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The Environmental and Economic Impacts of Biofuels

Sanjiv Singh, 11th Grade While gas prices rise to historic levels, Americans have been considering other sources of fuel such as biofuel (1). From ethanol to other forms of biofuel, the economic and environmental impacts could be enormous. As gas prices skyrocket due to many factors and one being the war between Russia and Ukraine, many citizens have been unable to gain gasoline, leaving them … Continue reading The Environmental and Economic Impacts of Biofuels

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The Potential Benefits of Xenotransplantation

Vivian Chen, Grade 10 Healthy organs are vital for every human’s best quality of life. Sometimes, however, organs may become diseased or damaged. When this occurs, the victim may be in need of an organ transplant. Organ transplantation is a process in which an organ is removed from a donor and transplanted into a recipient. Although this is a valid and often successful treatment, it … Continue reading The Potential Benefits of Xenotransplantation

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The Accessibility and Functionality of AI Art As a Medium of Self-Expression for Both Artists and Non-Artists

Shreejita Satpathy, Grade 12 A common experience throughout generations on social media is the time spent mindlessly scrolling through timelines and feeds, consuming content in bite-sized chunks. Many utilize social media applications such as Instagram to consume content in a variety of different methods, one of which includes art. A frequent situation is as follows: a person, while scrolling through Instagram, sees an artist’s posts. … Continue reading The Accessibility and Functionality of AI Art As a Medium of Self-Expression for Both Artists and Non-Artists

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Flying Too Close to the Sun: Space Tourism is Not a Worthy Use of Scientific and Technological Resources

Reed Paltrow, Grade 12 The Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite in 1957, the starting pistol that began the Space Race. Sputnik was the launch heard ‘round the world, an unprecedented milestone that sparked a frenzy of competition between the United States and the USSR for dominance over the final frontier. Twelve years and $30 billion later, American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first … Continue reading Flying Too Close to the Sun: Space Tourism is Not a Worthy Use of Scientific and Technological Resources

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Biofuel Production: Environmental Considerations

Jessica Curran, Grade 11 As gas prices reach disconcerting heights and the energy crisis becomes more severe, the discussion surrounding alternative sources of energy only gains popularity. With the realization that fossil fuels are no longer economically viable and are environmentally harmful, attention is turned toward a more sustainable energy source — biofuels. Biofuels, most commonly ethanol and biodiesel, are produced from organic matter such … Continue reading Biofuel Production: Environmental Considerations

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What We Owe to Ourselves and the Future Generation

Sophia Augier, Grade 11 There is an entire universe of endless possibilities just waiting for humankind to uncover. However, as a nation we struggle to recognize the benefits space research has on human life. Neither the broadening of earthbound scientific research, or the advancement of space research and exploration are mutually exclusive investments. Each is achievable and vital to sustaining human life, and should be … Continue reading What We Owe to Ourselves and the Future Generation

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Synthetic Biology in the Medical Field: Should It Be Used in the Development of Vaccines and Future Medical Research?

Sara Maltempi, Grade 10 Synthetic biology is a scientific field in which the genomes of organisms are redesigned to give them new useful abilities by combining the principles of engineering and biology (1). Synthetic biology has only been around for a couple of decades but it has already created a new industry making “chemicals, drugs, proteins, probiotics, sensors, fertilisers, textiles, food and many other things … Continue reading Synthetic Biology in the Medical Field: Should It Be Used in the Development of Vaccines and Future Medical Research?

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The Future of Education: A Blended Approach to Virtual Learning

Julia Froese, Grade 12 IntroductionIn the past decade, technology has experienced a pattern of exponential growth within industry, business, and now, education. With the advent of the digital age, communication has become much more fluid and accessible, leading to a rise in investments regarding social media and computer science. However, at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions had only touched the surface of … Continue reading The Future of Education: A Blended Approach to Virtual Learning

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The Safety Behind Synthetic Biology Vaccines

Jennifer Zhong, Grade 11 As COVID-19 deaths and cases rise, rapid vaccine safety, development, and distribution become extremely important to potentially solve this world crisis. A myriad of people, over 105 million, have been infected with COVID-19 and well over 2 million have passed away as of February 2021 [7]. The numbers continue to climb. During a global pandemic such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, … Continue reading The Safety Behind Synthetic Biology Vaccines

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Plastic Pandemic of 2020: How Our Growing Expectations for Nature Conservation Through Recycling Tumbled by Global Crisis

Isabella Oliveros, Grade 10 In 2020, a coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2 left a destructive aftermath on the wellbeing of the United States of America and the world alike. The virulent strain was classified as a pandemic on March 11, 2020, and has devastated millions of people, businesses, families, and workers since (1). 14% of Americans have been hospitalized by this global pandemic, and the quality of … Continue reading Plastic Pandemic of 2020: How Our Growing Expectations for Nature Conservation Through Recycling Tumbled by Global Crisis

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The Environmental Cost of COVID-19: A Plastic Pandemic

Angela Zhu, Grade 12 While the COVID-19 virus has halted economies and separated families around the world, it has unintended yet devastating consequences on the environment in the form of plastic. From masks to gloves, the personal protective equipment (PPE) that is necessary in the fight against the pandemic is piling up in landfills and polluting oceans. While many other industries have been on the … Continue reading The Environmental Cost of COVID-19: A Plastic Pandemic

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