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SCITECH: Put your phone away

SCITECH: Put your phone away

Isabella Limbert, SciTech Reporter April 5, 2023

Your mom isn’t overreacting when she tells you to put your phone away before bed. The Vision Council, an optical research organization, states that more than 80% of Americans use their digital devices...

The Willow Project: How bad is it?

The Willow Project: How bad is it?

Isabella Limbert, SciTech Reporter March 29, 2023

Climate activists around the globe – not those exclusively to the United States – are anxious for what the Willow Project will bring to the already-uphill battle we are facing. With President Biden’s...

Alum Theresa Gabalis on the importance of ASD social groups

Alum Theresa Gabalis on the importance of ASD social groups

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2023

When Theresa Gabalis’ son Scott was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 1999, she longed for a community of individuals who would understand and accept him. After discovering the Macomb...

Nuclear Fusion & the Green Energy Movement

Nuclear Fusion & the Green Energy Movement

Isabella Limbert, SciTech Reporter March 29, 2023

As of December 2022, the impossible has become a (future) possible! Nuclear fusion is one of the only sources of energy that requires less power than it generates, leading it to be the future of “green”...

CRISPR-Cas9 – Genetic Scissors at Work

CRISPR-Cas9 – Genetic Scissors at Work

Isabella Limbert, SciTech Reporter March 22, 2023

In 2020, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Jennifer A. Doudna and Emmanuel Charpentier for their development and understanding of the gene-editing tool, CRISPR-Cas9. Charpentier has been quoted...

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ChatGPT is changing the future of education

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2023

In recent weeks, the media has been dominated with stories covering ChatGPT. The artificial intelligence bot, developed by artificial intelligence research laboratory OpenAI, has had its share of promoters...

The future of mRNA technology

The future of mRNA technology

Isabella Limbert, SciTech Reporter March 15, 2023

“mRNA” has become a buzz word from the COVID-pandemic and well-known vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna. Is mRNA a new technology? Surprisingly, no! While the rest of the world is learning about...

Light Pollution: Dimming our skies

Light Pollution: Dimming our skies

Isabella Limbert, SciTech Reporter March 15, 2023

How harmful can light really be, anyway? (Hint: It’s more hurtful than you think!) Deep in the canopy of the Great Smoky Mountains, fireflies perform a “light dance” every June as their mating...

Opinion: White Noise? No, red flag

Opinion: ‘White Noise?’ No, red flag

Isabella Limbert, SciTech Reporter February 22, 2023

If you were anywhere on Twitter or Letterboxd this past December, you’ve probably heard of White Noise starring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig. In this very odd (but good in its own way) movie, a family...

My Gut Can Do What?

My Gut Can Do What?

Isabella Limbert February 15, 2023

The gut microbiome is a beautiful and magical place that many would rather not think about. It’s a bunch of bacteria, how can it possibly be beautiful? Scientists certainly believe so! Part of what...

The Chicken, the Egg, the Petri Dish

The Chicken, the Egg, the Petri Dish

Isabella Limbert, SciTech Reporter February 15, 2023

According to the USDA, poultry — specifically chicken — is the second most consumed meat in the world. But with all of this chicken consumption, what are the potential setbacks and how can we improve...

Students explore the diverse ecology of Ecuador. Photo courtesy of Oakland University News.

Environmental exploration in Ecuador

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2023

This past December, Oakland University students were given an opportunity to embark on a study abroad trip to Ecuador to experience the natural beauty of the country firsthand. The trip allowed students...

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