Volume II Technology
The Technology Behind the James Webb Space Telescope
Written by: Hari Srinivasan | Edited by: Miles Lee | Graphic Design by: Gina Phu
The Hubble Space Telescope launched in 1990 and has since been a constant source of valuable information for astronomers across the world. Most of what we know about black holes, other galaxies, and the history of the universe was discovered via the observations of the Hubble telescope. However, nothing is perfect, and neither was this telescope.
CRISPR and the impact of gene editing technology
Written by: Svara Shah | Edited by: Hari Srinivasan | Graphic Design by: Gina Phu
Gene editing technologies emerged in the late 1900s and involve the insertion, deletion, or replacement of specific genetic sequences. They are currently used to enhance crops and research genetics and disease in cells and animal models, but the most promising application of this technology is curing disorders with genetic components.