As our society becomes more focused on advances in technology, we can begin to consider the many ways it can help the challenges we are facing with climate change. Many individuals have found innovative means to counter negative environmental issues through green energy, sustainable agriculture, and artificial intelligence. According to the United Nations, advancements in…
Introduction Should we describe our universe in classical terms or quantum terms? This question has sparked a lot of debate and the correct answer varies drastically depending on who you ask. But what if we could find the perfect middle? A way to describe our world with a mix of classical and quantum physics. This…
When thinking about the world’s heaviest organism, many of us might picture the blue whale or perhaps a large elephant. However, interestingly enough, the heaviest organism is a single aspen called Pando. Situated in the high-altitude area of Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, Pando–a colony of quaking aspen trees–is known as one of the oldest and…
Recently we’ve all been hearing a lot about climate change, the negative impacts it’s having on our world and how we’ve probably doomed ourselves but, while focusing on these harsh truths we often forget to stop and look at the progress we’ve made. This past year the whole world has started fighting back against climate…
Medicine is a forever evolving subject, and scientists and researchers are constantly finding new ways to find innovative solutions to challenging medical problems. One such solution regarding human organ transplants gained attention in the past week when pig organs were partially revived after death. This landmark incident has unlocked huge possibilities with concern to the…
Every second, a garbage truck full of clothing ends up in the landfill. Do you know what the impact is of the clothing you wear every single day? The Impact of Fast Fashion Producing a single cotton T-shirt consumes 2,700 liters of water. That’s equivalent to that amount of water that could sustain one person for…
In our current society, vaccines significantly impact our daily lives regarding COVID vaccination, flu vaccination and many more. It is now mandatory and important in our human history to support humans’ longevity and health by increasing the quality of life. It was interesting to see each step of development in the science industry and human…
The other day, I used my VR headset to go hiking in the mountains. I live in a place literally surrounded by mountains and vegetation, but I chose to go hiking in VR instead. If I am making these small transitions to become more reliant on tech, are other people too? Becoming more technologically…
This may be a hot take, but I dislike science and math. I don’t dislike it due to the fact that it’s boring; I just dislike it for me currently. For some context, growing up, I had an influential pressure to enjoy classes like math and science (specifically math) because those were the stereotypes thrown…
It seems like a philosophical question to ponder what life is. Although much of biology informs us of how life operates on Earth, this science also confines itself to Earth. The only “life” we know of is the life on this planet. It is the product of a suitable environment, a series of serendipitous accidents,…
It is inevitable that we would be faced with new advancements to our technological resources and prosperous from uprising STEM opportunities in the near future. But with these advancements, new jobs will also be introduced. If you are intrigued to go into the depths of coding, technology, robotics and more, then there are many positions…
What is Formula 1? Formula 1 is a series of car races held at different venues around the world. It originated from the European Championships of Grand Prix races, which occurred before World War II. During this time competitions were extremely unfair because there was no limit to the car’s power and size. In 1946…
The COVID-19 virus has been active for around 2 years now, and already recommendations for the 4th dose or second booster shot have started to arise. Over the past months, we have encountered new and fatal variants of the Covid-19 virus that may be immune to the present vaccines. With this ongoing situation, it is…
Predicting the future is messy business. “Futurology” is the art of speculating about the future and, in practice, it’s an optimist’s game. Indeed, few want to think poorly of their own—or humanity’s—future. There will doubtless be innumerable innovations in the coming years. Today’s vision of the future incorporates the idea of a continued advance of…
If there is one thing I could read for hours about, it is our human brain. It is the reason we can survive, it helps us in times of fear and allows us to make decisions. Without it, we literally would not be able to function. Here are some cool facts I recently read that…