December 25, 2024

Matthew Fang

On November 24, 2021, NASA launched its first venture into asteroid deflection: the DART mission. Although not a threat to Earth’s safety, DART successfully struck the asteroid Dimorphous in September 2022, knocking its orbit around a larger asteroid, Didymos, off course. Now, the spacecraft Hera is going back to the impact site in order to observe and analyze the results. Launched on October 7th of 2024, Hera intends to return to the two asteroids in order to map out their surfaces, study the structure and composition of the asteroids to determine their masses, as well as inspect the impact crater that DART formed...click here to read more

December 11, 2024

Biruk Fantu

Over the last 50 years, all the way back to the 1970s, Florida’s Coral Reef has lost almost 98% of the staghorn and elkhorn coral that used to densely pack the quickly fading coral reef. The IUCN Red List of Endangered Species has listed these two species as “Critically Endangered”, which is one step away from “Extinct in the Wild”. If nothing is done to stop these rapid changes to continental America’s largest coral reef system, irreversible damage could be caused to more than 40 species of coral and the millions of plants and animals that depend on the coral...click here to read more

November 25, 2024

Jessica Park

Is there such a thing as going too far for science?  Could our experiments result in irrevocably changing a human being’s life?  Questions like these often circulate in many people’s minds when hearing about the Little Albert Experiment, an experiment that became a guiding principle on the ethicality and moral code of science...click here to read more

October 25, 2024

Matthew Fang

Electricity makes the world go round. It’s everywhere, from your house lights, to the phone or computer that you might be reading this on. The real struggle, however, lies in producing the energy needed. Many sources of energy we use today, such as natural gas, or oil from offshore drilling is often non-renewable, and also have negative impacts on our environment. However, there is a solution that could lessen our impact on our environment: solar energy...click here to read more

July 17, 2024

Armita Rohani 

Chances are you’ve heard of Schrödinger’s Cat Experiment, where Schrödinger hypothetically puts a cat in a box and proposes the idea of the Observer’s Paradox. Well, it’s much more complex than it seems, and the effects of the hypothesis have revolutionized physics to unheard extents...click here to read more

May 8, 2024

Jessica A. Dennehy 

In a constantly changing world, where certainty (not to be confused with stability) appears forever out of reach, the adhesive and sealant industry has evolved beyond its traditional boundaries. After sufficiently covering the bases of traditional heavy-duty adhesives and sealants that deal with even the toughest leaks, the industry has shifted its trajectory to prioritizing flexibility over rigidness. A team of expert engineers at England’s Newcastle University has invented a glue engineered to be reversible, making an adhesive as adaptable as the world around it...click here to read more

April 24, 2024

Spandana Cheruvu

Various branches of mathematics are required to problem-solve, analyze algorithms, and write efficient codes in computer science. A fundamental five, however, are most necessary in computer science: discrete mathematics, linear algebra, calculus, number theory, and statistics. All of these types of math serve as the backbone for computational thinking and can be applied in algorithm formulation, robotics, software development, and artificial intelligence...click here to read more

April 15, 2024

Jessica A. Dennehy

Genetic modification is the umbrella term indicating the process of altering the genetic makeup of an organism. Modifying an organism's DNA can range from deleting segments, adding new segments, transferring segments from one organism to another, or even intentionally altering a singular base pair. Any organism that has been genetically modified would fall under the category of a genetically modified organism (GMO); they are typically used to improve a characteristic or trait, ranging from decreased susceptibility to disease to increased fertility. Various gene-editing technologies can be used in tandem or separately to genetically alter organisms; one of which is CRISPR/Cas-9...click here to read more

April 10, 2024

Jessica A. Dennehy 

A group of interdisciplinary researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Northeastern University have invented a shape-shifting fiber made of LCE, or liquid crystal elastomer, coined “FibeRobo”. FibeRobo can be made directly into fabric or embedded into other preexisting materials depending on the desired effect of its application. The LCE that makes up the fiber is thermally activated, contracting up to 40%, with minimal twisting when temperature increases and reverting to its original form as the temperature decreases, all without utilizing sensory technology...click here to read more

March 25, 2024

Ridhi Garg

Recently, AI has gained a lot of attention, and many are concerned that it could become overly dominant and begin to take over the world. Some fear that it may even be more intelligent than humans and that it will result in a large number of job losses. AI has become a major technology that has changed the game. This topic has been discussed extensively on social media. Because AI appears to be able to build memories in the same way that humans do, some people are worried about the future of the human race...click here to read more

January 29, 2024

Armita Rohani

With a new world of technology dominating everyday lives, ranging from iPads and iPhones to the James Webb telescope, devices such as these have caused a remarkable change to societal life—including manufacturing. A smart factory system is an interconnected network of machines, communication mechanisms, and computing power that utilizes A.I. technology for data analysis, system improvement, and to drive automatic processes. By integrating machines into a “digitally connected ecosystem,” (What is a Smart Factory?), smart factories can interpret data–by using artificial intelligence, sensors, gateways, and previous data from a business–regarding production and efficiency, and change workflow to optimize performance...click here to read more

January 22, 2024

Jaimah Nusrat

The sky and cosmos are our limit; at least, that’s what we’ve believed. However, with our ever-growing population, we need to take the time to ask the question: Why limit ourselves to a planet of 71% water and an oxygen-rich atmosphere, when we could live among the stars and explore the galaxies? What keeps us tied to the planet we insistently call home when we have the potential to experience daring adventures and become the next Captain Marvel? With the progress and data we have acquired, it would only hinder our advancements if we failed to consider space life as significant to the future of Earth...click here to read more

January 8, 2024

Ridhi Garg

The world of sports has been significantly transformed through the influence of technology. With millions of passionate fans around the world supporting their favorite athletes in diverse sporting disciplines, sports have become a separate realm of excitement and competition. Over the years, the sporting industry has witnessed remarkable growth, and the introduction of innovative technologies has further facilitated this expansion. While the range of technologies implemented in sports is extensive, VAR and virtual reality have made a particularly positive impact on the field...click here to read more