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Robotic Surgery Article by Sanchit Bhatia (0)
Steven Spielberg once said, “There is no such thing as science fiction, only science eventually.” In this era of fast-paced technological advances and ever-growing human innovation, the time between science fiction and science is shorter than ever. One field that has truly seen the tremendous impact of these rapid advances is surgery, and more so, [...]
Powering up the Economy Article by Neil Datta (0)
Every time you turn on the TV or surf the Internet, you are bombarded with news of the current economic crisis. Although the media has portrayed an abysmal future for us, President Obama has declared that he will fix it. Despite President Obama’s New Deal-like policies, it is still clear that the US dollar has [...]
The Plant Horror Story Article by Nikhar Kinger (0)
The media often mentions atrocities committed in developing countries. Most of these crimes are attributed to vicious dictators, nasty civil wars, poor infrastructure, and ignorance of the people. However, one of the main culprits, one guilty of causing countless cases of malnutrition, starvation, and poverty, is not human, but plant. Plants are generally thought of [...]
Capitalism: A Travesty Article by Jacob Aaron Geller (0)
In his latest film, Capitalism: A Love Story, Michael Moore, the world’s most successful documentary filmmaker, reaches a radical conclusion: “Capitalism is an evil.” He contends, “You have to eliminate it, and replace it with… democracy.”1 He wrongly blames capitalism for many economic injustices, and mischaracterizes the ideology along the way. At a time when [...]
The Mystery of Pregnancy Cravings Article by Anna Graves (0)
Have you ever heard stories of pregnant women craving pickles and ice cream? Or seen the media portraying pregnant women demanding that their partners get Ben and Jerry’s ice cream at 3am? Such anecdotes become more outlandish - pregnant women fighting in Trader Joe’s over the last box of multi-grain waffles, losing control at the smell of chocolate, and driving through hailstorms to get curly fries. As we [...]
Brains and Seahorses in Pursuit of Memory Article by Steve Ramirez (0)
The brain is a remarkably complex jungle of neurons. Its underlying neurobiological computations have made possible the whole of human civilization - from the stone tools of Homo habilis to that ineffable phenomenon we call culture. Every day, neuroscientists take on the tall order of revealing the neural principles that govern the cognitive processes underlying [...]
Tips ’n Tricks for a Successful Undergraduate Research Experience Article by Nikhil Madhusudhan (2)
As a scientist or engineer, undergraduate research is a critical component of your college education. Research not only provides you with practical scientific experience, but it also develops your problem-solving skills. Whatever path you choose after graduation, it is safe to say that undergraduate research can be a springboard for an exciting and fulfilling career. [...]
Identifying Resonant Objects With Acoustics Article by Ian Leatherman (1)
One method of identifying objects in acoustics is through the use of Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR), which is the transmission and reception of acoustic signals. In detecting objects with sonar, the first step is to send a sound transmission of varying frequencies through a transducer. The sonar transducer is a device that emits a [...]
