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Trees slide towards mass extinction. What can we do about it?

This past month, scientists and delegates from some 180 different countries met in Cali, Colombia to discuss global biodiversity concerns. Known as the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16, for short), the conference collected researchers, diplomats, and innovators to tackle some of the most pressing current challenges faced by our planet. 

Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for neural networks

In 1981, at California Institute of Technology, physicist John Hopfield worked with his colleagues Richard Feynman and Carer Mead to create a new course for students that would cover some of the most recent technological advances called “The Physics of Computation.”

Walkable cities paving the way for a greener society

Photo courtesy of Hattin Construction Management

Undoubtedly, one of the main perks of student life at Stevens is the easy access to bustling cities like New York City, Jersey City, and Hoboken itself.

The psychology behind superstitions

Courtesy of thecolumbiasciencereview.com

Do you have a lucky pen that you swear by when taking exams? Or perhaps a certain color you wear when you really need something to go your way?

What makes Halloween music so spooky?

Halloween is the season of eerie melodies that send chills down your spine, from the haunting notes of “Thriller” to the oddities of shows like The Nightmare Before Christmas.

How going meatless can benefit our planet

For many reasons, meat production and consumption are deeply unsustainable for the planet. When it comes to its resource usage and degradation, carbon emissions, and more, the meat industry is hurting the environment.

Brain-controlled bionic limbs are becoming a reality

When someone loses a limb, it is very difficult for them to live their life the same way. There are a number of lifestyle changes that need to be made in order to make up for the loss of function and mobility of their natural limbs.