by Athena Cai After a salmon is born in a river, it will migrate to the ocean. The fish may live here for one to seven years before journeying back to where it first spawned. How are these fish and other migratory animals able to find their way back home after so long? Magnetoreception The […]
How to choose your glasses
Current trends show that consumers are more mindful of the products they purchase. As the overall education level rises, consumers now realize that there are many chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Some of these chemicals are harmful to the human body. When it comes to glasses, the safety of the materials used is very […]
Why Microbes are the Future
In our innovative world, problems continue to strain our engineering limits. Fortunately, microorganisms have solved many of these problems. Though this may be true, we still need to find and implement them. In this article, I will discuss 2 major uses for microbes. Ecology One major pollutant in many streams and lakes is hexavalent chromium: […]
This Sponge Can Wipe Out Cancer Cells
By Risa Shimmura For years, scientists have been looking for cures for cancer. 10 million people die from cancer every year. However, this new and recent discovery may put a stop to this global serial killer. In Indonesia, a special sponge was discovered. This sponge creates a molecule called Manzamine A. This molecule is able […]
Lip Balm — Compulsory or Voluntary?
Imagine putting on lip balm on a dry day. Not only do your lips absorb the various oils, but a pleasant scent is left behind! When you rub your lips together, you already notice that your lips are so much smoother. As a result, you continue applying the balm every 2-4 hours, but then you […]
What is Spiciness?
By:Radhika Bajaj Remember taking that bite of hot wings, Kimchi, or curry? You probably experienced a flaming sensation in your head and yearned for a glass of water just as the food touched your tongue. Perhaps, you have seen cartoons of someone eating spicy food with flames coming out of their nose. Many competitions such […]
The L-Dopa Awakenings
Angela Qian For those who are into scientific literature, the name Oliver Sacks may sound familiar. Dr. Oliver Sacks is a renowned neurologist, who documented many of his patients’ cases in the form of books. He dedicated his life to working with rare nervous system conditions that often had no cure. Some Dr. Oliver Sack’s […]
Soda or Powder?
“2 tsp of baking powder… or was it baking soda??” Have you ever felt confused deciphering between baking soda or baking powder? Many people confuse the two, but have no fear…a science blog is here! Purpose of them at all… Why do we use baking soda or powder at all? The answer is in the […]
Feeling Good?
Remember that feeling right after you finished a run? Not the burn in your lungs or the ache in your legs. That uplifting feeling… perhaps you would even describe as euphoria. Well, that good feeling comes from endorphins. What are endorphins? You have most likely heard of endorphins, but what really are they? The word […]
Soaps… What Does 99.9% Really Mean?
by Yang Lu Currently, the World Health Association lists washing hands as a primary preventative against the spread of Covid-19. This puts greater importance onto the soaps we use every day. You may also have noticed that these soaps always have a little label advertising its effectiveness against 99.9% of germs. But what does 99.9% […]