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By Bela Koganti ~ 14 minutes This October, STEM has reached new heights in astronomy, medicine, and awards. So, here’s an outline of what you need to know to stay informed. October 1: Enceladus Saturn already has the highest number of known moons in our solar system, with 250, but
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By Amy Yan ~4 minutes Scientists have recently declared chemical pollution an environmental threat as severe as climate change. Specifically, chemical pollution is the contamination of air, land, or water with high levels of unnatural substances, or pollutants. As these chemical pollutants continue to quickly spread throughout the globe, the
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By Michelle Cheng ~12 minutes How Scientists are Using Worms to Learn About Humans Worms and humans could not possibly be any more different. And yet, scientists have been studying C. elegans (caenorhabditis elegans) to learn more about the human body over 70 years. These unassuming worms have aided in
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By Montserrat Tang ~ 9 minutes The Hot Hell of Boilers As someone born and raised in New York City (NYC), I can attest to the urgent need to upgrade the city's climate control infrastructure. Current systems are outdated and hinder the city's ability to meet emissions
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By Stella Fish ~ 4 minutes Have you ever wondered what life would be like if it were possible to revive extinct animals? To see a woolly mammoth, or a dodo bird? Thanks to a new modern-day technology, these doors are being opened. A dire wolf is a species of
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By Charlotte Lee ~ 3 minutes Mist Mist is comprised of tiny droplets of water hanging in the air. They are often white or grey and look like they are floating over land. It is formed when warmer air over water meets cooler air, which rapidly cools the warmer air. Because
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By Wanni Zhu ~10 minutes Though seemingly unrelated, cow farts, climate change, and coffee have unexpected connections. For starters, cow farts produce methane – and lots of it. In fact, a single cow can produce a massive amount of methane – usually 250-500 liters per day. Now, think of how many