Attack from Alien Species Deadly insectoid beings fly down from space and strip the Earth bare of its resources, killing everything they come into contact with. We’ve seen those kind of movies. It can be seen as an (over exaggerated) example of the effects of “Alien Species”. Alien species, aka non-native or introduced species, … More Invasive Species
CHIMERA, a significant milestone in Genetic science. By Disha Mehta 12F From biological sciences, we always understood that our genome is at the heart of our identity. Every individual has a distinctive identity of oneself through the DNA which he/she has inherited from his/her parents. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in every … More One from outside, two from inside : Chimera
By Prerna Roy, 12N Millions of people have seen The Starry Night, yet the underlying physics and mathematics of the artwork are unknown to many. Painted by Vincent Van Gogh in June 1889, The Starry Night shows a phenomenon that many scientists and mathematicians are still baffled by: turbulent flow. The Starry Night is also … More Turbulent mind, turbulent flow: post-impressionism and physics
By Olivia Bray, 12W What are mirror neurons? Mirror neurons are neurons in your brain that fire when you see something happen to someone or when someone performs an action. Mirror neurons are why you flinch when you unexpectedly see someone getting punched, or why your hands may twitch if you see someone grab an … More Mirror Neurons : The Gateway To Empathy
By Arushi Gupta, 12R THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: AUGMENTED REALITY IN SNAPCHAT By Arushi Gupta 12R One of the most exciting features of popular disappearing photo and video sharing service Snapchat, is its incredible ‘Snapchat Lenses’. Lenses are masks, designs and graphics that are digitally superimposed on your face creating an entertaining illusion you can … More Augmented Reality
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Island School Science Journal '17 