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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….

The Mind of a Chimp

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Imagine hanging out near a river while spending time fishing with a few of your close friends…..

Dark Matter? Dark Energy? What’s the Difference?

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Chicago’s Dark Matter: WIMPs of the Underground is an exploration into whether or not the WIMP is the best candidate for Dark Matter. Register today for the lecture! – http://bit.ly/CDMWIMP

Networking Forum 3/31

Monday, May 24th, 2010

This was the first of its kind for C²ST, and we had a great turnout! Here are a few photos from the event, courtesy of Robert B. Johnson, S.E. with the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois.

Asian Carp Invasion: Notes

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

How did they get here? And better yet, how did they make it past the electric barrier set up to keep out invasive species? Professor David Lodge of the University of Notre Dame weighs in on three possible scenarios.

Who Needs Alternative Energy?

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Who needs alternative energies? The consensus at last night’s conversation at Harold Washington Library is that we all do.