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C²ST Cyberside Chat

Welcome to Cyberside Chat – the blog that features scientists and guest contributors addressing topics at the forefront of science and technology innovation in Chicago and the world.

Recent Posts

  • China’s Clean Energy: Current Research, Development & Cooperation
  • photo Comments (0) C2ST 3/28/2012 Global investment in renewable energy jumped 32% in 2010 to a record $211bn according to the Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2011 report. But how excited should we be about China’s green energy? And how will Chinese green energy investments affect the U.S. and its energy production and conservation? Post your thoughts and join the conversation! More »
  • Nano 101: Test your Nano knowledge!
  • photo Comments (2) C2ST 2/10/2012 Nano 101: Test your Nano knowledge! What is nanotechnology? What is nanoscale? What is a nanometer? What are nanomaterials? Do they exist in nature? Is nanotechnology new? Where did it come from? What are nanoparticles, nanotubes, and nanoplates? Where is nanotechnology used today? Where are some future uses of nanotechnology More »
  • The Believers
  • photo Comments (0) C2ST 2/8/2012 Cold fusion is one of those topics that elicits strong words and sentiments. Due to these powerful feelings and discourse about the topic, it is the perfect subject to be tackled by the filmmakers, whose goal is to show the human side of science. Read more about The Believers at Joanne Manaster's blog in Scientific American, Making Scientists Seem Human–Through Film! More »
  • Sustainable Energy: Fact or Fiction
  • photo Comments (0) C2ST 12/29/2011 Although we generally agree that sustainability is valuable, there is less agreement on how much sustainability is necessary or desirable. Join the discussion.

    Question: What does sustainability mean when it comes to Energy production? Do you think it is possible?     More »
  • FRACKING – the quest for energy independence
  • photo Comments (5) C2ST 12/5/2011 What is fracking? Fracking is the hydraulic fracturing technology that the energy industry hopes to use to expand natural gas production in the United States. Join the discussion.

    Question: Do you think hydraulic fracturing is the answer to our energy independence?     More »
  • The Science and Policy of Obesity
  • photo Comments (1) C2ST 11/28/2011 In effort to further engage in what is to be a lively discussion at our December 1st dual program on the Science & Policy of Obesity, we are asking anyone to share your thoughts with the C2ST community!
    Question: What intervention policies should be in place to stop the obesity epidemic in Chicago?     More »
  • A promising method to repair damaged hearts in children
  • photo Comments (1) C2ST 2/14/2011 Author Sunjay Kaushal, surgeon in the Division of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at Children's Memorial Hospital and assistant professor of surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine says that for children with congenital heart disease, stem cell therapy has the potential to replace heart transplants and other types of invasive therapies in the future. More »

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  • Recent Comments

    • FRACKING – the quest for energy independence (5)
      • Tom:
        Recently, ” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday for...
        Posted on December 5, 2011
      • Abigail Larrison:
        It is not acceptable to completely destroy our limited clean water...
        Posted on December 5, 2011
      • Tom:
        Very interesting articles you posted on Twitter. The NYTimes’ graphic...
        Posted on December 5, 2011
      • Phill:
        Thanks Tom, we will be posting articles via Twitter and Facebook on Fracking....
        Posted on December 5, 2011
      • Tom:
        Fracking is one of the topics I am only slightly familiar with. However, I’d...
        Posted on December 5, 2011

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