Huge downpours, massive flooding, heat waves, prolonged droughts—these extreme events are occurring more frequently, and with greater intensity. “100-year-floods” are occurring every year or two; should we consider these weather events the new ‘normal’? How are cities and regions responding and planning under such uncertainties? Continue reading “Extreme Storms”
Content Type: Video
The Leakey Foundation, Chicago Council on Science and Technology and Chicago Public Library present:
The Origins of the Genus Homo.
When did our ancestors look the way we expect the earliest members of our genus to have looked? Continue reading “The Origins of Genus Homo”
Together, we’ve spent a decade enhancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of science and technology and their impact on society. Continue reading “Science is for Everyone”
Watch the full program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aja10… Continue reading “The Future of Trees Hope in a Changing Climate Highlights”
With extreme weather events, flooding, drought, and habitat fragmentation on the rise, will our trees be able to weather the storm? What will our parks, preserves, and urban landscapes look like in 50 or 100 years? Continue reading “The Future of Trees: Hope in a Changing Climate”
C2ST and ARCS Foundation, Illinois Chapter are proud to present an evening with Bridget Coughlin, president and CEO of the Shedd Aquarium, as she discusses the need for science today: Continue reading “Science is a Verb. We Must Get Sciencing. The World Requires It!”
