It’s a clear and crisp April morning as I step out of the train station — the South Bronx is quiet today, aside from the periodic rattle of the 2 Train from up above. As I turn the corner onto Hoe...

A formidable champion of gender minority rights, Bella Abzug gained notoriety as one of the most progressive and active House Members during the 1970s. Once quoted as saying “women have been trained...

At the tender age of ten, I attended my first-ever master class, filled with anticipation to witness the true artistry of professional musicians. As the first participant, a boy scarcely older than me...

In Cova da Moura, life is far from simple. A little less than ten kilometers away from the Lisbon metropolitan area, the Portuguese neighborhood is woven with a careful balance of tumultuous change...

The Oxford English Dictionary defines soup to be “a liquid food prepared by boiling, usually consisting of an extract of meat with other ingredients and seasoning.” Due to the open-ended nature of...

If someone told you that an art forger was able to sell his painting for millions of dollars and became a national hero, you would probably think that person is lying to you. In reality, they might be...

Jackson Heights, home to Little India and Bangladesh Street, is a vibrant neighborhood located in the northwest portion of Queens. It is home to a large and thriving immigrant community, with residents...

Thomas Pynchon, an omnipresent force in American literature, made what was likely the biggest swing into the public arena of his life when he appeared in season 15 of The Simpsons in an episode entitled...

This article is adapted from my article in Bronx Science’s 2023 physical science magazine, REACTIONS. Sitting around a campfire, laughing with friends, and roasting marshmallows on sticks is the quintessential...

If someone asked you to name a vegetable, a few would come to mind, such as carrots, broccoli, potatoes, and onions. The list goes on. One that you probably wouldn’t think of, however, is ube. Ube is...

The Ancient Origins of Restaurants The history of the restaurant industry dates back thousands of years, with evidence of the first restaurants appearing in ancient civilizations such as China, Greece,...

A hazy photograph depicts a gaunt woman clad in white, sitting down in a chair with her ankles crossed. Her left arm perches upon a rounded side table, upon which a metal vase and tin can are resting....

I’ve gone to the American Museum of Natural History numerous times in my life. Each hall holds a special place in my heart – especially the hall of gems and minerals, with all of its unrivaled stones....

You can’t help but take in a deep breath when the trees are finally green again. It’s a rare, yet perfect feeling when you give thanks that you can momentarily bid farewell to your good friend, the...

We've heard of cats and bookstores, and cats and dogs, but how about cats and coffee? Located on the Lower East side of Manhattan on Clinton Street, Koneko is a cozy and welcoming cat café. Koneko...

When you think of Burning Man, an art festival for the eccentric, and the Google Doodle, you would probably not make a connection. What might these two things have in common? What many internet users may...

The Coronavirus pandemic brought on changes for everyone. Not all of us, however, are Ashley and Guittier Coiffard, who opened a wildly successful French bakery in Brooklyn Heights. L’Appartement 4F...

 It is fourth period inside of the Bronx Science music room, and Chrissy Jung ’24 sits as the First-chair violinist as the orchestra Concertmaster. She leads the orchestra into their practice.  Chrissy...

“Make borscht, not war,” reads a wooden chalkboard sign at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 9th Street.  Upon a closer look, the sign is carefully handwritten in vibrant shades of blue and...

There is no denying that a day at Bronx Science can be challenging for students of all kinds. For that reason, when the lunch bell rings, numerous students head for the staircase in the front courtyard,...