Just recently, in early March, a second patient was said to be cured of the HIV virus, a decade after the first. The HIV virus has devastated millions and with no cure but the fields of gene therapy have opened up new possibilities to curing this disease. Gene therapy has opened up a…
Category: Science, Technology, Health, and Environment
Eating an Excess Amount of Eggs Can Harm Your Health
Many people know that eggs are incredibly nutritious. Eggs are even classified as a “superfood.” According to Healthline, a boiled egg contains a multitude of healthy nutrients, including Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Selenium. In addition, it raises HDL which stands for high-density lipoprotein. However, there…
The SoCal MakerSpace Festival
The SoCal MakerSpace Festival was hosted at the College of the Canyons, on Saturday March 23, 2019. This all-day engineering event featured 3D printing, lasers, coding, robots, art, hands-on STEAM activities, food trucks, free workshops, and a speaker series. The MakerSpace Festival brings together K-12 and college students, industry professionals, and innovators within…
[JJSR Highlights]The Cruciality of Science Fairs
On January 31st, Portola Highly Gifted Magnet (HGM) hosted its annual science fair for its seventh and eighth graders. Nearly 200 students participated and presented the projects they had worked on for almost 5 months in front of judges with advanced degrees in sciences, including parents, college professors, scientists, etc. Although it was my first…
Extreme Weather and Global Warming
Have you noticed that it rains more recently than in the past? Do you remember that California was suffering from a drought just four years ago? The rains in Southern California rarely come and go, especially during the winter. But, it seems as though precipitation levels are rising. California residents of over…
Robots Increase in Japan
When you hear the word “robot,” an image of a silvery humanoid may conjure in your mind. But if you were in 350 B.C., the beginning of robots, you would think of an Egyptian water clock, where human figurines were used to strike the hour bells every day. As many centuries passed, advancements in…
[ JJSR Highlights] Soldiers in Space?
On June 18, 2018, President Trump abruptly made an announcement at the White House that startled officials. The US President wanted a military force dedicated solely for space. Critics scoffed at the idea and were bewildered at the fact that the President believes we now need soldiers up in space. …
Technology: Is It Ethical?
Technology plays a huge role in our everyday lives. From the moment we wake up to the second our heads hit our pillows, we are constantly using some form of technology such as alarms or checking time. Although technology makes our lives so convenient, how far is too far? Recently, there has been a lot…
Should AI be Integrated into our Workforce?
The recent news headlines have been scattered with multiple topics of discussion on AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its wide application. Artificial Intelligence has been altering and mediating all forms of human interaction, ranging from businesses and companies in risk management to national security and the ethics of using AI in warfare. However, the pinnacle…
Sleep Deprivation – That One Annoying Yet Familiar Friend
We’ve all been there before. With 3 tests, 4 quizzes, 2 essays, a DBQ, and 6 chapters to annotate before the end of the week, all on top of 7 hours of volunteering and extracurriculars. A good night sleep is nearly impossible. 6 full hours? She comes every now and then. 2 am?…