NC State

Dec 4, 2022

Coping with Hair Loss

When I moved into my dorm, I brought most of my possessions–clothes, blankets, pillows, chargers, bluetooth speakers, a computer, a trash can, towels–everything I needed. But there was one thing I forgot: Shampoo. And so, during the first week of class, I set out to solve this problem by going to Target to buy a… 

Dec 4, 2022

Should We Give Law Enforcement Killer Robots?

Police officers are not meant to be arbiters of justice. It’s not their job to determine guilt or decide who lives or dies. But sometimes, they are placed in that position anyways. Such was the case in 2016, when Dallas police entered a standoff with a gunman responsible for killing 5 police officers. The standoff… 

Dec 4, 2022

Never Mess with the Dead

Everyone has seen horror movies where someone decides to go to a graveyard late at night and summon something spooky, often resulting in terrible consequences because they brought dead people back to life. Realistically, scientists would never try to bring a dead person back to life, yet they’re currently trying to bring back extinct animals.… 

Dec 4, 2022

From Behind the Desk into the Streets

As discussed before in class, robots and AI being used in police departments is nothing new behind the scenes. However, a new proposal now up for debate by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has brought forward the question of whether robots should be allowed to use deadly force. This proposal, if passed, would allow… 

Dec 4, 2022

The Future of Processed Foods

What do you think of when you hear “processed foods”? Probably soda, hot dogs, and French fries, right? These kinds of processed foods are what we call “ultra-processed” which cause environmental degradation and can ultimately be detrimental to our health, however, there are other, more beneficial processed options. Processed foods like meat substitutes are high…