By C2ST Staff
The last few months have been challenging for Chicagoans, Americans, and citizens of the world. Now would usually be the time for many of us to head out to the beach, meet with friends, and enjoy some well earned R&R. Summer is a great time for outdoor science events, like our Urban Nature Walk. While we may not get the summer we planned for, that doesn’t mean we can’t figure out new ways to have fun in the sun.
Join C2ST and Fermilab for the Neutrino 2020 Physics Slam! Continue reading “Neutrino 2020 Physics Slam!”
Join C2ST as Dr. Hughes discusses recent and rapid advancements in forensic genomics analyses while also exploring the ethical, legal, and social stakes.
Continue reading “Forensic Genomic Technologies: New Frontiers Bring New Considerations”
Join C2ST and Dean Bashir to explore the grand opportunities to address grand challenges across engineering, biology, and medicine during COVID-19.
Continue reading “Science from the Frontlines: Engineering at the Service of Humanity”
By Zuri McClelland, C2ST Aux-Board Member
The Earth’s climate is changing more rapidly than we could have ever expected. To keep up with the production of food and goods, we have produced a massive amount of gases, like carbon dioxide (CO2), that fill our atmosphere. These gases capture a significant amount of the radiation reflected from the Earth’s surface trapping heat energy, ultimately warming up the planet. This is called the greenhouse effect. Over the course of decades, scientists have seen an increase in global temperature due to this phenomenon. As a result, the polar ice caps have melted, sea levels have risen and weather patterns have changed. The effect on humankind and the animal kingdom is already underway but we’ll continue to see changes that may affect all living matter on Earth. Continue reading “How You Can Help Fight Climate Change in the Chicago Area”
By Robert Kriss, C2ST Editor
Scientists are attacking the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus, which causes Covid-19, from two different angles. One approach is to develop a vaccine to prevent infection. The other approach is to find a cure for people already infected.
Continue reading “Changing The Shape Of The “Molecular Key” That COVID-19 Uses to Enter Human Cells”
