The price of discovery
by Ethan Ward Hawaii is almost universally seen as a tropical paradise, but it has much more than its…
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Biodegradable plastic…promising, but not yet a solution for plastic pollution
by Tiffany Liang Plastics are undeniably useful…and undeniably bad for the environment. While many environmentally-conscious people have made the switch…
The inflammatory response in overdrive
by Nicole Xu The immune system is often referred to as the body’s defense system, but what happens when…
Vaping: A popular but potentially dangerous activity for your health
by Andrea He A cloud of vapor is exhaled from the mouth of the student walking in front of…
Wave Goodbye to that Coastline
by Ethan Ward Climate change is a topic that is discussed constantly, but rarely from a non-politicized lens. The work…
Caloric Restriction Study on Rhesus Monkeys Shows Promise in Aging Research
by Sharon Binoy In the age of ever-changing diet fads guaranteed to help you lose as much weight as possible in…
Mice Parental Exercise May Positively Impact Offsprings’ Health
By Saira Somnay In the past, it has been scientifically proven that parents’ poor dietary and exercise habits can negatively…
HIV-targeting antibodies offer an alternative approach to current HIV treatment, which has toxic side effects
By Isabelle Chiu HIV is unstoppable, and its current treatment with harmful side effects. But what if we had a way…
The Chandra X-Ray Discovers Galaxy’s Youngest Pulsar
By Meera Aravinth At the end of a gigantic star’s life, its mass collapses in on itself, triggering an extreme…
The Body’s Own Defense Against Cancer
By Nicole Xu For years, cancer has been thought of as a daunting and incurable disease. However, what if the…