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  • Hearing the Invisible: On the Frontier of Gravitational Wave Astronomy

    Hearing the Invisible: On the Frontier of Gravitational Wave Astronomy

    The field of black hole physics is still rife with mystery; however, gravitational wave experiments have provided a groundbreaking lens of observation.

    May 1, 2023
  • Out For Blood: Will Biotechnology Eradicate Horseshoe Crab Bleeding?

    Out For Blood: Will Biotechnology Eradicate Horseshoe Crab Bleeding?

    In the pharmaceutical industry, the horseshoe crab is used as a powerful weapon for combatting unwelcome microorganisms in parenteral products.

    May 1, 2023
  • The God Particle

    The God Particle

    The God Particle By MJ Smith Astrophysics is often defined by Albert Einstein, scientist of unparalleled intellect who established a new rulebook of universal physics. Left within his legacy was a field of science that has consequently expanded, increasing the accuracy and quantity of astrophysical theories and creating an enigma for generations of physicists proving…

    March 20, 2023
  • Racism in Computer Algorithms: What Needs to Change

    Racism in Computer Algorithms: What Needs to Change

    Racism in Computer Algorithms: What Needs to Change Image: Sanders, Jill K. “CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication.” Pappalardo & Pappalardo LLP , https://pappalardolaw.com/2022/11/predicate-felony-sentencing-ny-criminal-courts/. By Annalise Steinmann To study computer science is to achieve something remarkable. You’re acquiring an admirable skill, and by undergoing rigorous coursework, you’ve earned yourself an insignia of intelligence and…

    March 20, 2023
  • A New Way of Modeling the Growth of Dark Matter

    A New Way of Modeling the Growth of Dark Matter

    A New Way of Modeling the Growth of Dark Matter By Ali Fazal Christmas morning may have been a few months ago, but NASA still feels like it got the biggest present of all. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched on the morning of December 25, 2021 in its quest to make more advanced…

    March 20, 2023
  • To Kiss or Not to Kiss? Links between EBV and MS

    To Kiss or Not to Kiss? Links between EBV and MS

    To Kiss or Not to Kiss? Links between EBV and MS By Miriam Goodwin With Covid restrictions becoming looser, some will find themselves in new situations. Do you kiss the stranger across the room, do you share your boba on the first date, do you even share a water bottle with your roommate? Mono, or…

    March 20, 2023
  • To Leap, or Not to Leap: How Animals Are Revolutionizing the Design of Robots

    To Leap, or Not to Leap: How Animals Are Revolutionizing the Design of Robots

    To Leap, or Not to Leap: How Animals Are Revolutionizing the Design of Robots By Riya Bhatia Balancing on the edge of a tree branch, a squirrel is presented with two options: to leap or to not leap. Although small and nimble, these animals are faced with the challenges of navigating complex environments and avoiding…

    March 20, 2023
  • Can Machines Learn Chemistry?

    Can Machines Learn Chemistry?

    Can Machines Learn Chemistry? By Bryan Kim Cover Image: Stocker, S., Csányi, G., Reuter, K., & Margraf, J. T. (2020). Machine learning in Chemical Reaction Space. Nature Communications, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-19267-x. Although frequently employed as a tech buzzword, machine learning (ML) simply refers to using data to predict statistical trends that can extrapolate to new data.…

    March 20, 2023
  • How Scientists are Using Statistical Physics to Predict the Stock Market

    How Scientists are Using Statistical Physics to Predict the Stock Market

    How Scientists are Using Statistical Physics to Predict the Stock Market By Ali Fazal Those that invest in the stock market may know it to be a relatively volatile endeavor. Investors must keep up with the latest trends, exercise personal judgment, and create their own criteria for trading based on their predictions of price movement.…

    March 20, 2023
  • “Neuroforecasting”: Using Brain Data to Predict Stock Market Fluctuations

    “Neuroforecasting”: Using Brain Data to Predict Stock Market Fluctuations

    “Neuroforecasting”: Using Brain Data to Predict Stock Market Fluctuations By Anjali Sadarangani The brain’s duality of incorporating higher order thinking and emotional processing in decision-making is central to coordinated large-scale activities. For example, take the stock market, a space that relies on human decision-making in a competitive and dynamic environment. With stock market prices hitting new lows…

    March 20, 2023
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