Kimya Firoozan (kimya-firoozan)

kfiroozan10 [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Kimya Firoozan (‘21) is a Science writer. She particularly enjoys discussing the intangible workings of the mind and human behavior, along with the current medical advancements in illness treatment. During her free time, she loves to sketch, listen to music, and play sports, especially track and softball.

Wiring the Brain: The Science Behind Music “Chills”

Scientists have recently conducted research on the phenomenon called “frisson,” a feeling that results after exposure to particularly rewarding auditory or visual stimuli.

Issue 7, Volume 111

Australia’s Newest Deadly Creature: The Giant Stinging Tree

Kaitlyn Lee, Kimya Firoozan

Scientists have recently conducted research on the Australian giant stinging tree, a plant known to give extremely painful and potent injections of venom.

Issue 3, Volume 111

Globally Redefining Drug Discovery

Kaitlyn Lee, Kimya Firoozan

In times when the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic has made nations realize that they are generally unprepared for such extreme circumstances, it's important to realize that making small changes within national boundaries is crucial to development and progress.

Issue 13, Volume 110

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New Year, New Flu Season: Insight on the 2019-2020 Flu Vaccine’s Effectiveness

Kaitlyn Lee, Kimya Firoozan

Issue 12, Volume 110

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New Year, New Flu Season: Insight on the 2019-2020 Flu Vaccine’s Effectiveness

Kaitlyn Lee, Kimya Firoozan

Issue 12, Volume 110

Wired: How Screen Exposure Impacts Young Brains

A new research study has revealed that excessive electronic device use may lead to decreased brain development among children, resulting in lower cognitive skills.

Issue 6, Volume 110

Reconstructing the Denisovan Anatomy

After discovering the existence of a third taxonomic group, the Denisovans, among Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, scientists have been able to reconstruct a model of...

Issue 3, Volume 110

Koalas Declared Functionally Extinct in Australia

In recent news, koalas have been declared functionally extinct, mainly due to habitat destruction as well as limited political intervention. Efforts are being made to stop their decline, yet such efforts may prove futile if habitat destruction isn’t stopped.

Issue 17, Volume 109

You Go To Stuyvesant? Yikes.

An article about the use of the words “oof” and “yikes” at Stuyvesant

Issue 10, Volume 109