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The Science Survey
A breath-taking rainbow stretches over the Queen Liliuokalani Freeway, a fitting spectacle in Hawaii, aptly named “The Rainbow State.” This vibrant display isn’t just a product of the islands’ unique climate — it’s woven into the culture itself. Even the license plates, adorned with their own signature rainbow design, serve as a subtle yet constant reminder of Hawaii’s colorful identity.

Discovering Hawaii’s Contrasts and Cultural Resilience

Jack Murdock, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2025
Tram 178, built in 1921 by Boon & Co., is still in great condition after more than 100 years of service. The trams receive routine maintenance in order to ensure that they are always ready for service.

A Tram Ride Through ‘Quake City’

Dara King, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2025
The main chamber of the ATM cave, known as the Cathedral, was a major ritual site that contains several artifacts. Dr. Awe explored and researched this chamber while studying ATM. (Photo by Dr. Jaime Awe; used by permission)

From a Revelatory Discovery to a Tourist Destination: The Cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal and the Mayan History That It Froze in Time

Cielle Voulgarides, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2025
Showcased is the natural scenery of one of the many Buddhist religious temples in Nepal, located in Phewa Lake in Pokhara. The Tal Barahi temple is situated in the middle of the lake which entrances visitors, given its creative placement.

The Fading Beauty of Nepal

Prakritee Thapaliya, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2025
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
Bison have been growing more accustomed to the presence of visitors, which poses a threat to humans and wildlife alike. (Photo Credit: PLBechly, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

How Tourism Erodes the Appeal of National Parks

Sally Kramer, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2025
The bubble-burst crisis in Japan was the last time that the Japanese government intervened in its currency. The “bubble” is when the prices of real estate and stocks rose to very high levels in the 1980s in Japan, and the bubble burst in the 1990s when BOJ increased its interest rate. As a result, fewer people could afford to invest, and the demand for real estate and stocks dropped. Japan's economy entered a prolonged period of stagnation, known as the "Lost Decade," where growth was very slow, and deflation persisted. (Photo Credit: Japanexperterna (CCBYSA), CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Falling Japanese Yen

Ella Zheng, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2024
While many Americans living in the suburbs and small towns are heading to bed, New York Citiy residents and tourists are spending the weekend traveling around the city. While fewer people are out at night compared to before 2020, the nightlife scene in many parts of the city is still robust and active.

Is ‘The City that Never Sleeps’ Shutting Off Its Nighttime Lights For Good?

Maheen Alam, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2024
Chernobyl's ferris wheel serves as a striking reminder of what the city once was. (Photo Credit: Mads Eneqvist / Unsplash)

Dark Tourism: A Morbid Journey of Exploration

Stefan Bieniasz, Staff Reporter
July 9, 2024
Receiving 300,000 visitors a year, the Byodo-In Temple gives tourists a glimpse of Hawaiian culture. The temple is home to koi fish, swans, and cats, and invites visitors to enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.

Tourism: A Double-Edged Sword of Economic Prosperity and Environmental Impact

Grace Mao, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
Berlin is perhaps the most complex and yet persevering city in the world. The Brandenburg Gate, as shown here, has overlooked Berlin for centuries; it has been in the background through years of violence, turmoil, and now, peace.

The Rebirth of Berlin

Sidney Lin, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
In the United States, the LACEY Act prohibits the trade of wildlife, including timber, that was illegally obtained. Other countries have similar legal protections, such as Canada’s Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act. (Photo credit: Dan Meyers / Unsplash)

The Hidden World of Tree Poaching

Anna Koontz, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Commonly known as the “land of a thousand hills,” Rwanda’s mountainous terrain is home to gorillas and flourishing agriculture. (Photo Credit: Erdbeernaut, CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED, via Flickr)

Rwanda is Still Rewriting Its Narrative

Charlotte Zhou, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Gregg Paravati’s role in the tram cabin has changed over the years: whereas the original tram required more mechanical operation, today’s cabin is kept in motion by a computer system.

From 250 Feet Up, Gregg Paravati Keeps Roosevelt Island Moving

Charlotte Zhou, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2023
While it is commonly thought that Cova da Moura was “created” in 1974, the neighborhood only started to gain population in that period. Before, the area was home to more indigenous residents and was perceived as a wasteland by industrialists.

The Story of Cova da Moura, Lisbon’s Urban Island

Charlotte Zhou, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
This historical landmark, 287 Broadway, came close to disaster when it almost collapsed in 2008 due to construction next door. One of the last standing Civil War era iron cast buildings, 287 Broadway has seen its fair share of renovations to keep its antique facade, despite being surrounded by conflicting glossy buildings.

The Ever Evolving Architecture of New York City

Dara King, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
An elderly man and a young man build a part of Bangladesh. (https://unsplash.com/photos/D8KUJbEc3cQ)

‘Amar Sonar Bangla’: My Golden Bengal

Fairuz Omar Raya, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
Visitors can register for private or group skating lessons at Bryant Park at fireworksskatingacademy.com. Prices start at $65 for a private one-on-one lesson.

Ice Skating at Bryant Park: A New York Classic

Jacey Mok, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
After years of restricted access, Japan’s borders will be reopening with relaxed regulations for tourists.

Japan’s Second Reopening During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Khado Tsephel, Staff Reporter
January 1, 2023
A proposed 170 kilometer-long city, Neom plans to connect the coastal, mountainous and desert regions of Saudi Arabia

Utopian Saudi Arabia: A Campaign of Controversy

Yasmine Salha, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
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