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Updates on the Ray-Hybrid Phenomenon

In the Aquarium and Shark Lab of Team ECCO in North Carolina, there is a mystery in the water: Charlotte the California round stingray has become pregnant with three or four pups despite the lack of male rays! Before we…

Atlanta Science Festival After-Party Event Reflection

I joined STEMComm this semester because I was interested in writing articles centered around science and helping out with coordinating events. This semester I got the opportunity to work on the Atlanta Science Festival event after-party, particularly with the shrinky…

Existential Physics: Why Physics is Important for You

Existential Physics opens with an anecdote about a difficult question a young man posed the author during outreach: because of quantum physics, his deceased grandmother isn’t really dead, is she? “Physicists are really good at answering questions,” author Sabine Hossenfelder…

Privacy in the Age of Surveillance

In the digital age, the lines between public and private have blurred. Our every click, swipe, and purchase leaves a trail of data, meticulously collected by corporations, governments, and third-party entities. This pervasive surveillance raises urgent questions: who owns our…

Can Algorithms Deliver Justice?

While scales of justice have long been a symbol of fairness and impartiality, that has never been completely accurate. Racial, gender, and class has always affected your experience with the justice system, however, in the 21st century, they are increasingly…

Dragon’s Beard Candy: A Math-Based Art

Dragon’s Beard Candy, also known as “Chinese Cotton Candy,” is a prime example of the masterful blending of culinary creativity and traditional culture. This delicate confection, which has its origins in ancient Asian traditions, has enthralled generations with its elaborate…