Author: Simone Maimon Editor: Serena Tsao Artist: Francesca Huang Why can humans speak, but not apes? One main difference between us and other species is our ability to communicate complex words and ideas. Sure, other animals may be able to gesture, echolocate, and dance. But none can create coherent speech. The scientific zeitgeist explains that our development of speech comes from unique physical capabilities that make certain sounds. On the other hand, other scientists pr

Author: Bryan Lin Editors: Alex Yang , Elizabeth Li Artist: Alvina Zheng Believe it or not, your breakfast table represents a story of struggle. The coffee beans that make up your morning cup of coffee are climbing up mountainsides, forcing farmers to relocate from the land their families have farmed for generations. The wheat in your toast faces increasing heatwaves that threaten to wipe out whole harvests in days. Even the orange juice in your pitcher is fighting its own

Author: Vincent Guo Editors: Ethan Tai, Jonathan Chen Artist: Becky Li Many people have questioned whether AI is a reliable source to use for your health and if it is trustworthy enough to ask questions like “what could it be if I have these types of symptoms?” or “How can I treat this illness?” Well, the short answer is yes and no. You could use AI in some scenarios, but you shouldn’t rely on it exclusively. There are benefits of using AI, but it also comes with risks. The

Author: Elaine Guo Editors: Fiona Cheng, Hwi-On Lee, Serena Tsao, Alex Yang Artist: Helen Gong Schizophrenia, a chronic mental health disorder, affects less than one percent of the US population. It influences how someone thinks, feels, and behaves, producing both positive and negative symptoms. Positive symptoms encompass experiences that are “present” which most people don’t experience, such as hallucinations, hearing voices, or seeing things that don’t exist. Negative sym

Author: Lillian Dong Editors: Joshua Payne, Oscar Chen Artist: Christina Chen Salty, sweet, tangy, sour, and spicy–the deliciousness of pickles lies in their complex flavor. Fermentation has long existed for thousands of years as a process to extend the shelf life of fresh vegetables. In the modern day, scientists are finding even more benefits of fermenting food. Chances are, you have already heard of pickles being great for gut health. But what does this phrase really mean

Author: Jeffrey Chen Editor: Kacey Ye Artist: Felicia Chen Due to the extreme weather conditions and lack of an ozone layer that allows for unhindered ultraviolet radiation, there is likely no life present on Mars today. However, signs of life on ancient Mars have been present since 1996, beginning with the discovery of evidence for microscopic life from a meteorite belonging to Mars. Over the course of the past few decades, further findings have been made to suggest that an

Author: Christine Chen Editor: Elizabeth Li Artist: Emily Hu Imagine a patient suddenly collapsing in the emergency department with low blood pressure and muffled heart sounds—yet no obvious trauma. Hidden within the pericardium, fluid presses relentlessly against the heart, and the clock is ticking. Cardiac tamponade is this invisible predator, and modern ultrasound is our tool to catch it before catastrophe. As mentioned, Cardiac tamponade is one of those dramatic medical

Author: Shuhan Yu Editors: Hwi-On Lee, Kacey Ye, Linzi Yeung Artist: Felicia Chen Starting a skincare routine can feel overwhelming with...

Author: Derek Yang Editor: Justin Tai Artist: Emily Hu Pandemics are commonly thought of as viruses, and famous examples of influenza...

Author: Alex Yang Editors: Linzi Yeung, Jonathan Chen, Ethan Tai Artist: Becky Li Brown seaweed waste, including species Ascophyllum...

Author: Simone Maimon Editors: Hwi-On Lee, Serena Tsao, Kacey Ye Artist: Caitland So Cheese comes in many varieties, ranging from hard...

Author: Kevin Lin Editor: Elizabeth Li Artist: Coco Zhou Every year, over 4,000 people are on the waiting list for a life-saving heart...

Author: Eric Lin Editors: Jonathan Chen, Miriam Heikal, Kacey Ye Artist: Alvina Zheng In America, cancer is second behind heart disease...

Author: Bryan Lin Editors: Elizabeth Li & Eason Gao Artist: Alicia Chen The absence of key species can completely transform an...

Author: Louis Li Editors: Joshua Payne, Miriam Heikal, Jonathan Chen Artist: Helen Gong If a student has ever taken a biology class in...

Author: Vincent Guo Editor: Oscar Chen Artist: Becky Li Major depressive disorder is a condition that affects over 300 million people....

Author: Elaine Guo Editors: Fiona Cheng, Kacey Ye, Emily Yu Artist: Helen Gong Waterproof clothing dates back to the 13th century, when...

Author: Lillian Dong Editors: Oscar Chen, Joshua Payne Artist: Christina Chen The modern world is filled with flashy advertisements and...

Author: Ella Chen Editors: Hwi-On Lee, Jonathan Chen Artist: Felicia Chen Proteins are often thought of as structures that only perform...

Author: Eric Lin Editors: Fiona Cheng, Joshua Payne Artist: Becky Li A single nuclear reactor can produce around 1 gigawatt of power in...