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How Jet Skis Work

By: Xavier Chappell, Journalist
Everyone loves to ride on jet skis, but do you know how they work? A jet ski is a small watercraft that people can sit on top of like a motorcycle.

The Logic Behind Pokemon Type Matchups

By: Josephine Huynh, Journalist
Pokemon follows game logic. This means that it uses logic that doesn't necessarily have to be true to the real world because all it really is is just a video game.

3D Printed Rocket

By: Declan Edwards, Journalist

On March 22nd, 2023, Relatively Space completed the first ever test flight of a 3D printed rocket. They were extremely pleased with the results. While it did not make it to space, it did fly to 125 miles...

Reusing Ocean Plastic For New Products

By: Kaleb Fuard, Journalist
Plastic in the ocean is very bad for the life in the water. We can reuse the plastic that is in oceans and it will greatly benefit us and the environment.

The Reason Why We Daydream

By: Michelle Phan, Journalist
We tend to daydream when we are bored — we begin making scenarios in our heads. Daydreaming can be used as an escape from reality, stress and pressure. There's a part of our brain called the default mode network, it's only lit up when there is nothing keeping the brain busy or active.

Is WhatsApp Good For You?

By: Gabriel Reinaga, Journalist
WhatsApp has become an essential part of our lives, especially during the pandemic, where social distancing has become necessary.

The RTX 4090: NVIDIA’s Latest GPU

By: Christian Jeon, Journalist
The RTX 4090 is the newest graphics processing unit (GPU) developed by Nvidia.

DNA Fingerprinting

By: Mathias Brook, Journalist
DNA fingerprinting, moreover known as DNA profiling or hereditary fingerprinting, may be a procedure that permits researchers to distinguish and compare hereditary fabric from distinctive people.

Musical Mechanical History

By: William Del Cid, Journalist
With the progression of musical devices today, it's a wonder how it all began. Most would think that Thomas edison made the phonograph but the idea was actually made by Edouard-Leon Scott.

[Video] Coding + ESTEEMFEST

By: Amna Muddisser, Journalist
STEM + Coding is apart of ESTEEMFEST2023. Read this article to learn more about Coding and how it works with ESTEEMFEST.

Finding Out Your Love Language

By: Michelle Phan, Journalist
Every relationship needs a little bit of each of the five love languages. Finding the one you need most will make you feel cherished and desired. Those are all languages of love. These could improve communication between relationships!

Solar Panels At LJMS

Solar panels are the future of our electricity.  It is time to say goodbye to the non-eco-friendly energy sources of today's day and age.

Learning Undefeated Explorer Lab – Northrop Grumman

The highly immersive exhibit simulates a trip around the solar system in a rocket, and a rover mission to Mars.

VEX Robotics

VEX Robotics help students learn all about STEM and engineering in a way that they can understand easily.  Luther Jackson Middle school's engineering program allows us students to build high tech VEX robots

Drones at LJMS ESTEEM Center

By: Tiger Deng, Journalist
Fulfilling a Variety of Tasks

LJMS Engineering Elective

By: Yash Kini, Journalist
What if there was a way to prepare our children to face real-world technology systems that would change our world? Well, look no further than the LJMS engineering program! The four student-driven courses, taught by knowledgeable academic experts, will help our future leaders face real-world conflicts that may change our world.

The National Army History Museum

By: Gavin Singhvi, Journalist
The National army museum is the official army museum of the United States Army.
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Smart Sprinkler Controller

By: Nathan Brown, Journalist
The smart sprinkler controller first came out in the early 1960s to control large-radius lawn sprinklers, and over the years, this product has been updated and improved.

DART, The Double Astroid Redirection Test

By: Arnav Choudhary, Journalist
Many people worry that we will go the same way the dinosaurs did. To deadly asteroid collision. However NASA thinks this is avoidable and DART is the first step in the right correction.

The New Super Nintendo World

By: Kevin Lopez, Journalist
All about the new Super Mario world that was opened to the public  February 17 2023. This Mario wonderland is located at Universal Hollywood in California which took a decade in the making.

Weak AI VS. Strong AI

By: Persia Tahereh Maleki, Journalist
AI is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines. The ideal approach is systems that think/act rationally and the human approach is systems that think/act like humans.

Composting

By: Persia Tahereh Maleki, Journalist
Composting is a controlled, aerobic (oxygen-required) process. That is a mixture of organic materials (for example food waste, dried leaves, etc.) into a nutrient-rich soil amendment with is used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties.

BeamNG.Drive: A Not-So-Brief Overview

By: Elliot Britton, Journalist

BeamNG.Drive is a car simulator that has one of the most realistic destruction physics. It also has a built-in mod browser to download mods from. The mod selection is very large, so running out of mods...

China Plans To Fight SpaceX With A Reusable Rocket Program

By: Evin Diaz, Journalist
In response to progress in the US reusable rocket technology, especially being offered by SpaceX, Chinese space authorities have decided to launch a counter-offensive to lower the costs of its space programs.

New Telescope Can Be Packed and Unfolded In Space

By: Elijah Lewis, Journalist
The new space telescope can now be packed and unfolded in space. This telescopes name is called Primary mirror, the primary mirror is a reflecting telescope is a shaped disks of polished reflective metal that is equivalent to 8 tons.

Russian Scientist Engineer A Robot To Explore Venus

By: Kevin Alay Quintanilla, Journalist
To Venus and beyond a new Russian robot built for the hard and harsh conditions of Venus one step close to being on a new planet.

Why Instagram i

By: Gabriel Reinaga, Journalist
Instagram is widely used. However, a comparable number of people are also unaware of its negative effects.
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Toyota Supra

By: Franco Cabrera Lopez, Journalist
The Toyota Supra, also known as the Toyota Spura in Hepburn and Japanese, is a sports automobile and grand tourer that Toyota Motor Corporation has been producing since 1978.

The Future of Sports Cars

By: Sarbagya Adhikari, Journalist
This article is about the future of sports cars, will they continue to be manufactured or is this the end of them? read more to find out.

How You Could Never Get Red Eyes

By: Joshua Chavez-Ramirez, Journalist
Some say that too much screen time could turn your eyes red and can cause blindness and death, some say that drugs can also cause your eyes to turn red, and some say that allergies can also make your eyes red.
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Xbox Series X

By: Pedro Martinez, Journalist
The X Box Series X is one of the most popular gaming consoles.

Smart Contact Lenses Monitor Your Health

By: Nathan Brown, Journalist
Surgically implanting these lenses inside the eye was one of the first options for smart lenses.

Snapchat Is Good For You

By: Gabriel Reinaga, Journalist
Social media is commonly made out to be evil. In this article you will see why it can be good.

Saudi Arabia Plan’s To Build A Futuristic City Only 660 Feet Wide

By: David Kreider, Journalist
The new futuristic city is in a place called Neom. This new city is going to be only 660 feet wide but it will be 26,500 sq kilometers(10,231 sq miles).

The Ferrari SF90

By: Jake Themely, Journalist
The Ferrari SF90 was first released in 2019, and it is one of Ferrari's best and most unique cars. 

The Real Physics of an X-Wing

By: Jake Themely, Journalist
Could an X-Wing really fly? Well, the short answer is no.

[Video] The First Moon Landing

By: Rakat Haque, Journalist
On July 20, 1969, hundreds of millions of people across the entire globe watched as NASA made history with the first ever humans to step foot on the moon. The ship was called the Apollo 11 and had a 3 person crew, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins.

The Importance Of School.

By: Cody Osberg, Journalist
School is a fundamental aspect of our society, and its importance cannot be overstated. It provides an institutionalized environment where students acquire knowledge and skills that prepare them for the challenges of the future.

Why Teslas Are Not Good For The Environment

By: Ali Iskandar, Journalist
Tesla cars may be more efficient than traditional cars and may have the potential to be more environmentally friendly, but the current reality is that the electricity used to charge them and the resources used to manufacture them come from non-renewable sources, which is not good for the environment.

iPhone 14

By: John Enamorado, Arthur Winer
It runs on Apple's A15 Bionic processor, which is better equipped to handle newer iOS features.

Nike’s All-New Self Lacing Shoes

By: Santiago Rivera, Journalist
With the help of a companion app, you may adjust how tight or loose these Bluetooth-enabled shoes are. Prior to becoming a fully functional shoe for consumers, the Nike MAG was created to fit into the sci-fi setting of the year 2015 as depicted in the 1985 film "Back to the Future Part II

How iPhones are Made

By: Nelson Benitez, Journalist
iPhone is one of the most popular phone companies in the world. Many people have them, but no one really knows how they are made.

The U.S. Will Have The World’s First 3D Printed Hotel

By: Annelise Hartlage, Journalist
A new 3D printed hotel is coming soon to the US. Located in Marfa, Texas, it has a beautiful view, and is designed by Liz Lambert.

How To Make A Robot

By: Steven Lovos Rodriguez, Journalist
What you need to do to create a robot.

The Sun Dying

By: Carson Ochoa Linares, Journalist
Don't get too worried early about the sun dying, this moment will happen in billions of years.

The Evolution Of iPhone

By: Carson Ochoa Linares, Journalist
We talk about the evolution of IPhones, IPhones are made every one year by apple, we also talk about the history.

The History of the UPN

By: Cristian Reinaga Claros, Journalist
UPN was a network that lasted for 11 years. WIth interesting and rocky 11 years with a end that was interesting.

Trappist-1 System

By: Ariana Zepeda Del Cid, Journalist
Studies also show it has enough oxygen and a good atmosphere density level. The only problem with inhabiting it is its distance from Earth.

PC vs Console

By: Hamza Naeem, Journalist
Most of the time when you buy a Pc you have to assemble it but with consoles they come assembled. By building your own gaming Pc you can choose where, when and how much you want to invest in to your Pc.

Mediterranean Diet

By: Nixon Ortega, Journalist
The Mediterranean diet offers many benefits you should try.

The African Continent Is Going To Split Into Pieces

By: Fares Musa, Journalist
This big split could change the earth as we know it and the species of animals there. This could make the new continent like a big island and it could get the most water out of any continents by far and could get flooding weekly

Why Kids Should Have Spotify In Class

By: Charlie White, Jounalist
Kids tend not to focus, and having their own choice of music to listen to during tests or stressful projects could help them focus

How Jelly Beans Are Made

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
It is a mystery when jelly beans were invented. They are thought to have originated from Turkish Delight, also known as lokum. 

Laminar Flow

By: Anthony Orozco, Journalist
Laminar flow, also called streamline flow, is when a type of fluid (gas or liquid) flow travels smoothly or in regular paths. This is different from turbulent flow, which is where the fluid undergoes irregular fluctuations and mixing.

The Benefits Of Eating Fried Chicken

By: Charlie White, Jounalist
Chickens are easier to raise than cows.

Volleyball Basics

By: Raina Gullo, Journalist
Do you like sports? Volleyball is fun and popular, but before you play, you should have practiced, warmed up, and learned the rules. 

How TV’S Work

By: Hailemariam Lashite, Journalist
Televisions work by receiving and displaying electromagnetic signals transmitted through the air. These signals contain information in the form of audio and video data, which the television then turns into images and sounds that we see and hear.

Torturous Tickling

By: Raina Gullo, Journalist
Tickling was used as a form or torture as early as A.D. 206 during the Chinese Han Dynasty. Back then, it was a punishment used for criminals as tickling does not leave evidence of torture on the body and the person being tickled recovers quickly as opposed to other forms of torture.

Horrifying Details Of The Dunkleosteus

By: Kevin Alay Quintanilla, Journalist
The Dunkleosteus was said to be tyrannosaurus of the seas, as is was ferocious.

Mistakes People Make When Running

By: Javier Torrico, Journalist
Running is an essential skill for strong bones, healthy joints, and feeling great, yet some people still don't know how to run properly. Here are some common mistakes people make while running and how to run faster in general.

The Two-Sided Nature of Forest Fires

By: Christopher Yang, Journalist
Blinded by smoke and sweating from the fire, people have both feared and adored the versatility of fire. Wildfires have claimed thousands of lives over the past decade, and that number is expected to increase as human infrastructure expands.

Antarctica: The Heaven For Marine Animals

By: Angel Lobos Lima, Journalist
Antarctica's weather is quite unique to say the least compared to the rest of the continents  its an ice cold place that is covered with snow and a big chunk of land. Though even if its really cold there are some green spots appearing on antarctica and its mostly because of climate change which is part of greenhouse gasses so it affect a lot of the earth's surface temperature.

Why Console Gaming Are Better Than Mobile Gaming

By: Erickson Estrada-Emaya, Journalist
Personally, I'm convinced console gaming is better than mobile gaming. I'm hoping I can convince you too.

[Video] Sputnik 1: The First Satellite

By: Rakat Haque, Journalist
On October 4th, 1957, nearly 65 years ago, the Sputnik 1 was launched into space by the Soviet Union. This started the Space Age and helped the USSR leap into the lead during the during the Cold War during the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the USA.
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Creating Electricity With Fruit And Vegetables

By: Nathan Brown, Journalist
when two different metals are put into the potato the salts in the potato creates a bridge between them and the electricity is created when the ions released from the salt travel from one metal to another.

FIFA 23

By: Travis Foye, Journalist
As the world eagerly awaits the release of FIFA 23, fans of the popular football simulator game are speculating on what changes and new features EA Sports will introduce in the latest iteration of the franchise.

How The Metaverse Can Change The World

By: Sulaiman, Journalist
New openings for commerce the metaverse will produce new openings for businesses to sell virtual goods and services, as well as physical products that can be delivered in the real world. This could lead to the creation of new business models and diligence.
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How A Toilet Flushes

By: Maxwell Neuberg, Journalist
How most toilets flush. in a sequential order. (with some fun facts)

Nanobots: Revolutionizing The World

By: Ebenezer Gudissa, Journalist
Nanobots can revolutionize the world curing many diseases. There are also bad effects of this because it could be made for military use and as surveillance.

Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

By: Jake Rettig, Journalist
Global warming is a big problem. Global warming is mainly caused by greenhouse gases, one of which is carbon dioxide.

Why Modern Jets Are Slow

By: Shaan Sharma, Journalist
In the 1970s, fighter jets went faster than our current fighter jets. The most modern American fighter jet, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, can only go a top speed of 1,200 MPH.

2 Things You Didn’t Know About Black Holes

By: David Kreider, Journalist
Have you ever wondered how big a black hole can be? Have you ever thought where is the closest black hole?

The Future Of Energy

By: Taha Rabah, Journalist
The future of energy is rapidly changing as the world is becoming more aware of the impact we have on our environment. We are at a crossroad where decisions about energy consumption, waste, and emissions will shape our future.

2k 23: A New Era In Gaming

By: Travis Foye, Journalist
2k 23 is the latest game in the NBA 2k series, developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. As the name suggests, the game was released in the year 2023 and offers an immersive and realistic basketball experience, unlike any other.
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The Engineering Of Paralympic Wheelchairs

By: Danny Bullis, Journalist
"Just as football, tennis and basketball players wear different shoes on the playing field, Para athletes do likewise in wheelchair sports." says paralympic.org. Wheelchairs that are used in the Paralympics are made to fit the athletes bodies and what kind of disability or impairments that they have.

Cheetahs Are Going Extinct

By: Hamza Naeem, Journalist
About 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, around the end of the last ice age, an extinction event took place that wiped out North American and European Cheetahs. The extinction of the early cheetah species left only Asian and African variants of the cheetah.

The All-New Mercedes-Benz V-Class Van By OKCU

By: Santiago Rivera, Journalist
The "Artisan Edition" Mercedes-Benz V-Class is the most recent project by OKCU Individual Automotive Concepts. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class will possibly be the most sought-after luxury van on the market, and buyers worldwide will want to get their hands on this van for many generations.

The Progression Of Phones

By: Wendy Cabrera, Journalist
The evolution of phones can be traced back to 1876, when Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone. However, it was only in 1983 that the first mobile phone was invented by Martin Cooper.

How Baseballs Are Made

By: Santiago Rivera, Journalist
Baseball continues to be one of the most adored American sports in existence. For many children, throwing a baseball around and playing pitch and catch are among their most treasured childhood memories.

The Dangers Of Fungi

By: Ali Iskandar, Journalist
By taking the necessary steps to prevent and control the spread of fungi, we can help protect ourselves and the environment from the dangers of fungus.

A Closer Look At Defibrillators

By: Florian Demuth, Journalist
Defibrillators come with some risks. If the device is used incorrectly, the patient may sustain burns, bruises, or other injuries.

The World’s First Flying Electric Racecar

By: Xavier Chappell, Journalist
Everyone has seen racecars, but have you seen flying racecars? A flying electric racecar has been made and it looks like one of the most exciting projects of the decade.

The World’s First 3D Printed Hotel

By: Xavier Chappell, Journalist
Over the years, 3D-printing has become more and more popular and some pretty cool things have been made with it. But, I bet you have never heard or seen a 3D-printed hotel, well now there is one in Marfa, Texas.
The Engineering Behind Roller Coasters

The Engineering Behind Roller Coasters

By: Maximus Seminaro, Journalist
There is so much more than a simple railroad when building a thrilling and fun roller coaster.

Aquon One – Solar and Hydrogen Powered Yacht

By: Aiman Ullah, Journalist
Aquon One is a unique and innovative yacht that runs on a combination of solar power and hydrogen. It is a luxury yacht that is designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable, making it an ideal choice for those who are looking for an eco-friendly option for cruising on the water.

The Bottom of the Internet Iceberg: The Dark Web

By: Jimmy Mendoza, Journalist
The dark web isn't visible by searching it on the web, it requires you to use an anonymizing browser called Tor in order to access it. This mysterious part of the internet is a hotbed of criminal activity and you can do all sorts of illegal things in that website such as buying drugs, weapons, subscriptions, software sources to help you hack into other people's computers, etc.

Why You Shouldn’t Get Tattoos.

By: Diego Aguilar Quiroz, Journalist
Tattoos can be a sign of personal expression and freedom, but, certain medical issues including heart disease, skin problems, or diabetes can prevent someone from getting a tattoo.

Tesla’s Magnetic Engine Doesn’t Need Rare Earth Elements

By: Diego Aguilar Quiroz, Journalist
Tesla's Model 3 already cut 25% rare earths.

Hypersonic Missiles

By: Keyes Bronson, Journalist
Hypersonic Missiles are some of the latest military inventions and they are becoming quite popular. These weapons can fly at speeds faster than Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound.

A Snow Leopard’s Fate

By: Jimmy Mendoza, Journalist
Snow leopards have evolved throughout the years to live in the harshest conditions on Earth, their white-gray coated spotted with black dots helps them keep warm and helps them blend in to Asia's high mountains, which is their natural habitat. They also have incredible camouflage, making them as if they're invisible in their surroundings.
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#woodBOX Construction Of A Arcade Stick

By: Brian Trong-Khanh Nguyen, Journalist
Directions and list of materials to build an arcade fighting board.

The Science Of Awe

By: Logan Steider, Journalist
The science of awe is a field of research that seeks to understand the cognitive, emotional, and physiological processes that underlie the experience of awe.

Mechanisms Of Plumbing

By: Raina Gullo, Journalist
The word, plumbing comes from the Latin word for lead, plumbum.

How Objects And Animals Fly

By: Josephine Huynh, Journalist
All things fly as a result of four forces. These forces are lift, thrust, drag, and weight.

Fibonacci Sequence In Nature

By: David leach, Journalist
If you were to count the the petals on a flower it would be a Fibonacci number.
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Deadly Fungal Infection Spreading Fast

By: Dillon Hoyne, Journalist
A dangerous fungal infection has been spreading across parts of the United States, according to CDC researchers. The infections are said to be spreading fast through US healthcare facilities.

The Doolittle Raid

By: David leach, Journalist
Despite the name Doolittle, this raid did not 'do little.'

Automated Mass Production – Are They Worth The Investment?

By: Christopher Yang, Journalist
The first full-incorporation of the mass production line was used by the industrialist Henry Ford, the CEO of Ford Motors and a pioneer in the strategies of production lines. He simplified the formula for efficiency by creating one chain of cars that were the exact same, so he could rely on non-specialized workers to focus on one section of assembly.

Dodge Challenger 2023 vs 1970 Challenger

By: Kevin Lopez, Journalist
Dodge Challengers are unique, iconic muscle cars its been changed a lot over the years but is the newest version better than the original

How Nike Soccer Balls Are Made

By: Kevin Lopez, Journalist
Nike soccer balls high quality soccer balls they are one of the best soccer balls out there check and see what there made of. Nike one of the most iconic sportswear company and usually used for making soccer cleats and soccer products there soccer balls are very good quality and we will see what it is made of and what Nike is trying to do and succeed with this high quality soccer balls
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