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This is the repository for all things C2ST. You can learn with videos of our past events, read articles concerning cutting-edge research and development in Chicago and elsewhere that will change our lives, check out C2ST in the news, and more! Use the Filter Media options below to browse C2ST’s content and discover something new!
We graciously thank The Brinson Foundation for their generous sponsorship of the C2ST Science Communication Internship in 2021-2024. As a result, an incredibly talented group of diverse STEM undergraduate and graduate scholars at area colleges and universities researched and developed over 100 blogs.* Enjoy-If you like, please share!
*As of 10.25.24
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Synopsis of “Plants: how we use ’em, and how we don’t lose ’em”
By Julia Turan
Last month, at the usual classy, mood-lighted Geek Bar, Jessica B. Turner, plant researcher and enthusiast reminded listeners not to forget about the plant kingdom. These photosynthesizing organisms are essential to our lives and our planet.
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Isis vs The US -The Battle of Hypothalami
C2ST Artist in Residence Aaron Freeman compares the neuro-recruiting approaches of the Islamic State and the US military. Which side want to stimulate the production of what hormone. Will the winner be ISIS oxytocin or Pentagon testosterone.
The Neurobiology of The Incredible Hulk
c2st.org Artist in Residence Aaron Freeman considers the neurobiological implications of Dr. Bruce Banner’s sudden inability to articulate once he transforms into the Incredible Hulk.
When Playing Sports is Bad For Your Brain – Dorothy Kozlowski, Jeffrey Mjaanes, and Peggy Mason
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Northwestern Baldwin Auditorium
Brain injuries are in the news a lot these days. The NFL has been involved in a number of lawsuits involving traumatic brain injuries among players. Research suggests that as many as 1 in 3 professional football players could develop symptoms of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy as the result of concussions sustained during their careers. Continue reading “When Playing Sports is Bad For Your Brain – Dorothy Kozlowski, Jeffrey Mjaanes, and Peggy Mason”
When Playing Sports is Bad for Your Brain
Brain injuries are in the news a lot these days. San Francisco 49er linebacker Chris Borland, a third-round draft pick out of Wisconsin, retired this spring after playing just one season in the NFL, over concerns about head trauma. The NFL and NHL have both been involved in lawsuits involving traumatic brain injuries among players. But brain injuries are not just the concern of pro athletes–studies indicate that children who play football between the ages of 9 and 12 experience between 240 and 585 head hits per season, with a force that is comparable to that experienced by high school and college players. The long-term effect of these hits is not yet known. And brain injuries are not limited to football, hockey and boxing—sports such as soccer carry risks of permanent brain injury.
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