Authored by: Armaan Vaswani Art by: Ava Shi Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), a complication of diabetes that poorly affects the light sensitive retina in the back of the eye, is one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide [1]. Genetic eye diseases, which are genetically heterogeneous, affect 1 in 1,000 people [2]. The rapid progression and technical factors of both conditions once led researchers to believe they were incurable.  While inherited eye disorders and DR were both

Authored by: Anis Hadi Art by: Amy Em Climate change has been a growing global concern for decades, and its effects are becoming increasingly visible in communities around the world. Scientists project that Earth’s average global temperature could rise by an additional 4°C (7.2°F) during the 21st century if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate [1]. Rising temperatures are already endangering millions, creating serious risks to public health and disproportio

Authored by: Allison Park Art by: Lindsey Li In 2023, South Korea’s fertility rate- the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime-  dropped to just 0.65, the lowest in the world and placing the country at risk of population collapse. Projections suggest that by 2044, South Korea could become a “hyper-aged” society with a median age of 56, confronting unprecedented challenges in sustaining its economy, diminishing workforce, and healthcare system [