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The Role of Socioeconomic Status in Education
In a dangerous neighborhood in New York City, a single mother who was a high school dropout works two jobs trying to support herself and...
Peyton Qian
Jan 5, 20243 min read


Inflation and the Consumer: Understanding the Effects
Inflation is a general price increase over time, meaning things would get more expensive. When inflation happens, the prices of daily...
Emily Shao
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Astrobiology: Can E.T. be real? (Part. 2)
Are we alone in this universe? Many have dedicated their lives to answering this question. In the process, they have developed numerous...
Priscilla Leung
Oct 30, 20235 min read


How Does Planting Trees Help Mitigate Climate Change?
The Carbon Cycle Before we dive into the science of how tree planting can help mitigate climate change, we first need to understand the...
Richelle Choi
Oct 24, 20233 min read


A Glimpse Into Game Theory: Bertrand Model
What is the Bertrand Model? Last time, we discussed the basic concepts of Game Theory, including its elements and Nash equilibrium. Game...
Juliana Luan
Oct 23, 20233 min read


The Adjective Man: Rube Goldberg
‘Accomplishing by complex means what seemingly could be done simply.’ Rube Goldberg is the only person whose name is listed as an...
Serena Tsai
Oct 22, 20232 min read


I don’t understand what this graph is telling me… The power of data visualization
Data visualization is the graphical representation of data. These visual displays of information can communicate large quantities of data...
Cathy Huang
Oct 18, 20232 min read


MacOS vs Windows
Software refers to a collection of instructions, data, or programs that enable computers to perform specific functions. It stands in...
Chuan Lin
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Unethical Medicine Studies in History: The Willowbrook Hepatitis Experiment
Throughout medical history, ground-breaking discoveries and live-saving advancements have clashed with ethical considerations....
Sarina Zakir
Oct 17, 20232 min read


The Psychology of Creativity and Imagination
Creativity, defined by noted psychologist John R. Hayes, is “the potential of persons to produce creative works whether or not they have...
Nicole Luk
Oct 15, 20233 min read


Physics of Black Holes
A black hole is usually mistaken to be a void of space. However, it is a great amount of matter packed into a compact area. The power of...
Skyler Siu
Oct 12, 20233 min read


What is ChatGPT and how is it so good? (Large language models)
On November 30th, 2022, Stanford dropout Sam Altman’s Open AI launched a chatbot software that revolutionized Artificial Intelligence of...
Cathy Huang
Oct 11, 20233 min read


Regenerative Medicine
What is regenerative medicine? Regenerative medicine is a branch of medical science that designs therapies that mobilize the body’s...
Sarina Zakir
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Components of a Computer Hardware
Introduction A computer is a machine or device that performs processes, calculations, and operations based on instructions provided by a...
Chuan Lin
Oct 8, 20234 min read


Hooked on the Virtual Realm: The Psychology of Video Game Addiction
Video games have become an increasingly popular form of entertainment, captivating millions of people worldwide. While gaming can provide...
Nicole Luk
Oct 7, 20233 min read


Ocean Acidification
What is Ocean Acidification? Ocean acidification refers to the lowered levels of pH in the ocean due to the increase of CO2 in the...
Richelle Choi
Oct 6, 20233 min read


Astrobiology: Can E.T. be real? (Part. 1)
Over the years, many have speculated about the possibility of life on other planets. Since the 1950s, aliens have been a popular theme in...
Priscilla Leung
Oct 5, 20235 min read


Does caffeine really keep me awake?
Over 100,000 metric tons of caffeine are consumed worldwide every year, equivalent to the weight of 14 Eiffel Towers. Do you remember how...
Ally Liang
Oct 4, 20233 min read


The 'Overengineering' of Japanese Stationery
The word ‘overengineering’ in this case does not imply any negative connotation, instead it expresses an appreciation for the precision...
Serena Tsai
Sep 30, 20232 min read


A Glimpse Into Game Theory: Nash Equilibrium
What is Game Theory? Game theory is a method of using mathematics to understand how people make choices when their outcomes depend on the...
Juliana Luan
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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