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The Trash Patch the Size of Texas - and the Algorithms Fighting It

Interviewing Students who Received Funding for Summer Research

Written by: Sanjna Sunil | Edited by: Somya Mehta | Image by: Pexels on Pixabay

Our Microbiome’s Connection to Human Health

How does the gut microbiome play a role in conditions such as depression?

Written by: Sara Chen | Edited by: Elle Scord | Graphic by: Janessa Techathamawong

Engineering Memories:

How Science is Shaping Memories

Explore current breakthroughs and ethical concerns regarding the redesigning of memories.

Written by: Anjella Kang Lee | Edited by: Ruby Lee | Graphic by: Nalani Wooton

Yes, Woolly Mammoths may be coming back - but should they?

Exploring the ethics and divided opinions on de-extinction of species

Written by: Koushik Ganesan | Edited by: Monna Wei | Image by: Shirley810 on Pixabay

Why you matter: A Crash Course on the Higg’s Field

Written by: Riley Bruner | Edited by: Selina Hui | Graphic by: Jasmine Wood

Lab-Grown Body Parts - Organoids

Written by: Lara Sadi | Edited by: Ziona Somy | Infographic by: Fernanda Rodriguez

Puberty Blockers: What exactly do they do?

What are the potential benefits and risks of puberty blockers for treating gender dysphoria?

Written by: Hanwen Zhang | Edited by: Morgan Nguyen | Image by: Oriel Frankie Ashcroft on Pexels

Tiny Tech Takes on Tumors

In cancer research, thinking small might be the biggest breakthrough yet.

Written by: Sophia Young | Edited by: Morgan Nguyen | Image by: wilderjjss on Pixabay

The Fast Track to Good Health

What measurable effects does a weekly 24-hour fast have on physical and mental health?

Written by: Vikram Lapsiwala | Edited by: Ziona Somy | Image by: laurentvalentinjospi0 on Pixabay

Behind the Dreamscape

What exactly is the formula for dreaming? And why do we need them in the first place?

Written by: Ziona Somy | Edited by: Cait Nickson | Graphic by: Nalani Wooton

Healing Through Lucid Dreaming

Can intentional lucid dreaming offer a new approach to healing PTSD symptoms?

Written by: Elle Scord | Edited by: Sanjna Sunil | Image by: Pexels on Pixabay

Subduction Zone Death: A New Era of Tectonics

How a groundbreaking geologic event might transform the world as we know it

Written by: Somya Mehta | Edited by: Morgan Nguyen | Infographic by: Jasmine Wood

Can Chatbots Actually Understand Human Language? The Psychology Behind the Illusion of LLMs

Why Passing the Turing Test Isn’t Enough? A Comparison of Artificial vs. Human Intelligence

Written by: Selina Hui | Edited by: YJ Si | Image by: Miguel Á. Padriñán on Pexels

Artificially Induced Sleep

The increasing use of melatonin as a sleep aid.

Written by: Avishi Shah | Edited by: Katie Fourtner | Image by: Craig Adderley on Pexels

Cancer and Thought

How do brain cancers affect the brain and thought processes?

Written by: Nathan Kwee | Edited by: Morgan Nguyen | Image by: Thirdman on Pexels