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100 new species discovered in South Pacific

100 new species discovered in South Pacific

Alyssa Rask, Editor March 1, 2024

A group of researchers have made a discovery—one that will change the world of science.  Off the coast of Chile, researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute were nearly 4,000 meters deep when the...

Sayreville HOSA taking part in promoting the medical club/community with post-it activity

2023 Science Breakthrough of the Year: GLP-1

Jasmine Kohli, Staff Writer January 8, 2024

GLP-1, also known as the 2023 Science Breakthrough of the Year brings promising pathways for diabetes and beyond. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Researchers...

The Value of Seaweed

The Value of Seaweed

Jasmine Kohli, Staff Writer June 2, 2023

Seaweed is a popular snack/ingredient found in many East Asian countries - particularly, in Japan. Seaweed is a great source of protein and is known for its briny and salty taste, but it is also a great...

Studying the Ocean Floor with Whale Songs

Studying the Ocean Floor with Whale Songs

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

Whales dominate the ocean, and the fin whale is no outlier to the equation. Fin whales are loud - louder than some ships. New research conducted has now shown that fin whales are louder than we thought:...

Lunar water: a new existence

Lunar water: a new existence

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

Scientists have grappled with the idea that there is water on the moon for a little more than a decade. It was previously believed that the moon's "water" was mostly hydroxyl, which is OH instead of H2O,...

Life on Venus?

Life on Venus?

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer October 1, 2020

It may seem crazy that any other planet can inhibit life as Earth has, but the possibility is not unrealistic. Recently, researchers have potentially found a gas on Venus that is similar to one on Earth....

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