CuriosiTEA Journal Club 

Student summary by Elizabeth Li Original Source: Alex Parrish, Virginia, June 2nd, 2025 https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/05/eng-me-bartlett-worch-recyclable-circuits.html Image created by Elizabeth Li Abstract Background: So many electronics such as phones, tablets, and computers have been thrown away in the past few years, and the recycling process is proving to be too slow to accommodate so much waste. The amount of electronic waste (e-waste) is piling u

Student summary by Olivia Liu Original Source:Published June 17, 2025 in Discover Magazine by Lehmann, J. Image created by Olivia Liu Abstract Background: Small animals live shorter lives because their genetics can’t protect them very well from cell damage. However, bats have the ability to live longer and to resist cancer using several strategies. Objective: Scientists want to create treatments for cancer in humans by researching bats. Method: Researchers investigated fib

Student summary by Jayden Ahn Original Source: Evan Bush, NBC News, June 18, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/moths-fly-600-miles-particular-series-mountain-caves-scientists-think-rcna213703 Image created by Jayden Ahn Abstract Background: Recently, Bogong moths have been found to use the stars to navigate their journey. Researchers have said this was a first for insects and one of the few known cases of animals using stars to navigate to a destination. O