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Sustainable Energy: Fact or Fiction

Thursday, December 29th, 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?

FRACKING – the quest for energy independence

Monday, December 5th, 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?

The Science and Policy of Obesity

Monday, November 28th, 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?

The Genius Spark of Nikola Tesla, Expo at Navy Pier

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Visit the traveling exhibit of one of the world’s most celebrated scientists
in its showing in the U.S.

The scientist who helps you fall asleep at night

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

- By Tom Ruginis Do you ever think about the process of going to sleep at night? You: turn off the TV with a remote control instead of walking up to it text a friend or loved-one before plugging-in your cell phone for charging turn off the lights with a simple switch hop into bed [...]

What Do You Like About Tesla

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Let us know what you like about Nikola Tesla

The Genius Spark of Nikola Tesla – YouTube Contest Rules

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Contest Rules and information for the Nikola Tesla Genius Spark YouTube contest.

Pictures from Science in the Second City

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Pictures from our fundraiser event Science in the Second City

Radiation: From A(toms) to S(ieverts)

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Radiation is essentially various shrapnel that is released when an atom or atoms undergoes decay, fusion or fission….

Uranium, Plutonium & Cake: A Brief History of Proliferation

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Proliferation is but the spread of something – a technology or an idea, across a geographical area. We often…