma Khan
A tech clairvoyant has created a milestone invention by translating the brainwaves of a man suffering from anarthria into speech.
The Self-Imposed Limits of Computing
For more than five decades, computing power has doubled every two years, but as of recently, companies are prioritizing short term profits over innovation.
Our Neurodiversity
By Karina Gupta
With eight billion people on the planet, there are countless different ways in which the mind can work. This includes learning disabilities or large disparities in strengths and weaknesses—neurodivergence. Learn about how neurodivergence works, Stuyvesant’s support toward neurodivergent students, and why neurodivergent minds are incredibly important to society.
Go Out and See the Sun
By Jayden Zhang
Maintaining a balanced diet full of vitamins and necessary minerals and acknowledging the double-edged sword of supplements is vital for the upkeep of one’s health and well-being.
From Fuzzy to Clear: PRIMO for Messier 87
By Michelle Ng
New ways of utilizing machine learning have allowed for previously cloudy images of celestial bodies to become clearer, enhancing scientists’ understanding of interactions of matter within galaxies.
Stop Making Me Yawn
By Jayden Zhang
Learning about the theories related to yawning fosters a better understanding of why humans yawn and why this seemingly disrespectful gesture is so significant.
According To Consciousness, Lemons Aren’t Sour
By Elma Khan
Consciousness is not a new phenomenon: it even precedes the Big Bang.
A Snapshot of the World of Electrons
By Sophie Zhao
The 2023 winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics developed and implemented a technique to record electron behavior.
Can Humans Harness the Limb Regeneration Abilities of Salamanders?
The remarkable adaptations of salamanders provide a glimpse into the future of regenerative medicine and its application to humans.
The Possible Cosmic Culprit Behind Computer Errors
Cosmic rays—streams of charged particles—can negatively affect terrestrial technology.
Why Is Paper So Tear-ible?
By James Li
Our schools remain paper-dominated despite the economic and environmental consequences; digitization provides a solution with numerous advantages.
Rejection to Triumph: Katalin Karikó
Karikó’s incredible journey from impoverished beginnings in Hungary to making discoveries integral to vaccine development is a testament to her success.
The Science Behind Autumn’s Spectacular Leaf Transformation
By Vinson Chen
Shedding light on why and how some trees’ leaves turn yellow, orange, and red each fall, and why others don’t.
Brain Fog in the Air
Recently, connections were discovered between exposure to air pollution and gradual, short-term memory loss.
Earth’s Desert Disease
By Gary Jiang
Desertification is a detrimental process that is slowly converting Earth’s biomes to fragile deserts as a result of human practices and needs to be dealt with fast or else it will become unstoppable.
Our Fate Of Longer Days And Nights
By Sophie Zhao
The sun and moon heavily influence the length of Earth’s days. Earth days are growing longer, and global warming accelerates this process.
What If There Were Biological Time Machines?
By Uma Sukhu
Cellular reprogramming could reverse aging and revolutionize medicine, but it is still in its early stages.
From Life to Undeath: Zombie Ants
The “zombie-ant fungus” cordyceps has strange parasitic tactics, such as mind and bodily control.
Searching for Extraterrestrials with Artificial Intelligence
By Tashfia Diha
An exploration into the research done by the SETI Institute on using AI to search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Bacteria Detects Cancer
By Jayden Zhang
New research has shown that bacteria can be modified to help identify—and possibly stop—the spread of cancer.
The Black Hole Paradox—Is There A Way Out?
By Sophie Zhao
The Black Hole Paradox concerning information loss in black holes puzzled physicists for decades. Recently, scientists found a promising solution using principles of quantum mechanics.
Cutting Edge: Robo Surgeons
By Erica Wong
Recent research has discovered that a special type of robotic needle could autonomously perform surgery on complex bodily sections.
Our Healthcare Future, Through the Lens Of Precision Medicine
By Seth Fenton
Through precision medicine, we can tailor treatment plans directly to patients’ unique genetic profiles.
Train to Fail
Most lifters aren’t lifting with enough intensity to maximize hypertrophy, which is slowing down their muscle gain.
Fat: Innocent Until Proven Guilty
By Maya Soni
Consuming less fat may not actually be the solution to preventing cardiovascular disease.
Diverting Asteroids
The DART mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) determined that new planetary spacecraft technologies have the capacity to deflect Earth-bound asteroids.
Dogs and the Selective Breeding Crisis
By Gary Jiang
Though dogs are the most popular pet in the world, many people don’t realize the cruelty of the breeding industry and the issues dogs have faced because of selective breeding at the hands of humans.
Einstein Taught Me How to Go Back in Time
The intriguing notion of time travel, which has long been a staple in science fiction and a subject of fascination for many, may not be as implausible as it once seemed.
The Quantum Revolution: How Qubits Could Change the World
By Aareeb Jamil
The basics of quantum computing, why it matters, and how Stuyvesant students can learn more about it.
How ACs are Heating Up the World
By Vinson Chen
As we face the hottest year ever recorded, is our overwhelming reliance on air conditioning contributing to the problem?
Is it Too Hot for Hot Sauce?
Climate change is spicing up our world, and the call to take action is burning hot.
LK-99: A Leap or a Fad?
After a study was published claiming to have discovered a room-temperature normal pressure superconductor, scientists raced to test the “discovery” but found the material didn’t live up to these Nobel-prize-winning expectations.
NeuRevolution: AI’s Healing Touch in Medicine
In an era marked by constant technological advancement, artificial intelligence is redefining what it means to be human.
The KCL-286 Pill: Regenerating the Ability to Walk
By Erica Wong
Spinal cord injuries can be devastating to an individual's control, movement, and feeling within their own body, but recent research has proven that a new drug, KCL-286, may be the key to treatment.
Alcohol Misuse or Not, Your Liver Is Still in Danger
In some ways, America’s inescapable fast food advertisements are just as dangerous as drug promotion—NAFLD is a significant risk of obesity that can result from frequent fast food consumption.
