A Beginner’s Guide to Theropods, Part 4: TYRANNOSAURS!

A Beginner’s Guide to Theropods, Part 4: TYRANNOSAURS!

Stefan Lungu
Science & Nature

The tyrannosaurids of the late Late Cretaceous were in a unique position. While earlier theropods had spread freely across the continents, tyrannosaurs lived in a world of fragmented continents and inland seaways. In Asia and western North America, where they were restricted, rising mountains and ebbing seaways formed a huge diversity of habitats, inhabited by a huge diversity of hadrosaurs and ceratopsians. For the first time in theropod history, there were not only no other giant apex predators, but the next biggest carnivorous dinosaurs - dromaeosaurs and troodontids - were over an order of magnitude smaller than they were (Holtz). This meant they were free to not only inherit the role of big-game hunters but, throughout their ontogeny, to maintain their ancestral roles as mid-sized, long-legged pursuers of small, fast animals. 

Technology and the Murder of Small Talk

Technology and the Murder of Small Talk

Ijeoma Anaka
Current Events, Science & Nature, Technology

In an era dominated by smartphones and constant connectivity, the art of small talk seems to be dwindling. With our attention constantly fixated on screens, interactions that once formed the fabric of social cohesion are now becoming obsolete. But could our dependence on technology be more than just a cultural shift? Could it actually be shaping our physical evolution? This article explores the intriguing hypothesis put forward by some researchers that our reliance on technology might lead to the evolution of a physical trait: a node at the back of our necks.

The Hedge Fund: Understanding a 5.1 Trillion US Dollar Industry

The Hedge Fund: Understanding a 5.1 Trillion US Dollar Industry

Christopher Drummond
Finance

Alfred Winslow Jones — If you are keen on finance and the financial markets and do not know his name, you should. He is the grandfather of the modern-day financial titans known as hedge funds. The European-American sociologist/philanthropist from the mid-nineteenth century spent his youthful years running secret missions for an anti-Nazi group and drinking whiskey with Ernest Hemingway (Mallaby, 2010). The person who paved the way for an industry that controls an estimated $5.13 trillion would have likely spent his formative years working under financial moguls at places such as JP Morgan Chase or Merrill Lynch (Statista, 2023). It is logical to think that lacking a typical finance background would be a limitation; however, Jones used his unique background to his advantage. His years spent fighting Nazism and working undercover taught him how to be creative and escape boundaries, leading him to create the structure for arguably the most powerful and successful investment vehicles known today.

All About Nvidia

All About Nvidia

Rob Moia
Business Current Events

The “Magnificent Seven” is a label reserved for a select few companies that demonstrate consistent strength in their respective market. All these mega-cap companies hold over $200 billion in market value, with some netting trillions. With this immense market weight comes the ability to shift entire indexes (Chen, 2022), and recent trends have shown the true power of these companies. The extent of this influence is rapidly expanding as the markets for AI continue to grow. 

Ozempic: The Dual-Edged Sword of Weight Loss and Financial Success

Ozempic: The Dual-Edged Sword of Weight Loss and Financial Success

Shayan Shivji
Business Current Events

In the ever-evolving saga of medical miracles and mishaps, Ozempic has emerged as the latest blockbuster, not just on the silver screen of pharmaceuticals but in the real-world drama of diabetes management and the quest for weight loss. Originally cast in the role of a diabetes drug, Ozempic, with its active ingredient semaglutide, has been performing a surprising double act. On one stage, it's a steadfast warrior against type 2 diabetes; on another, it moonlights as a weight loss wonder, making it the unexpected hero for those looking to part ways with their love handles.

Beyond Traditional Reforestation: Exploring Drone-Based Planting, Sensor-Based Monitoring, and SET Technologies

Beyond Traditional Reforestation: Exploring Drone-Based Planting, Sensor-Based Monitoring, and SET Technologies

Aidan O'Leary
Science & Nature

Capturing carbon from our atmosphere grows to be of extreme importance as “Earth’s temperature has risen by an average of 0.11 degrees Fahrenheit (0.06 degrees Celsius) per decade since 1850, or about 2 degrees Fahrenheit in total” (Lindsey and Dahlman 2024). Carbon and other elements help create a greenhouse effect, which keeps our Earth at a suitable temperature to support life. Currently, more carbon dioxide is in our atmosphere than is considered optimal for maintaining a stable climate. So what can we do about that?

The Age of Drone Warfare

The Age of Drone Warfare

Ryan Dulaney
Current Events, Technology

Warfare inevitably destroys human life. Human life is the fuel war runs on and the medium through which it is carried out. For all of history, humans have organized to destroy one another in this brutal contest. From clubs and spears to cannons and rifles, war has been an omnipresent fixture of human history. However, recent developments have seen a shift in how conflict is carried out - namely, the introduction and development of drone technology.

Quantum Computing and Climate Modeling

Quantum Computing and Climate Modeling

Aidan O'Leary
Science & Nature, Technology

You may have heard of a unique computer known as a quantum computer. These computers are similar to traditional computers as they both need to be programmed to perform tasks, process information, and perform logical operations such as AND, OR, and NOT. While the two types of computers have some similarities, quantum computers differ in how they compute data, how they are programmed, the hardware and settings that are required to run them, and more. Quantum computers are of great benefit to us globally due to the fact that they can solve complex problems and create accurate predictions that would take a classical computer an exceptionally long time to compute.

From Stardust to Supernova

From Stardust to Supernova

Zoha Imran
Science & Nature

Imagine a billion-year cosmic dance in which stars are born out of the blackness of interstellar clouds, burn brightly for billions of years, and then meet their dramatic end. The story of stars' evolution is fascinating, revealing the mysteries of creation and destruction on a cosmic scale, from the birthplace of stellar nurseries to the blazing spectacle of supernovae.

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