by Isabella-Marie Selden ’23 | Oct 11, 2020 | Science & Tech
The environment has been struggling with an increase in greenhouse gasses, pollution, rising temperatures, and many other negative impacts prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, there have been both beneficial and harmful changes throughout the course of the past...
by Annie McGarry ’23 | Oct 11, 2020 | Science & Tech
The popular video-sharing app TikTok has recently been the subject of highly contested scrutiny around American national security and internet censorship. With over two billion downloads, how did the fastest growing app in the world widely known for its popularity...
by Cynthia Jin ’22 | Oct 11, 2020 | Science & Tech
“Ding Ding (DingTalk)? Skype? Worst case scenario—we can use zoom and email.” When my stepmom texted me those words in early September, our hearts were both heavy. We have long heard rumors about the potential ban on WeChat since mid-July. Yet, on August 6, 2020,...
by Olivia Fisher ’21 | Sep 21, 2020 | Science & Tech
The COVID-19 crisis has shone a spotlight on sustainability, exposing the weaknesses of supply chains across the globe. While carbon dioxide emissions dropped dramatically as a result of the shutdown, this positive is largely outweighed by alarming trends such as the...
by Cozette Weng ’23 | Sep 21, 2020 | Science & Tech
The following article uses public data from early September 2020. Sources include Gavi and the WHO’s websites, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Science Magazine, and press from mainstream media and think tanks. The fight against the pandemic lies on multiple...
by Audrey Zhang ’22 | Sep 21, 2020 | Science & Tech
To supplement the virtual learning experience this Short Term at Concord (STAC), many teachers have incorporated new teaching platforms such as Padlet and Nearpod into their classes. The goal of implementing these platforms is to enhance engagement and collaboration...
