Zoe Piccirillo (zoe-piccirillo)

zpiccirillo10@stuy.edu

Zoe Piccirillo (‘21) is a Science writer and a Copy and Layout member. She enjoys writing about space exploration and machine learning. In her free time, she’s usually playing along with Jeopardy! episodes or shopping at Trader Joe’s.

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A New Wave of Moon Exploration is Emerging

Several moons have recently been the source of space missions and discoveries, and they are a new focus in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Issue 12, Volume 111

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NASA to Make History With New Mars Rover

NASA’s Perseverance rover is set to complete a string of historical operations, including deploying an aircraft.

Issue 10, Volume 111

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VA Uses Machine Learning for Suicide Prevention

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs developed a machine learning model to predict veterans’ risks of suicide.

Issue 7, Volume 111

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Gas on Venus Hints at Extraterrestrial Life

Radio telescopes discovered a gas on Venus that is produced by living organisms, suggesting that life may exist on the planet.

Issue 3, Volume 111

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The Science of Making Bread

Issue 17, Volume 110

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Please, Pay Attention to Microbiomes

Microbiomes have been discovered to have several direct connections to our health, promoting more extensive research of their compositions.

Issue 17, Volume 110

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2020 CD3: Earth’s Latest Mini-Moon

Whether or not Earth has more mini-moons, the discovery of 2020 CB3 proved that though the Moon may be Earth’s only natural satellite, it is certainly not its only satellite.

Issue 14, Volume 110

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Science Research at Stuy

A look into how teachers and students at Stuyvesant collaborate with research.

Issue 13, Volume 110

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On the Coronavirus

The impact of the virus on NYC schools is unclear, but public school closures remain unlikely.

Issue 11, Volume 110

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Social Media May Hinder Efforts to Save Australian Koala Habitats

Exaggerated and misleading information regarding the effect of Australian bushfires on koala habitats shines light on the impact of social media on the conservation of species.

Issue 8, Volume 110

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HIV Outbreak in Pakistan: A Call for Safer Medical Care

The HIV outbreak in Pakistan reveals a widespread issue regarding the effects of reusing medical equipment.

Issue 6, Volume 110

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Stuyvesant’s Summer Sciences

A short look into the many types of science-focused programs and activities in which Stuyvesant students participated over the summer.

Issue 2, Volume 110