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NASA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

The month of November is Native American History Month.  Native Americans have contributed to major discoveries and processes across the…

3 years ago

HeLa Cells: The Immortal Cell Line

The polio vaccine, HPV vaccine, and in vitro fertilization may sound familiar to many, but do you know where each…

3 years ago

The Race to Space: Who’ll be the First to Conduct Research on the Moon?

Sites for research in space are reaching astronomical levels, with some scientists proposing the idea of an international workstation on…

3 years ago

Just Keep Swimming: The Physics of Ducks

Have you ever wondered why you organize your ducks in a row? It’s physics!  Ducklings swimming behind their mother in…

3 years ago

Aging: The Race Against Time

From the moment we’re born, we have already begun the process of aging. As we grow and mature, so do…

4 years ago

Asian American Representation in STEM & Media: Why It Matters

Previously, C2ST published an article explaining unconscious bias. This bias can manifest itself in different ways, including in the representation…

4 years ago

Tunes for Tots: Birds Sing to their Incubating Eggs

Before baby birds even begin to observe the world around them, they are already able to learn certain behaviors. Over…

4 years ago

How do Scientists Model the Climate?

Earth’s climate system is complex. The system comprises interactions between Earth’s landmasses, the oceans, the ecosystems, the atmosphere, and even…

4 years ago

Bats of a Feather Stick Together

The animal kingdom can be cut-throat, as friendship is not found in all animal species generally speaking. Animals of the…

4 years ago

Kelp Needs our Help: Ocean Warming and the Threat to Ocean Flora

In Illinois we’re used to seeing lush green forests rooted in grassy soils, however, in other parts of the world,…

4 years ago