Starting January 5, 2025, a $9 congestion fee will be charged to enter New York City. Even before its announcement, many were conflicted about whether the potential benefits of congestion pricing in New York City would outweigh its downsides.
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Neuromuscular disorders are diseases that affect the muscles and the motor neurons, which facilitate the central nervous system’s communication with the muscles.
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NASA’s recent study on Enceladus, spearheaded by researchers including Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Jason Rabinovitch, marks a significant step in our understanding of one of Saturn’s most intriguing moons.
With president-elect Donald Trump taking office in January, the Republican Party has assumed control over the majority of Washington. With a 6-3 majority in the Supreme Court, a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, newfound control of the Senate, and the occupant of the White House, the Republican Party is set to hold a trifecta of power across the three branches of government for the next four years.
Autism is a multifaceted condition, and research increasingly reveals its profound connection with chronic physical illnesses. Far from being limited to neurological or sensory differences, autistic individuals face a significantly higher likelihood of experiencing a broad range of health conditions across all organ systems.
As we approach the end of the semester, many things may come to mind. Some think of the holiday season or of their inevitable hell week where all of their professors have seemingly conspired to make everything due at the very same moment (as per usual), while others think of how the Hoboken wind chill will be reminiscent of Dante’s ninth circle.
I recently picked up Masters of Death by Olivie Blake as some light reading over Thanksgiving break. I’d been meaning to read something just for my own enjoyment recently, and I wanted something that was at least a little unfamiliar to me.
Hello, fellow foodies! I grew up watching countless Korean baking videos, and the precision and artistry behind each dessert always leave me in awe.
For the last For Math’s Sake column of the semester, I interviewed fellow mathematics PhD student Marissa Whitby. Completing her undergraduate studies at Towson University in Maryland, Marissa now works in Professor Kathrin Smetana’s research group, and has previously been a teaching assistant for many mathematics courses at Stevens.
Thanksgiving just passed, and I really thank the Pilgrims and the Native Americans for supposedly feasting together as it allowed me a short break from this crazy semester.