June 13, 2025

Afsana Chowdhury

Picture this: you’re in a peaceful fishing town in 1950s Japan, the age of rapid modernization, eating seafood at the dinner table after a long day at work. It seems like the perfect end to a day, right? Well, not quite. Suddenly, the next morning, your neighbors report strange, mysterious illnesses that have never been seen. What is the one thing they all shared in common? Consuming seafood. What started as an unsettling mystery would soon erupt into one of history’s deadliest and most horrifying examples of industrial pollution....click here to read more

May 19, 2025

Nafeesa Choudhury

Imagine a world where the construction of our buildings does not contribute to over 39% of global carbon emissions, but instead is made from a material growing right beneath our feet: mycelium! Something once hidden deep underground might no longer be disregarded by the general public, as architects and scientists are putting it to use, by creating various kinds of buildings and structures!....click here to read more

May 16, 2025

Itunuoluwa Kolawole

Have you ever seen the beautiful paintings created by renowned artists in the past? Paintings such as “The Night Watch” by Rembrandt and “The Third of May” by Francisco Goya have been upheld throughout the centuries. However, there is one lethal thing that these paintings have in common: the excessive usage of lead within them. Lead is a toxic chemical that was historically used in pipes, solder, makeup, and paint. (Britannica) It was known for having a bright white hue, which a surplus of artists relished. To create these elaborate paintings, many artists spent years perfecting their work, meaning they spent an immoderate amount of time surrounded by this toxic chemical. For some artists, this had perverse as well as unfortunate effects....click here to read more

May 12, 2025

Amy Truque

Xenotransplantation is the transplanting, implanting, and infusing of cells, tissues, or organs from a nonhuman source into a human. Doctors led to the use of animal transplants due to the high demand for specific organs. As of April 23rd, 2025, 3:46 pm EDT, there are 125 candidates on the waiting list needing an organ. Pigs are the most commonly used animals in xenotransplantation due to their easy genetic modification compared to other animals and their close physiological similarities. This innovative approach in medicine offers a solution for the ongoing shortage of human organ transplantation. While it does raise questions regarding the ethical and medical challenges, continued research and regulation may help ensure xenotransplantation as a safe and reliable option for saving lives....click here to read more

May 9, 2025

Trinity Mitchel

In today's digital age, scams have evolved into sophisticated operations powered by cutting-edge technologies. Cybercriminals leverage advanced methods to exploit vulnerabilities, from skimmers to phishing tools and AI-driven fraud. The key is first to understand how the technology behind them works. Understanding this and how cybersecurity systems counteract them is crucial for safeguarding individuals and organizations....click here to read more

May 5, 2025

Umma Habiba Begum

Have you encountered such logical riddles where the answers are both right and wrong simultaneously? A classic example is the Liar's Paradox—a statement that claims to be false. Now, thinking logically, if the statement is true, it is false, and if it is false, it is true. This is known as a paradox puzzle...click here to read more

March 7, 2025

Sofia McGrath 

Otherwise known as Ursus maritimus, Polar bears are a species of formidable strength and fortitude that are native to the Arctic. However, these powerful creatures' populations are declining at an unprecedented rate. Polar bear populations are expected to decline by more than 30 percent in the next 35 to 40 years (Kennel). Climate change is the cause of this decline. The implications and complexities of climate change are becoming more evident in the modern day, as it impacts the environment in numerous ways. This issue raises the question of how specifically climate change is resulting in the decline of Polar bear populations...click here to read more

February 26, 2025

Nafeesa Choudhury

Have you ever wondered about the power of small actions and how they can contribute to unforeseen outcomes that make you question and think about life from a deeper perspective? Relatively often, small actions are disregarded, not seen as that important, since they don’t seem to cause any significant changes. However, the butterfly effect would have to disagree with that statement. It is a part of a theory in mathematics called the chaos theory that emphasizes the power of small actions and how they can lead to huge outcomes...click here to read more

February 10, 2025

Sofia McGrath

Mars has often been a location of mystery and considerable interest as a site of significant scientific value.  Mars is prevalently explored scientifically, from looking for biosignatures of past life to determining the potential of Mars to sustain life in the future. In the past years, NASA discovered unusual spider-like shapes on Mars' southern hemisphere terrain. These formations that once perplexed scientists now have an explanation due to a theory confirmed by extensive testing. The experiments have resulted in new insights that have contributed to solving the mystery of Mars’ “spiders.”...click here to read more

January 10, 2025

Khondoker S. Alfe

Music has always peered into the hearts of those who are willing to listen, whether it’s a background track to an elderly couple’s slow dancing or a source of comfort to a person experiencing hard times. Most modern songwriting revolves around universal themes, allowing songs to be related deeply with listeners while still connecting with a large audience. Central themes to songwriting typically include love and loss, self-discovery, emotional struggles and mental health, empowerment, nostalgia, and social commentary. The lyrics of popular songs tend to resonate with people...and are highly prevalent on social media. The songs’ ability to connect to such a large audience demonstrates that what makes a song “a smash hit” goes further than just a strong melody and a steady beat...click here to read more

January 6, 2025

Umma Habiba Begum

For countless centuries, humanity has gazed upon the bright and commanding presence that dominated the night sky. The Moon has been a constant companion in navigation, much like the stars. It has also been woven into the fabric of many cultures, often with spiritual significance, where it was celebrated and worshiped. The Greeks, perhaps the most famous example, had the Moon noticeably featured in their mythology, with multiple goddesses associated with it, such as Selene, the goddess of the Moon. From merely observing the Moon to landing on it and taking the first step on its surface, mankind has indeed come a long way—a journey that continues to be retold to new generations and will never be forgotten, standing as one of the most extraordinary historical achievements of humanity—a modern odyssey...click here to read more

November 7, 2024

Sofia McGrath

Jellyfish are often thought of as very simple creatures, as they are ninety-five percent water and lack a brain, blood, bones, and even a heart. Even so, this elastic jelly-like marine animal is more complex than it is perceived. In fact, a certain species of jellyfish can reverse its aging through transdifferentiation in specific environmental stress, making it “immortal.” Medical professionals have gained invaluable insight through jellyfish reverse aging that can help revolutionize medicine in the future, or at least pave the way forward...click here to read more

February 12, 2024

Sofia McGrath

Have you ever wondered why it rains? What about if it is possible to make it rain? There is a science behind rain that you may be vaguely aware of, but there is so much detail and advancement in the field that the average person may not know about it. Recently, science has granted scientists the ability to cause it to rain or enhance its probability through a process referred to as “cloud seeding.”...click here to read more 

October 12, 2023

Sofia McGrath

Science is involved in numerous aspects of our day-to-day lives. Even seemingly simple processes that may be overlooked can have intriguing scientific explanations backing them, including paint varnish.  What is paint varnish and what does it have to do with science? Varnish is a relatively transparent liquid coating composed of either synthetic or natural solutions. It primarily serves as a protective layer on a painting, enhancing the final product's overall aesthetic through the intensification of its pigments. Science plays a significant and fascinating role in how varnish affects a painting, the properties of varnish, and how it changes over time...click here to read more

September 1, 2023

Sofia McGrath

There has been a recent advancement of a company named “Releaf Paper,” which utilizes new technology to manufacture and internationally produce paper and packaging from a unique raw material: fallen leaves. They are working towards the goal of replacing wood cellulose as a source of paper since it entails cutting down a tremendous number of trees annually. Releaf Paper promotes this idea of sustainability by using biowastes to create paper for the well-being of our earth’s forests. But how did such a remarkable company - with such an evident impact on the environment - initially come to be?...click here to read more