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KEEP LOOKING UP: Why Astronomy Is a Reason to Care About Earth Oct 17, 2026

By Michelle Sebastian

In third grade, my teacher Mrs. Bartholomew took our class out to the blacktop and lined us up next to the tetherball pole. At noon we marked the tip of its shadow with ch

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Scientific Viability, Moral Legitimacy, and the Ethics of Biotechnological Deployment Oct 09, 2026

By Declan Li

San Marino High School | Caltech Demirer Laboratory

One of the most pivotal advancements in human technology was the Haber-Bosch process. This process, invented by German chemist Fr

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Gravity Jul 28, 2026

By Raksha Shanmugavelayutham

Our Milky Way galaxy is a massive spiral containing billions of stars, numerous planetary systems, vast nebulae, and other celestial objects — all while moving nearly 6

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The lens before facts framework Jul 24, 2026

By Jayden Padwalker

Geopolitical disputes are a seemingly inherent factor in any attempted resolution between two or a group of nations. Oftentimes, countries can agree on the facts — statistics, a

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How to Design and Teach Your Own Unit Feb 12, 2026

Hello and welcome to the team!

Whether you're reading this to prepare for your Curiosity Lab unit or to create a class of your own, we are so excited to help.

In this guide you will find everythin

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Why Language Matters in a STEM Driven World Feb 04, 2026

 

Abbas Shakir

In a world increasingly driven by STEM, it’s easy to assume that language and the humanities are just background tasks. 

But let me ask you all something: what good is a scientific b...

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Voices of Impact: Where Student Leadership Meets Purpose Feb 03, 2026

Voices of Impact: Where Student Leadership Meets Purpose

Most student leadership follows a familiar script: run for office, lead a club, pad the résumé.

But the students nominated from around the wo...

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Civil Discourse Initiative (Bridging Political Divides) Dec 20, 2025

My dorm’s common room often looks like an image straight out of a university advertisement: not only are we a racially diverse bunch, but we represent three continents, five religions, the full spectr...

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Real-life Paw Patrol: How One High School Student Is Making an Impact Oct 07, 2024

At Cape Fear Academy in Wilmington, North Carolina, senior James Atkinson isn’t just focused on graduating from high school—he’s dedicated to making a difference in his community. Through his organiza...

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Empowering Youth Through Summer Success Oct 06, 2024

Bryana Quintero, a high school senior at Archbishop Molloy High School in New York, is already making her mark as an inspiring young leader. With a passion for law, history, and community service, Bry...

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