This was only a simple version of an explanation about the evolution of eyes. The professional article was from https://www.nature.com/articles/eye2017226 Intro The monocellular organism Erythropsidinium evolved to have an eye (the structure where the arrow pointed to is its eye) to track prey and catch
By Jackey Lu Y12 Azhdarchids are the Cretaceous's giant flying storks (long-neck wading birds with long heavy bills). Plenty of articles about them had been written, especially about the record-breaking pterosaurs, the largest of which managed to stand at giraffe height, towering over all in its ecosystem (except
By Winnie Wang Y11 Your cat crouches, extends her neck, and a few seconds later, hacks and gags in distress, with a fresh roll of mashed-up substance in the front. This must be a very familiar scene to those people who have been raising cats for a long time. Yet
By Sylvia Wang Y10 Gallstones form when the bile stored in the gallbladder becomes solid and stone-like. These stones are called “silent” because they usually don’t instigate any pain. These small, hard formations can cause discomfort and complications. Gallstones may block bile ducts and cause inflammation of the gallbladder,
By Christine Yang Y11 Introduction COVID-19, short for Coronavirus Disease 2019, is caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and quickly spread worldwide, resulting in a global pandemic. The primary way of its transmission is through respiratory droplets released when
By Fiona Wang Y10 Above is a picture showing the structure of a mitochondria—the power house that is found in almost all eukaryotic cells. It is in charge of generating energy in form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through a process called oxidative phosphorylation. Looking at the structure, we are
By Aaron Wang Y10 Prolactin, a hormone most often known for its role in promoting milk secretion in mammals, is presented in all vertebrates and some invertebrates, taking a widely differentiated role in each. The article aims to explore the diversification of evolution through the unique roles of prolactin in
By Jenny Hu Y11 What is fasting? Fasting is a practice that involves voluntarily abstaining from consuming food or, in some cases, both food and drink for a specific period of time. During a fasting period, the body relies on stored energy reserves to meet its energy needs, leading to
By Leo Yuan Y10 Introduction to Photosynthesis Plants use light energy to make two molecules needed for the next stage of photosynthesis: the energy storage molecule ATP and the reduced electron carrier NADPH. The light reaction takes place in the thylakoid membranes of organelles called chloroplasts. Photosystems: Large complexes of
By Medpals Osteoporosis is a disease that often occurs in the elderly. Calcium and other minerals in the bones are lost with age and frequent usage of the bones, leading to bone density decrease. As the severity of the condition increases, the bones will gradually hollow out, almost like the
By Y11 Winnie Wang Have you ever heard of catnip? If you have a cute little kitten at home, then you definitely have heard of this mysterious plant. It is famous more for its effect like a stimulant, just a sniff, and then the cat gets excited and joyful. Many
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By Ethan Zhao Y11 Last time, we explored how to stop massive hemorrhage in the extremities. In this article, more divisions on how to stop blood would be given. Please read this article with a grain of salt as most of the treatments for hemorrhage are derived from military standards