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
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
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
Microdosing Psychedelics
Shahzadi Adeena ’25 In recent years, there has been a growing interest in microdosing psychedelic drugs as a potential tool for enhancing cognitive abilities and improving overall wellbeing. Vince Polito and Richard J. Stevenson of Macquarie University investigated the effects of microdosing psychedelics on psychological variables such as mood, attention, wellbeing, mindfulness, mystical experiences, personality, absorption, creativity, and sense of agency. The researchers hypothesized that … Continue reading Microdosing Psychedelics
Return of Consciousness After Traumatic Brain Injury
Shahzadi Adeena ’25 Understanding the fundamental mechanisms of consciousness, particularly following traumatic brain injury (TBI), is nuanced and challenging. Thalamic function plays a critical role in facilitating consciousness; injury to thalamus-frontal circuitry can impair consciousness. Sima Mofakham and Charles Millek of Stony Brook University hypothesized that thalamocortical projections to the frontoparietal network facilitate the complex dynamics needed for consciousness, and that injury to these connections … Continue reading Return of Consciousness After Traumatic Brain Injury
21 Million Year Old Fossil Reveals Hominid Environment and Diet
Julia Chivu ’23 The Motroto site in Uganda has recently provided new insights on the evolution of the locomotor versatility, diet, and environment of early hominids. The site is estimated to be twenty-one million years old. Associate professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stony Brook University, Dr. James Rossi, is part of a large research team that has recently examined the fossil remains of … Continue reading 21 Million Year Old Fossil Reveals Hominid Environment and Diet
Differentiating Between Speech and Song Across Cultures
Julia Chivu ’23 Given that speech and song are produced by the same vocal tract, there is an ongoing debate as to whether or not speech and song can be distinguished by their acoustical features across different societies. It can be difficult to determine where speech ends and songs begin within a culture. This concept is especially challenging to research since there is no reliable … Continue reading Differentiating Between Speech and Song Across Cultures
Youths Making School Threats Have Significant Psychiatric and Experiential Similarities
Vignesh Subramanian ’24 Amid spikes in school threats, school shootings, and the proportion of K-12 students requiring emergency psychiatric interventions and referrals at schools in the United States, attention is increasingly being focused on the characteristics and needs of youths predisposed to violence or mental health crisis. Decades of research have repeatedly found that students who threaten or engage in attacks against people and campuses … Continue reading Youths Making School Threats Have Significant Psychiatric and Experiential Similarities
Racial Disparities in Recommendation of Resective Surgery Undermines Treatment of Brain Tumors
Vignesh Subramanian ’24 Brain tumors—abnormal and typically cancerous growths of uncontrollably multiplying cells—are often first treated using a surgical approach. Benign and malignant brain tumors may be addressed with excision (partial removal) or resection (complete removal) procedures once an evaluation of surgical indications has established their necessity. As such, these procedures require the physicians with whom patients consult—whether neurosurgeons, oncologists, neurologists, or other specialties—to explicitly … Continue reading Racial Disparities in Recommendation of Resective Surgery Undermines Treatment of Brain Tumors
Bupropion as a Possible Treatment for COVID-19-Related Brain Fog
Jessica George ’24 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide, and many have reported persistent symptoms even after recovery from the initial infection. One of the most common long-term symptoms reported is “brain fog,” a condition characterized by cognitive impairments such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and mental fatigue. A recent case series published by Dr. Samuel Reinfeld from the Stony Brook University … Continue reading Bupropion as a Possible Treatment for COVID-19-Related Brain Fog
Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals at Greater Risk For Suicidal Ideation
Jessica George ’24 Suicide has been a long standing issue in the United States, with several socio-demographic and economic factors affecting an individual’s susceptibility to suicide risk. Transgender and gender diverse individuals (TGD) are at especially high risk. Given the high rates of suicide among TGD, as well as the lack of research in this area, it is important to address this gap. Dr. Kirakosian … Continue reading Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals at Greater Risk For Suicidal Ideation
Insight on Histone Modification Mechanism Using Arabidopsis thaliana Flower
Julia Chivu ’23 Histone modifications play an essential role in the development and adaptation of plants. Histones are proteins that are involved in the packaging of DNA into chromatin. Histone modification can result in the regulation of gene expression in response to stress, temperature, light, and pathogen attack. The majority of histone-modifying enzymes– such as histone deubiquitinases– are not able to bind DNA. As a … Continue reading Insight on Histone Modification Mechanism Using Arabidopsis thaliana Flower
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