Just Animals

By Jeffrey Gong Sunrise on Felore was an unremarkable sight to those who were born on the planet, but to the immigrant Michael Elgrand it was a wonder. In the crisp silence of the dawn, he could clearly hear his every footstep crunching down on the frozen leaves. But the main reason he went up …

The Revolutionary Field of Data Science

By Surya Konkimalla In some circles around the Silicon Valley, data science is being called “the next big thing”. This interdisciplinary field of statistics and computer science is taking the job market by storm, with demand for data professionals soaring by the thousands. But what exactly is data science, and what do individuals working in this …

Mushroom Mania: The Bizarre, Lovely World of Mycology

Mushroom hunting sometimes gets a bad rap, whether because of associations with “magic mushrooms” or horror stories about accidental poisonings. But mushroom hunting offers a fascinating glimpse into the mycological wonderland of our backyards, parks, and forests. By Daria Syskine Unidentified mushrooms (possibly family Psathyrellaceae) at Rancho San Antonio Park. Like other fungi, they’re small …

Lunar Eclipse

By Andrea Perng On January 31, several areas of the world, including the western United States, had the chance to see a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon: the coinciding of a supermoon, blue moon and total lunar eclipse all at once, referred to as a super blood blue moon. The result was a stunningly red moon about 14% …

Looking Ahead: How Satellites Could Help Detect Cholera

A new advancement in satellites could help detect a cholera outbreak up to four weeks in advance By Saumya Tawakley We’ve all experienced the unpleasant toll sickness takes on us, whether in the form of a common cold or something more severe, like the flu. Every year, certain seasons pass when diseases flourish more than …

Net Neutrality

By Ellie Chen Think about how much  time you spend on the internet. The average American spends over ten hours on the internet every day, according to CNN. Internet use has rocketed in the past few years because it provides us almost instantaneous access to a world of information, and it allows global communication. But …

Understanding Skin Conditions

By Jenny Chin After waking up refreshed and energized, you walk to the bathroom and peer into the mirror, only to discover the reflection of a horrendous invader on your face: a huge pimple (and even worse, it’s red)! These irritating visitors are no longer strangers to most teenagers, and other skin issues can also …

The Two M’s: A Reflection on Meditation and Mindfulness

By Sangita Kunapuli Each day the chemistry students file in single file to Mia Onodera’s third period class, feeling emotions ranging from happiness, to anger, to exhaustion. As soon as the bell rings, she instructs them to close their eyes, uncross their legs and maintain a good posture. “Breathe in deeply for four seconds, hold …