Introducing a “bias meter” alongside news articles and opinion pieces has sparked significant debate in media circles. Proposed by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of The Los Angeles Times, this initiative aims to enhance transparency in journalism by quantifying and disclosing potential biases in news coverage. While the goal...

In today’s always-online world, “brain rot” has become a popular way to describe the feeling of consuming endless social media content. But it’s not meant literally—it’s more of a fun label for being deeply immersed in internet culture. For Gen Z and Gen Alpha, calling something “brain rot” isn’t...

The Nazca geoglyphs in Peru have intrigued people for generations. These massive designs, carved into the desert floor over 2,000 years ago, offer a window into the lives, beliefs, and practices of the ancient Nazca civilization. Despite their allure, uncovering these geoglyphs has always been a slow and challenging...

With hurricanes hitting harder and more often, the impacts are becoming a new reality for coastal and inland areas. Massive storms, once considered “storms of the century,” are now happening more frequently due to fossil fuel emissions heating our oceans and atmosphere. Many people still think, “A hurricane like...

For decades, we have known about Neanderthals: our close evolutionary cousins who lived across Europe and parts of Asia before modern humans (Homo sapiens) spread across the globe.  First discovered in the 19th century, Neanderthals were initially viewed as a primitive and less advanced species, distinct from us in...

I didn’t notice my mother’s Persian accent until my friend pointed it out in my third year of Elementary school. When she commented on the way my mom spoke, I automatically assumed it was an accident—why would my mother purposely speak English incorrectly? As a 10-year-old, I was aware...

Beneath the dense jungles and sandy deserts of Northern Madagascar lies a breathtaking terrain of uncovered, fascinating historical artifacts. For archeological professor Dr. Nathan J. Anderson, deciphering these pre colonial relics is not linear, but an intricate and tedious process.   I was initially drawn to Anderson’s field of research...

The global demographic landscape is reaching a critical point, with the fertility rate poised to drop below the level needed to maintain population stability. This trend is evident across various socio-economic groups and geographical regions. High-income countries experienced a significant fertility decline in the 1970s, with a further dip...

Unbeknownst to many, a group of synthetic chemicals known as PFAS have been stealthily infiltrating our daily lives.  These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, possess extraordinary properties – they can withstand high temperatures, repel water, and resist grease. This versatility has led to their widespread use, from nonstick...

Zendaya, tennis, and a dramatic love triangle—it can’t get much better than this. Challengers, a movie directed by Luca Guadagnino, tells the story of three tennis players working around a never-ending love triangle on the tennis court. While following the timeline of a tennis match between the two main characters,...