IEEE Crossword Newsletter

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Across
  1. 3. How species change and adapt over generations, always one step ahead of us
  2. 5. The chemical that speeds things up, like caffeine for reactions
  3. 9. The science of using living organisms to solve problems, from food to medicine
  4. 12. The smallest unit in physics, reminding us that big things come in tiny packages
  5. 13. Space’s own vacuum cleaner, with gravity so strong not even light can escape
  6. 15. A math term for quantities that point somewhere – think “directions with a purpose”
  7. 18. Trying things out virtually so you don’t break them in real life
  8. 19. The plant’s way of turning sunlight into lunch, no kitchen required
  9. 22. Brain cell that delivers signals – your mind’s personal messenger service
Down
  1. 1. The spread of particles from crowded to roomy areas, like people leaving a party
  2. 2. The universe’s tendency toward chaos, like your room after finals
  3. 4. An array of numbers in rows and columns, a favorite of both math and sci-fi fans
  4. 6. The unit of heredity that helps decide your traits, thanks to your parents
  5. 7. Step-by-step problem-solver, as precise as grandma’s recipe (but less tasty)
  6. 8. A colorful cosmic cloud where new stars are born – space’s own nursery
  7. 10. The full set of genetic instructions for building... you!
  8. 11. The never-ending journey of carbon in nature, like a chemical road trip
  9. 14. The process that keeps you going by turning food into energy
  10. 16. Rocky bodies orbiting the Sun, occasionally getting too close for comfort
  11. 17. Nature’s group project, with plants, animals, and bacteria all playing their parts
  12. 20. A massive star’s explosive finale, lighting up the galaxy for miles
  13. 21. The body’s tiny helpers, speeding up reactions like backstage crew at a concert