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Fighting Deforestation
Fighting Deforestation
By: Christopher Martinez Alvarado, Journalist
Forests are one of the most important natural resources on Earth. They provide homes for animals, help clean the air, and absorb carbon dioxide that contributes to climate change. However, deforestation—the clearing of forests for farming, construction, and other human activities—continues to damage ecosystems around the world.
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FM Radios
By: Jayden Raflores, Journalist
As natural disasters continue to affect communities around the world, reliable communication becomes increasingly important. FM radios provide a simple and effective solution for staying informed when other technologies stop working.
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The Power of FM Radios
By: Sean Fan, Journalist
FM radios remain one of the most reliable ways to receive information when modern communication systems are unavailable. FM radios can help people stay informed and safe during natural disasters. Although they cannot replace every emergency communication tool, they continue to play an important role in providing life-saving information when it is needed most.
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Maglev Trains
By: Peyton Farahi, Journalist
Experts believe that maglev trains could play an important role in the future of sustainable transportation. As technology improves and clean energy becomes more common, maglev systems may become more practical and affordable.
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Weather Stations
By: Tobes Estrada, Journalist
Weather stations are an important part of modern life. They collect valuable information that helps scientists understand weather patterns and predict future conditions. By providing accurate forecasts and early warnings, weather stations help protect people.
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Water Filters
Water Filters
By: Raymond Nguyen, Journalist
Water filters play an important role in providing clean and safe drinking water. They can improve human health and reduce environmental waste, but they must be used correctly.
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RC Cars
RC Cars
By: Danny Lizama, Journalist
RC cars are more than just toys—they are valuable tools for learning about engineering and transportation technology. By helping students understand how electric motors and batteries work, RC cars can inspire future innovations that reduce pollution and protect the environment.
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Electric Skateboards
Electric Skateboards
By: Ethan Page, Journalist
There is currently no way to create a transportation product that is completely free of environmental impact. However, engineers can continue finding ways to reduce pollution by using cleaner energy sources and more sustainable materials. My electric skateboard is designed to move us one step closer to that goal.
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E-Bikes
By: Ameen Nassar, Journalist
Conversion kit e-bikes provide an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to buying a brand-new electric bike. They help reduce waste by giving old bicycles a new purpose while making electric transportation more accessible to a wider range of people.
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Can video games improve mental health?
By: Liam Wegener, Journalist
Depression and anxiety are common mental disorders for many people. These can be difficult to deal with, as lots of people don’t want to go to therapy based on perception of it, or just can’t. In these situations, video games can be a enjoyable thing to increase happiness and improve mental health.
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RC Cars
By: Miriam Franke, Journalist
Many students struggle to develop strong hand-eye coordination because they do not always have access to activities that are both engaging and effective. Hand-eye coordination is an important skill that helps people complete everyday tasks such as writing, playing sports, using tools, and operating technology. Traditional exercises can improve these skills, but they may feel repetitive and uninteresting. RC cars could be the solution to this problem.
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Memory Games
By: Edwar Madrid Ticas, Journalist
Dementia affects millions of people by damaging memory and thinking skills, making everyday tasks more difficult. Although there is currently no cure, memory games offer a simple and meaningful way to support brain function and improve quality of life. By encouraging mental activity, social interaction, and positive experiences, memory games can help people with dementia stay engaged and connected to the world around them.
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Connection or Compulsion?
Connection or Compulsion?
By: Evan You, Journalist
Social media can be a powerful tool for communication and learning, but it should not control our lives. By using technology wisely, we can enjoy the benefits of social media while protecting our mental health and well-being.
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Cycling
By: Grant Newton, Journalist
An electric bike can give you a fast, healthy, affordable, and eco friendly method of transportation.
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E-Bikes
E-Bikes
By: Alexander Hernandez, Journalist
As pollution continues to be a growing problem, e-bikes offer a promising solution that can help protect the environment while providing affordable and efficient transportation for people of all ages.
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Bluetooth Speakers
Bluetooth Speakers
By: Darwin Cabrera, Journalist
Bluetooth speakers have changed the way people listen to music by making audio portable, wireless, and easy to access. While challenges such as battery life and connection issues still exist, engineers are constantly developing new solutions.
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Bluetooth Speakers
By: Erlin SIlva, Journalist
Bluetooth speakers have changed the way people listen to sound by providing a wireless and portable solution. They help reduce clutter, make audio more accessible, and allow people to enjoy music and information in many different settings.
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From Filament to Function
By: Richard Chen, Journalist
Many people who use phones at desks or nightstands struggle with tangled charging cords and messy spaces. Phones can also slide off tables while charging, which may damage the phone or charger. Charging cords are often difficult to find because they fall behind furniture or become tangled with other cables. A small 3D-printed phone holder that keeps charging cords organized and safely supports a phone while it charges may be the answer to this problem.
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Improving Package Delivery
By: Adam Khan, Journalist
Every day, millions of packages are delivered to homes and businesses around the world. However, traditional delivery systems often face problems such as traffic, high fuel costs, delivery delays, and human error. These challenges can increase costs for companies, frustrate customers, and create more pollution from delivery trucks. Engineers are now exploring new ways to deliver packages that are faster, more reliable, and better for the environment.
CO₂ Dragster Cars
CO₂ Dragster Cars
By: Phu Bui, Journalist
CO₂ dragsters are more than just miniature race cars. They teach students about aerodynamics, engineering, and the importance of testing and improving designs. By understanding how weight, friction, and air resistance affect speed, students gain valuable knowledge that can be applied to future technologies and transportation systems.
Cars
Cars
By: Anthony Camacho, Journalist
Gasoline has powered cars for over a 100 years, but it’s time for a change. The risks of gasoline from breathing problems to climate change are too big to ignore. Electric cars, hybrids, and cleaner fuels show us a path to sustainable transportation.
RC Cars
RC Cars
By: Spencer Walsh, Journalist
RC cars will not solve world hunger by themselves, but they could become part of a larger solution for improving food access.
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Self-Driving Cars
By: Henry Le
Self-driving cars offer a vision of easy, efficient, and eco-friendly transportation, but at the moment, they carry serious risks.
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Cars & the Environment
By: Joel Martinez Carcamo
How cars harm the environment and how electric vehicles could be our savior to reducing pollution.
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3D Printed Rockets Are Here
By: James McMurtray, Journalist
The future of space travel is here! There are now commercially available 3D printed Rockets. The rockets are obviously not printed with regular plastic filament, they use a special alloy developed by NASA.
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Starship has Exploded Yet Again
By: Rory Peterson, Journalist
On Tuesday, May 27, at just after 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time, Starship Flight 9 lifted off the launchpad in Starbase, Texas. The launch was a first for Starship, since it was the first time SpaceX were going to refly a Super Heavy booster, using the one flown on Flight 7. As part of reflying the booster, SpaceX put the booster through a battery of tests, intending to test how it would respond to a variety of situations. As well as reflying a booster, SpaceX hoped to deploy a set of Starlink simulators using the Ship upper stage.
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The Orion Spacecraft
The Orion Spacecraft
By: Gesean Amor, Journalist
Learn about the most futuristic spacecraft. Learn about the design, objectives, and capabilities of the Orion Spacecraft.
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China Tianwen-2 To Chase Moon-origin Asteroid
By: Peyton Farahi, Journalist
China has embarked on its most ambitious deep space mission to date with the launch of the Tianwen-2 probe. The spacecraft lifted off on a Long March 3B rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan at 1:31 pm Eastern (17:31 UTC) on Wednesday.
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Starship Flight Nine: Success or Explosion?
By: Rory Peterson, Journalist

The FAA has given SpaceX the go-ahead for the next launch of Starship, its super heavy launcher, from Starbase, Texas (yes, that is the name of the city). This is Starship's ninth test flight, and the...

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Solar Bursts Destroyed Jupiter’s Magnetic Shield
By: Jordan Jeon, Journalist
Solar Bursts Squished Jupiter’s Magnetic Shield, Left Half Of The Planet Scorching-
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French Studies Show That Life May Have Begun On Interstellar Ice and Not Water
By: Aidan Pham, Journalist
A recent study from France found that the chemical basis for life can form in interstellar ice, expanding on a cutting edge area of research into the origins of life. Electrical energy may also have sparked the beginnings of life on Earth billions of years ago. Earth is around 4.5 billion years old, and the oldest direct fossil evidence of ancient life are stromatolites.
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Why More Female Astronauts Understand What Spaceflight Does To Women’s Health
By: Alyson Romero, Journalist
The Impact of Space Travel on not only Women's health but every astronauts health.
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Spaceflight Cultivation in Microgravity
Spaceflight Cultivation in Microgravity
By: Cristian Zelaya, Journalist
Spaceflight cultivation is changing the way we think about food production in space. Learn how scientists are growing plants in microgravity and why it’s crucial for the future of space exploration.
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Starship With Humanoid Robot To Leave For Mars In 2026, Human Landings By 2029 Elon Musk
By: Elio Escalante, Journalist

In 2026, Space X starship will launch with a humanoid robot to begin its mission to Mars. This robot will help test the equipment and conditions for future human missions to Mars. Elon Musk had a goal...

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Earth Will Disappear
By: Elmer Hernandez Cruz, Journalist
What would you do if you had billions of dollars? If you could spend money on exploring space, what would it be? This is a good idea to improve human life in space.
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Astronauts Who Were Stuck In Space For 9 Months Finally Come Home
By: Kyler Nguyen, Journalist
I will explain what happened to Crew-9. Including of what started this 9 cruel months of being in space for Crew-9.
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Drones Impact on Society
Drones Impact on Society
By: Tobin Hykin
Drone's impact on warfare and military operations pose a threat to all people. Unregulated, armed, flying vehicles should not be allowed to roam freely.
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Drones in Everyday Life
By: Stefan Orban
Drones are dangerous but they can also be helpful.
Greenville Police's Technology Officer A.F. Frasure demonstrates the department's DJI Matrice drone on Wednesday, March 2. Original public domain image from Flickr
Packages from the Sky
By: Liam Wegener
How drones have been used in delivery in the past few years.
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Drones Fighting Fires
By: Raymond Nguyen, Student

Firefighting has changed a lot over time from simple bucket lines to today’s high tech tools, and drones are now part of that evolution. Understanding...

What will Drones look like Tomorrow?
What will Drones look like Tomorrow?
By: Amaal Hassan, Abigail Sandoval, and Stefan Orban
Drones are already transforming how we farm, deliver goods, and respond to emergencies. By using smart policies, quieter and greener technology, and community input, society can capture the helpful parts of the drone revolution while reducing harms. Understanding the moral trade-offs will help the next generation build drone systems that are safe, fair, and sustainable.
Greenville Police's Technology Officer A.F. Frasure demonstrates the department's DJI Matrice drone on Wednesday, March 2. Original public domain image from Flickr
Drones Impact On Society
By: Jack Gradishar and Tobin Hykin

Drones have moved quickly from hobby gadgets to tools that shape daily life, public safety, entertainment, and the development of mobile technology....

A History Of Robotic Arms
By: Ben Chung
When were the first robotic arms made, where are they now, and what will they do in the future? Robotic arms are completely changing the fields of manufacturing, automation, medicine, and much more.
Greenville Police's Technology Officer A.F. Frasure demonstrates the department's DJI Matrice drone on Wednesday, March 2. Original public domain image from Flickr
The Effect of Drones In Emergency Services
By: Simranjeet Notay, Henry Le, and Alex Hernandez
How do drones impact Emergency Services and what can they do to further help Emergency Workers?
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The Robot Boxing Competition
By: Liam Daquioag, Journalist
The world's smartest, most athletic robots are coming together for one reason: To fight and win a boxing competition.
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How Robot Vacuums Work
By: Jadon Rousseau, Journalist
Robot vacuums are the new simple way to clean your floors.
Princeton Creates A Shape-shifting Robot With No Motors
Princeton Creates A Shape-shifting Robot With No Motors
By: Ethan Page, "Journalist"
Robots that shapeshift without gears and motors. Metabots a cool material that is a robot and a material.
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SeaPerch: Dive into Engineering and Environmental Action
By: Spriha Mohanty, Journalist
Dive into the exciting world of underwater robotics with SeaPerch! Students learn essential engineering skills by building their own remotely operated vehicles from affordable materials. They then put their creations to the test in aquatic challenges, all while gaining awareness of critical environmental issues.
Cyber Community
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Cyber Community
By: Abigail Sandoval, Journalist
Social media is not a healthy platform. There are many pros and cons in social media that are still here to this day. Instead of letting people go on social media and experiencing difficult challenges that they face through alone, we need to improve our ways in social media. And this can be done in many ways, for example, we could either fix things that could cause people who are on social media who see things that make life more challenging.
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Automation
AI’s Impact
By: Forest Rowe, Journalist
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that can do many good things, like helping doctors in hospitals make personalized health plans. But AI also has a darker side when we use it for surveillance. Learn all about it in this article.
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The Challenges of AI
By: Kyler Nguyen, Journalist
AI can improve many aspects of society, but it also creates challenges that need to be addressed.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence
By: Joseph Lujan-Siles
This article is about what benefits and harms our society with artificial intelligence. Although there are benefits to AI, trade-offs will be made with new jobs in industries and the automation of jobs.
The Hidden Cost of Connection
Automation
The Hidden Cost of Connection
By: Aaron Liu, Student
We scroll, we like, we share—but at what cost? Social media connects us like never before, yet overuse can quietly harm our mental health. Discover how engineers are designing smarter ways to stay connected without losing our well-being.
Impact of Cell Phones on Society
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Impact of Cell Phones on Society
By: Carmen Balsley
Cell phones help us communicate and find information quickly, but many people rely on them too much. This article explains the good and bad effects of phones and looks at simple ways to reduce overuse.
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Automation
Microsoft’s Bold Fix Quantum Computing’s Biggest Flaw
By: Simranjeet Notay, Student
The emergence of topological qubits, particularly through Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip, offers a compelling potential solution to quantum computing's instability.
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Automation
Green AI
By: Samantha Liu
AI has been growing exponentially ever the past few years changing our lives and automating many simple tasks. But right now we are feeling the environmental burden, data centers are using huge amounts of water and energy to keep up with demand. How can we make data centers environmentally friendly?
This is a demonstration of quantum computing.
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Quantum Computing – Complex Problem Solving
By: Ehsan Kanani
Quantum Computing takes a lot of power and resources, but as time goes on it is becoming more and more of a possibility for solving complex problems. Will it be the future of problem solving? Find out the positives and negatives of quantum computing on society.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Impact of Excessive Phone Use on Students
By: Alexander Hernandez
Mobile phones keep us connected, informed, and entertained, but for many students they have become hard to put down. As screen time continues to rise, concerns about distraction, mental health, and social skills are growing. This article explores why phone overuse is such a problem, which solutions actually work, and how better technology design can help students build healthier habits.
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Automation
Artificial Learning
By: Raymond Nguyen, Student
This article looks at whether AI is good for the new generation of students.
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Automation
Artificial Intelligence
By: Partap Kahlon
AI poses a potential threat to our future. If we don't act this could be the beginning of a new Artificial era. Because of its danger to kids and danger to the human intelligence, we must get it under control before it's too late.
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