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James Webb Telescope Launch
NASA’s James Webb Telescope (JWST) reached its destination, Lagrange Point (L2) on January 24, 2022, preparing to study the earliest stars and galaxies and analyze their emergence in the Universe.
2022 Grammy Award Nominees
Since 1959, the Grammys have been an annual event in the music industry, widely known as “music’s biggest night.” The 2022 Grammys include 86 categories with many nominations for each.
Diplomatic Boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics
In December, countries announced a diplomatic boycott of Winter 2022 Olympic Games in protest of human rights abuses by the Chinese government in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong.
Myanmar Marks One Year of Military Rule
Myanmar has been under the rule of its military, officially called the Tatmadaw, for over a year since February 1, 2021’s coup d’état.
Welcome to the “Metaverse”
Following Facebook’s recent name change to “Meta,” the metaverse has become a hot topic in regards to the future of the internet.
ANALYSIS: The Impact of the Theranos ruling on tech startups of the future
Even the cautionary tale of Theranos will not dampen the entrepreneurial spirit of the tech industry for long. Much of the tech sector thrives on exciting ideas and overselling in hope of investment.
Fast Food in the Modern Age
Turn a corner on a major street, and a McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, or Starbucks will undoubtedly be present; fast food chains are a ubiquitous sight.
First Black Woman Nominated to the US Supreme Court
On Friday, February 25, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States — set to be the first Black female Justice in the court’s 233-year history.
Vaccine Inequity: The World’s Biggest Obstacle to Ending COVID-19
The inequitable distribution of COVID vaccines has been a leading concern of the World Health Organization (‘WHO’) since rollout programs began in late 2020.
How COVID Mutates to Create Variants
Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has been composed of not just one strain, but rather multiple different mutations.
Winter Holidays: Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chanukkah
Winter is a time to gather with family and friends. There are many different traditions held and ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays – each one of them being special.
Facebook Inc. Renames Itself Meta After Scandal
After years of heavy criticism and what experts say may have been the tech giant’s biggest scandal yet, Facebook began a rebranding process to earn back consumer trust, starting with its name.
The Cost of Amazon on the Environment
The e-commerce platform, Amazon, had an explosion in business these past few years, causing tremendous growth, but consequently affecting the environment.
Italy Rejects LGBTQ+ Protection Law
Three years after its first presentation to the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Italy’s Senate voted against the ddl Zan, a law intended to protect LGBTQ+ minorities, on October 27, 2021.
Why are Meat Alternatives Gaining Popularity?
Meat alternatives have rapidly gained popularity over the past few years. The sales of the foremost company in the industry, Beyond Meat, have grown 25 times since 2016.
10 Iconic Pop Culture Moments from 2021
A collection of the most memorable moments pop culture ‘21 had to offer.
ANALYSIS: What Happened to Rock?
In the past century, many genres of music have risen to prominence and become staples of their respective eras.
Astroworld: What Went Wrong?
Travis Scott’s third annual Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in Houston, Texas, turned tragic on November 5.
Taylor Swift “Begins Again” with New Re-Recordings
Taylor Swift is re-recording her first six albums to gain back the rights to her master recordings, after they were bought by Big Machine Records in 2019.