Written by Vimal Velu Edited by Firdavs Mirzoev I originally launched model rockets for fun. I enjoyed building them, launching them, and watching them soar off into the sky, but I never really considered the amount of data contained in those few seconds of flight. Eventually, I became more interested in what was actually happening to the rocket while it was in the air. This led me to start experimenting with ways to obtain such data. Additionally, I spoke to Varun Nagaraj,

Written by Sihoon Yang Edited by Lorenzo Rave With the emergence of the fundamental equations governing fluid mechanics, discovered by the French engineer Claude-Louis Navier and the British mathematician George Gabriel Stokes during the nineteenth century, humanity was presented with one of the greatest achievements of mathematical physics. Their equations presented a way of describing phenomena ranging from ocean waves and meteorology to blood circulation through the arteri

Writen by Reeda Anindita Rahman Edited by Vimal Velu Young people are increasingly being affected by chronic illnesses. They represent the future of our society; therefore, prioritizing their health is essential. The field of medicine has seen large advancements over the past years. Even with the presence of such advancements, chronic illnesses remain a major issue in young people. Hence, why are chronic illnesses so prominent among the younger generation despite improvements

Written by Ivan Morozov Edited by Jasmin Mirzoeva By the early 1900s, industrial technology had transformed warfare. Rifles were accurate, quick to reload, and deadlier than ever. Breech-loading artillery with modern recoil mechanisms could fire fast and far. Railways moved men and weapons with more efficiency, and heavy steel warships dominated the oceans. Chemical weapons existed only in theory, and nothing deadlier than smoke had been used in battle. By 1914, trench warfa

Written by Isabella Castro Edited by Aleksandr Kurbatov Humans are egocentric by nature, we care far more about the things that we can see impact us than those that do not, or don’t seem to. Because of our egocentrism, though, despite the initiatives against the climate crisis, which in fact are already quite limited, most people seem to only focus on the effects we can see and feel, our air quality and our agriculture. There are exceptions, of course, and we do care for thin

Written by Dayeon Woo Edited by Moka Higashino Military operations around the world have changed significantly under technological transformation over the period. Modern warfare is increasingly dependent on and shaped by emerging technologies like drones and artificial intelligence (Pusztaszeri, 2025). Advances in technologies have led transformations in modern armed forces. Nevertheless, military working dogs continue to be trained and employed in a range of operational task

Written by Aliza Faisal Edited by Isabella Castro Introduction There are several factors that influence healthcare decisions in Pakistan. Family traditions, cultural views, education, financial situation, accessibility, and past healthcare experiences all impact people's decisions toward taking action with illness. Pakistan has a long history of traditional medicine practices, including herbal remedies, homeopathy, Unani medicine, spiritual healing, and home treatments. Inst

Written by Anele Letebogo Dube Edited by Firdavs Mirzoev You go to the bathroom, look down at your underwear, and there it is: red. Your period has arrived. You go searching in your bag for a pad or tampon or call out to ask if your friend has one to spare. For many girls this is an inconvenience at most, but for other girls, they don’t have the luxury of doing that. They have to roll up some tissue and hope it lasts. This is the reality of period poverty. Period poverty is w

Written by Seljan Babasoy Edited by Lorenzo Rave In the field of academic psychology, behavioral science is presented in the form of clear theories, experiments conducted in laboratories, and fixed diagnostic approaches. However, one month spent at the Baku Psychology Centre this summer gave me a clearer understanding of how things work in practice. Participating in clinical research, special seminars, and community programs has shown me that contemporary psychiatry always se

Written by Isabella Castro Edited by Moka Higashino “Ugh, did you really need that new shirt?” - How sustainability is being pushed as a consumer responsibility and the way this limits real impactful change. In 2021, single-use plastic bags were banned in the state of Washington (Oceana, 2019), and considering the issues associated with any single-use plastic, the legislative choice was inarguably for a good cause. A little over three years later, though, the US announced th

Written By Jiana Joshi Edited By LorenzoRave Student stress is frequently dismissed as a temporary phase of teenage development. However, empirical research suggests that stress among students is heavily influenced by biological and physiological factors. This made me question whether academic pressure is just a cognitive struggle or carries a biological toll. Moreover, how does socioeconomic privilege affect a student’s capacity to cope with this stress? These questions drov

Written By Raphaele-ka Kon Edited By Moka Higashino Psychology is considered a social science. It examines the many parts that make up human consciousness, our choices, and how we behave in response to our environment. Because it is the study of the human mind it relies on indirect measurements and theories to determine if certain factors affect human emotion and behavior. Some question whether psychology should be considered a science because of its lack of scientific credib

Written by Yena Lee Edited by Firdavs Mirzoev Interviewee Information Dr. Jegak Seo is a science and research professional based in London, specialising in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), global health, One Health, and environmental sustainability. He has held research and management roles at UCL, the Royal College of Pharmacy, and Swansea University, as well as working with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). His career also reflects strong cross-cultural experi

Written by Sihoon Yang Edited by Moka Higashino Introduction and the Green Transition Paradox Four thousand meters deep into the waters of the Pacific Ocean is the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a zone without light where bioluminescent lifeforms hover above large patches of potato-sized rocks (Hein et al. 158). These polymetallic nodules that have been formed through millions of years contain deposits of nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese, which are resources that will be used

Written by Dayeon Woo Edited by Jasmin Mirzoeva Our summers are getting hotter, and our winters colder. Some say that the summer we experience today, may be the coolest summer we will ever experience in our lives; others say that the winter we encounter this year may be the warmest in our lives with the rise of climate change. We have been aware of the consequences of climate change for years, but we have never been able to experience its effects as raw as this time in 2026.

Written by Eman Zaurayze Edited by Yena Lee "I belonged to a new underclass, no longer determined by social status or the colour of your skin. No, we now have discrimination down to a science." (Niccol, 2004). This quote is derived from the 1997 film Gattaca, which encapsulates the dystopian vision of a society stratified by genetic engineering. Though fictional, it raises real concerns about the ethics behind gene editing. Tools such as CRISPR have fundamentally changed hum

Written by Isabella Castro Edited by Moka Higashino 1 Introduction 1.1 Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease which manifests with the primary symptoms of memory loss and cognitive deterioration. It is caused by the accumulation of plaques consisting of certain proteins with an incorrect secondary and/or tertiary structure (resulting in being misfolded) in the matrix surrounding neurons, as well as inflammation of neurons, tangling of neu

Written by Vimal Velu Edited by Isabella Castro When I first applied for my internship at CIMMYT (Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo, Spanish for International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) , I thought it would be a boring experience just staring at plants. I was wrong. I applied to work in an area focused on using drones for agriculture where I worked with a team of researchers including Dr. Kai Sunder. I had already worked with drones and airplanes

Written by Gianni De Sousa Edited by Isabella Castro At the start of this year, I was asked to join a Science Olympiad for International Schools in Mexico by a friend, Bella (Isabella Castro) who invited me to a team of four students. While the others studied and excelled across chemistry, biology, and physics, the only background I had was centred on physics. Despite being quite uncertain about how I would contribute to a competition around subjects I had not studied, I acc

Written by Hoorain Syed Edited by Moka Higashino Artificial Intelligence has become a growing invention in our world. From being used in schools to being used for personal tasks, AI has slowly grown to become an essential part of our day to day lives. People have started relying on AI platforms (such as ChatGPT, Gemini etc) too much, making them dependent on online tools, weakening their strengths and ability to think for themselves. Tasks that once took people hours to comp