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Rainbow Microchip: An Accidental Discovery That Could Revolutionize Data Systems
By Sophia Wang, The Lawrenceville, NJ Researchers at Columbia University’s Gaeta Lab discovered a microchip enabling the creation of a powerful frequency comb. This finding is revolutionary given its compressed size, energy-efficiency, and increased power output compared to traditional methods of frequency comb creation (Gil-Molina et al., 2025). Dubbed as “rainbow chips,” these microchips were, in fact, accidentally uncovered as scientists were working on a project to enhanc
Dec 9, 20253 min read
Starship’s New Flight Plan: SpaceX’s Push toward Orbital Reusability
By Ananya Chopra, The Lawrenceville School, NJ As the most powerful launch vehicle ever built, Starship represents a vision for a reusable and scalable space transport system that will transform the spaceflight industry. Its design for full reusability, massive payloads, and deep-space missions has the potential to transform the future of human space exploration, satellite logistics, and commercial access to orbit. Unlike traditional rockets, which discard the upper stages a
Dec 6, 20254 min read
ATMO: Aerially Transforming Morphobot
By Naomi Choe, Jonathan Li, Jason Peng Technology Group; Fairbanks BEST Homeschool, AK Image sourced from nature.com Scientists at Caltech have developed a new robot called ATMO, or Aerially Transforming Morphobot, which can smoothly transition between drive and flight by transforming in mid-air. Most of the morphobot’s function and structure is similar to both drones and robocars. ATMO’s four rotors used for flight fold down so that the shrouds protecting the rotors become w
Dec 4, 20253 min read
Possible Cure for Neurodegenerative Diseases? Huntington’s Progress Slowed 75% by Gene Therapy
by Aarav Shah, Biochem Associate; The Lawrenceville School, NJ For an extensive amount of time, researchers have struggled to find an effective remedy for Huntington’s disease – one that could both slow down Huntington’s progression and associated symptoms. However, in the late days of September 2025, researchers part of the company UniQure produced promising results for finding Huntington’s potential cure. Huntington’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease, one that is cau
Dec 3, 20253 min read
The First AI Lens of the Future: Meta Ray-Ban Display
By Blake Hatwood Biochem Associate; The Lawrenceville School, NJ In September 2025, Meta unveiled its most advanced wearable technology: the Meta Ray-Ban Display , a pair of AI-powered glasses incorporating real-time artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with augmented reality (AR) design. Unlike prior smart eyewear, these glasses are supported by Meta’s Neural Band , an electromyography (EMG) wristband that translates subtle muscle signals into precise digital commands.
Nov 28, 20253 min read
Climate Change Drives Increase in Lone Star Tick Meat Allergies
By Kate Wei, Outreach Columnist; The Lawrenceville School, NJ Though a tick bite often goes unnoticed, it can trigger a stealthy process that turns red meat—once a staple of the diet—into a potentially dangerous allergen. Imagine enjoying a meal of beef or pork, only to wake up in the middle of the night with hives, nausea, or even anaphylaxis. For an estimated 450,000 Americans who get infected with Lone star tick allergy in their lifetime, this isn't a case of food poisonin
Nov 24, 20253 min read
From Code to Cure: AI Generates Successful Bacteria-Killing Virus
By Esha Desai, The Lawrenceville School, NJ Imagine a world where people can have access to novel treatment options that are accessible to everyone. Ailments such as bacterial infections like black rot will become a thing of the past. The first steps seen in scientific history towards such a future are illustrated in Stanford University’s breakthrough research discussing the novel bacteriophages created through genome language models in September of 2025. Scientists at Stanfo
Nov 19, 20253 min read
Starliner’s Bumpy Ride: Boeing’s Delayed Leap into Human Spaceflight
By Joshua Wang, The Lawrenceville School For nine years after the last flight of the space shuttle on July 21, 2011, NASA depended on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft to send astronauts and scientists to the International Space Station (ISS). In 2014, as an effort to promote cost-effectiveness, competition, and independence from foreign space organizations, NASA awarded US companies Boeing and its competitor, SpaceX, with contracts to develop new systems for ISS transportation. T
Nov 12, 20255 min read
Paper-thin Robot Mimics Human Muscle: A Breakthrough in Soft Robotics
By Ananya Chopra, The Lawrenceville School, NJ A paper-thin actuator closely mimicking the role of the human muscle has recently been introduced in soft robotics, signaling a significant breakthrough in this innovative technology. The actuator developed by researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and Samsung Electronics is remarkably thin and capable of mimicking biological muscle tissue with unprecedented precision in its movements. The six-direct
Nov 9, 20254 min read
Lost in the Digital Age: Bridging the Gap for Our Unspoken Heroes
By Annabelle Yao The Lawrenceville School Standing in front of the cinema’s ticketing machine, an old granny looked confused, frustrated...
Sep 27, 20253 min read
Google I/O Conference 2025*
*features an interview with Dr. Andrzej Żurański, senior data scientist at Google By Ananya Chopra, Kimberley Sun The Lawrenceville...
Sep 19, 20258 min read
SUPER MAV: Revolutionizing Autonomous Flight in Aerial Robotics:
By Ashley Tam, Chapter Head; Harrow International School Hong Kong, HK What is SUPER and how does this system work? Created and developed...
Sep 19, 20254 min read
Satellite Internet Wars: The Big Companies’ Fight for Global Dominance
By Roger He, Columnist; Valley Christian Schools, CA A war is currently ongoing in space. But this war is not between humans and aliens,...
Sep 19, 20254 min read
Breaking Down the Blood-Brain Barrier: Microplastics and Their Impact on Human Health
By Ananya Chopra, The Lawrenceville School, NJ Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5mm, that pose a significant...
Sep 19, 20254 min read
The Future of Cancer Therapy: Targeting Mitochondrial Transfers for Effective Treatment
By Duru Develioglu, The Lawrenceville School, NJ Treating cancer has remained a difficult field for a number of years, with a focus on...
Sep 17, 20253 min read
Unveiling Endosymbiosis: The Key to the Evolution of Complex Life
By Jenny Tze Wai Chen, Biology and Chemistry Columnist; The Lawrenceville School, NJ The main component of the termite diet is wood,...
Sep 17, 20253 min read
DeepSeek- R1 and FP8 Training: A Breakthrough in Model Efficiency
By Ashni Singh, Choate Rosemary Hall, CT On the 16 th of February, China’s new AI startup DeepSeek released its R-1 model, taking the...
Sep 5, 20253 min read
Neuronal-ILC2 Interactions: A New Frontier in Regulating Glucose Homeostasis
By Aarav Shah, The Lawrenceville School, NJ Research involving connections between both the neural system and immune system has taken...
Sep 5, 20253 min read
The Future of Cargo Delivery: Air White Whale's W5000
By Oceana Li, Technology Columnist; The Lawrenceville School, NJ Unveiling the W5000: A Game Changer in Drone Technology On October 18,...
Aug 13, 20254 min read
A Medical Breakthrough: How CRISPR Gene Editing Saved Baby KJ*
*features TechTrek writers’ interview with Gina Kolata, the New York Times Reporter on the Baby KJ Case By Ananya Chopra and Olivia...
Jul 23, 20259 min read
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