It only takes two things to transport me back to my fondest childhood memories: a whimsical book and my mom’s cooking. Many of the stories I loved as a kid featured characters that embarked on fantastical adventures, whether through a magical tollbooth or a mystical world down a rabbit hole. […]
Tag: Science and Technology
Space Exploration in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
With the release of its first five full-color images, the James Webb Space Telescope showcased our universe’s deepest infrared views to date in unprecedented detail. From the formation of galaxies to the atmospheres of exoplanets, the world’s most powerful space telescope can detect far more distant objects than its predecessor, […]
Are Robotaxis the Future of Transportation?
In the streets of San Francisco, driverless cars roll into the wee hours. They are the robotaxis, equipped with technology to obey traffic rules and navigate routes with no one at the wheel. Similar to requesting an Uber ride, individuals can hail rides from robotaxis operated by the two autonomous […]
Apple’s Newest Product: Is Virtual Reality Making a Comeback?
In June of 2023, Apple held their annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where CEO Tim Cook announced their latest and greatest product: the Apple Vision Pro. With the mixed reality headset, users interact with apps and graphics that are overlaid onto the real world. The headset can be used for entertainment, […]
Meet Elizabeth Lei: Science and Technology Columnist
Meet Elizabeth Lei, clay’s Science and Technology columnist! This is the sixteen-year-old junior’s second year with TPS, and her first writing for clay. She is taking three classes with TPS: AP U.S. History, AP Macro and Microeconomics, and AP Literature. Additionally, she attends dual enrollment Physics and Calculus classes at […]