Blog Post

A Tiny Battery with a Huge Spark

By Scott Michael Slone

Greetings fellow members of C2ST, this article is by Scott Michael Slone, C2ST’s resident intern.

There has been a rapid surge in technological progress in recent years, especially miniaturized devices. These include medical implants, flying robots that mimic insects, as well as tiny microphones and cameras that can fit, say, on a pair of glasses or jewelry. It seems with all of this rapid progress that there is no end to our expansion. However, there is one issue that has been plaguing these devices: the power source. Continue reading “A Tiny Battery with a Huge Spark”

Press Release

An Evening with the Stars

Join Chicago Council on Science and Technology for An Evening with the Stars of Science and Technology June 13 at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum!

Enjoy stimulating conversation with members of Chicago’s elite scientific, business and philanthropic communities. Become immersed in hands-on scientific exhibits and demonstrations, and enjoy a stunning view of the Chicago skyline.

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