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Online fractal-generating software such as JWildfire are able to create aesthetic images from a diverse selection of basic patterns. This breathtaking fractal shows self-similarity through the white ring in the foreground and the tiny quartets which echo this shape deep into the background.

‘To See a World in a Grain of Sand’: A Deep-Dive Into the Universe of Fractal Infinities

Rajin Tahsan, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
Archer Yang ’23 is the co-captain of the Boys Varsity Swimming team, planetarium director in the Astronomy club, and a member of Congressional Debate.

Shooting for the Stars: A Profile on Archer Yang ’23

Sydney Lee, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023
The Bronx Science Planetarium has advanced tools to observe the sky, creating an immersive experience for Astronomy club members.

Astronomy Club: An Out of This World Extracurricular

Camila Kulahlioglu, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023
After her mission was announced to the public, Laika became a celebrity in the Soviet Union, appearing on products ranging from stamps to matchboxes.

Laika the Space Dog: The Ethics of Animal Experimentation

Grace Mao, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023
Up to 40 of the 49 satellites launched into orbit were lost due to a geomagnetic storm. These storms are triggered by disturbances between Earths magnetic field and solar wind. Even with SpaceX attempting to fly the satellites edge on, in what they call “safe mode”  to minimize drag and to maximize protection against the storm, they still could not reach their orbital position. 

Starlink, Mega Constellations, and the New Race to Space

Marina Tiligadas, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
The Webb telescope had to undergo numerous tests to ensure a successful launch. For example, cryogenic tests were used to make sure the most important parts of the telescope would hold up under the harsh conditions in space.

NASA’s New James Webb Telescope is a Major Advancement in Space Exploration

Grace Mao, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
The Trojan Asteroids are associated with the planet Jupiter, as they orbit the Sun along Jupiter’s path.

Lucy: NASA’s First Mission to the Trojan Asteroids

Elizabeth Colón, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2021
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