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Gene Defect Turns Rabbit Hops into Acrobatic Handstands

Sauteur d’Alfort is French for Alfort’s jumpers but interestingly, the breed of rabbits that carry the name don’t jump at…

5 years ago

Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Making Biodegradable Plastics Disappear

Biodegradables won’t solve our plastic crisis. Despite our efforts to recycle, the overall amount of plastic that is recycled is…

5 years ago

C2ST Weekly: Public Transportation & Feral Donkeys

Hello! Here’s what’s happening in the world of STEM this week. What do feral donkeys, the search for alien life,…

5 years ago

C2ST Weekly: Science, Sandwiches, & Immortal Hydras

Hello! Here’s what’s happening in the world of STEM this week. All Chicago residents 16 years and older are now…

5 years ago

Taste of Science: Fermented Beverages

Over the last decade there has been a health craze brewing over kombucha (kuhm-boo-chuh) and other fermented drinks and food…

5 years ago

C2ST Weekly: The C2ST Gala + Artificial Wombs

Hello! Here’s what’s happening in the world of STEM this week. We’ve got a helicopter on Mars, a potential AIDS…

5 years ago

Artificial Wombs: From Science Fiction to Reality

While the idea of growing babies outside of the body in artificial wombs sounds like something out of a work…

5 years ago

C2ST Weekly: The C2ST Gala + Gorilla Adoption

Good afternoon. Here’s what’s happening in the world of STEM this week. Scientists are drinking wine that they left in...space...for…

5 years ago

C2ST Weekly: Super Strong Robots + The Future of Chicago Transportation

Good afternoon. Here’s what’s happening in the world of STEM this week. We’re keeping our eyes peeled for super-strong robots,…

5 years ago

C2ST Weekly: The Science Behind Whiskey + Runaway Icebergs

Good afternoon. Here’s what’s happening in the world of STEM this week. (more…)

5 years ago