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The Science Survey

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The Science Survey

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The Science Survey

The quiet power of the front office was on full display at this year’s NBA trade deadline. In his fourth year as General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, Nico Harrison orchestrated a franchise-defining move by trading superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. The decision sparked a backlash in Dallas, with “Fire Nico” chants echoing through the American Airlines Center each time that he appeared.

A New NBA Order: How the 2025 Trade Redrew the League’s Power Map

Jack Murdock, Staff Reporter May 4, 2025

The NBA trade deadline is rarely subtle. It’s a pressure point—where expectation meets reality, where front offices decide whether to double down or cut bait. But even by that standard, February 1st,...

Many people tackle the marathon, not as a competition against others, but as a competition against the self. The achievement of finishing a marathon proves that our bodies can accomplish much more than we may believe. (Photo Credit: Pietro Rampazzo / Unsplash)

Running for Health: The Benefits of Long Term Running

Shawna Khuu, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

“Start running.”  The sound of sneakers squeaking begins to fill up the room as the quiet dissipates. In the front, some students race each other to reach the end with their feet slamming loudly...

As these players unite on the dodgeball court, they demonstrate that skills like collaboration and perseverance hold value at any age. (Photo Credit: Anderson Schmig / Unsplash)

Bouncing Back: Why Dodgeball Deserves a Second Chance

Aviv Kotok, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

The last (and only) time the word “dodgeball” was seen in print in The Science Survey reads as follows: “In popular T.V. shows, Physical Education (PE) classes are shown as fiery pits of horror...

Pictured is a mural of Shohei Ohtan, which stands tall on a building in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. (Photo Credit: Haha169, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Has Shohei Ohtani Already Solidified Himself as the Greatest Baseball Player Ever?

Eli Brisman, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

In the summer of 2018, a man decked out in Dodger Blue walks into a bar in downtown Los Angeles and sees his long-lost pal wearing his Angels gear. “Who’s that new guy from Japan that the Angels...

Tyler Lockett has played for the Seahawks for his entire career, but this offseason, he may go somewhere new. (Photo Credit: REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Kyle Terada)

The Biggest NFL Free Agents and a Remarkable Offseason

Aitan Dorsky, Staff Reporter April 24, 2025

This NFL offseason could change the league’s entire outlook. Some of the best teams in the NFL could be without their star players next season. One of the biggest defensive free agents, Rasul Douglas,...

Pictured is Alex Honnold in 2024 in Antarctica.  (Photo Credit: Cmichel67, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Scaling the “Impossible”: Alex Honnold and His Famous Ascent

Alicia Yue, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

Yosemite National Park, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, is a breathtaking natural wonder known for its grand cliffs, majestic waterfalls, and giant sequoias. Spanning over 1,100 square...

Ready, set...pickleball! (Photo Credit: Aleksander Saks / Unsplash)

The Pickleball Epidemic

Ashley Chen, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

The rhythmic POP of the perforated ball echoes across the court, a soundtrack to a summer afternoon unlike any other. Pickleball. The name probably sounds silly, but the sport has proven far the opposite....

Here, Daniel Jones attempts a throw during his 2019 rookie campaign. (Photo Credit: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Daniel Jones’s Giants Career: Was It Eight’s Fate?

Eli Brisman, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

“With the 6th pick of the 2019 NFL draft, The New York Giants select Daniel Jones, quarterback, Duke.”  As Roger Goodell made the announcement, NFL fans fell into shock. With their quarterback...

The 49ers haven’t been great this year and it might be a sign that their championship window has closed. (Photo Credit: Fredrick Lee / Unsplash)

The Biggest Surprises During the 2024-2025 National Football League Season

Aitan Dorsky, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

Throughout this NFL season, there have been unexpected events that no one could have anticipated. The San Francisco 49ers sunk to the bottom of their division after making the Super Bowl last season. The...

Pictured is Rafael Nadal at the 2021 Rolland Garros- which he won- defeating Roger Federer in 4 sets 7–5, 7–6 (7–3), 5–7, and 6–1  in the finals. (Photo Credit: y.caradec, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The End of an Era: What Rafael Nadal’s Retirement Means For Tennis

Leif Emery, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

Rafael Nadal, one of the all-time great names of tennis, has officially hung up his tennis shoes at the age of 38, leaving a permanent mark on the tennis, and the sports world as a whole. Rafael Nadal...

Elite middle-distance runners Samuel Tefera (Ethiopia), Ayanleh Souleiman (Djibouti), and Timothy Cheruiyot (Kenya) exemplify East Africa's dominance in distance running at the 2018 African Athletics Championships. (Photo Credit: Bob Ramsak, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Dominance of East African Distance Running

Nicholas Anderson, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

As the sun starts to peak over the Aberdare Mountains, pouring over Iten, Kenya, thousands of feet pound on the dirt roads in perfect rhythm. This small city, with a population of just over 42,000 people...

Here, Alexandra Blee ’25 runs at the Borough Champions for the Girls' Varsity Cross-Country team. Although Blee no longer runs for the team since this year's season has ended, she continues to run in her free time in order to keep in shape.

The Rise of Running: How the Sport Has Evolved Into a Lifestyle

Amanda Ro, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025
Running is not only physical but psychological, as oftentimes it is more of a mental challenge than a physical one.
Here, Wilt Chamberlain, who entered the NBA in 1959, dunks while barely jumping.
(Photo Credit: Philadelphia 76ers press photo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Would a Current NBA Bench Player Dominate in Previous Eras of Basketball?

Lane Adelson, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025

NBA players are the cream of the crop, and even the least impactful NBA players are some of the best basketball players in the world. Basketball players are only getting better through the eras due to...

People involved in martial arts (promoters, fighters, and company presidents) have shifted their overall goals with what competitive martial arts have become over the course of the last twenty years. (Photo Credit Bogdan Yukhymchuk / Unsplash)

Combat Sports Are Abandoning Their Original Values

Ray Rivera, Staff Reporter March 7, 2025

On November 15th, 2024, the boxing legend Mike Tyson faced off against Jake Paul in an eight-round bout that left the audience disappointed with its conclusion. It was streamed on Netflix with over 108...

Here, the Girls' Varsity Soccer team celebrates their success after a win.

Stress in Athletics and How to Manage It

Megan Pattanakul, Staff Reporter March 6, 2025

Everyone loves sports. Whether playing on the field, practicing for hours, or even spectating, sports are a cornerstone of excitement and health. In fact, according to a study in 2023, nearly 94% of Americans...

Sarah Pavan, a former Husker on Nebraska’s 2006 game, is hitting against a tough Texas block. 2006 was the year in which Nebraska won their third championship title under current coach John Cook. (Photo Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=96193901/Wikimedia Commons)

A National Champion’s Achilles Heel

Melissa Zhou, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

I remember the exact moment that I fell in love with volleyball. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics was an especially refreshing program on TV. It gave us a break from the ‘BREAKING NEWS,’ rising death tolls...

Here, Edwin Diaz emerges from the bullpen moments before the Mets advanced to the National League Championship Series (NLCS). (Photo Credit: Deans Charbal, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

From 0-5 to OMG: The Amazing Story of the 2024 New York Mets

Isaiah Muniz, Staff Reporter February 26, 2025

“0-5, no one in the ballpark, hitless through seven, feels like rock bottom.”  Those were the words spoken by New York Mets lead play broadcaster Gary Cohen on April 4th, 2024. It was the sixth...

Pictured is Max Verstappen (Oracle Red Bull Racing) in the lead followed by Charles Leclerc (Scuderia Ferrari), Carlos Sainz (Scuderia Ferrari), Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1), and Lando Norris (McLaren F1) at the Red Bull Ring Grand Prix in Austria during the 2023 season. (Photo Credit: Lukas Raich, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Formula 1 is Racing to the Future

Emilia Linnemann, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

Ten teams putting it all on the line. Twenty drivers pushing it to the limit and beyond. This is the pinnacle of motorsport. “Formula 1 seemed like another world, a bit like for someone doing acting...

Christos Batalias '25 enjoys what was his last practice of the Fall 2024 season.

Christos Batalias ’25 Gets the Rare Opportunity to Play High School Football for Bronx Science

Eli Brisman, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

Bronx Science and football are two concepts that rarely go together. In the school’s 86 year history, the prestigious STEM school has never fielded a football team of its own. Aside from the Girls' Varsity...

Aaron Judge warms up for Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo Credit: Jeffrey Hyde from Bryan, TX, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

A Profile on Aaron Judge: One of the Best Players in Baseball

Arjana Mulosmani, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

All high-level sports celebrate precision, baseball not being an exception. And in a sea of greats, Aaron Judge stands out as a force of nature. When he steps into the batter's box, pitchers adjust, cameras...

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