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Healthy baby fox seen in Avani’s backyard in 2020

What Does the Fox Say?

In late August, I (Katie) caught glimpses of a red fox darting across the road in my neighborhood. At first, I only saw Pierre at night, but soon, daylight sightings added to my growing concerns for his...

Cyborg Cockroaches: How Icky Insects Can Go from Zero to Hero

Emi Maeda ‘25 | March 22, 2023

Consider Hal the Cockroach, the unsung hero in Wall-E, who navigates through rubble with unparalleled speed and agility like a skittering knight in shining armor. Now replace Hal with a cyborg cockroach,...

Squirrels’ Sleeping Schedule: The Secret to Space Exploration

Squirrels’ Sleeping Schedule: The Secret to Space Exploration

Eugenia Li '23 | March 22, 2023

The first time I read The Martian by Andy Weir, I was immediately enraptured by the possibility of living on a planet millions of miles from Earth, like the novel's protagonist, Mark Watney. Imagine my...

Star-Powered: Harnessing the Energy of Atoms

Star-Powered: Harnessing the Energy of Atoms

Rashi Goverdhanam ‘23 | March 22, 2023

Imagine a star at the center of a solar system, a million times smaller than the thinnest human hair, fueling our world. A recent breakthrough in nuclear fusion raises hope for creating a safer energy...

Poison or Protection: Sunscreen Chemicals Harm Coral Reefs

Poison or Protection: Sunscreen Chemicals Harm Coral Reefs

Ali Cappola ‘24 | March 22, 2023

You’re at the beach, slathering on sunscreen to protect from sunburn. As you swim out to the colorful coral reef, you admire the beautiful marine life. Little do you know that your sunscreen could be...

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