Science
Plugging One’s Life: A Study of Brain-injured Patients
By Daniel Wu
Life support is a heavy topic that many families of brain-injured patients have to consider, and it is met with many ethical concerns about the quality and value of life.
Growing Rise of Inaccessibility for Safe Feminine Hygiene Products
By Emma Musyuk
The changes and pressures associated with menstruation affect the esteem of young women, and also pose health risks due to lack of education on menstruation and the lack of access to menstrual products due to their high costs.
The Fading Affect Bias
The fading affect bias is an emotional regulation strategy that helps us cope with past experiences and prepare for the future, but it’s not without risks.
Purple: Nature’s Rarest Color
By Gary Jiang
The color purple is more than just a rare color, serving as a window into the mysterious processes of color expression in our natural world.
Unlocking of a "Dead" Galaxy from the Dawn of Time
Peering into the depths of our solar system, astronomers confront the daunting reality: we barely scratch the surface of understanding the boundless void that surrounds us.
Why We Don’t Stop Believin'
By Karina Gupta
Cognitive biases make humans extremely susceptible to misinformation. Evolutionary advantages, brain activity, and human nature may help explain this vulnerability and provide insight into how it can be avoided.
Taste Bud Evolution
By Grace Jung
Kids and vegetables have historically been a problematic combination. However, there is a scientific reason behind it.
Resolving the Grandfather Paradox
By Sophie Zhao
The grandfather paradox has intrigued the scientific community for decades regarding time travel and causality. Though some believe that the paradox can’t happen, others believe that quantum mechanics can resolve the paradox.
New York City is Sinking
By Sonya Cisse
Our school is just as vulnerable to flooding as the rest of the buildings in the neighborhood—as students, we can help by spreading awareness about the BPCA’s project and volunteering with the BPCA to help keep our city safe.
Breaking Barriers: SHLP2 and Parkinson's Progress
By Hana Hirata
A new study done on Parkinson’s disease opens up new research methods using mitochondrial proteins.
Visible In NYC: The April 8th Solar Eclipse
By Sophie Zhao
For the first time in decades, New York State will be in the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8, 2024. Learn more about how eclipses work, scientific research on eclipses, when to view the eclipse this year, and how to watch it safely!
The Science Behind Abortion Pills
By Aarya Balakrishnan, Sonya Cisse
As restrictions over reproductive healthcare continue to increase, many women turn to a simpler, self-administered, method of abortion—medication abortion.
Unveiling the Duel: Handwritten vs. Typed Notes
Handwriting notes has been consistently shown to promote better learning, memory retention, and information recall compared to typing, as it engages the brain more actively in the encoding process, facilitating improved connectivity across brain regions and ultimately enhancing academic performance.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/78609fc0-42ca-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Discovering the Roots of Your Musical Taste
Neuroscientific research shows that our brain's reward pathways are activated by familiar musical patterns, and personality traits and values also align with specific music genres, making music a deeply personal and emotional experience.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/f3055f50-42c9-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Psst! The Inside Scoop On How Gossip Affects Your Brain
Talking negatively about people and being involved in drama increases activity in the amygdala, an area in the brain that is closely linked to the prefrontal cortex and is associated with fear, anxiety, and negative emotional states.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/78a83aa0-42cb-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
How Frozen Inspired a New, Icy Blood Vessel Transplant
New, artificial blood vessels made with 3D printed ice hold much promise as a transplant, all thanks to a beloved princess movie.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/1475c0a0-3af3-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Is “Facts First” Always the Priority?
By Amy Zhou
It’s important to consider multiple perspectives, but cognitive dissonance suggests that accepting alternative opinions is uncomfortable to the brain.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/8181aa70-3af2-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
On The Hunt for the Ultimate AI
By Imtiaz Ahmed
Despite progress in the field of AI, achieving true artificial general intelligence requires overcoming limitations in human-like reasoning and an understanding of the physical world.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/feb065b0-3af0-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
The Power of the Sun
By Isabel Cho
As the summer season approaches, it is critical to understand the expected high temperatures and amount of light, as well as the necessary precautions for protection from the Sun.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/7512a420-3af1-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
What’s Up With QED?
By Maximiliano Pettica, Sophie Zhao
Quantum electrodynamics (QED) is an elusive topic discussed in modern physics. Learn more about the history of QED and the behavior of subatomic particles and electromagnetic radiation!
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/0fe23c90-2b8e-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Earbuds: A Genius in Your Ears
By Daniel Wu
The earbud is an innovative piece of technology that not only gives the user a good listening time, but a convenient one as well.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/c416f7b0-1012-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Behind the April 5th Earthquake And Other Earthquakes
By Sophie Zhao
In the morning of April 5, 2024, U.S. states along the East Coast were shaken by an earthquake centered in New Jersey at a moderate magnitude. Learn more about the causes of earthquakes like this and how to prepare for an earthquake!
Astronaut Cognitive Issues: Houston, Are the Neurons Ready to Take Off?
By Tashfia Diha
An overlooked side of being an astronaut is their mental health, specifically cognitive issues, and how these can stem from space radiation and prolonged microgravity.
Oppenheimer: The Father of the Atomic Bomb
By Sonya Cisse
Oppenheimer is a complicated historical figure who raises important questions about science in society.
Bilingualism on the Brain
Multilingualism, beyond cultural and educational benefits, may have effects on the brain that could improve cognitive function throughout life.
The Science Behind Rejection
By Isabel Cho
Rejection, though a painful process physically and neurologically, is an important experience for students to learn and grow from.
The Secret Behind Springtime Sniffles
New insight into the molecular mechanisms behind allergic reactions has been unveiled, which leads us a step closer to banishing the infamous seasonal congestion.
The Power of Language
Using positive language instead of negative language can greatly impact our mindset, well-being, and productivity by activating motivational centers in the brain and reducing stress.
Kessler Syndrome: The Space Debris Domino Effect
By Imtiaz Ahmed
The growing threat of Kessler syndrome and space debris in general threatens the satellites that make our daily lives possible, and will require technological advancements and international cooperation to deal with.
What's Funny? The Science of Laughter
By Gary Jiang
Although laughter is an extremely simple gesture as a reaction to something funny, it is a lot more complex in its usage from an evolutionary standpoint and in social interactions of our daily lives.
How Renewable Energy Powered the Super Bowl
By Sonya Cisse
As the host for the 58th annual Super Bowl, held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, Allegiant Stadium employed these sustainable energy practices to accommodate over 65,000 fans, reporters, staff members, and athletes in the 1.8 million square-foot building.
A Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Research
By Maya Soni
How a practice banned in 1985 can help cure an elusive disease.
The Fountain of Youth May be Within You
Tools to live a longer life, once only thought to be achieved through mythical means, could live closer to home than we thought.
Beyond the Label: Unveiling the Nanoplastics in Modern Society
By Isabel Cho
According to a recent study, bottled water contains 100 times more tiny plastic particles than previously thought.
Why Are We Scent-Imental?
The connection between scents and emotions explores how our sense of smell can significantly influence our mood and well-being. There are many uses of odors ranging from creating personal experiences to marketing strategies.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/33e47820-42cb-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Solar Flare Season
As of May 2024, there is a continued increase in the number of solar flares ejected by the Sun. Learn more about the causes of this spike in solar activity and its resulting implications on Earth!
Plugging One’s Life: A Study of Brain-injured Patients
By Daniel Wu
Life support is a heavy topic that many families of brain-injured patients have to consider, and it is met with many ethical concerns about the quality and value of life.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/78609fc0-42ca-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Discovering the Roots of Your Musical Taste
Neuroscientific research shows that our brain's reward pathways are activated by familiar musical patterns, and personality traits and values also align with specific music genres, making music a deeply personal and emotional experience.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/f3055f50-42c9-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Psst! The Inside Scoop On How Gossip Affects Your Brain
Talking negatively about people and being involved in drama increases activity in the amygdala, an area in the brain that is closely linked to the prefrontal cortex and is associated with fear, anxiety, and negative emotional states.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/78a83aa0-42cb-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
How Frozen Inspired a New, Icy Blood Vessel Transplant
New, artificial blood vessels made with 3D printed ice hold much promise as a transplant, all thanks to a beloved princess movie.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/1475c0a0-3af3-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Is “Facts First” Always the Priority?
By Amy Zhou
It’s important to consider multiple perspectives, but cognitive dissonance suggests that accepting alternative opinions is uncomfortable to the brain.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/8181aa70-3af2-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
On The Hunt for the Ultimate AI
By Imtiaz Ahmed
Despite progress in the field of AI, achieving true artificial general intelligence requires overcoming limitations in human-like reasoning and an understanding of the physical world.
Growing Rise of Inaccessibility for Safe Feminine Hygiene Products
By Emma Musyuk
The changes and pressures associated with menstruation affect the esteem of young women, and also pose health risks due to lack of education on menstruation and the lack of access to menstrual products due to their high costs.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/feb065b0-3af0-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
The Power of the Sun
By Isabel Cho
As the summer season approaches, it is critical to understand the expected high temperatures and amount of light, as well as the necessary precautions for protection from the Sun.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/7512a420-3af1-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
What’s Up With QED?
By Maximiliano Pettica, Sophie Zhao
Quantum electrodynamics (QED) is an elusive topic discussed in modern physics. Learn more about the history of QED and the behavior of subatomic particles and electromagnetic radiation!
The Fading Affect Bias
The fading affect bias is an emotional regulation strategy that helps us cope with past experiences and prepare for the future, but it’s not without risks.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/0fe23c90-2b8e-11ef-a002-8dae8e9a7ee6.jpg)
Earbuds: A Genius in Your Ears
By Daniel Wu
The earbud is an innovative piece of technology that not only gives the user a good listening time, but a convenient one as well.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/c416f7b0-1012-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Behind the April 5th Earthquake And Other Earthquakes
By Sophie Zhao
In the morning of April 5, 2024, U.S. states along the East Coast were shaken by an earthquake centered in New Jersey at a moderate magnitude. Learn more about the causes of earthquakes like this and how to prepare for an earthquake!
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/661c2a20-1073-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
A Step Forward in the Battle Against Plastic
By Sonya Cisse
Microplastics, the way they affect humans, and the role they play in the environment are still being studied, but scientists are hopeful that Y. lipolytica and similar microorganisms can serve as a way to begin detoxifying the environment.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/9dd963d0-10cb-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Measles Rises From The Dead
The measles virus, thought to be eliminated in the United States, has come back in an outbreak, spurred by insufficient vaccination.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/aa6f46f0-1549-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Breaking Barriers: SHLP2 and Parkinson's Progress
By Hana Hirata
A new study done on Parkinson’s disease opens up new research methods using mitochondrial proteins.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/9182a660-0035-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Visible In NYC: The April 8th Solar Eclipse
By Sophie Zhao
For the first time in decades, New York State will be in the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8, 2024. Learn more about how eclipses work, scientific research on eclipses, when to view the eclipse this year, and how to watch it safely!
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/ddf67d00-0035-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
The Science Behind Abortion Pills
By Aarya Balakrishnan, Sonya Cisse
As restrictions over reproductive healthcare continue to increase, many women turn to a simpler, self-administered, method of abortion—medication abortion.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/6930b080-0035-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Unveiling the Duel: Handwritten vs. Typed Notes
Handwriting notes has been consistently shown to promote better learning, memory retention, and information recall compared to typing, as it engages the brain more actively in the encoding process, facilitating improved connectivity across brain regions and ultimately enhancing academic performance.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/3b9b6b50-0036-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Ozempic’s a “Game Changer,” but Only if You Can Get Your Hands on It
By Amy Zhou
The diabetes medication Ozempic has become popular as a weight-loss drug, leading to problems for people who need it the most.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/941a24b0-0036-11ef-bb7b-b7d242d8794e.jpg)
Piggy Pumps: A New Era in Kidney Transplantation
69 genetic edits were made to a pig’s kidney to successfully suit the needs of a human being.
Purple: Nature’s Rarest Color
By Gary Jiang
The color purple is more than just a rare color, serving as a window into the mysterious processes of color expression in our natural world.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/5b4575a0-eec9-11ee-bace-874f57c2784b.jpg)
Astronaut Cognitive Issues: Houston, Are the Neurons Ready to Take Off?
By Tashfia Diha
An overlooked side of being an astronaut is their mental health, specifically cognitive issues, and how these can stem from space radiation and prolonged microgravity.
Unlocking of a "Dead" Galaxy from the Dawn of Time
Peering into the depths of our solar system, astronomers confront the daunting reality: we barely scratch the surface of understanding the boundless void that surrounds us.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/69012c30-ebd5-11ee-99c8-451b13f1dec8.jpg)
Oppenheimer: The Father of the Atomic Bomb
By Sonya Cisse
Oppenheimer is a complicated historical figure who raises important questions about science in society.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/23c6eaa0-eec9-11ee-bace-874f57c2784b.jpg)
Bilingualism on the Brain
Multilingualism, beyond cultural and educational benefits, may have effects on the brain that could improve cognitive function throughout life.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/98415770-f3c5-11ee-bace-874f57c2784b.jpg)
The Science Behind Rejection
By Isabel Cho
Rejection, though a painful process physically and neurologically, is an important experience for students to learn and grow from.
Why We Don’t Stop Believin'
By Karina Gupta
Cognitive biases make humans extremely susceptible to misinformation. Evolutionary advantages, brain activity, and human nature may help explain this vulnerability and provide insight into how it can be avoided.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/3b325f40-e469-11ee-9408-a37e0bb14778.jpg)
The Secret Behind Springtime Sniffles
New insight into the molecular mechanisms behind allergic reactions has been unveiled, which leads us a step closer to banishing the infamous seasonal congestion.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/11801be0-e402-11ee-9408-a37e0bb14778.jpg)
The Power of Language
Using positive language instead of negative language can greatly impact our mindset, well-being, and productivity by activating motivational centers in the brain and reducing stress.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/99dabf00-e1a4-11ee-9408-a37e0bb14778.jpg)
Kessler Syndrome: The Space Debris Domino Effect
By Imtiaz Ahmed
The growing threat of Kessler syndrome and space debris in general threatens the satellites that make our daily lives possible, and will require technological advancements and international cooperation to deal with.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/8cf15420-e249-11ee-9408-a37e0bb14778.jpg)
What's Funny? The Science of Laughter
By Gary Jiang
Although laughter is an extremely simple gesture as a reaction to something funny, it is a lot more complex in its usage from an evolutionary standpoint and in social interactions of our daily lives.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/5673ef10-e402-11ee-9408-a37e0bb14778.jpg)
How Renewable Energy Powered the Super Bowl
By Sonya Cisse
As the host for the 58th annual Super Bowl, held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, Allegiant Stadium employed these sustainable energy practices to accommodate over 65,000 fans, reporters, staff members, and athletes in the 1.8 million square-foot building.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/336d2d10-cf8f-11ee-8b12-99dc1edb67af.jpg)
A Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Research
By Maya Soni
How a practice banned in 1985 can help cure an elusive disease.
Taste Bud Evolution
By Grace Jung
Kids and vegetables have historically been a problematic combination. However, there is a scientific reason behind it.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/cd867c80-cf8f-11ee-8b12-99dc1edb67af.jpg)
The Fountain of Youth May be Within You
Tools to live a longer life, once only thought to be achieved through mythical means, could live closer to home than we thought.
Resolving the Grandfather Paradox
By Sophie Zhao
The grandfather paradox has intrigued the scientific community for decades regarding time travel and causality. Though some believe that the paradox can’t happen, others believe that quantum mechanics can resolve the paradox.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/6e0b7930-cf90-11ee-8b12-99dc1edb67af.jpg)
Beyond the Label: Unveiling the Nanoplastics in Modern Society
By Isabel Cho
According to a recent study, bottled water contains 100 times more tiny plastic particles than previously thought.
![big image](https://stuyspec-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/rewrite_media/517cac30-ce73-11ee-8b12-99dc1edb67af.jpg)
Why Are We Scent-Imental?
The connection between scents and emotions explores how our sense of smell can significantly influence our mood and well-being. There are many uses of odors ranging from creating personal experiences to marketing strategies.