SNHS Spotlight: Cooling Glass: A Turning Point in Global Warming
Air conditioning is seen as an essential component of everyday life used to lower the temperatures of homes, offices, and buildings. Despite this, many do not recognize the effect it has on […]
SNHS Spotlight: The Discovery of Perucetus Colossus, a 340 Ton Whale
A new animal species has been discovered, and it is said to weigh a whopping 340 tons!l While excavating in the Peruvian desert, scientists discovered the fossilized bones of a skeleton that […]
SNHS Spotlight: Fossilized Pigments and the Colors of Dinosaurs
For years, scientists have guessed the colors of dinosaurs because although bones can last hundreds of millions of years, skin cannot. These color predictions were based on modern amphibians, reptiles, or birds […]
More Than Pets: The Search and Rescue Dogs of 9/11
The rubble under foot is painful, the sharp scent of smoke is suffocating, and frustration grows as the search continues for hours but yields nothing. These are all things that not only […]
SNHS Spotlight: Exenatide for Parkinson’s Disease
Since 1817, scientists have tirelessly been searching for a cure for Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that kills or impairs nerve cells in the brain. Many drugs have been tested to improve […]
SNHS Spotlight: The da Vinci Surgical System
During medical procedures, it is necessary for surgeons to have a steady hand, extreme precision, and the ability to make tiny incisions. Sometimes, the human hand does not possess the necessary abilities […]
SNHS Spotlight: The Effects of Lead Exposure on Human IQ
Recent research, published by the National Academy of Sciences, has revealed a shocking frequency of lead exposure, affecting millions of individuals who are unaware of the harmful levels they are exposed to. […]
SNHS Spotlight: Predicting Lung Cancer Return
Lung cancer is currently the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Usually, the most common treatment for the early stages of this cancer is surgery to remove the tumor. […]
SNHS Spotlight: Base Editing and Its Effects on Cholesterol
Base editing uses technology to precisely install point mutations into cellular DNA or RNA without breaking both strands of DNA. The first trial of base editing in humans provided promising results for […]
2023 Big Sister/Little Sister Day
As the day slowly approaches, the halls are adorned with streamers and glitter, lockers are covered in wrapping paper and candy, and gift bags are filled with toys and balloons. To the […]