Volume VII
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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 | Graphic by: Annie Yuan
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 | Graphic by: Monna Wei
Don't Drag, Start Fresh
With so little time for ourselves, it's often a decision between self-care and enjoyment. What's the right answer?
Written by: Ziona Somy | Edited by: Morgan Nguyen | Graphic by: Monna Wei
Welcome to Jurassic Park — and the new age of Paleontology
How did Steven Spielberg save the field of paleontology from extinction?
Written by: Sydney Padilla | Edited by: Amy Yao | Graphic by: Janessa Techathamawong
Placebo in a Can: The True Effects of Energy Drinks
Are we falling for the placebo effect of energy drinks?
Written by: Anjella Kang Lee | Edited by: Amy Yao | Photo by: Joenomias
The Human and Wildlife Cost of Lead
Lead Poisoning is hurting humans, as well as raptors, today.
Written by: Katie Fourtner | Edited by: Sanjna Sunil | Photo by: Penny
Engineers have made commercial airline engines intentionally quieter
Written by: Sophia Young | Edited by: Sophia Young | Photo by: Christo Anestev | Infographic by: Jasmine Wood
Lifting Elephants with Flip Flop
Science behind halo, the guardian of increasingly popular motorsports
Written by: June Bae | Edited by: Morgan Nguyen | Photo by: Katherinelake | Infographic by: Jasmine Wood
The Science of the “Sunday Scaries”
Why Our Brains Can’t Chill on Sunday Nights
Written by: Maaha Hashmani | Edited by: Miranda Huang | Graphic by: Nalani Wooton
Tiny Tech Takes on Tumors
In cancer research, thinking small might be the biggest breakthrough yet.
Written by: Sophia Young | Edited by: Morgan Nguyen | Graphic by: Annie Yuan
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 | Graphic by: Fernanda Rodriguez
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 | Graphic by: Monna Wei
Zoonotic Diseases in a World of Climate Change
Written by: Sarah Chen | Edited by: Anjella Kang Lee | Graphic by: Janessa Techathamawong
AI and Cancer Diagnosis
How is AI revolutionizing Cancer detection?
Written by: Nathan Kwee | Edited by: Elle Scord | Image by: Thor Deichmann
The Mechanism of Electroconvulsive Therapy
How does this controversial remedy for mental disorders work?
Written by: Hanwen Zhang | Edited by: Mariano Frare | Image by: Gerd Altmann
Digital Health Literacy: The Key Frontier in Public Health
Could it be the wild card in improving public health?
Written by: Koushik Ganesan | Edited by: Soyma Mehta | Photo by: SHVETS production
Should we care about trout? Sounds fishy.
What do trout tell us about a stream and overall ecosystem health?
Written by: Riley Bruner | Edited by: Selina Hui | Image by: LivingFlyLegacy
How Dining Hall Decisions May Alter Gene Expression Through Epigenetics.
Written by: Elle Scord | Edited by: Nathan Kwee | Photo by: Micah
How Poor Oral Health May Have Profound Impacts on Cognitive Decline
Written by: Somya Mehta | Edited by: YJ Si | Photo by: Veronica Bosley
The Medicine in Our Playlists: When Spotify Meets the Shamans
Can cognitive neuroscience and technology turn music into a cross-cultural tool for mental health?
Written by: Daven Dong | Edited by: Katie Fourtner | Graphic by: Nalani Wooton
The Secret To Life: Earth’s Magetnosphere
How Earth’s molten core forged an invisible barrier, and a thriving planet
Written by: Sanjna Sunil | Edited by: Katie Fourtner | Photo by: PabloEsteban
How Dopamine Plays a Role in Addiction
And not just in relation to drugs and alcohol.
Written by: Laura Schusser | Edited by: Sanjna Sunil | Graphic by: Nalani Wooton