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Flying Green
By: Jacob Bui, Student
Airplanes have changed how the world works. From new ways to transport cargo, passengers, or supplies, planes can now do anything. But a major cost is the impact it has on the environment. This article explores how engineers are making planes more green while maintaining their distance capabilities.
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Cell Phone Addiction
By: Benjamin Siegel, Journalist
Are Cell Phones Helping Society or Making it Worse. Cell Phones Help in Some Areas but in Others Not so Much.
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Solar Panels
By: Jalin Lam
Solar Panels can be a great way to get cleaner energy, but there are drawbacks. With their expensive price and inefficiency they are a luxury for most people. There are ways to fix these problems though. With new technologies and scientists working together to create more inventions the solar panel can become more efficient and less expensive. The goal is to help the environment while having clean energy for everyone.
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Green AI
By: Samantha Liu
AI has been growing exponentially ever the past few years changing our lives and automating many simple tasks. But right now we are feeling the environmental burden, data centers are using huge amounts of water and energy to keep up with demand. How can we make data centers environmentally friendly?
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Electricity in Homes
Electricity in Homes
By: Emerson Rodas Bermudez, Journalist
Electricity has transformed modern life. Long ago, people relied on candles, torches, or natural light — but today homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses use electricity for lighting, heating, appliances, communication, and much more. I explore what solutions exist today for home utilities, why some older approaches failed, what experts say are the biggest risks, and which design features work best — arguing that by improving wiring design, we can make utilities safer, more reliable, and possibly cheaper.
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Chesapeake Bay
By: Ivo, Arnol, and Aykhan
The Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the United States—has been shaped by both nature and people for centuries. Historically the Bay was famous for its rich oyster reefs, fish, and underwater grass that supports wildlife and local economies. Over time, however, human activities such as farming, city development, industrial discharge, and overharvesting changed the Bay’s water quality and habitats, setting the stage for long-term environmental problems that scientists and communities are still working to fix today.
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Pollution
By: Amy Peralta
Ocean pollution has built up over decades, and it hurts sea life and the people who depend on healthy waters. The good news is that solutions exist. We can protect marine life and give future generations a cleaner, safer ocean.
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Drones Fighting Fires
By: Raymond Nguyen, Student

Firefighting has changed a lot over time from simple bucket lines to today’s high tech tools, and drones are now part of that evolution. Understanding how people fought fires in the past helps us see...

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Hydroponics
Hydroponics
By: Ayla Farmand and Hania Kayani
Hydroponics means growing plants without soil by feeding their roots a water solution that contains all the nutrients they need. Engineers and farmers are studying hydroponics because it can save water, fit into cities using vertical racks, and deliver steady, fast growth by controlling nutrients and the environment. Across the world—from university labs to rooftop farms—people are testing these systems as a possible way to make food production more reliable when land and water are scarce.
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Cellphones: Good or Bad?
Cellphones: Good or Bad?
By: Miro Bonifacio

Cell phones have become a huge part of everyday life. They help people communicate, learn new information, and stay connected to the world. But,...

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Impact of Cell Phones on Society
Impact of Cell Phones on Society
By: Carmen Balsley
Cell phones help us communicate and find information quickly, but many people rely on them too much. This article explains the good and bad effects of phones and looks at simple ways to reduce overuse.
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Computer Impact on Society
Computer Impact on Society
By: Amaal Hassan, Journalist
The greatest shifts in history often begin with a single, quiet idea. Now is the time to explore how computers can create impactful acts of change across our society.
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Drones in Everyday Life
By: Stefan Orban
Drones are dangerous but they can also be helpful.
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Cell Phones
By: Connor Trace
You may ask why would there be negatives if we use technology in our daily lives? In this article, I explore both the pros and cons of having such easy access to phones.
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The Printed Book, the eBook, and the Reader: The Dilemma in Between
By: Alice Lee, Journalist
The issue between e-books and hard-printed books are on the debate, with the rising risks of health problems weighing heavy on the readers. What are the possible solutions to this conundrum?
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The Impact of Excessive Phone Use on Students
By: Alexander Hernandez
Mobile phones keep us connected, informed, and entertained, but for many students they have become hard to put down. As screen time continues to rise, concerns about distraction, mental health, and social skills are growing. This article explores why phone overuse is such a problem, which solutions actually work, and how better technology design can help students build healthier habits.
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Digital Dependence
Digital Dependence
By: Ivo Bonilla
Phone usage is increasing everyday with teenagers isolating themselves from other people.
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Artificial Intelligence
By: Partap Kahlon
AI poses a potential threat to our future. If we don't act this could be the beginning of a new Artificial era. Because of its danger to kids and danger to the human intelligence, we must get it under control before it's too late.
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Self-Driving Cars
By: Henry Le
Self-driving cars offer a vision of easy, efficient, and eco-friendly transportation, but at the moment, they carry serious risks.
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Cars & the Environment
By: Joel Martinez Carcamo
How cars harm the environment and how electric vehicles could be our savior to reducing pollution.
Electric Go-Karts Improve Our Lives
Electric Go-Karts Improve Our Lives
By: Forest Rowe, Anas Abdelilah, and Casper Campfield
Electric go-karts are a great alternative for transportation that offsets climate change. Learn all about their pros and cons in this article.
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An Overview Of Formula 1
By: Olivia Quinn, Journalist
F1 is Competitive, Complex, and Dangerous but what are its rules? how does it keep drivers and fans safe? This article goes into it and more
News On The First Flying Car
News On The First Flying Car
By: Kasra Tafreshi, Journalist
New flying car shown made by the company Klein Vision.
How An Electric Car Works Compared To How A Gas-Powered Car Works
How An Electric Car Works Compared To How A Gas-Powered Car Works
By: James McMurtray, Journalist
On the road electric cars are more stable and comfortable to ride in, they also generate instant torque and can drive off one pedal. Gasoline powered cars definitely handle worse on the road compared to electric cars, but many drivers still prefer the feel of a gasoline powered car.  
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3D Printed Rockets Are Here
By: James McMurtray, Journalist
The future of space travel is here! There are now commercially available 3D printed Rockets. The rockets are obviously not printed with regular plastic filament, they use a special alloy developed by NASA.
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Starship has Exploded Yet Again
By: Rory Peterson, Journalist
On Tuesday, May 27, at just after 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time, Starship Flight 9 lifted off the launchpad in Starbase, Texas. The launch was a first for Starship, since it was the first time SpaceX were going to refly a Super Heavy booster, using the one flown on Flight 7. As part of reflying the booster, SpaceX put the booster through a battery of tests, intending to test how it would respond to a variety of situations. As well as reflying a booster, SpaceX hoped to deploy a set of Starlink simulators using the Ship upper stage.
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The Orion Spacecraft
The Orion Spacecraft
By: Gesean Amor, Journalist
Learn about the most futuristic spacecraft. Learn about the design, objectives, and capabilities of the Orion Spacecraft.
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China Tianwen-2 To Chase Moon-origin Asteroid
By: Peyton Farahi, Journalist
China has embarked on its most ambitious deep space mission to date with the launch of the Tianwen-2 probe. The spacecraft lifted off on a Long March 3B rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan at 1:31 pm Eastern (17:31 UTC) on Wednesday.
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Starship Flight Nine: Success or Explosion?
By: Rory Peterson, Journalist

The FAA has given SpaceX the go-ahead for the next launch of Starship, its super heavy launcher, from Starbase, Texas (yes, that is the name of the city). This is Starship's ninth test flight, and the...

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Solar Bursts Destroyed Jupiter’s Magnetic Shield
By: Jordan Jeon, Journalist
Solar Bursts Squished Jupiter’s Magnetic Shield, Left Half Of The Planet Scorching-
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French Studies Show That Life May Have Begun On Interstellar Ice and Not Water
By: Aidan Pham, Journalist
A recent study from France found that the chemical basis for life can form in interstellar ice, expanding on a cutting edge area of research into the origins of life. Electrical energy may also have sparked the beginnings of life on Earth billions of years ago. Earth is around 4.5 billion years old, and the oldest direct fossil evidence of ancient life are stromatolites.
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Why More Female Astronauts Understand What Spaceflight Does To Women’s Health
By: Alyson Romero, Journalist
The Impact of Space Travel on not only Women's health but every astronauts health.
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Spaceflight Cultivation in Microgravity
Spaceflight Cultivation in Microgravity
By: Cristian Zelaya, Journalist
Spaceflight cultivation is changing the way we think about food production in space. Learn how scientists are growing plants in microgravity and why it’s crucial for the future of space exploration.
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Starship With Humanoid Robot To Leave For Mars In 2026, Human Landings By 2029 Elon Musk
By: Elio Escalante, Journalist

In 2026, Space X starship will launch with a humanoid robot to begin its mission to Mars. This robot will help test the equipment and conditions for future human missions to Mars. Elon Musk had a goal...

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Earth Will Disappear
By: Elmer Hernandez Cruz, Journalist
What would you do if you had billions of dollars? If you could spend money on exploring space, what would it be? This is a good idea to improve human life in space.
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Astronauts Who Were Stuck In Space For 9 Months Finally Come Home
By: Kyler Nguyen, Journalist
I will explain what happened to Crew-9. Including of what started this 9 cruel months of being in space for Crew-9.
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A History Of Robotic Arms
By: Ben Chung
When were the first robotic arms made, where are they now, and what will they do in the future? Robotic arms are completely changing the fields of manufacturing, automation, medicine, and much more.
Greenville Police's Technology Officer A.F. Frasure demonstrates the department's DJI Matrice drone on Wednesday, March 2. Original public domain image from Flickr
The Effect of Drones In Emergency Services
By: Simranjeet Notay, Henry Le, and Alex Hernandez
How do drones impact Emergency Services and what can they do to further help Emergency Workers?
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The Robot Boxing Competition
By: Liam Daquioag, Journalist
The world's smartest, most athletic robots are coming together for one reason: To fight and win a boxing competition.
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How Robot Vacuums Work
By: Jadon Rousseau, Journalist
Robot vacuums are the new simple way to clean your floors.
Princeton Creates A Shape-shifting Robot With No Motors
Princeton Creates A Shape-shifting Robot With No Motors
By: Ethan Page, "Journalist"
Robots that shapeshift without gears and motors. Metabots a cool material that is a robot and a material.
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SeaPerch: Dive into Engineering and Environmental Action
By: Spriha Mohanty, Journalist
Dive into the exciting world of underwater robotics with SeaPerch! Students learn essential engineering skills by building their own remotely operated vehicles from affordable materials. They then put their creations to the test in aquatic challenges, all while gaining awareness of critical environmental issues.
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China’s Robot Dog Gains A One-touch Navigation Feature For Rescue Missions In Harsh Terrains
By: Daniel Rodriguez, Journalist
Robotic dog gains abilities to use videos and images to navigate through tight or small spots.
Menteebot V3.0 Humanoid bot
Menteebot V3.0 Humanoid bot
By: Cesar Marin, Journalist
A Men-tee unveils a 3rd version of its robots, features more upgrades meaning improved advanced strength and intelligence and is an AI powered humanoid robot designed by humans. she also founded the mobile-eye making ideas to make another and programs more intelligence for the Men-tee robotic V3.0.
NATO Vessels Are Set To Receive Cutting-Edge Electronic Warfare Technology Designed To Deceive Enemy Missiles And Drones
NATO Vessels Are Set To Receive Cutting-Edge Electronic Warfare Technology Designed To Deceive Enemy Missiles And Drones
By: Munir Noori, Journalism
NATO countries in Europe are getting a new tech upgrade to protect their frigates from enemy weapons. Two Israeli companies, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, are teaming up to provide an awesome Naval Decoy Control & Launching System.
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How Robots Help in Disasters
By: Preston Wichert, Journalist
Robots are becoming super helpful during disasters. They can go places where it’s too dangerous for humans, like inside collapsed buildings or areas full of rubble.
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How AI Can Shape The Future Of Combat And Warfare.
By: Christopher Mellen, Journalist
The integration of AI into military robots, commonly known as "killer robots," raises serious ethical and strategic concerns. Examples of AI-driven military technologies include autonomous drones, AI-powered ground robots, and advanced artillery systems such as the US Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle.
The History Of Lawnmower Robots
The History Of Lawnmower Robots
By: Kyler Nguyen, Journalist
Figure out the history of lawnmowers and figure out why or why not the robot lawnmower is or not worth it.
Duolingo App Changes The Language Department From Human To AI
Automation
Duolingo App Changes The Language Department From Human To AI
By: Kasra Tafreshi, Journalist
The CEO of Duolingo Changes their Human employees with AI
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Automation
How To Create An App
By: Vaibhav Saravanan, Journalist
We've all used apps in our life before, but have you ever wondered how to create your own app? If you have this is the perfect step-by-step guide for you.
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Automation
AI in animation
By: Jenish Adhikari, Journalist
AI is revolutionizing the animation industry, it is more efficient than having multiple people work on it at a time. Which also saves budget.
Autocado is a collaborative robot prototype that cuts, cores, and peels avocados before they are hand mashed to create Chipotle's guacamole.
Automation
Robot That Makes Your Guacamole at Chipotle
By: Leticia Xavier, Journalist
Chipotles is partnering with VEBU to test there all new prototype, the Autocado. The Autocado is Chipotle's new avocado prepping robot.
Quantum Computers Have Been Made 90% Better
Automation
Quantum Computers Have Been Made 90% Better
By: Benjamin Siegel, Journalist
These new Quantum Computers are extremely powerful and with their new technology they are more powerful than ever before.
Advanced 4D Quantum Sensors Could Assist Physicists Discover The Birth of Time and Space
Automation
Advanced 4D Quantum Sensors Could Assist Physicists Discover The Birth of Time and Space
By: Abraham Fisseha, Journalist
What if we could hear the universe's first moments? New 4D Quantum Sensors might help scientists discover how time and space were born.
Samsung and Google Team Up to Create AI Robot Ballie
Automation
Samsung and Google Team Up to Create AI Robot Ballie
By: Abraham Fisseha, Journalist
Samsung and Google have partnered to build a smart home robot named Ballie, a small, rolling ball that’s powered by artificial intelligence (AI). ​Ballie is designed to move around your home and assist with daily tasks.
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Automation
Quantum Computers: A Looming Threat to Bitcoin Security
By: Cooper Shealy, Journalist
Recent research from Google reveals that quantum computers are advancing at an alarming rate and could challenge the security of Bitcoin and other crypto systems far sooner than experts anticipated.
Rouge AI Agents Cause Risk for Cybersecurity Leaks
Automation
Rouge AI Agents Cause Risk for Cybersecurity Leaks
By: Sunny Daddio, Journalist
Recently AI agents have started to act autonomously which could cause trouble like data leaks or allow hackers to gain access to accounts, systems, or information. Hackers are already adept at gaining information so weak spots could be even more dangerous.
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Automation
Quantum Vacuum And Zero-Point Energy
By: Khue Vu, Journalist
In classical physics, a vacuum is considered an empty space without matter and energy. However, the concept of the quantum vacuum reveals that even the most "empty" regions of space are filled with activities.
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Automation
All About Holes
By: Kate Li, Journalist
Albert Einstein was a very famous physicist, most known for developing the theory of relativity, a groundbreaking point in physics. Through this theory, many other things were developed. Out of them, mathematically proven holes that might exist and help us with time travel immerged; the black hole, white hole, and wormholes.
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Automation
The Delay of Apple’s Enhanced Siri
By: Elias Yoo, Journalist
Apple has chosen to delay one of its most anticipated AI-related features: an improvement to Siri. What does this mean for the company, and how will it affect Apple in the future?
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