Lauren B., journalist What do you think of when you think of someone who works in STEM? A man in a lab coat? A man traveling through… Read more “Gender Inequality in STEM”
Category: Science
March is Endometriosis Awareness Week
Ella M., journalist March may seem like any other month to many, but for millions of individuals worldwide, It’s a time to educate, advocate, and break the… Read more “March is Endometriosis Awareness Week”
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?
I interviewed Dr. Kris Morshedian, a nephrologist working in intensive care units of hospitals in Phoenix, Ari., about conditions in ICUs as a result of Covid-19 patients not getting vaccinated and about the vaccine itself. I went through a question and answer process throughout the interview, which is summarized below. The first question I asked was, “Why is it important to get vaccinated?”
How Safe Are Sanitation Products?
The coronavirus pandemic drastically increased our usage of sanitation products, but how safe are they? What is the best and safest way to use them?
Ethical Issues Surround Use of CRISPER/Cas9 in Humans
CRISPR/Cas9 is an exciting new gene editing technique, but what are appropriate uses for it? The scientific world has grappled with this question.
Astro 2020: A 2021 Summary
Valene M., journalist On Nov. 4, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened to determine the nation’s scientific priorities in astronomy and astrophysics and set… Read more “Astro 2020: A 2021 Summary”
The Wonderful Birds of the Saltmarsh
Salt marshes are among the most important ecosystems on Earth. They play an important role in the aquatic food web and protect inland areas from flooding by absorbing water. They are also inhabited by many creatures: crustaceans, fish, rodents and birds, to name a few. The birds in particular are fascinating, and their unique characteristics clearly display the natural wonder not far from many coastal cities. Three birds in particular, all a common sight in many coastal areas of North America, demonstrate this well.
The Legacy of COVID-19
Claire D., journalist The COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on for nearly a year now, and as we quickly approach the mid-March marker, the world seems to be… Read more “The Legacy of COVID-19”
The Discovery of Gleis 486b and Why It Matters In The Search For Life, Habitability, and Understanding In Space
Valene M., journalist Last week on March 4th, astronomers at the CARMENES consortium announced the discovery of the exoplanet Gleis 486b, a rocky and sweltering super-Earth. It… Read more “The Discovery of Gleis 486b and Why It Matters In The Search For Life, Habitability, and Understanding In Space”
How Friendships Have Changed During the Pandemic
Paige P., journalist It has become clear by now that many aspects of life have changed pre-pandemic to the present. With lockdowns, social restrictions, and the rush… Read more “How Friendships Have Changed During the Pandemic”
GW Chronicle of the Yawp 