A close look behind that uncomfortable “ha ha ha” and why it transpires By: Irene Tian and Amy Zheng Why was the broom late to school? It over-swept. … Did I get you? Just now, did you laugh at the awkwardness of this incredibly awkward pun? Are you laughing, although not genuinely, at my attempt … Continue reading ROFL: (A) Rumination On Fake Laughter
All For Nothing
The emotional impact of cyborg technology on the human brain 10 years ago “My dream is to become the greatest ice skater in the world no matter the opportunity cost!” I shouted with a toothy grin, completely dedicated and determined to reach my goal. The people surrounding me stared with a great deal of concern … Continue reading All For Nothing
The Awaited Dissection
Exploring MVHS FPPN and MVHS Neuroscience’s annual sheep brain dissection club collaboration
Fight for It
Exploring the ethics of fairness with physical modifications “What’s your dream?” “To become the world’s best combat fighter, of course!” I was six when I first stepped into the studio. My parents wanted me to start training along with my brother. He was 11 at the time, and the few glimpses I got of him … Continue reading Fight for It
Chasing Humanity
Exploring the development of a neural net powered by nanobots that can help treat depressive episodes in humans.
The Expenses of Depression
Exploring the ethics of new brain implant technology. By Dahlia Schilling and Kalyani Puthenpurayil Recently, the University of California San Francisco conducted a study on whether brain implants can help treat severe and treatment-resistant depression. The experiment has only been conducted on one patient thus far but results look promising and the scientists are looking … Continue reading The Expenses of Depression
Last Summer
How one summer illustrated the strength of grief and the importance of defeating it
Reimagining Psychiatry
Exploring the pros and cons behind psychiatric treatments in addition to the development of the wirelessly charged brain implant to treat the same.
Smile
The effects of eating disorders and the power of self-love
You knew it all along, didn’t you?
Exploring the effects of hindsight bias on students’ and athletes’ success.