Written by: Abhinav Anne This article was written in association with Climate Cardinals, the world’s largest youth-led climate advocacy organization dedicated to translating and disseminating climate information. Climate change poses an existential threat to human health, amplifying existing health risks and giving rise to new
Written By: Kavya Reddy Of the 4-8 million babies born globally each year, around 3-5 percent are born with severe birth defects (Victor Chang, 2024). Furthermore, 10-20 percent of all pregnancies are at risk of ending in a miscarriage (Victor Chang, 2024). There are
Written By: Claudia Kowal Introduction For most species, the only goal in life is to spread their genes to future generations, reproducing until death. However, females of menopausal species live almost half of their lifetime without the ability to reproduce, taking on a purpose other
Written by: Avi Samy Cancer on the Rise In recent years, there has been a troubling trend emerging in the realm of health: a notable increase in cancer diagnoses among younger individuals. The passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, celebrated for his roles in cinematic marvels,
Written by: Nathan Handjojo In a new field of cutting-edge biotechnology, a groundbreaking fusion of biology and robotics has emerged, pushing the boundaries of what we conceive as living organisms and machines. Enter the xenobots – a revolutionary class of programmable, living robots created from
Written by: Claudia Kowal Introduction Similar to people, most bird species use vocalizations to communicate with each other. Typically, birds vocalize through songs and calls, warning others of predators, nearby food sources, or to mate (Thompson, 2014). However, recent research has shown that a particular
Written by: Abhinav Anne Interviewed: Dr. Laurie Santos – Professor of Psychology at Yale University and Founder of the Happiness Lab “Are we truly wired for happiness?” This question posed by Dr. Laurie Santos, a Professor of Psychology at Yale University and the Founder of
Awe, often described as an intense emotional response to experiences that transcend one’s perceived understanding of the world around them has intrigued scholars throughout history. Defined by a deep sense of wonder and amazement, awe has captivated the curiosity of scholars, scientists, and thinkers across
Written by: Claudia Kowal Introduction How did the small, dog-like creatures from millions of years ago evolve into the modern horses we know today? This question can be answered through the extensive excavation of horse ancestors’ fossils over the past several decades. While many other
Written by: Abhinav Anne Parkinson’s disease, a common neurodegenerative disorder, affects over 10 million people worldwide. The disease is characterized by a variety of metabolic and genetic factors, including mitochondrial dysfunction and genetic mutations. Currently, diagnosis heavily relies on late-stage motor symptoms, emphasizing the need