The COVID virus pandemic has caused huge decreases in transportation and industrial activities which has resulted in decreases in air pollution levels and greenhouse emissions. Just in April 2020, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were reduced by 17% globally.
Science ECUSA & Cervantes is a program for the promotion of scientific and technological culture, organized by the Cervantes Institute and ECUSA (Spanish Scientists in the U.S.), and composed of a series of monthly meetings that deal with current topics and of high scientific or technological interest presented in a didactic and affordable way for the general public, and with the vocation of bringing to society the latest advances and developments in science.
Continue reading “Studies on Viral Genetics to Understand the SARS-CoV2 Pandemic”
Learn about the cutting edge research being done in the world of animal/tick interaction in order to better human health outcomes!
Continue reading “The Power of Genomics: Optimizing Health Outcomes & Wildlife Conservation”
Learn how ancient DNA is currently being used to inform studies of human ancestry, our prehistoric interactions with animals, and our ancestors’ diets!
Continue reading “The Study of Ancient DNA: Knowledge from Unexpected Sources”
Dr. Kehl-Fie will discuss how a pathogen and host’s struggle for essential metals during an infection informs treatment development and expands our understanding of bacteria!
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Comment by Robert J. Kriss, C2ST Editor
Scientists at the U.S Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Wisconsin are collaborating to develop customizable, “smart,” and energy-efficient windows for office buildings and residences. These windows, custom designed for particular geographic locations, contain transparent solar cells to generate electricity. Other layers of transparent materials in the window control how much of the light spectrum will pass through the window to heat and illuminate the interior and how much will be used to generate electricity. A mathematical model has been developed to determine for a specific location, based on, among other things, the angle of sunlight and other weather parameters, which materials should be used and in which geometric configuration to reduce energy consumption while providing adequate illumination. The design will be different for Chicago than for Miami, for example.
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