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Thiomargarita magnifica – A giant bacteria in a microscopic world

You may remember bacteria as teeny-tiny organisms seen under a microscope from biology lessons in school. In this blog, however,…

2 years ago

A Taste of the Future: 3D Printed Food

Imagine a customizable meal at the touch of a button! It sounds like something out of The Jetsons, but it…

2 years ago

Allergy Season: A Letter from a Pollen Allergen

Dear Host, Hi, it’s me, a pollen allergen. I am writing to you because you seem to be experiencing some…

2 years ago

C2ST End of Fiscal Year Sweepstakes Official Rules

Chicago Council on Science and Technology C2ST Fundraising Sweepstakes Official Rules (more…)

2 years ago

Inside the Body of a Marathon Runner

The 2023 Boston Marathon recently concluded when thousands of highly trained runners crossed the finish line after a grueling 26.2…

2 years ago

Building A Science Communication Internship At Our Non Profit Organization

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyM8VfWFXto (more…)

2 years ago

The Science Behind Fat: Why This Nutrient Is So Good for You

Carbs, protein, fat.  These big three macronutrients are names we hear a lot in our everyday lives, but what are…

2 years ago

Another Letter from a Pathogen: Neutrophil & Macrophages

In a recent blog post, we looked at adaptive immunity and how T cells and B cells react to seeing…

2 years ago

Lab-Grown Blood: Aiding People One Drop At A Time

Blood is the fluid of life.  It contains three types of cells: platelets, white blood cells, and red blood cells.…

2 years ago

An Open Letter from a Pathogen: T Cells & B Cells

Do you ever wonder how our bodies protect themselves from threats?  Not only are our bodies constantly under threat from…

2 years ago