Elma Khan (elma-khan)

ekhan50 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Elma Khan (‘25) is a Science and Opinions writer. In her free time, she enjoys reading books: specifically murder mysteries, realistic fiction, and fantasy books. She enjoys exploring psychology, neuroscience, and has an absurd affinity for bagels.

Solar Flare Season

Elma Khan, Sophie Zhao

As of May 2024, there is a continued increase in the number of solar flares ejected by the Sun. Learn more about the causes of this spike in solar activity and its resulting implications on Earth!

Issue 17, Volume 114

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Are Fairytales PG-13?

Fairy tales have much darker underlying themes than they appear to have and should be taught to students much more carefully, in a way that acknowledges their problematic aspects.

Issue 12, Volume 114

Privilege In Publishing

Publishing industries must create changes to ensure that all authors get equal opportunities to share their literature.

Issue 8, Volume 114

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Night of the Living Robots

Using human cells, scientists have developed tiny “biological robots” that possess the potential to promote and speed up cell regeneration and repair.

Issue 8, Volume 114

From Smoke To Diamonds: Transforming CO2 to Precious Gems

A revolutionary environmentally-conscious process has allowed for the production of synthetic diamonds using carbon dioxide from the air.

Issue 7, Volume 114

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According To Consciousness, Lemons Aren’t Sour

Consciousness is not a new phenomenon: it even precedes the Big Bang.

Issue 6, Volume 114

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To Be Disrespectable in Speech and Debate

The unrealistic expectations for NSDA competitors restrict them from being able to embrace the spirit of Speech and Debate: empowerment using words.

Issue 5, Volume 114

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From Neuroactivity to Speech: A Breakthrough in Neurotechnology

A tech clairvoyant has created a milestone invention by translating the brainwaves of a man suffering from anarthria into speech.

Issue 17, Volume 113

Classics vs. Contemporaries

There is an erroneous emphasis on classical literature in the English curriculum, but we need to make room for all that contemporary literature has to offer.

Issue 11, Volume 113

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Can Meditation Substitute for Sleep?

Recent studies dictate that along with its plethora of other benefits, meditation can prospectively reduce the amount of sleep required.

Issue 10, Volume 113

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The Hypocrisy of War Versus Education

The notion of war contrasts greatly with standard educational values and should be abolished.

Issue 8, Volume 113

Deciphering the Pleasures of the Universal Language

Music is a part of our daily lives and it offers a plethora of unknown benefits.

Issue 14, Volume 112

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The Unacknowledgement Of Women In STEM

Many historical women in STEM have made groundbreaking discoveries, but have been unacknowledged and people have stolen their credit due to them being women, but it’s time for this issue to come to light and change.

Issue 11, Volume 112

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The Science Behind Procrastination

All students are familiar with procrastination, but the hows and whys behind it are the key to defeating this instinct.

Issue 9, Volume 112

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Ear-Prints and the Future of Digital Security

Advancing technologies have revealed a prospective yet unexpected biometric that rivals fingerprints in uniqueness and might be just as common as them in the future: ears.

Issue 8, Volume 112