Once the excitement of the holidays comes to a close, the deeper months of winter are approached and naturally, we undergo chemical changes that alter our personalities and mood. In the winter, sunlight is much more scarce and sets around 5-6 p.m., which...

According to a study from Bankrate, the 15 most valuable college majors are all part of STEM, with electrical engineering taking first place, computer engineering in second, and petroleum engineering in third place. These degrees take determination, focus,...

The increasing dominance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education spawns beliefs that label the humanities as worthless. In a society where it’s common for STEM jobs to be higher paying, less students immerse themselves in the...

Scientific research regarding stem cells has been gaining traction lately, especially in the media. You’ve probably heard about Cristiano Ronaldo and Madonna’s experiences with it. But what are stem cells? And what does stem cell therapy do?  To...

This package explores the nuisances of STEM education - the drawbacks and the benefits. We take a cumulative look at the evolution of STEM education, including the history of these subjects in the US, the implementation of these practices, and the effect...

Without a doubt, art -- whether visual, auditory, or literary -- is a defining part of the human experience. By bringing their creativity to a canvas, a page, a pen, a piano, people can leave an everlasting mark on the world, transcending the boundaries...

Have you ever watched one of those YouTube videos where someone tried smoking a watermelon to make it taste like ham, or use seasoned rice paper to make “bacon”? It seems as though the craze for plant-based foods has overtaken the United States these...

Just when Instagram users thought that IG stories couldn’t get more interactive, Instagram came out with the new “Add Yours” sticker feature. The Add Yours feature is essentially a way for people to engage with their stories and start or add to...

Defined by the Oxford dictionary as “(of a film, work of literature, art, etc.) showing awareness of itself or its genre,” the word “meta” has become ubiquitous in the technology world when attached to the suffix, “verse.” To the tech giants,...

Winter is here and the dreary days have come. With these rainy and gloomy days, for many, comes the overwhelming feeling of dread, sadness and hopelessness. While these feelings might be a direct result of the somber days -- they are also, in fact, symptoms...

Starting a new school year is always a hard transition from the mellow summer months. Especially this year, many students are entering in-person high school for the first time and a few tips and tricks couldn’t hurt! Below is a list of beginner friendly...

The 2021 Nobel Prizes for science were announced from October 4th to October 11th, coming with advances in the STEM field as a whole. Science is constantly changing and even the best scientists are still learning more about how the world works. Few scientists...

After a year of postponement, the highly-anticipated 2020 Summer Olympics finally kicked off this summer. The games not only brought together thousands of the best athletes in the world, but also showcased some of the best, most cutting-edge innovations...

Let us talk about video games. Not about violence, because that debate is old and null, but about why videogames are so popular. It pulls us out of life, out of our daily happenings and into another universe made up of ones and zeroes. They bring us happiness,...

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Cherry Hill East’s Women in Science Club had the honor of visiting the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) School of Engineering. Last year the group donated to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in a unanimous group decision to...