Olivia Liu (olivia-liu)

Olivia Liu ('28) is an editor for the Science Department. She loves biology and history, and loves keeping up with domestic and foreign policy. In her free time, she likes to run, read, and take naps. Feel free to reach out to her if you have any questions!

Science

The Hantavirus Panic Spreads Faster Than the Virus

Nushrat Jahan, Olivia Liu

As the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius jumpstarted online speculation and theories, the reality of hantavirus is less terrifying: it’s not likely to become a pandemic or even cause a global outbreak.

Issue 16, Volume 116

|| 2025-2026

Science

The Invisible Cost of AI Usage: How Our Prompts Are Destroying Communities

Olivia Liu

While artificial intelligence offers convenience in our daily lives, it’s unchecked, rapid expansion is wreaking havoc on local communities and environments through excessive water and electricity usage, and severe sound pollution.

Issue 15, Volume 116

|| 2025-2026

Science

The Global Cost of U.S. Climate Denial: Vulnerable States and Increasing Climate Risk

Olivia Liu

The Trump administration’s efforts of deregulating climate policies reflects how U.S. inaction on climate change worsens environmental crises, humanitarian disasters, and instability in vulnerable countries worldwide.

Issue 11, Volume 116

|| 2025-2026

Science

Tiny Carbon Balls With Big Potential: The Uses of Fullerenes

Olivia Liu

Fullerenes demonstrate broad potential– their unique properties allow them to function as important tools in antiviral treatment, cancer therapy, medical imaging, and sports equipment.

Issue 8, Volume 116

|| 2025-2026

Science

Medical Patents: Why Prescription Medications Cost So Much

Olivia Liu

Medical patents often give companies large market domination over products, especially when loopholes allow patents to survive longer than intended.

Issue 6, Volume 116

|| 2025-2026

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