Stem Cells: The Origin Story

By Diya Ramesh (’23) Superheroes. Every little child (or child at heart) idolizes them and aspires to be just like them. What’s not to love? They’re strong, powerful, brave citizens that use their talents to enforce justice in the world. Best of all, they have amazing super powers. Imagine being able to fly, have super strength, shoot lasers from your hands, or even change form. … Continue reading Stem Cells: The Origin Story

Two Possible COVID-19 Vaccines

Sunny Sivakumar (‘21) Since COVID-19 was discovered in late 2019, the race to find a vaccine has been ongoing as the world remains in quarantine. While the process to create a vaccine normally takes years, scientists have been working to find one as quickly as possible. Now, it seems that not one but two companies have vaccines that could prove to be effective.  The first … Continue reading Two Possible COVID-19 Vaccines

Vaccines 2.0: The Science Behind the Pfizer Vaccine

By Diya Ramesh (’23) Just when you thought you were ready to understand the turbulent, dynamic world of vaccines, a bombshell hits (a good one though). You just got home and are about to turn on Netflix, when a wave of deja vu washes over you, and you flip to the news instead. Lo and behold, the news is talking about vaccines. The original may … Continue reading Vaccines 2.0: The Science Behind the Pfizer Vaccine

A New Wave

By Abigail Kendal (’22) Oftentimes, we live in a dichotomous world: a world defined by black and white and yes and no decisions. Disciplines are either technical and scientific or creative and imaginative. Cures are medical or alternative. We study biology, chemistry, and physics or history, art, and literature. However, these intersections blur more often than we may expect. The study of psychiatry lies directly … Continue reading A New Wave

Got Diseases? Well, We’ve Got Vaccines!

By Diya Ramesh (’23) It’s 3:00 on a Friday, and you just got home from school. You pick up your phone to scroll through social media, when you decide that maybe you should stay up-to-date with world events instead. You turn on the TV, and over and over, you see discussions about vaccines. You’ve had plenty of vaccines before, but you start to wonder, “How … Continue reading Got Diseases? Well, We’ve Got Vaccines!

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Launches, Marking A New Milestone For Rockets

-Aadi Shiv Malhotra (‘21)   Kennedy Space Center, Florida – Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, managed to launch its massive 230 feet, or 70 metres, tall Falcon Heavy rocket into space, and inside it was Elon Musk’s personal red Tesla Roadster. This rocket is the largest rocket to launch since 1973, when the largest rocket ever made, the Saturn V, was launched into space for the … Continue reading SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Launches, Marking A New Milestone For Rockets