Astra Stem

Category: Research Journal

  • A JOURNEY OF INNOVATIONS: THE HISTORY OF THE ARTIFICIAL HEART

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    By Fathanah Kharian The heart, one of the most irrevocable and important organs in the body. More than 5000 heart transplants occur annually around the world and up to 50,000 people are waiting to receive a heart donor. An artificial heart is a pump used to replace damaged heart ventricles and valves. It acts as…

  • WILL AI TAKE OVER THE WORLD? OR WILL YOU TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR WORLD?

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    By Mariyah Asad Like a creeping vine, it weaves its tendrils through the fabric of our society, branching out with insatiable curiosity and boundless potential. An unstoppable force. Permeating every aspect of our mere existence. An era of human dominance ends, the reins of power gradually slip from our grasp in which we are left…

  • THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP: DECODING DREAMSCAPES AND MYSTERIES IN SLEEP

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    By Ella Sanchez Dreams have enthralled individuals for generations because they provide us with intimate insights into our innermost thoughts. But visions are not just mysterious; they play vital roles in our psychological and physiological wellness.  They provide substantial insights into our mind and support cognitive functions like retaining memories, resolving problems and processing emotions. …

  • GROWING PAINS: OSGOOD-SCHLATTER IN YOUNG ATHLETES

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    By Jamie Su Young athletes today demonstrate remarkable levels of talent and athleticism, surpassing previous generations and pushing the boundaries of sport to new heights. Their progress is limited by a single factor – their physical growth. Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is an injury of the knee that causes painful swelling on the shinbone below the…

  • DISCOVERING THE DIFFERENCES IN HIDDEN SUGARS- HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

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    By Elizabeth Valdes A common misconception about sugar is that there is “good” sugar and “bad” sugar. When it comes to defining what’s best for your body, it isn’t that black and white. Most food manufacturers will promote their goods by “sugarcoating” the amount and source of their sugar content, thus tricking the public eye.…

  • EPIGENETICS

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    By: Teddy Bernal Overview Epigenetics studies how environmental and behavioral factors can alter our genes. Epigenetics differs from regular genetic changes, as epigenetic changes are reversible. This is because epigenetics do not alter DNA sequences; instead, they alter how an individual’s body reads the DNA sequence. This is important because it shows that environmental and…

  • A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF BLACK SEEDS: THE CURE FOR ALL AILMENTS

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    By Masooma Hyder Baig Black seeds (Nigella sativa) belonging to the family Ranunculaceae (Ahmad et al., 2021) have been part of various cultures for centuries in benefitting health and treating disease. From religious scripture to scientific research, black seeds have sparked interest in tackling blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, immunity, cancer, and respiratory wellness: a…

  • AI AND MEDICINE: THE UPCOMING PARTNERSHIP?

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    By Sofía Oural Martínez In 2016, computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton argued that people should stop training to be radiologists because machine-learning tools would replace them in the near future. Later on, there was a significant drop in applications for radiology programmes  since people thought by the time they would finish their residencies, they would have…

  • EVOLUTION VS PLASTIC POLLUTION

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    By Ella Sanchez Is plastic excessive? Could you go a day without using any plastic? If you think you could, you would be heavily mistaken. Even reading this on your device refutes that assumption, as all electronics contain plastic. Everyday objects like doorknobs, light switches, and food packaging contain this material. Plastic has become so…

  • PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES OF ACADEMIC MOTIVATION

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    By Shahd Nimir Although natural intelligence plays a huge role in achieving it, motivation is the most contributing factor to academic success. Academic motivation is described as “the causes of behaviors that are in some way related to academic functioning and success”. An individual could be naturally intelligent and have excellent problem-solving skills but their…