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In the Midst of Mass Extinction, How an Oven Can Save Frogkind
After decades of mass amphibian die-offs due to a rapidly spreading fungus, scientists have discovered a cheap and creative solution in the kitchen
Written by: Ellis Fertig | Edited by: Andre Hsieh | Graphic Design by: Lauren Lu
The parable of the boiling frog goes as follows: “If you drop a frog into boiling water, it will jump out and survive. But if you turn up the temperature slowly, it will remain there until it dies.” This, of course, is a lie. Throwing a frog splashing into boiling water will harm it to the point that jumping out is infeasible. However, new science suggests that putting them in ovens may be the saving grace of all frog-kind.
Consciousness and Memory: Which Comes First?
The brain’s narrative construction of our consciousness poses questions for what it means to have memory in the first place
Written by: YJ Si | Edited by: Morgan Nguyen | Graphic Design by: Dora Meiwes
Imagine you have been injured in a terrible accident and have suffered severe brain damage. Fortunately, you survive with no paralysis, but you can no longer create new memories. You can continue to interact with the world, but you cannot encode these experiences into long-term storage. You wake up each day as if it were completely new, with no recollection of anything that happened after your accident.
How Advancements in Artificial Intelligence Can Radically Transform Natural Disaster Alert Systems Across the Globe
Written by: Somya Mehta | Edited by: Ziona Somy | Graphic Design by: Ethan Kung
Every second counts in alert systems; just five extra seconds allows a surgeon to put down his scalpel, or for a pedestrian to escape the path of a falling utility pole. But what if cities had more than just five seconds? What if they had 24 hours, or, better yet, a full week in anticipatory warnings? Machine learning (ML) may transform this wishful thinking into reality.
The Science Behind Male Pattern Baldness and the Future of Hair Restoration
Written by: Maaha Hashmani | Edited by: Anjella Kang Lee | Graphic Design by: Jude Awadallah
It’s a conversation that repeats itself among many young men across dorm rooms, barbershops, and group chats. The moment men notice a thinning patch, panic sets in—sometimes leading to frantic Google searches, next-day deliveries of minoxidil, or even scoping out flights to Turkey. But before jumping to conclusions (or booking procedures), it’s worth understanding what’s really going on beneath the scalp.
How BCIs Can Restore Communication for the Speech-Impaired
Written by: Selina Hui | Edited by: Keilani Kozen | Graphic Design by: Janessa Techathamawong
Imagine the frustration of being trapped inside your own mind, unable to express your thoughts and needs due to paralysis, stroke, or neurological conditions causing speech impairment. For many, this was once a silent, lifelong struggle. But now thanks to advancements in neuroscience and artificial intelligence, communication is no longer a barrier with the existence of speech brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
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