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Gene Therapy: The Pros and Cons

By: Kate Li, Journalist

What is gene therapy? What are the pros and cons?

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The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy

By: Kimberly Rivera, Journalist

Nuclear energy has been a topic of considerable debate for decades. While it is celebrated as a powerful source of low-carbon electricity, it also comes with significant challenges and risks.

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Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Energy

By: Laith Kassim, Journalist

Hydroelectric plants work by falling water turning turbines, which produced mechanical energy, and the generator then convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy, which can then be stored and supplied to the public. Hydroelectric energy is used all around the world, and is the most used form of renewable energy. While hydroelectricity has its pros, like being a clean source of energy, there are also negative sides to look at.

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Wind Turbines: Pros and Cons

By: Laith Kassim, Journalist

A wind turbine is a piece of machinery, typically between 60 and 120 meters tall. Wind turbines have 3 large metal blades that spin and are connected to a drive shaft which turns the generator, thus creating electricity. Wind turbines can be connected to a power grid and can supply electricity to wherever it is needed. Wind energy is fully renewable, like solar, which means it is replenished at a higher rate than it is used.

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The Truth Behind GMO

By: Emma Huang, Journalist

Did you know that 80% of all foods in the U.S.A. have at least one ingredient that is a GMO? So what is GMO? And does it really do more harm than good?

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Year Round School

By: Mina Woods-Corwin, Journalist

It might sound awful, to lose your summer break, but breaks are just distributed around the year more evenly. The schools give the same amount of learning days, just spread out longer.

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The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power

By: Philip Hughes, Journalist

What are the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power and is it better compared to others? There are a lot of benefits to nuclear energy, but there are also some problems with it, along with there being two different types. So, is nuclear energy what we need right now, or just another problem with the world?

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Pros and Cons of Solar Energy

By: Arya Gupta, Journalist

Solar Energy is a source that many know of. While people are aware of why it is good, few know why solar energy is disliked. Here are some pros and some cons of solar energy.

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Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence

By: Arya Gupta, Journalist

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a machine or computer that mimics human abilities or intelligence. Here are some pros and cons on AI.

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