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Rethinking the BRAIN

BRAIN. No longer just a word to describe the three-pound hunk inside your skull. As of April 2013, “BRAIN” is…

10 years ago

Fail more and better

The first day of classes is finally over. Trudging home, you lug a massive book-bag stuffed with your 7.6-pound copy…

10 years ago

Women in STEM: Connect

Our Women in STEM: Connect is back! This year's event will feature a lively panel discussion with Q&A, video shorts,…

10 years ago

#Isis vs The US The Battle of Hypothalami #parisattacks

This repost seems acutely relevant given the recent Islamic State attacks on targets in Paris France. My basic (though wildly…

10 years ago

C2ST Speakeasy: Robot Revolution with Anna Brill & Kathleen McCarthy

The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) recently opened a one-of-its-kind temporary exhibit, Robot Revolution. This unprecedented exhibit features more…

10 years ago

A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words—Teaching Science With Comics

Graphic narratives, also known as comics, are increasingly being used to unpack complex concepts and experiences. Despite the stigma of…

10 years ago

Robert Sapolsky #Religion & #Schizophrenia

I pretend to attend a 1992 Stanford University lecture by professor Robert Sapolsky's lecture on Religion and Schizophrenia.

10 years ago

C2ST Speakeasy with Tejas Shastry

What's the deal with wearable technology? At Geek Bar Chicago's SCIENCE! Tuesday Wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers…

10 years ago

Stuart Firestein presents C2ST Lecture on failure in science

The Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) hosts a variety of events in the city to enhance the public…

10 years ago

How Being Poor Can Make You Sick – Dr. Paula Skye Tallman Pt.1

This is part one of C2ST Artist in Residence, Aaron Freeman's talk with the Field Museum's Dr. Paula Skye Tallman.…

10 years ago