The Science Survey

 Many photographers have built up their own collection of cameras for their own use and for an appreciation of the engineering feat that is evident in each camera. Photo Credit: Christian Mackie / Unsplash

The Past, Present, and Future of Cameras

Thommy Taing, Staff Reporter July 21, 2023

National Camera Day held annually each year on June 29th is a day in which we celebrate the accomplishments of the many inventors and contributors of photography. From the first pinhole chamber in 400...

Here is Mr. Matthew Clark, Kemaxiu, playing the guitar with Cui Jian, known as the Father of Chinese Rock Music. (Photo provided by Matthew Clark)

Matthew Clark, 柯马修 Kemaxiu: Ten Years in China

Fairuz Omar Raya, Staff Reporter July 21, 2023

Matthew Corbin Clark, 柯马修 Kemaxiu. Mr. Clark is a man of many talents and passions. On one side, he is an esteemed history teacher at Bronx Science, guiding ninth grade minds through ancient and...

The Unisphere is one of the few structures that remained in the park following the end of the 1964 New York Worlds Fair. Today, the Unisphere is still an iconic symbol of not only Corona Park, but also of the entire borough of Queens. (Photo Credit: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

A Glimpse of Corona Park from the 1900s to the Present

Grace Mao, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, is the largest park in Queens, with nearly 900 acres of land. Containing everything from a science museum to a skating rink, the park offers something for everyone, no matter...

Over the years, the American Child Welfare System has undergone significant changes that have shaped the lives of hundreds of thousands of children. Currently, the system seems to be at yet another turning point, one which may completely change the way in which vulnerable children are monitored and cared for. 
(Photo Credit: Phinehas Adams via Unsplash)

Poverty, Race, and Human Capital: The Evolution of Our Nation’s Child Welfare System

Nicholas Anderson, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

Raising children, at the risk of sounding trite, is one of the most revered and fundamental aspects of society. The value placed on bringing up the next generation leads one to wonder: what happens when...

These are flower patterns that are commonly used in the patterns of Sandy Liang’s pieces. (Photo Credit: AnonMoos, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Fashion Designer Sandy Liang’s Nostalgic Reflections on New York

Katelyn Chiao, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

Earlier this year, as I was  walking down Orchard Street in Manhattan, I spotted a line snaking around the corner and down the block. It was hard to miss the spirited mass of people in flowered fleeces,...

Dafna Israel-Kotok, music therapist, singer, songwriter, and founder of Shir Fun, said, “I learned that music therapy is a degree that involves not only the study of music, but how it relates physically, mentally, psychologically and emotionally to people in many different populations and how you could use music as a tool to help so many people.” (Photo Credit: Wuhuiru55, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Music Therapy: Harnessing the Healing Powers of Music

Aviv Kotok, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

Music saves lives. It might be hard to believe, but music has a healing power that even some medicines do not possess. Having trouble reducing pain? Listen to some music. Need to jog someone’s memory?...

Here is Alia Bhatt as Shanaya at the premiere for her debut movie Student of The Year. (Photo Credit: Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Alia Bhatt: A Bollywood Icon

Saziea Biva, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

Alia Bhatt, an iconic Bollywood actress, has a long and successful career. Bhatt gained fame through her work in movies such as Brahmastra and Student of the Year. Bhatt has become one of the Bollywood...

Here is a female Aedes vexans mosquito sucking human blood. (Photo Credit: James Gathany, USCDCP, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Begone Mosquitoes! How to Steer Clear of Mosquitoes 101

Arianna Hwang, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

As the weather gets warmer, I cannot help but notice the sudden influx of flying bugs buzzing around the great outdoors. Over spring break, I was playing skribbl.io with my friends when I noticed one of...

Gen Z’s resurgence of the Y2K aesthetic has led to the popularity of elements reminiscent of the era, such as Nokia cell phones. And while the Y2K aesthetic is certainly back, its return doesn’t come without a modern twist. (Photo Credit: Girl with red hat / Unsplash)

Gen Z’s Y2K Takeover

Grace Djabre, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

Generation Z — the generation born between 1997 to 2012 — has an obsession with faux nostalgia. We have seen (and heard) the fascination with the 1980s, as Netflix’s Stranger Things season 4 release...

When asked her favorite event during the 2022-2023 academic year, Anny Chen 23 noted that it was Homecoming. Homecoming was so fun. I had the privilege of helping to run the event, and it was a memorable experience, Chen said.

A Profile on the Senior Council President Anny Chen ’23

Aaminah Bukhari, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

“Hellooooo Seniors!” yelled Anny Chen into the microphone during the Bronxtoberfest for seniors held on October 20th, 2022. Anny Chen, the president of Senior Council during the 2022-2023 academic...

Albert Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity shook the world to its core during its inception. The theory forced a radical re-examination of how the world could be understood, and it has been the foundation for breakthroughs in our time. (Photo Credit: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

How to Build a Time Machine In One Easy Step

William Fernando, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

Have you wondered if time travel is possible? The pinnacle of most Science Fiction movies is centered around the main character entering a Time Machine and finding themselves in an unknown era, either...

Fun Fact: More than a billion bananas are eaten every year. (Photo Credit: Brett Jordan / Unsplash)

The Surprisingly Complex History of the Banana

Khado Tsephel, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

When thinking of the word “banana,” most people will think of a bright yellow, sometimes green fruit with a smooth curved shape. This type of banana that many people tend to recall is from the Cavendish...

When asked whether her view of Spanish has changed from a child to an adult, Ms. Lozano said, “ In the past, I used to take my language for granted. Now, I am teaching the language so I research more because if [my students] ask me a question about the origins of something, I need to educate myself further. Back then, I was a lot more carefree. Now, I am more rational.”

An Imprint of Kindness: A Profile of Señora Lozano, a Bronx Science Spanish Language Teacher

Sirajum Munira, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

Mark Twain once said, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” His words immediately reminded me of my Spanish language teacher at Bronx Science, Senora Lozano. While...

As of 2023, the total amount of plastic produced each year weighs approximately half the weight of the human population around the world. According to The Natural Resources Defense Council, half of that plastic is single-use.

Plastic Today and Plastic Forever: The History of Excessive Plastic Usage in America

Susan Cohen, Staff Reporter July 18, 2023

There is plastic all around us, from the packages we buy, to rotting landfills that we ignore, and in the food that we eat. According to Future Agenda, there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans...

Standing tall in the historic center of Sighisoara Fortress is the Clock Tower, the master tower of the citadel, standing at 64 meters (209.974 feet) tall.

Sighișoara: The Romanian Walled City

Gabriel Marinescu, Staff Reporter July 18, 2023

The city of Sighișoara is home to 26,370 Romanians, but the city's history is held within the walls of the Sighișoara’s central citadel. Sighișoara is the last walled city in Europe where people live...

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield “reinforces President Biden’s commitment to restore and expand American leadership on the global stage,” as noted by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

A Profile on Bronx Science’s Special Guest Graduation Speaker, UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Katia Anastas and Sela Emery June 10, 2023

On Friday, June 23rd, 2023, during Bronx Science’s 95th Commencement Ceremony, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield will deliver a speech as a Special Guest at...

Pictured here are the Salutatorian Matthew Ferencz ’23 (at left) and the Valedictorian Taj Jethwani-Keyser ’23 (at right) for the graduating Class of 2023.

Taj Jethwani-Keyser and Matthew Ferencz Are Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian For the Class of 2023

Nora Sissenich, Staff Reporter June 10, 2023

As their senior year comes to an end, the Class of 2023 is looking ahead to their graduation and looking back on their high school careers. Two Bronx Science seniors are doing so with added purpose as...

The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things is a late fifteenth- or early sixteenth-century painting commonly attributed to Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch. The divided sections in the central circle represent, clockwise from the top, the Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Wrath, Envy, and Greed. Jesus is depicted in the center of the sins. The surrounding Four Last Things are, clockwise from the top-left corner: Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell. It is on view at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain.

Sinful History: The Strange and Unknown Origins of the Seven Deadly Sins

Kathy Le, Staff Writer June 6, 2023

Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Sloth, Greed, Wrath, and Pride. Despite never being explicitly stated in the Bible, these seven nouns are an essential part of Christian doctrine. Collectively known as the “Seven...

Zero Waste Schools representatives meet with New York City Mayor Eric Adams at his home, Gracie Mansion. “In every event we have attended, we have been the youngest people in the room, but our voices are heard,” said Moreen Massillon ’24.

What’s the Deal With Zero Waste Schools?

Yasmine Salha, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

It was October of 2022, and seemingly from nowhere, Zero Waste Schools was the topic on every Bronx Science student’s lips. The commotion began with an Instagram post that captured a dialogue between...

Clayton Frank performs a solo at a LaGuardia jazz band concert. “My dream job is to become a freelance musician and get to play with many different people and groups,” Frank said.

The Life of a Student Musician

David Pagan, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

Many students dream of becoming a doctor or an engineer, but a select few aspire for a future in the performing arts. The life of a musician is rewarding, but it comes at the price of constant dedication....

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