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The Spectrum

The Spectrum is the Triple Helix’s science blog. Every quarter, we guide a team of writers and editors through the process of producing timely, creative, original, and accurate commentaries, articles, and/or editorials on issues that are most relevant for the scientific, political, and social climate of our time. 

Here you can find The Spectrum’s articles about recent scientific discoveries, technological advancements, and opinions on science in society.

Bioplastics: The Future of Waste?

Bioplastics: The Future of Waste?

By Anoushka Ghosh, Spring 2025. Plastics are everywhere. From packaging to pipes, the convenience of this material has made it indispensable to modern living. This convenience, however, comes at a cost– companies refuse to biodegrade, producing harmful and toxic waste...

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Warfare in the Age of AI

Warfare in the Age of AI

By Samuel Hagood, Fall 2023. Figure 1: By studying the Vietnam War, John Boyd developed the OODA decision-making loop in the early 1970s. Today, businesses, law firms, and militaries all use the OODA cycle to achieve faster and more effective results.[1] U.S. Air...

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Sperm Whales and AI: An Interspecies Dialogue

Sperm Whales and AI: An Interspecies Dialogue

By Maria Victoria Bardon Soto, Fall 2023. Humans have wanted to communicate with animals throughout history. From ancient myths to fiction books to TV shows and movies to owning pets, we have always been in search of a connection with the natural world. As Marine...

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The Vitamin Supplement Debate: The Basics

The Vitamin Supplement Debate: The Basics

By Ana Serban, Fall 2023. For many people, taking a vitamin before heading out the door is a regular part of their morning routine. Many of those people taking them do not know a lot about them apart that they are supposed to increase the levels of the vitamin they...

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Nanotechnology: The Robots of Our Future

Nanotechnology: The Robots of Our Future

By Nicole Liu, Fall 2023. Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing field of research that has seen a spike in advancements in recent years. It utilizes matter at the atomic scale to create new materials and devices for areas like healthcare, manufacturing, and even food....

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Rising drug prices– Who is to blame?

Rising drug prices– Who is to blame?

By Shannon, Fall 2022. On top of the many other bills they need to pay, patients in the US are worried sick over an often overlooked yet crucial problem in the industry– increasing drug prices. In 2017, the Altarum Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on...

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