Melanoma is one of the few cancers that can turn from a harmless spot on our skin into a life-threatening disease. What makes it so aggressive? Why does it spread faster than most solid tumors? And…

Why Melanoma Spreads So Fast: The Hidden Story of BRAF, MAPK and Cellular Chaos

Exploring the world around us requires us to use our five senses, but what if one of those senses was made impossible to use?  Most of us could never imagine living life without our hands, arms,…

TL;DR Science: Prosthetics

Check out this week's article on RNA sequence analysis!

TLDR Science: RNA-Seq Analysis: The Fascinating World Inside Our Cells

This week's article is a continuation of our Guest Article series! Check out Aaitijhya's article on a walk through of the cosmological idea of time.

TL;DR Guest Article: The Ambiguity of Time

In today's ever-evolving world of science, one field stands at the crossroads of biology and computer science, promising exciting discoveries and breakthroughs. Bioinformatics and genomic data…

TLDR: Exploring the Frontier of Science: Bioinformatics and Genomic Data Analysis

Have you ever wondered why some of us are unaffected by springtime pollen while others find themselves sneezing?  Or why not everyone can enjoy a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich without having…

TL;DR Science: Allergies

After a long day of school, extracurriculars, and hanging out with friends, there is one thing that we all look forward to at the end: a good night’s rest. What causes all of these differences in our…

TL;DR Science: Sleep and Circadian Rhythm

Remote patient monitoring is an innovative approach in healthcare that utilizes advancements in information technology to gather patient data outside of the conventional health care environment. It…

TL;DR Science: The Future of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM):

Vision forms the basis for our everyday lives; after all, almost everything we do – from studying to taking walks on the beach – depends on our ability to see.  We even “eat with our eyes” before…

TL;DR Science: Vision and the Optic Nerve

This week's article is a continuation of our Probability series!

TL;DR Science: Exploration of Probability, Part 3

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of healthcare, bringing forth a new era of personalized medicine, improved diagnostics, and enhanced patient care. With its ability to…

TL;DR Science: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Regardless of our age, we’ve always been told to eat balanced.  Fruits and vegetables form a large part of that ideal diet.  However, we don’t always think about why that is; sure, they’re healthy,…

TL;DR Science - Vitamins and Minerals

In science, physical processes like chemical reactions or moving bodies are modelled using mathematics. The mathematical models used are ordinarily systems of equations that relate all the quantities…

TL;DR Science: Numerical Analysis: The Unsung Hero of Science

3D printing or three-dimensional printing is a revolutionary technology that is changing the way we produce objects. Check out this week's article to learn more about how 3D printing is changing the…

TLDR; Innovations: The Use of 3D Printing in the Medical Field

Not a million, not a billion, a whopping 30 trillion cells make up the human body.  From helping you see the world around you to digesting your favorite foods, cells play a pivotal role in…

TL;DR Science: Cell Organelles and Their Functions

Check out the next part of our probability series!

TL;DR Science: Exploration of Probability, Part 2

Beginning with this week's article, we will launch a new series that highlights one of your writing pieces. Kicking off this series, check out Sophia's article on eye color and photophobia!

TL;DR Guest Article:  Eye color and Photophobia: The Effect on Vision in Light and Dark

Musical instruments have existed for thousands of years and they have been intertwined with culture. Even today, music is an important part of society and playing an instrument is fairly popular. But…

TL;DR Science: The Physics Behind Musical

Let’s face it: diabetes is overwhelming. From having to keep up with sugar levels to being meticulous about food choices for the sake of good health, managing the condition can be extremely…

TL;DR Innovations: Diabetes and Modern Technology

Have you ever heard someone say “There’s a 50/50 chance that ___ will occur”. Well what does that actually mean, and how can you apply the principles of probability to combine probabilities of…

TL;DR Math: Probability Pt. 1

Healthcare is one of the most fundamental rights a human can have. Receiving quality and continuous care can do anything from detecting a life-threatening condition early to fixing a broken bone.…

TL;DR Science: Health Disparities in the Healthcare System

Calculus is widely considered an intimidating subject that you shouldn’t take if you are not a maths person. At first, calculus can appear quite intimidating and abstract. But, this is greatly based…

TL;DR Calculus: The key to understanding science

The human mind is an interesting thing on its own, but when you put millions of human minds together, the result is incredibly surprising.  The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon that was discovered…

TL;DR Science: The Mandela Effect

Happy new year everyone! Check out this week's article about statistics and the normal distribution by Thomas!

TL;DR Math: The Normal Distribution

Intellectuals across the globe have discovered countless aspects of the cosmos over the past few centuries, but there is one device that has completely redefined the way we view outer space: the…

TL;DR Science - The Hubble Space Telescope

Anxiety. It isn’t tangible but can overwhelm someone to the point of seeming so. The dictionary definition is: “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or…

TL;DR Science: Horticulture Therapy

Physics is all about observing natural phenomena. We can observe different aspects of physical phenomena. These aspects are called physical quantities. Some examples are mass, force, temperature,…

TL;DR Science: Quantities, Units and Dimensional Analysis

Replicating DNA, building muscle, even turning food into energy – these processes are all made possible by enzymes.  These substances work from head to toe to keep the human body up and running.  But…

TL;DR Science: Enzymes in the Human Body

The periodic table is a way of organizing the various chemical elements. As you may or may not know, the table is organized by the number of protons and electrons in the atom (known as the atomic…

TL;DR Science: Patterns in the Periodic Table - Introductory Chemistry

When we get sick, we often turn to medicine to help us feel better.  What if I told you that those pills you think are helping you aren’t medicine at all?  Obviously, that isn’t always the case, but…

TL;DR Science: The Placebo Effect

Mass is a concept that we all know from our everyday lives. It describes a quantity and is used for practical reasons in commerce. Depending on the country people have an intuitive notion of what a…

TL;DR Science: The Concept of Mass

Perhaps you have a clock set to the Atomic Clock. However, have you ever considered the complexities of calculating the exact time, and the coordination that goes into correctly matching it with the…

TL;DR Science: The Atomic Clock

What would you say if I told you falling in love was more than just grand, romantic gestures and butterflies in your stomach but rather microscopic molecules altering your brain chemistry?

TL;DR Science: Catching the Love Bug:  Falling in Love + Hormonal Changes

It’s a given that exercise is beneficial for the mind and body, but little attention is paid to the differential effects of exercise on the body. In this article, we explore two popular exercise…

TL;DR Science: Exercise and the Brain

Concussions are among the most common of all injuries sustained to the head (occuring in 3.5 among every 1000 people), and the least severe. They are typically sustained by children/adolescents…

TL;DR Science: Concussions

Greenhouse gases have long been a topic of concern, and it is imperative that we address the ongoing climate crisis before it is too late. Before discussing how we can reduce greenhouse gas…

TL;DR Science: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Perhaps you may have heard someone say at one point “I am at risk for ___ cancer, so I have to take extra precautions…”. Or, you may have heard the claim that “Sunscreen can reduce your risk of…

TL;DR Science: Oncogenes

It’s almost the end of the school year, and we can all agree that everyone is anxiously trying to figure out what they want to pursue as a future major for the next couple of years and which college…

TL;DR Resources: Your Mini Guide for College Preparations

More than 1-in-3 adults in the World are obese, about 39%. The average weight of the US adult has a BMI* of 26.5-26.6 depending on sex which is higher than the healthy BMI for adults of 25. It is…

TL;DR Science: Bariatric Surgery

Studying for the SAT or ACT? Struggling to decide which one to take? Learn about some tips and tricks in this week's article that will help make the standardized testing process for college…

TL;DR Resources: SAT & ACT

Introducing our new speaker series only at Sciteens! Starting off the series we have Jana Al Hinnawi and her experience as a biomedical engineering major.

TL;DR Speaker Series: Biomedical Engineering: A Multipotential STEM Major

Have you ever wondered why traffic lights are always in the same order: red at the left (or top), yellow at the center, and green at the right/bottom? It may surprise you that this standardization…

TL;DR Color Blindness

As climate change worsens, sea levels rise, and global temperatures increase, greenhouse gases have become a common topic of discussion. But what are they really? What makes them greenhouse gases,…

TL;DR Science: The Greenhouse Gases

A technique that can produce snow? Cloud Seeding? Learn more about this technique in this week's article on Cloud Seeding!

TL;DR Science: Cloud Seeding: Producing Snow Manually

You may be familiar with many of the measures called the metric system, customary system, but what do you know about the inner workings of the measures used by the scientific community? Check out…

TL;DR Science SI Units of Measure and the metric system

Everyone knows the issue with pollution of all kinds, littering, dirty sewage flowing to the ocean and many more human-produced problems. Check out this article for a solution to pollution in our…

Plastic-Eating Bacteria: A Phenomenal Resolution

The greenhouse effect has been a concept that has circled around the scientific community for several decades. Find out more about what the greenhouse effect is in this article!

TL;DR Science: The Greenhouse Effect

Since the start of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, many treatments for the disease (and virus - SARS-CoV-2) have since emerged. But few have been able to withstand the storm of the variants that…

TL;DR Science: Sotrovimab, and other monoclonal antibody COVID-19 treatments

From hundreds of years ago till now, the act of curiosity has always made mankind constantly try to find a purpose for things and question the function and characteristics of their surroundings.…

TL;DR Science: A Brief Biography of Rosalind Franklin

In this week’s article, you will learn why we need to study ocean currents? What are some of the challenges facing underwater exploration? How does the technology of communicating underwater work?…

TL;DR Science: Following the Tide

Commensalism? Mutualism? Parasitism? These are examples of symbiotic relationships between organisms. Find out more about each of these interactions and more in this week's article on symbiosis.

TL;DR Science: Symbiosis

Resumes are tough to navigate and as a high schooler, they seem almost impossible to tackle. This article gives a brief rundown on how you can start cultivating your resume as a high schooler.

TL;DR Resources: How to Write a Resume

Ever wonder why humans are classified the way we are? Check out this week's article for a brief overview of the classification system within the animal kingdom.

TL;DR Science: Classification of Animals as it Relates to Humans

Ghosts are a ubiquitous part of folklore in many cultures around the world, and they have gained much popularity as a result of TV shows depicting ghost hunters and supposed supernatural events in…

TL;DR Science: Are Ghosts Real?

Antibiotics have been the go-to treatment for years. However, research has shown that there are some instances in which antibiotics do more harm to the body than good. Find out more in this week's…

TL;DR Science: Your Mini Guide For Antibiotics Usage

We’ve all seen rainbows after a storm, but have you ever wondered how they actually form? And why do straws look broken when sitting in glass cups? How do mirrors work? Today, we’ll be answering all…

TL;DR Science: Properties of Light

In this week’s article: Which properties of space were utilized for human needs in the vacuum? What is the purpose of the Mariner 10 project? What planet has a longer day than a year? What…

Today, 48 Years Ago

Ever wonder about the ins and outs of currency inflation? Find out more in this week's article!

TL;DR Science: Currency Inflation

Carbon is found everywhere; it’s the backbone of life. It’s in plants, animals, the oceans, rocks, the air, and even inside you. So how has carbon made it around the Earth to become part of the…

TL;DR Science: Carbon Cycle

In order to successfully attain gender equality in our world, we should close all sorts of gaps between both genders. Here are some organizations who are working on fostering interest in science…

Organizations Working On Closing The Gender Gaps In The STEM Field

Science is meant to improve our lives, right; or is it possible that not all scientists may not have the best intentions? Throughout scientific history, there have been an unfortunate number of cases…

Bioethics - Unethical human experimentation

Global warming is perhaps the most important problem facing all of humanity. Mainly, the cause of the problem is an excessive carbon dioxide emission from burning fossil fuels. However, there is a…

TL;DR Science: Biofuel

This week's article covers something that every living being has inside of them: blood. We'll cover the different blood types and what they mean, as well as why types are important for things like…

TL;DR Science: Blood Types

Stressed about finding study materials for AP exams? Check out this week's article about free online resources you can use to study for AP tests!

The Best Free Resources to Study for AP tests

This week, our extracurricular series continues with a new addition. The Regeneron Science Fair has been a major presence in the scientific community for six decades.

TL;DR Extracurriculars: ISEF

As the summer months continue, anyone near the equator has to deal with the most common form of precipitation: rain. This week’s article will explain the weather processes that will create rain, as…

TL;DR Science: Rain and Humidity

Meat-eating flower, chameleon robot, and more! Read about the coolest developments from this August in the world of science, only here on SciTeens!

SciTeens’ Ampere News: 5 Cool Current Science Events From This August

What can wipe out a city in a matter of seconds, yet provide power for the same city for decades? Atoms make up the world around us, and creating a way to harness the energy within these tiny…

TL;DR Science: Nuclear Energy

As our scarce water supplies are being depleted at faster rates, a new generation of scientists are challenged with coming up with more efficient ways of conserving our remaining water resources.…

Every Drop Counts: Installing Smart Showers

What comes to mind when you hear the word, “yeast?” Probably a jar of brown dots in your kitchen cabinet? Well you’re not exactly wrong, but there’s a lot more to yeast than just the stuff that makes…

TL;DR Science: Yeast & Fermentation

Ice crystals that bend? Wearable fingertip devices that collect sweat to generate electricity? It’s almost science fiction, but it’s just science. Read highlights from July in the world of science…

SciTeens’ Ampere News: 5 Cool Current Science Events From This July

You have your classic doctors and engineers, but have you ever thought of becoming a snake milker or a rollercoaster engineer? Check out this week's article for a sneak peek into some of the coolest…

TL;DR Science: Cool and Unusual STEM Careers

Water desalination may offer a possible solution to the droughts that devastate the Western United States. Find out more about what exactly water desalination is in this week's article.

TL;DR Science: Water Desalination

Mission to Venus! Skull of a new human species? Makeup products with...dangerous chemicals? From the good to the bad to the mysterious, read highlights from June in the world of science news, only…

SciTeens’ Ampere News: 5 Cool Current Science Events From This June

Starting a club can be intimidating, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as a high school student. Building a club from the ground up takes dedication and perseverance, but…

Extracurriculars: How to Start a STEM Club

Following the end of our Ecological Data Science camp, SciTeens caught up with two campers to bring you a rundown of what exactly went on in our camp.

TL;DR Courses: Ecological Data Science

It's official the start of Summer 2021 in the United States! As the sun beats down and the water gets warm, the summer months bring flocks of people to pools, beaches, and water parks. In preparation…

TL;DR Science: Calories & Weight Loss

If you've ever lived in the Southern states, you'll hear a loud buzzing coming from apparently everywhere. The constant droning sound is the work of Cicadas which inhabit temperate climates around…

TL;DR Science: Periodical Cicadas

Flat pasta transforms into 3D after cooking! Miniature beating hearts grown in the lab! Read about the highlights from May in the world of science news, only here on SciTeens.

SciTeens’ Ampere News: 5 of the Coolest Breakthroughs From This May

If you've ever been curious as to how financial markets function, how individual consumption contributes to the economy, or simply how all the "stuff" ends up in your local Walmart, a career in…

TL;DR Majors: Economics

A recent experiment confirms what scientists are hoping for. Find out more about this tiny subatomic particle that could change the course of physics in this week's article.

TL;DR Science: A Muon Anomaly

Solar panels may offer a possible solution for renewable and clean energy. Find out more about how they work and some of their advantages/disadvantages in this week's article.

TL;DR Science: Solar Panels

Human cells in monkey embryos? Compostable plastic? The mysterious case of COVID vaccine blood clots...solved! From the good to the weird to the amazing, read about the highlights from April in the…

SciTeens' Ampere News: 5 Significant Breakthroughs From This April

For this week’s article, it felt only right that we talk about Earth Day, which occurs each year on April 22nd. We’ll take a look at the history of Earth Day as well as how you can participate in…

Earth Day 2021

Curious to know what kind of research is being conducted in the world of Cognitive Science? Check out this week's article about three different Cognitive Science research studies.

Cognitive Science Research Studies

Curious about how the brain works? Do you want to know both how to create thoughts and why? Check out this week’s latest edition of TL;DR Majors, where we talk with an undergraduate at MIT studying…

TL;DR Majors: Brain & Cognitive Science

Electric vehicles have taken the world by storm with companies like Tesla becoming household names in the span of a few years. This week's article asks the question: How do electric vehicles work and…

TL;DR Science: Electric Vehicles

Welcome to our inaugural edition of SciTeens' Ampere News: the most current and relevant stories in our month. The COVID-19 virus may have existed months before the first identified cases? A robot…

SciTeens’ Ampere News: 5 Significant Breakthroughs From This March

Have you heard of Cognitive Science? Ever wondered what the difference between Cognitive Science and Psychology is?Curious if CogSci is the right major for you? Find the answer to all your questions…

TL;DR Majors: Cognitive Science (Part 2)

Check out this week’s article to get a glimpse into SciTeens’ upcoming data science curriculums. The goal of SciTeens Online is to teach students how to use data science to solve real-world problems…

SciTeens Online: Data Science Curriculums

If you wondered who builds the bridges, roads, and buildings around you? Are you looking to express your creative side along with strong foundations in math, physics, and even chemistry? Civil…

TL;DR Majors: Civil Engineering

Seven months. 300 million miles. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover finally arrives at its destination on February 18, 2021. Why is this such a significant moment in history? What is the rover going to…

Operation Perseverance: A Mars Rover’s Successful Landing

Today we take a dive into the brain to learn more about one of the most common forms of dementia: Alzheimer Disease. Learn more about what causes it and how scientists around the world are working to…

TL;DR Science: Alzheimer's Disease

Interested in building robots, designing cars, or just fascinated with the world of engineering in general? Get an inside look at what majoring in Mechanical Engineering can do for you in the latest…

TL;DR Majors: Mechanical Engineering

The term artificial intelligence gets thrown around a lot nowadays. The question we pose is: How smart are these computers actually? Find out in this week's article.

TL;DR Science Artificial Intelligence Bias

The importance of bacteria is undeniable. From their role as gut microbes to their function in nitrogen fixation, bacteria are ever-present in everyday life. But can tiny microscopic organisms be…

Bacteria Melting the Greenland Ice Sheet

Looking for new ways to get involved into the fascinating field of neuroscience? Check out our article on Brain Bee. Find out ways you can participate or even create a club to compete nationally…

Extracurriculars: Brain Bee

You may have heard about lactic acid. Perhaps, it was your middle school gym teacher, your freshman biology class, or your friend whose New Year's resolution was to go to the gym. Regardless, in…

TL;DR Science: Lactic Acid

We're kicking off the New Year with some minor updates on our COVID-19 vaccine article. Vaccinating large percentages of the population seem to be the main path towards ending the quarantine and…

The COVID-19 Vaccine (Updated)

The holidays are looking different this year, and while it is recommended that you stay at home with those you directly live with, people are still going to be traveling to spend the holidays with…