Elma Khan (elma-khan)

ekhan50@stuy.edu

Elma Khan (‘25) is a Science and Opinions writer. In her free time, she enjoys reading books: specifically murder mysteries, realistic fiction, and fantasy books. She enjoys exploring psychology, neuroscience, and has an absurd affinity for bagels.

From Neuroactivity to Speech: A Breakthrough in Neurotechnology

A tech clairvoyant has created a milestone invention by translating the brainwaves of a man suffering from anarthria into speech.

Issue 17, Volume 113

Classics vs. Contemporaries

There is an erroneous emphasis on classical literature in the English curriculum, but we need to make room for all that contemporary literature has to offer.

Issue 11, Volume 113

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Can Meditation Substitute for Sleep?

Recent studies dictate that along with its plethora of other benefits, meditation can prospectively reduce the amount of sleep required.

Issue 10, Volume 113

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The Hypocrisy of War Versus Education

The notion of war contrasts greatly with standard educational values and should be abolished.

Issue 8, Volume 113

Deciphering the Pleasures of the Universal Language

Music is a part of our daily lives and it offers a plethora of unknown benefits.

Issue 14, Volume 112

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The Unacknowledgement Of Women In STEM

Many historical women in STEM have made groundbreaking discoveries, but have been unacknowledged and people have stolen their credit due to them being women, but it’s time for this issue to come to light and change.

Issue 11, Volume 112

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The Science Behind Procrastination

All students are familiar with procrastination, but the hows and whys behind it are the key to defeating this instinct.

Issue 9, Volume 112

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Ear-Prints and the Future of Digital Security

Advancing technologies have revealed a prospective yet unexpected biometric that rivals fingerprints in uniqueness and might be just as common as them in the future: ears.

Issue 8, Volume 112