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The Science Survey

Acadia National Park celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2016. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Acadia a national monument on July 8th, 1916, one month before establishing the entire National Park Service. (Photo Credit: Raphael Assouline / Unsplash)

A Vacationer’s Guide to Acadia National Park: How to Admire the Views and Avoid the Crowds

Alina Povelikin, Staff Reporter January 19, 2025

The Jordan Pond House parking lot has become a zone of contention. Angry drivers are stealing parking spots and cursing each other out for a mere taste of the attraction’s famous ‘popovers’ (a breakfast...

The year 1954 saw the introduction of the Fender Stratocaster, an instrument still ahead of its time, over seven decades later. (Photo Credit: John Tuggle from Decatur, Ga, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Seventy-One Years and Still Rocking On: The Fender Stratocaster, a Tool of Musical Revolutionaries

Stefan Bieniasz, Staff Reporter January 19, 2025

Watching his hands fly across the neck of his guitar, I was mesmerized.  David Gilmour returned to the stage in 2024 with a tour for his new album, Luck and Strange. As the guitarist and vocalist for...

Drag queen Kim Chi is striking in a corn-inspired look at RuPaul’s Drag Con 2018, a convention in celebration of queer culture and the art of drag. (Photo Credit: dvsross, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Art of Drag: Breaking Gender Binaries

Tammy Lam, Staff Reporter January 18, 2025

Heads swivel as they step on stage. Decked-out colorful wigs. Faces full of glam. Eccentric costuming. Far from the daily nine-to-five day at work, drag performers thrive in the five-to-nine.  “We’re...

Pictured are the front doors to the palace.

Stone Vines and Dusty Plants: A Forgotten Palace in Lucknow, India

Georgie Barth, Staff Reporter January 18, 2025

I was a student at Bronx Science for two years, where I wrote for The Science Survey. Since last year, I have been attending UWC Mahindra, a school in India. It is one of 18 boarding schools in the United...

The Carpathian mountains are a symbol of Romania, their resilience and grandeur comparable to that of the Romanian people. The mountains have grown alongside the nation, and are revered by all Romanians.

Romania: A Yellowstone for Europe

Alexandra Ghile, Staff Reporter January 18, 2025

Many people don’t know anything about Romania, nor are able to point to it on a map. I almost feel sorry for them, given that Romania is a hidden gem, especially when it comes to its extravagant nature....

Dr. Michel Sadelain has authored over 150 scientific papers during his career, a testament to his unparalleled achievements. (Photo Credit: Rick DeWitt, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Face of the Cancer Fight: A Conversation With Dr. Michel Sadelain

Nora Torok, Staff Reporter January 18, 2025

Since the very beginning of the human race, cancer has stood as one of the most formidable global health challenges. Casting a dark shadow over human mortality, this complex group of diseases continues...

Pictured is the full scale RX-78-2 Gundam docked, standing still at its docking bay in Gundam Factory Yokohama. (Photo Credit: Yuta Koike (@yuta129)/Unsplash)

The Mechanical Marvels of Gundam and the Stories of Liberation

Marley Lee-Kang, Staff Reporter January 14, 2025

A thud rings out as a Gundam-type mobile suit walks into the battlefield. Spanning a whopping 18 meters, the appearance of the mobile suit will for sure change the tide of battle forever.  History...

I went through my twin’s stash of magazines in order to find the fish that I cut out as well as the background landscape image.

Left to Our Own Devices: The Choices of Phone Customization

Tori Wee, Staff Reporter January 14, 2025

In my time at Bronx Science, I’ve seen dozens of students with laptops propped up at their desks, each one different from the next, with an assortment of different cover stickers, a variety of wallpapers,...

Lino, who is a friendly face for students and staff at Bronx Science, serves up a wide range of halal breakfast and lunch options from the Habibi Halal Express food truck, owned by Ned.

Balancing Books and Burgers: Bronx Science Students’ Favorite Lunch Spots

Praise Uhunmwangho, Staff Reporter January 13, 2025

While managing a rigorous work load and various extracurricular activities, Bronx Science students also have a single question that prevails in their minds every day during school: 'What am I going to...

Pictured is a photo of oyster piles in front of oyster houses in New York City. These piles were often left out until they were picked up to be used for other purposes. (Photo Credit: Berenice Abbott, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

The Shucking of The Big Oyster

Jasmin (Jazz) Sohi, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

New York City is a thriving city filled with diverse people, and it supports a large ecosystem. Yet hidden among the bustling, honking, and ambience of the city, lies one unsung hero. This hero has a...

A pair of weathered hands delicately grips a kalimba, a traditional African thumb piano. This image represents the way the beauty of the kalimba has been passed down from generation to generation throughout history. (Photo Credit: Rod Waddington from Kergunyah, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Echoes of Tradition: Tracing the Origins and Evolution of the Kalimba

Eunseo Lee, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

Intro: A Twist on the Keys’ Fate Beautifully varnished wood shines in the gleam of sunlight, basking in the warmth of the hot and humid weather of the west coast towards Cameroon. Cameroon is a country...

This simple Melitta teapot changed the trajectory of computer graphics. The original teapot is currently on display at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. (Photo Credit: Marshall Astor (http://www.marshallastor.com/), CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

How a Teapot Changed the Computer Rendering Industry

Jinha Yoo, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

Think about The Simpsons, Toy Story, and your old PC screensaver. Do you see anything in common about these three things? Surprisingly, the common factor here is a simple 'teapot.' You may not have...

A darling rose -- no introduction is needed. (Photo Credit: Reanimated Man X / Unsplash)

Roses: Their History and Why They Are Overrated

Vanessa Encarnacion, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

Petals sprinkled in front of proposals, plastic stems held by stuffed bears, pierced through inked hearts dedicated to “mom,” and held between the teeth of any tango partner in a movie -- roses are...

At Momofuku Noodle Bar, various Japanese inspired appetizers complement the vibrant atmosphere. (Photo Credit: Schellack, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Diverse Endeavors of the Momofuku Empire

Gabriel McCarthy, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

Cereal Milk Soft Serve. Chili Crunch in a jar. Caribbean-Asian fusion cuisine in the East Village. Besides all starting with the letter ‘C,' they are all concepts of Momofuku, a New-York born restaurant...

Title 7 of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts prohibits gender discrimination in city or state government hiring processes. This is what prompted the FDNY to include women in the application process, although the initial physical exam was still skewed in favor of men. (Photo Credit: Robert Harkness / Unsplash)

Blazes and Trailblazers: Women in the FDNY

Anna Koontz, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

Throughout the first 112 years of its existence, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) had little need for the gender neutral term “firefighter.” The department accepted only firemen and barred fully...

Mending clothes is a skill that has been practiced since time immemorial. In today's world, where individual mending is becoming a rarity, there may be a form of mending that can inspire individuals to start -- visible mending. (Photo Credit: Dinh Pham / Unsplash)

Snip, Stitch, and Patch: A Look at Visible Mending

Karen (Asahi) Ono January 6, 2025

Your favorite shirt develops a tear. What do you do? Many people simply throw it out and buy another. After all, it’s much easier to buy a shirt rather than learning how to sew or seeking someone...

The SAT was first administered in 1926. Almost a century later, the last time that students recorded their SAT answers on a scantron was in December 2023. (Photo Credit: Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu / Unsplash)

The Shift Towards Digital Test Taking: Why?

Leif Emery, Staff Reporter January 1, 2025

Imagine sitting down to take the biggest test of your life and the only material you receive is a piece of scrap paper. A scantron? Gone. A pencil? Optional. Paper? Optional. A physical test? Replaced...

On September 15th, known as Felt Hat Day, stockbrokers on Wall Street would show up to work in their straw hats, only to ceremoniously toss them aside at the end of the day, signaling the official close of summer. (Photo Credit: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, The Times photo archive, July 2, 1921)

When Fashion Goes Too Far: The Story of the Straw Hat Riots

Aviv Kotok, Staff Reporter December 31, 2024

No white after Labor Day. Can’t mix plaid and stripes. Jewelry metals must match. These are just a few of the fashion rules that have dictated what is “appropriate” and what is not over the years....

As his defeated look seems to suggest, Thomas Jefferson has been stuck with the most awkward form of U.S. currency — the $2 bill. (Image Credit: Bureau of Engraving and Printing: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

From Gamblers to Hoarders: The Story of the Elusive $2 Bill

Sidney Lin, Staff Reporter December 31, 2024

Dressed in handsome green, he slips through the cracks of everyday life. But spotting him inevitably raises an eyebrow, if not starting a conversation outright. Nowadays, finding a $2 bill can feel...

Ned, who runs Ned’s food truck, a food staple in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx, parks his newly wrapped truck in front of The Bronx High School of Science entrance.

Rolling for Profits: Inside the Competitive World of Food Trucks

Jack Murdock, Staff Reporter December 31, 2024

Lunchtime at the Bronx High School of Science is a break from classes — and for many of us, a chance to grab something hot and tasty from one of the many food trucks that line the street right outside...

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