Yearly Archives: 2026

Why Drinking Water Is Important 

Water is something we use every day, but many people don’t pay attention to how important it is. I think drinking enough water is actually a very simple way to stay healthy. First, water helps us feel more active. When I don’t drink enough water, I feel tired and kind …

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The Robotics Renaissance: From Bionic Bugs to Retail Humanoids

By: Sophia The field of robotics is currently experiencing a massive transformation. For decades, most robots were simply clunky, bolted-down metal arms used to build cars or move heavy boxes in isolated factories. Today, engineers are designing machines that look, move, and interact with the physical world much like living …

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The Science Behind Spring Allergies

By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 As spring, the allergy season, passes, you might wonder what has been triggering your allergy symptoms. Millions of people have a condition called seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. Every year in spring, usually through March and June, plants release pollen into the air to …

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Hate Without Borders: How the Gaza War Supercharged Antisemitism Online

When Hamas launched its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the violence did not stay contained to the Middle East. Within days, a parallel wave of hatred surged across the internet — and it has not fully receded since. Researchers at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue documented an over …

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Awakening of Insects (Jingzhe) – A Spring Awakening

By: Sherry – Grade 8 Jingzhe, or “Awakening of Insects,” is the third solar term in spring. It usually falls around March 5th or 6th each year. As the weather gets warmer, spring thunder begins to rumble. According to ancient Chinese belief, this thunder wakes up the sleeping insects underground. …

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The Downside of Monotasking Sports

By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Focusing on one sport at a young age is becoming more common, especially as competition increases and the pressure to succeed before high school graduation rises. While specializing in a single sport can help athletes develop skills faster, it can also lead to negative outcomes.  …

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Prevalence of Smoking

The use of cigarettes among teenagers continues to persist, and this trend has direct effects on public health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that thousands of teens begin smoking each year, with many becoming regular users before adulthood. This early exposure means that adolescents regularly inhale substances that …

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The AI Energy Crisis and the Race for New Power Solutions

By: Sophia The explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought incredible new tools to the world, but it has also triggered a massive and largely hidden crisis: a severe shortage of electricity. AI data centers require huge amounts of power to run their advanced processors and keep their massive …

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