The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

Inconsistencies in women’s health treatment

Taira Astete, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

Throughout the years, women have made advances towards equality by fighting for their rights and liberties. Despite this, there is still a long way to go, with women’s health still receiving unequal...

Successful surgeries: pig hearts transplanted into brain-dead patients

Jake DeAngelis, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

Doctors recently transplanted pig hearts into brain-dead patients, proving that animal transplants could potentially save human lives.  The NYU Langone Health study allowed surgeons to operate on two...

The return of the reefs: a coral reef breakdown

Lucchesi Vieux, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

Coral reefs are structures that have been in our oceans for over 400 million years. In recent years, the coral reef population has been decreasing rapidly due to changes in our oceans. Due to scientists'...

Is Miami really going to be underwater in 2050?

Noah Yecutieli, News Editor March 3, 2023

There is a spreading idea that our beloved city is going to be submerged under the same turquoise waves that gave it its distinguished value. But to what extent can we trust that this claim is credible...

Youth Climate Activists & What You Can Do To Help

Sophie Spiegel, Health & Science Editor January 31, 2022

I think it’s fair to say that our planet is in need of rehabilitation. If we continue neglecting and abusing all that earth has to offer, it will deteriorate at an even faster rate. Luckily, many  people...

ASMR, does it actually work?

Daniella Froimzon, Entertainment Editor January 31, 2022

With the increasing amount of stress many teenagers face daily, methods to relieve some of the pressure have been introduced, and one of them is ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response).   ASMR...

The climate change showdown: Trump vs. Biden

The climate change showdown: Trump vs. Biden

Sophie Spiegel, Health and Science Editor April 27, 2021

Climate change took much significance during the 2020 presidential election. Both Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have delved into this climate emergency topic while running for presidency...

Who knew? Animals can dream too!

Who knew? Animals can dream too!

Casey Critz, Staff Writer February 18, 2021

Dreams can become humans' biggest fantasy or can trap them in their deepest, darkest fears. But, are humans the only animals who experience these complicated images? Most mammals and household pets...

Will a new version of the Coronavirus emerge from minks?

Will a new version of the Coronavirus emerge from minks?

Sophie Spiegel, Health and Science Editor February 16, 2021

Seven countries have reported mink-related COVID-19 mutations in humans. This is due to the fact that minks kept in large numbers on mink farms have caught the virus from infected workers. The issue is,...

How to take care of your immune system

How to take care of your immune system

Alexis DeAngelis, Feature Editor February 16, 2021

With COVID-19 spreading quickly and infecting many, our immune systems are cued to kill the foreign invader. To help put up a good fight, our health needs to be well taken care of.  The immune system...

Myth-busters: How true are the tales our parents told us as kids?

Myth-busters: How true are the tales our parents told us as kids?

Casey Critz, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

From preadolescence to even our late teen years, some parents have tricked us into thinking a couple of weird things were illegal, dangerous, or just had a strange effect on us. Ranging from seeds growing...

Life hack: How to hack for a living

Life hack: How to hack for a living

Casey Critz, Staff Writer December 2, 2020

In shows like “Mr. Robot,” “CSI: Cyber” and “Criminal Minds,” hackers are typically portrayed as criminals, but the truth is that not all of them are bad, with many using their expertise to...

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