Why are floods ocurring more frequently?

By Sein Lee, 10th grade Floods are one of the most frequent natural disasters, causing massive destruction worldwide. According to Statista data, there were 164 flood disasters worldwide in 2023 alone. These include the floods that hit northern Libya, killing or leaving more than 10,000 people missing. Climate change-induced phenomena are causing more intense rainfall, increasing the likelihood of flooding. This was also observed in … Continue reading Why are floods ocurring more frequently?

Why are there two astronauts stuck in space? What went wrong.

By Nicole Mancebo 10-I As of September 14, there are two NASA astronauts stuck in space on the ISS because of a technical malfunction with their spacecraft. The two astronauts were only meant to be in space for eight days, but now they will be there for at least eight months after NASA determined the experimental Boeing Starliner capsule posed too much risk for them … Continue reading Why are there two astronauts stuck in space? What went wrong.

Do presidential debates change people’s opinions?

By Nicole Mancebo 10-I As you may know, the due date for the US elections which is right around the corner in November is getting closer and closer. On September 10th, 2024, the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took place, and now Republicans and Democrats are more divided than ever. The point of the presidential debate is for candidates to display … Continue reading Do presidential debates change people’s opinions?