Accelerating Art: Fermilab’s First Artist in Residence
by Lindsay Olson People in Science , The "TEM" of STEM
After hours of training, I strapped on my dosimeter and stepped into the 4-mile-long particle accelerator that uses 1,000 superconducting […]
Optogenetics: Lighting Up the Brain
by Zachary Kortge Science Within Us , The "TEM" of STEM
Inside our head is a raging electrical storm that creates the basis of our very existence. The electricity created by […]
What and where are extra dimensions?
by Yahya Ashraf The "TEM" of STEM
It is widely believed that we live in a four-dimensional world comprised of length, width, height and time. But the […]
Combating Climate Change with…New Materials
by Ben Marcus , Sarah Anderson The "TEM" of STEM
We’ve gotten pretty far relying on simple materials such as wood, steel, and nylon to create a modern society, but […]
Discover COVID Treatments with Your Own Computer
by Ben Marcus The "TEM" of STEM
The World Community Grid is an effort to create the world’s largest public computing grid to tackle scientific research projects […]
The History of the Internet: From ARPANET to 5G
by Ben Marcus Science Around the House , The "TEM" of STEM
In 1957, after the Soviets’ launched Sputnik 1, the US Congress responded by creating the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA; […]
Taking a Drive with Sir Isaac Newton
by Ben Marcus The "TEM" of STEM
You got a call this morning telling you that you need to pick up Sir Isaac Newton from O’Hare airport.
Fun Facts About Pi(e)
by The Science Unsealed Editorial Staff Science Around the House , The "TEM" of STEM
We are sad that the coronavirus forced us to cancel our annual Pi K run. Everyone’s health and safety is […]
Machines Can Read Your Mind
by Maggie Colton People in Science , Science Below the Surface , Science Within Us , The "TEM" of STEM
A bionic woman trains her robotic ear to recognize the sound of footsteps two blocks away. A man taps on […]
Machine Learning & How It Affects Our Daily Lives
by Ainsley Lawrence Science Around the House , The "TEM" of STEM
Machine learning impacts our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. It determines what we see while scrolling through […]
Artificial Organs? How We Can Get There with 3D Printing
by Terese Geraghty Science Within Us , The "TEM" of STEM
Medical technology is rapidly advancing, with new technologies emerging faster than we can appreciate. Technologies such as liquid biopsies, 3D […]
A Tale of Two Speeds: How Planes Stay in the Air
by Ben Marcus The "TEM" of STEM
Last spring, my wife and I took a trip to Bali for our honeymoon. While the trip was an absolutely […]
Aluminum as Fuel? It’s Not Science Fiction
by Erik Anderson The "TEM" of STEM
Aluminum might seem like an odd choice for a fuel. When you think of aluminum, you probably think of aluminum […]
Blood, Sweat, and… Saliva: How Our Bodily Fluids Can Save Us
by Sarah Anderson Science Within Us , The "TEM" of STEM
Picture a fighter pilot commanding a plane as they engage in aerial combat. When you think of the greatest threats […]
How to Take Great Photos: The Three Pillars of Photography
by Ben Marcus The "TEM" of STEM
Smartphones have pretty good cameras these days, but no matter how advanced this technology becomes, it’s no match for our […]
The Bicycle: A Marvel of Physics and Engineering
by Ben Marcus The "TEM" of STEM
Oh, how I love riding my bicycle! It has gotten me all over Chicago, along the lakefront from the far […]
Be a Superhero with Biomimicry
by Dana Simmons Science of the Outdoors , The "TEM" of STEM
Have you ever wanted to build a suit that gives you superhuman capabilities? What would you do if you could […]
The Strange History of Antidepressants
by Austin Lim The "TEM" of STEM
Ironically, despite the horrors of war, armed conflict has a way of advancing medicine. Gruesome injuries sustained on the battlefield […]
How Soon Will We All Have Hydrogen-Powered Cars?
by Erik Anderson The "TEM" of STEM
Hydrogen-powered cars are a promising technology. They are clean, could potentially be powered by renewable energy, and plus, they just […]
A DIY Guide to Building a Quantum Computer
by Jeronimo Martinez The "TEM" of STEM
Imagine a computer that doesn’t use electrical devices to process information but instead uses individual atoms. These computers, called quantum […]
I Can Steal Your Data in Less Than 10 Minutes (With a Privacy-Back Guarantee)
by Alexander Dean The "TEM" of STEM
It’s estimated that companies and governments will spend over $124 billion dollars this year on security measures to protect your […]
Let’s Talk Quantum—A Revolution in Communication
by Hope Lee The "TEM" of STEM
If you reach into your back pocket or bag, a small device likely hides in the depths. Perhaps you’re holding […]
How Cameras Work: From Lens to Sensor
by Ben Marcus The "TEM" of STEM
Everyone has a digital camera on their phone these days, but you, the aspiring photographer, might be thinking it’s time […]
Surprising Uses for Gemstones
by Stella Tsotsos The "TEM" of STEM
From diamond rings to sapphire earrings to garnet necklaces, people have gotten into the habit of wearing and cherishing gemstones. […]
