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Explore the vibrant world of STEMM through the eyes of our student team of writers and editors. Delve into thought-provoking articles, insightful reflections and engaging narratives that showcase the dedication, passion, and talent of ethnic minority youth.

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Wind Turbines with a blue sky in the background

  • Dec 4, 2025

Three is the Magic Number: A Look at Wind Turbines

Wind energy has long been one of the most widely used forms of renewable energy and wind turbines. But have you ever thought of why they are designed the way they are?

  • Sep 13, 2025

An Understanding of Plate Tectonics

Beneath our feet, tectonic plates are constantly on the move—shaping mountains, triggering earthquakes, and even causing devastating tsunamis. But the story of how we came to understand them is just as fascinating, thanks to pioneers like Alfred Wegener and Marie Tharp, whose groundbreaking work revealed the restless Earth. Explore how plate tectonics continues to define our world today.

  • Sep 13, 2025

An Intersection Between Engineering and Sustainability

Engineering and sustainability may seem worlds apart, but in reality, they intersect in powerful ways that shape our future. From civil engineers designing flood-resistant cities to mechanical engineers innovating renewable energy storage, and even creative solutions like smog vacuum towers or sustainable concrete, the possibilities are endless. Discover how tomorrow’s engineers are reimagining technology to save the planet.

  • Sep 13, 2025

The Hydrogen Car Hoax

Hydrogen cars are often hailed as the clean, futuristic solution to climate change—but the reality is far murkier. From carbon-intensive production methods and sky-high costs to dangerous storage risks and a lack of infrastructure, the “green” label quickly unravels. So, are hydrogen cars truly the future of driving—or just a shiny distraction?

  • Sep 13, 2025

How Casgevy Can Treat Sickle Cell Disease

Emerging technologies like CRISPR and stem cells could one day treat or "cure" Down syndrome by targeting its genetic cause. But the idea raises deep ethical concerns—from autonomy and identity to equity and consent. As science advances, society must ask not just can we cure Down syndrome, but should we?

  • Sep 13, 2025

Down Syndrome - Could it and Should it Be Cured?

Emerging technologies like CRISPR and stem cells could one day treat or "cure" Down syndrome by targeting its genetic cause. But the idea raises deep ethical concerns—from autonomy and identity to equity and consent. As science advances, society must ask not just can we cure Down syndrome, but should we?

  • Sep 13, 2025

'One Size Doesn't Fit All': The Gender Gap in Medical Research

Women’s health is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood due to decades of male-dominated research. From heart attacks to drug responses, women’s symptoms and biology are different—but were ignored for years. Equal representation in trials is critical for better healthcare. Medicine should fit everyone—not just men.
Diagram of the Heart

  • Sep 13, 2025

A Cardiac Apocalypse

Each day, billions of cells die and regenerate—but some damaged cells refuse to die. These senescent “zombie” cells stop dividing yet linger, resisting death and triggering inflammation. Linked to aging and heart disease, they disrupt tissue repair and drive conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and skin aging.

  • Sep 12, 2025

From Mind to Mechanics: A New Age of Prosthetics

Mind-controlled prosthetics are becoming reality through titanium bone implants and nerve signal amplification using RPNIs. Implanted electrodes detect brain signals, while onboard AI learns to translate them into movement. Though infection risk exists, the technology is transforming prosthetics—offering users natural, responsive control and a major leap in mobility and independence.
Metal frame of pi hung on blank wall with nail

  • Sep 12, 2025

Pi - The Invisible Thread of Mathematics

Celebrating the mathematical constant Pi in all its glory! Looking at how this mighty constant intertwines through mathematics.

  • Mar 2, 2025

The Evolution of Surgery

Surgery is often perceived as a daunting experience, whether you've undergone it before or not. The thought of being under the knife can evoke anxiety and fear in many. However, the incredible advancements in surgical techniques and medical technology have transformed this perception. Today, surgeries are more precise, safer, and less invasive than ever before.

  • Mar 2, 2025

The Atom Throughout The Ages

A key concept of science taught in middle school is atomic theory, everything in our universe is composed of tiny particles called atoms. As we progress through high school and further education, the atom still remains relevant, yet more and more complex ideas begin to emerge about this dependable concept that creates the mysteries that scientists strive to solve. This article goes back to the very beginning, when the period of time where the atom and the three subatomic particles came into existence and even earlier when the idea of the atom was born.