The 30 square mile island of Santorini in the Aegean sea has been facing a swarm of earthquakes since the beginning of the year. The count has surpassed an astounding 1,200 earthquakes just in the two weeks of January 25th through February 7th. According to UNESCO, these earthquakes ranged from a score of 1.0 to…

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Tall grass stretches as far as the eye can see, carefully swaying in the wind. The quiet rustle of the blades are brought to a crashing halt as the frantic flutter of wings echo across the plain. Out of the waist level grass a small, pigeon-like bird with a long neck jumps up, wings flapping…

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On Sunday night, I settled in front of the TV with my Algebra II homework and a diet coke. I know, I know—a boisterous living room paired with a television and a can containing an obscene amount of chemicals isn’t the most conducive environment for learning, but let me tell you–I was absolutely focused on…

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On February 4th, a very peculiar event occurred in Buenos Aires: a canal spontaneously turned a vibrant, peculiar shade of red. Local authorities do not know for certain the reason for the sudden color change, but many suspect chemical waste or dye leakage from a nearby factory. The Sarandí is the name of the polluted…

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There was a time when helicopters were the newest birds in the sky, preceded by airplanes mostly known by the Wright Brothers. At the moment, we have unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV- military reference) or the common name ‘drones’. In today’s high technology scalability, drones have become faster and can even fit in someone’s pocket; something…

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They say, “Where words fail, music speaks.” Music holds the most divine and purest prowess of conveying deeper meanings, beyond literal sounds, to one’s heart. Additionally, music has the magical ability of bridging differences and uniting souls for a noble initiative. “Oscars of the music world”- the GRAMMYs 2025 upheld its beliefs by transcending cultural…

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A plant that has long been a menace to India’s lakes and rivers is now being turned into something useful. Scientists at Delhi University have figured out how to transform water hyacinth into biodegradable shopping bags and plant pots—offering a green alternative to plastic. For years, Eichhornia Crassipes have clogged waterways– cutting off sunlight, reducing…

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On January 7th, Meta made a significant announcement stating that the company will no longer rely on third-party fact checkers. Instead, it will transition to a more community-based method. The third-party companies were caught off guard, not expecting their steady client to choose not to renew their contracts. The social networking giant, parent company of…

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The Sun is every new day. Poetically, the Sun has been a metaphor for a doorway for fresh starts and blissful endings. It is considered nature’s gift of gold. However, man on Earth has yet again found a way to “create his own sunshine.”  You read that right! The “artificial Sun” is a nuclear reactor…

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“It’s ridiculous. We are the only country in the world that does this with the birthright, as you know, and it’s just absolutely ridiculous.” This is a remark of the 47th President of the United States on birthright citizenship, a right that has been given for more than 150 years. Despite what his remarks might…

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Scientists are working on a device that could potentially allow you to taste virtual reality. With far ranging applications from gaming to gustatory rehabilitation, this new technology, dubbed e-Taste, can recreate a taste sensation for a user without the actual stimulus. Led by materials science and engineering researchers at Ohio State, this device employs biosensors…

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The Panama Canal has recently been shot into the limelight of the world stage as US President Donald Trump said “China is running the Panama Canal…that was given to Panama… but they violated the agreement, and we’re going to take it back.” The agreement he was referring to was a 1977 treaty which returned the…

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In the current tech-driven society, nearly everything today is becoming short-lived. To trend is one thing, and to sustain that momentum—especially in my country, Kenya—is another. We usually estimate two weeks of fame for any trending topic before it fades, replaced by the next new sensation. However, when it comes to relationships, this pattern should…

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In August 2021, the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan brought a wave of regressive policies that heavily curtailed women’s rights. Among these was the ban on women participating in sports, including cricket. This decision struck a devastating blow to the Afghanistan women’s cricket team, which had been striving to establish itself on the global…

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On January 20th, 2025, recently inaugurated President Trump gave his much-anticipated inauguration speech on Capitol Hill. While much speculation had taken place about the contents of this speech prior, his actual address had mixed reviews from ‘unusual’ to ‘revolutionary’. He began his speech by promising to put America first every day and striving to create…

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Known for its vast wildlife and 70+ indigenous tribes and languages, the African country of Zambia sits landlocked in Sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, from 1888 to 1964, Zambians were subjected to exploitation by Britain, which tore all political power as well as precious natural resources such as minerals from the hands of Zambia. Upon independence, Zambia…

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Are you insured? This might be the next question your financial advisor asks you this year. The cyber landscape in recent years has seen a rapid change through artificial intelligence intervention, posing both threats and advantages. So far we have crossed paths with the impersonation of renowned celebrities. One lady was scammed out of a…

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TikTok, the widely used social media platform for viewing and sharing short videos, has been in and out of the politics, media, and journalism spotlight for a while. As of Sunday, with the app in a tentatively available state with President-elect Trump’s promise, the future of the company in the US is unbalanced. TikTok is…

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In August 2024, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery in Pompeii—two well-preserved skeletons of a man and a woman, who perished during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The bodies were found in a villa, specifically in a room that had been converted into a makeshift bedroom, offering important clues about the lives…

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