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

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

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

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