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We operate on a youth-serving-youth™ model, where the organization acts as a platform for peer discussion and engagement. As the world rapidly shifts… - [Aravli Paliwal | Founder, Editor-in-chief](https://youthstemline.com/aravli-paliwal23232323.md) - Aravli is a student at The Hockaday School passionate about science, technology, and medicine. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Youth Stemline, where she and the team are dedicated to turning complex scientific ideas into accessible and engaging articles. Lately, she has been exploring the… - [Brie Eisenberg | Stem Scribe](https://youthstemline.com/brie-eisenberg-stem-scribe.md) - Hi everyone! My name is Brie, and I’m deeply passionate about all areas of STEM. Lately, I’ve been especially focused on exploring the scientific impacts of microplastics and their effects on human health and the environment. I am super passionate about the environment and looking to start a new pr… - [Camila Garcia | Stem Scribe](https://youthstemline.com/camila-garcia-stem-scribe.md) - Hi! My name is Camila Garcia and I’m a rising sophomore with a passion for biology and medicine. I’m a member of the Bio-Green Team, compete on my local speech and debate team, and stay involved in community service as well as other activities that allow me to connect with others. I hope to one day… - [Charlotte Lee | Stem Scribe](https://youthstemline.com/charlotte-lee.md) - Hi, my name is Charlotte, and I am going to be a sophomore! I am interested in aerospace engineering, aviation, physics, and mechanical engineering. I love playing soccer, volunteering, and working out. I also love listening to One Direction, and an item on my bucket list is to see each one perform… - [Engineering Articles](https://youthstemline.com/engineering.md) - Featured Posts ALl posts - [Home](https://youthstemline.com/home.md) - Latest Articles *Statistics from JetPack More posts - [Katherine Mao | Co-Founder](https://youthstemline.com/katherine-mao-editor-in-chief.md) - Katherine is a sophomore at the Hockaday School with a strong passion for STEM, notably in the fields of medicine and sustainability. She has pursued these interests through international innovation competitions, independent research, and volunteer work at Parkland Health. At school, she is activel… - [Kathleen Jiang | Stem Scribe](https://youthstemline.com/kathleen-jiang-stem-scribe.md) - My name is Kathleen Jiang and I love trying EXCITING things, taking EVERY opportunity I can get, and meeting NEW people! I love All food, exploring the world, and playing volleyball!!! I am on the Hockaday Debate team, Student Council, and Student Diversity Board! - [Magdalen Wright | Stem Scribe](https://youthstemline.com/magdalen-wright.md) - Magdalen Wright is a dedicated student with a deep passion for neuroscience and its relationship with human behavior. She actively participates in several extracurricular activities, including Science club, Alpha club, and Philosophy club. In addition to her academic interests, Magdalen enjoys comp… - [Medicine Articles](https://youthstemline.com/medicine.md) - Featured Posts - [Mira Mahishi | Stem Scribe](https://youthstemline.com/mira-mahishi.md) - Hi, My name is Mira, and I am a sophomore at The Westwood School. I am planning to pursue a career in STEM, as I love anything science or math related and enjoy research. In my free time, I love to play volleyball, read, play the guitar, and hang out with my friends. - [Montserrat Tang | Stem Scribe](https://youthstemline.com/montserrat-tang-stem-scribe.md) - Hi, I'm Montserrat! I'm interested in all things STEM, but I usually focus on the topics of sustainability and climate change. I'm currently writing and reviewing for a few STEM publications, both for international journals and my school's publications. I'm always looking for new opportunities and… - [Ronak Ramnani | Chief Technology Officer, Social Media Manager](https://youthstemline.com/ronak-ramnani99r.md) - Ronak is a sophomore at Greenhill School with a passion for technology and web design. Born in NYC and raised in Oregon before moving to Texas, he brings a unique perspective to advanced video production, world schools debate, and photography. - [Science Articles](https://youthstemline.com/science.md) - Featured Posts All posts - [Stella Fish | Stem Scribe](https://youthstemline.com/stella-fish.md) - Hi! My name is Stella Fish. I am a rising sophomore at the Hockaday School, and I love painting and creating art. I also love rowing on the Hockaday Rowing Team. I'm excited to start writing for Youth STEMLine! - [Technology Articles](https://youthstemline.com/technology.md) - Featured Posts More posts - [Wanni Zhu | Stem Scribe](https://youthstemline.com/wanni-zhu-stem-scribe.md) - Hi! I'm Wanni, and I'm a freshman at Hockaday. I'm extremely passionate about STEM, as I've been competing in FIRST for five years now. I am interested in AI, environmental engineering, sustainable inventions such as EVs, and psychology. Other than that, I love dancing, listening to music, and read… ## Posts - [The Digitization of Misogynistic Beauty Standards in China](https://youthstemline.com/the-digitization-of-misogynistic-beauty-standards-in-china.md) - By Annabel Hao ~ 7 minutes ~ When I see my “raw” self, I see beauty staring back at me, but it’s obsolete beauty that in today’s beauty standards labels me as merely average-looking. As a young Chinese woman, I learned this the hard way. Whenever I wear shorts, my parents seem to always say: “妹妹，你看… - [The Golden Record: Earth's Time Capsule in Space](https://youthstemline.com/the-golden-record-earths-time-capsule-in-space.md) - By Prisha Sagar ~ 6 minutes ~ What message would you send if you had the chance to represent all of humanity to the universe? In 1977, NASA launched the fundamental ideas of life into the vast universe. The universe is defined as the entirety of all existence; this includes every concept known to m… - [EVs: Good for the Climate, Bad for the Environment](https://youthstemline.com/evs-good-for-the-climate-bad-for-the-environment.md) - By Aniela Coughlin ~ 5 minutes ~ EVs, or electric vehicles, are glorified as a “green” alternative to petrol-fueled cars, but their devastating effects on the environment are often glossed over. To understand the damaging effects that EVs impose on the Earth’s climate, we must look at the entire ma… - [Why Your Brain Might Be the Best Doctor](https://youthstemline.com/why-your-brain-might-be-the-best-doctor.md) - By Alan Chen ~ 4 minutes ~ Let’s talk about the infamous Henry Beecher: As the story goes, while treating wounded soldiers during World War II, Mr. Beecher ran out of the analgesic drug morphine. To continue his operations, he allegedly told his patients that he was injecting them with morphine whe… - [TomorrowMakers Series: Why Don't Airplanes Fall Out of the Sky?](https://youthstemline.com/tomorrowmakers-series-why-dont-airplanes-fall-out-of-the-sky.md) - By Aravli Paliwal ~ 3 minutes ~ Word Bank Engineers – People who design, build, and improve things to solve problems. Weight – The force that pulls an object downward because of gravity. Gravity – The force that pulls objects toward Earth. Lift – The force that pushes an airplane upward into the sk… - [Water Hyacinths: Microplastics’ Worst Enemy?](https://youthstemline.com/water-hyacinths-microplastics-worst-enemy.md) - By Emory Daniel ~ 3 minutes ~ What if someone told you that you were ingesting the plastic equivalent of a credit card every single week? According to the World Wildlife Fund this is the reality. The WWF commissioned a study that found we all consume about 2000 tiny pieces of plastic every week. “W… - [Artemis II](https://youthstemline.com/artemis-ii.md) - By Katherine Mao ~6 minutes If you haven’t heard already, NASA’s Artemis II mission is a historic 10-day crewed spaceflight that launched on April 1, 2026, and traveled around the moon. This mission marks the first time humans have traveled beyond low Earth orbit since 1972, and carried four astron… - [WHAT IS HUMAN NATURE?](https://youthstemline.com/what-is-human-nature.md) - By Summer Chen ~ 7 minutes I grew up thinking that everyone is born evil. Even though I was told that people always tried to help each other, this wasn’t consistent with any of my experiences. Children would only stop bullying each other when they were told, people around me would steal from candy… - [Mogging 101: How Should You Be Looksmaxxing?](https://youthstemline.com/mogging-101-how-should-you-be-looksmaxxing.md) - By Bela Koganti ~ 9 minutes Where were you when ASU frat leader frame mogged Clavicular? According to Merriam-Webster, looksmaxxing refers to: “efforts, sometimes extreme, young men take to look more attractive” Under the looksmaxxing umbrella, you’ve got frame mogging, black pill, True Adams, True… - [Who Are We? Reclaiming Human Essence in the Shadow of AI](https://youthstemline.com/who-are-we-reclaiming-human-essence-in-the-shadow-of-ai.md) - By Annabel Hao ~ 13 minutes “Strength through Discipline! Strength through Community! Strength through Action!” Students repeat their motto with mounting fervor as they march through the school, gripping yellow membership cards stamped with the words, “The Wave.” Faces once alive with individuality… - [Exploring the Marvin Nichols Reservoir Proposal: Yay or Nay?](https://youthstemline.com/exploring-the-marvin-nichols-reservoir-proposal-yay-or-nay.md) - By Bela Koganti ~ 6 minutes The proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir, which would occupy over 72,000 acres in Northeast Texas, has been in the works since 1968. However, with Texas’ more-imminent-than-ever water crisis, it’s recently gained more and more traction— and just as much controversy. What is… - [Science Behind Drugs](https://youthstemline.com/science-behind-drugs.md) - By Charlotte Lee ~ 8 minutes What are Drugs? * Drugs are chemical substances that can alter or affect the structure or function of the body. * They can be used for medicinal purposes or recreational purposes, as well as be addictive or non-addictive. * They can be classified as stimulants, depressa… - [The Pinnacle of Motorsport: F1's Sustainable Future](https://youthstemline.com/the-pinnacle-of-motorsport-f1s-sustainable-future.md) - By Aniela Coughlin ~ 7 minutes Formula 1 has been given many names. From the “Pinnacle of Motorsport” to the "Motorsport soap opera,” its high stakes and thrilling speeds have earned it many nicknames. Most recently, Formula 1 has also been dubbed a “tech lab on wheels”.1 This nickname is well-dese… - [A Deep Dive into Computer Aided Design](https://youthstemline.com/a-deep-dive-into-computer-aided-design.md) - By Grace Liu ~10 minutes Computer Aided Design, or CAD, is essentially a platform for users to design, modify, and analyze a digital model. Its speed and efficiency rival traditional design methods, and the capabilities of CAD are continuously growing as technology advances. It is a space for unlim… - [Straight to the Point: The Chemistry Behind Permanent Hair Straightening](https://youthstemline.com/straight-to-the-point-the-chemistry-behind-permanent-hair-straightening.md) - By Aravli Paliwal ~8 minutes Growing up with thick, unruly curls, I rarely felt comfortable wearing my hair down at events without straightening it completely. The frizz felt impossible to tame, the ends felt rough and bushy, and even up in a ponytail, my hair still looked like it had survived a wh… - [The Antichrist (Peter Thiel) is Frankenstein](https://youthstemline.com/the-antichrist-peter-thiel-is-frankenstein.md) - By Aravli Paliwal ~12 minutes When asked if he would “prefer the human race to endure” by podcaster Ross Douthat, billionaire Peter Thiel stumbles and hesitates, viscerally conflicted on a straightforward question. “Uh- well I- I don’t know, I would- I would, um” it takes Thiel around 19 seconds ju… - [November Monthly Recap: Thankful for STEM](https://youthstemline.com/november-monthly-recap-thankful-for-stem.md) - By Bela Koganti ~10 minutes November is about the three S’s: scarfing down Thanksgiving dinner, seeing family, and splurging on Black Friday. But we’d like to add a fourth: STEM! This November, we’ve advanced in everything from the environment to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, so here’s what you need to… - [The Green Price of Intelligence](https://youthstemline.com/the-green-price-of-intelligence.md) - By Summer Chen ~ 6 minutes Over the past three years, a rush of excitement has emerged globally regarding artificial intelligence. In a student’s everyday life, discussions about artificial intelligence arise frequently- whether about the potential benefits of generative AI, using ChatGPT on homewo… - [The Science Behind Flow State](https://youthstemline.com/the-science-behind-flow-state.md) - By: Maggie Wright ~ 3 minutes Recently, the phrase ‘flow state’ has gone viral on social media, but most people have no clue what’s actually happening in the brain. Creative outlets for your brain start with the flow state, a mental state you can enter during creative activities like art, dance, wr… - [October Monthly Recap: How’s It Falling?](https://youthstemline.com/october-recap-hows-it-falling.md) - 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 it could also bec… - [‘The Second Brain’ The Gut Microbiome’s Effect on Your Mental Health](https://youthstemline.com/the-second-brain-the-gut-microbiomes-effect-on-your-mental-health.md) - By Gianna Lee ~ 4 minutes Every year, in the United States, millions are diagnosed with schizophrenia, autism, and depression . These disabilities severely hinder people’s way of living, therefore, it is crucial for us to find ways to prevent individuals from suffering. In the past few years, resea… - [Your Kitchen; Your Chem Lab!](https://youthstemline.com/your-kitchen-your-chem-lab.md) - By Kathleen Jiang ~4 minutes Cooking is instrumental in everyone’s life. Think about how many times you’ve eaten today! Eggs for breakfast, milk as a drink, pirate booty’s as a snack, mac n cheese for lunch, and pizza for dinner. We all spend minutes, even hours of our lives simply deciding what fo… - [Chemical Pollution: A Threat to Global Health and Ecosystems](https://youthstemline.com/chemical-pollution-a-threat-to-global-health-and-ecosystems.md) - 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… - [What the Hail? The Science Behind ‘Monster Hail’](https://youthstemline.com/what-the-hail-the-science-behind-monster-hail.md) - By Alan Chen ~5 minutes Recently, communities across the globe have seen unusually intense and violent hailstorms. Many have noticed huge ‘monster hail,’ which can be the same size as a small Labubu and cause significant damage to people and their property. This growth in hail size can be traced ba… - [Would you still love me if I were a worm?](https://youthstemline.com/would-you-still-love-me-if-i-were-a-worm-2.md) - 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 aide… - [Beneath The Skin: The Alarming Reality of Parasitic Worms](https://youthstemline.com/beneath-the-skin-the-alarming-reality-of-parasitic-worms.md) - By Katherine Johnson ~13 minutes Have you ever had a parasite? Maybe you ate an unwashed fruit, had an open wound, or even stepped on something you shouldn't have. Nevertheless, parasites are everywhere and more common than you may think. In this article, we’ll go over parasites as a whole; includi… - [The Genetic Ticking Time Bomb](https://youthstemline.com/huntingtons-disease.md) - By Camila Garcia ~ 9 minutes Please see glossary for defined terms. Huntington's Disease, discovered by George Huntington in 1872, is a hereditary genetic brain disorder. Since then, many researchers have dedicated their lives to studying Huntington's Disease. While we have not found a cure nor tre… - [My Experience Shadowing an Oncologist](https://youthstemline.com/my-experience-shadowing-an-oncologist.md) - By Aravli Paliwal ~ 9 minutes Earlier this summer, I was graciously given the opportunity to shadow a private-practice oncologist/hematologist in the Dallas area. There, I gained a clear understanding of what a career in STEM entails, learned how doctors approach complex cancer cases, and secured a… - [The Fall of the Big, Bad Boiler: The Latest Climate Technology Infiltrating New York City](https://youthstemline.com/the-fall-of-the-big-bad-boiler-the-latest-climate-technology-infiltrating-new-york-city.md) - 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 goals and address global warmi… - [Bringing Back the Dead: De-Extinction](https://youthstemline.com/de-extinction-a-review-of-the-pros-and-cons.md) - 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 canine that went extinct about 13,000 ye… - [the entire history of spacetime, i guess (part 3)](https://youthstemline.com/the-entire-history-of-spacetime-i-guess-part-3.md) - By Aashritha Shankar ~ 11 minutes While the concepts of space and time were fundamental to the Newtonian world, centuries of digging deeper into the mechanics of our universe have uncovered that it isn’t all as simple as it seems. From Einstein’s Special Relativity to theories of multi-dimensional… - [the entire history of spacetime, i guess (part 2)](https://youthstemline.com/history-of-spacetime-i-guess-part-2.md) - By Aashritha Shankar ~ 8 minutes While the concepts of space and time were fundamental to the Newtonian world, centuries of digging deeper into the mechanics of our universe have uncovered that it isn’t all as simple as it seems. From Einstein’s Special Relativity to theories of multi-dimensional t… - [Mist, Crepuscular Rays, Mammatus Clouds, and More](https://youthstemline.com/mist-crepuscular-rays-mammatus-clouds-and-more.md) - 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 when the air is rapidly coo… - [the entire history of spacetime, i guess (part 1)](https://youthstemline.com/a-brief-history-of-space-and-time-part-1.md) - By: Aashritha Shankar ~ 8 minutes While the concepts of space and time were fundamental to the Newtonian world, centuries of digging deeper into the mechanics of our universe have uncovered that it isn’t all as simple as it seems. From Einstein’s Special Relativity to theories of multi-dimensional… - [Cow Farts, Climate Change, and Coffee: The Unexpected Connection](https://youthstemline.com/cow-farts-climate-change-and-coffee-the-unexpected-connection.md) - 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 co… - [Gene Editing in Focus](https://youthstemline.com/gene-editing-in-focus.md) - By Maggie Wright ~6 minutes Advancements in genetic engineering have brought revolutionary tools to the forefront of biotechnology, with CRISPR leading as one of the most precise and cost-effective methods of gene editing. CRISPR, which stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic R… - [How Microplastics in the Placenta and Other Reproductive Parts Pose a Threat to Human Health](https://youthstemline.com/how-microplastics-in-the-placenta-and-other-reproductive-parts-pose-a-threat-to-human-health.md) - By Gabrielle Eisenberg ~17 minutes “Not only are plastics polluting our oceans and waterways and killing marine life – it's in all of us and we can't escape consuming plastics,” says Marco Lambertini, Director General of WWF International [20]. The emergence of plastic and its accumulation in peopl… - [Perovskite Based Photovoltaic Paint](https://youthstemline.com/perovskite-based-photovoltaic-paint.md) - By Katherine Mao ~ 9 minutes Imagine a world where every surface—the walls, the roof of your car—harnesses the sun to power your surroundings. Not with stiff, bulky solar panels, but with something as simple and inconspicuous as paint. Thanks to new and evolving technology, this vision inches close… - [Aviation: Pros, Cons, and Innovations](https://youthstemline.com/aviation-pros-cons-and-innovations.md) - By Charlotte Lee ~ 7 Minutes Aviation facilitates long-distance travel, quick package delivery, and is essential to military operations. However, aviation plays a big part in daily life that often goes unappreciated. This can be both good and bad. Aviation enables quick medical transportation for o… - [The Quantum Encryption Crisis](https://youthstemline.com/the-quantum-encryption-crisis-understanding-the-threat-and-integrating-post-quantum-cryptography.md) - By Aashritha Shankar ~18 minutes "Some experts in the field predict that the first quantum computer capable of breaking current encryption methods could be developed within the next decade. Encryption is used to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, from government communications to online… - [Skinny Budgets: Detrimental Cuts to Federal STEM Education](https://youthstemline.com/skinny-budgets-detrimental-cuts-to-federal-stem-education.md) - STEM education is vital for America's economy, accounting for 69% of GDP and promoting global competitiveness. However, recent federal budget cuts threaten its funding, particularly affecting underserved populations. Restoring funding to essential programs like the Every Student Succeeds Act is crit - [The Measles Outbreak: Understanding the Recent U.S. Resurgence](https://youthstemline.com/the-measles-outbreak-understanding-the-recent-u-s-resurgence.md) - By Aravli Paliwal ~6 minutes The United States is currently facing its greatest measles surge in almost thirty years, with 1200+ Americans testing positive for the disease so far this year. While some experts blame international travel, others believe vaccine hesitancy is the primary reason for thi… ## Optional - [RSS Feed](https://youthstemline.com/rss/) - [Sitemap](https://youthstemline.com/sitemap.xml) - [Full content of pages and posts](https://youthstemline.com/llms-full.txt)