A few weeks ago, researchers in Sweden discovered a significant and puzzling methane leak at the bottom of the Baltic Sea, shocking scientists due to […]
American Elections: Navigating a Shifting Political Landscape
As Americans head to the polls on November 5th, the presidential race has taken an unexpected turn. Initially, the contest appeared set to repeat the 2020 match-up between incumbent Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump. However, after a poorly received debate performance on June 27th, Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee on July 21st. Harris, at 59, brings a generational advantage over her opponents, being significantly younger than both Biden and Trump. This youthful edge is a strategic asset as she steps into the spotlight with limited time to establish her own identity and counter Trump’s campaign narratives. The Democrats face the challenge of defending Biden’s record, which includes high inflation, expansive industrial policies, and international upheavals—issues that Republicans are likely to use against Harris.Despite these challenges, Harris's candidacy presents…
The Impact of the Methane Leak Discovered in the Baltic Sea
A few weeks ago, researchers in Sweden discovered a significant…
How Math is used to win Olympic Gold medals.
In 2014, Andrew Wilson, a college swimmer and math enthusiast,…
Biden allows Ukraine to use US-made longer-range missiles to attack Russia
Recently (18-19/11/24), although there was some reluctance on Biden’s administration…
COP29: What is the conference that’s helping shape the future of climate action?
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), taking place…
How Technology is transforming Financial Services in 2024
The fintech revolution is reshaping the financial services landscape in…
The 6 Types of Stocks You Need to Know: A Guide from Peter Lynch
A long time ago, I, Lucas, read One Up on…
Emotional Spending: The Psychological Tricks Behind Impulse Purchases
Ever walked into a store for one thing and left…
The Economics of Climate Change
Climate change isn't just an environmental issue—it's an economic one.…
How Math is used to win Olympic Gold medals.
In 2014, Andrew Wilson, a college swimmer and math enthusiast, sat in Ken Ono’s number theory class at Emory University. Little did he know, this […]
Biden allows Ukraine to use US-made longer-range missiles to attack Russia
Recently (18-19/11/24), although there was some reluctance on Biden’s administration to grant such permission and the White House refused during months fearing the decision would […]
COP29: What is the conference that’s helping shape the future of climate action?
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, has drawn global attention as leaders, scientists, and activists tackle the escalating […]
Study Tips to Ace Finals
As December rolls around, students at all year groups are gearing up for finals week. The Falcons Chronicle has put together a list of tried-and-true […]
Economics of the Elections: What to Expect from the USA
With Donald Trump recently winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, many are looking at how his proposed economic policies might shape the country in the […]
Empower Her Judaism
Six young women from Rio de Janeiro—Maria Antonia Klabin, Gabriela Klabin, Beatriz Binenbojm, Helena Klabin Salles, Sofia Rymer, and Alice Sayão—came together to found Empower […]
How Bioluminescent Bacteria Are Lighting Up Environmental Monitoring
Imagine walking by a river and seeing it glow in the dark, thanks to tiny, engineered bacteria, not from magic. Sounds like something straight out […]
Political dissatisfaction triggered by Cuban power grid collapsing for the fourth time since hurricane has arrived
On October 27th 2024, Oscar hurricane hit Cuba, as a category 1 hurricane near the city of Baracoa before weakening to a tropical storm. The […]
TBS Students Lead Social Change with “Parcerias Solidárias
On May 9th, 2024, three students from The British School (TBS)—Maria Antônia Filgueiras, Maria Carvalho, and Sofia Hirdes—founded Parcerias Solidárias, a social initiative dedicated to […]