The changing seasons not only bring differing temperatures but also changing leaves. During the autumn season, the leaves change from a greenish color to colors of red, orange, yellow, and tan, and then proceed to fall. But why? When...

When snowflakes begin to decorate our windows, it is a sign that winter is ahead. Like people, no two snowflakes are alike. Each has a different design, completely unique from the rest. How is that possible? How can tiny, microscopic...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into autumn, it may overlap with the flu: another type of respiratory virus. Although each of the viruses are bad on its own, when combined, they raise major health concerns regarding viral transmission...

Throughout the previous years, technology has affected the presidential election by spreading awareness and campaigning. However, this year, when six feet of space is required between people, everything from debates to casting...

A six-year-old has a muscle disorder caused by damaged neurons in her body. Her central nervous system handles the brain and spinal cord, and these neurons extend and provide tone and responsive ability to the muscles. Muscles...

As the leaves are starting to change color, and more stores are having sales, it can only mean one thing: school is starting soon. In the past, school starting again was frightening for students and a celebration for parents....

Have you ever been out, and suddenly ran into a colleague or fellow student? You were probably able to easily recognize them by their familiar face and voice. Yet, these days, no one can recognize another person by their face...

The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe by storm, shutting down all public gatherings and social lives of our world’s inhabitants. Scientists are urgently testing different vaccines, trying to stop the wave of casualties....

Adviser’s Note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this opinion article belong solely to the author and do not reflect the view of The Colt Chronicle Staff, Kinnelon High School, or its students and staff members.  As...

In recent years, news has been flying around the science world about the possibility of colonizing Mars. However, many don’t know the logistics of Mars colonization. Researchers from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne...

For many high school students, the idea of having to choose what career they wish to pursue as an adult is a daunting task that they would rather not even consider. For students at KHS who have considered this question and came...

Imagine nothing.   If you thought of a void or supervoid in space, then you’re pretty close to being right.   Cosmic voids are vast spaces between galaxy filaments (the largest known structures in the...