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“The Blob”: The Cause of California’s Major Drought?

May 26, 2015 3 min read
Concerns have been expressed that California has only about 12 months of water left, and the severity of the drought has also been felt through rising water bills, soon to be as high as $80-$90 per month. Read More

The Pursuit of Life Beyond Earth

April 24, 2019 10 min read
Though Earth is home to many diverse organisms, the search for forms of novel life has expanded past the planet’s boundaries. Scientists, in addition to investigating oceans and remote islands, are now making efforts to... Read More

Mosquito-borne “Chikungunya Virus” Spreads in the United States

November 12, 2014 6 min read
During the summer time, with more people traveling, there are unfortunately many opportunities for illnesses to be brought into the United States from other countries. The introduction of mosquito-borne diseases into the U.S. is not new; Read More

NO FREE WILL

June 30, 2017 6 min read
BY BAR YOSEF| SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2016-17) ____________________________________________________________________________ Are humans just a bunch of neurons? Are we just another primate? These questions guide the research of Dr. Robert Sapolsky. A professor of... Read More

The Sublime Connection of Art and Science

February 26, 2019 12 min read
The arts and the sciences have long maintained a tense relationship which has only escalated in recent decades. Over the years, many schools and institutions have cut art programs or been forced into defensive stances... Read More

Sharks: Our Misunderstood Neighbors

March 14, 2017 7 min read
BY MADISON RAE | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2016-17) ____________________________________________________________________________ “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” – Jaws is just one example of the many movies featuring a shark as the villain. With... Read More

Have Scientists Found a Way to Control “Uncontrolled Cell Growth?”

January 29, 2015 5 min read
Breast cancer continues to be one of the most rampant manifestations of cancers today. It is the second leading cause of death among women. Cutting-edge research has allowed scientists and physicians to develop a number of treatment methods and preventive measures to fight breast cancer. Read More

Bee-cause They Matter

January 22, 2016 5 min read
While this Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) amongst bees was first noticed a decade ago, it has been increasing at alarming rates, and scientists remain puzzled by this enigma. Read More

Pacific Plastic

March 21, 2018 8 min read
BY MADISON RAE | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2017-18)   The beautiful beaches of San Diego and the rest of the Pacific ocean are facing significant threats from something man-made and nearly invisible:... Read More

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