For the World
Let me sail into an ocean of poetry, And battle the wave of words that engulf me, Fighting pitifully to keep sight of my North Star guiding me home, And my sharp eyes glued to…
June 2021
On Your Plate: Bioengineered Food
We’ve all seen the Non-GMO Project or USDA Organic labels on products at the grocery store, or perhaps the “Contains Bioengineered Food Ingredients” warning beneath the nutrition facts. Often, it can be easy to categorize…
Zoobiquity
Zoobiquity, a journalistic collaboration between cardiologist Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and science writer Kathryn Bowers, explores the astonishing connection between human and animal health. It tracks the doctor’s journey from focusing solely on human medicine to…
From Pastry to Cancer Cell
Most of us have heard it before: with hard work and the right attitude, you’ll be successful. But that’s easier said than done. In fact, an A.I. system based in Japan became the embodiment of…
My Sister: Architect of Joy
Her giggles are warning to some, healing to me Eyelids made of wishes when I blow The dark-melter flame in her eyes And her cheek paints reminiscent wherever I go Her hands are crafty,…
Meet Kashvi Ramani
Kashvi Ramani might have a quiet voice, but it’s a strong one nonetheless. She is a yo ung woman with something to say. Whether it be a poem, a song, or just free form writing,…
The Release of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Aedes aegypti. Responsible for spreading fatal and contagious diseases like the Zika virus, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever, these mosquitoes are quite the worldwide threat to public health. Many of the diseases they pass have…
ACL’s Women in STEM Club
The low number of women in STEM is still a problem that needs to be addressed. Since 1970, the number of women in STEM increased to 27% in 2019; however, men still dominated 73% of…