Getting Clean with Some Household Science
by Kristen Vogt Veggeberg | Science Around the House
Ah, summer in Chicago. A time of long days, longer lines at the Shedd Aquarium, and endless amount of fruit […]
The Rhythm of Movement
by Austin Lim | Science of the Outdoors, Science Within Us
“If you can walk, you can dance.” Within this traditional African proverb lies a hidden truth about our nature as […]
A Brief Guide to the 2018 Perseid Meteor Shower
by Nathan Baskin | Science in Space
For those who enjoy observing the night sky, summer is a great time of year to look for meteors blazing […]
What Draws Us to Science?
by Kate Proudfoot | Science of the Outdoors
What draws us to science? Oftentimes science gives us a glimpse of the vast workings of the natural world, showing […]
Mental Illness: With Proper Care, You Can Get Better
by Jose Sanchez | People in Science
Mental health problems can affect anyone. Here are some facts:
A Taste of Science for the Everyday
by Stefanie Kall | Science Within Us
Have you ever wanted an instrument for determining which biological molecules are present in a mixture? Okay, unless you’re working […]
The Science of Fireworks
by Ian Moncrief | The "TEM" of STEM
This Fourth of July, many families will be wrapping up their festivities by going to see a blazing, brilliant firework […]
Tiny Folds, Big Sounds: The Physiology of Singing
by Dana Simmons | Science Within Us
Marissa Simmons is a professional opera singer and private music teacher in the Chicagoland area. During her studies at the […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Summer Solstice
by Nathan Baskin | Science in Space
Today is the 2018 summer solstice, which marks the longest day of the year and the official start of the […]
BEEing like a Magnet
by Austin Lim | Science of the Outdoors
The human body is able to obtain information about our environment in unique ways. Our eyes convert photons of reflected […]
Dr. Alice Hamilton: a Hoosier Woman Who Established an Entirely New Field of Life-Saving Science in Early 1900s America
by Effie Greathouse | People in Science
Here in the 21st century, we take for granted some pretty amazing achievements in public health that make our lives […]
Your Gut Microbiome and You: How Bacteria in Your Intestines Keep You Healthy and Happy
by Kate Proudfoot | Science Within Us
“Microbiome” – it’s a popular buzzword these days, but this word means different things to different people. What is the […]
The Science of Laundry
by Kristen Vogt Veggeberg | Science Around the House
The year was 2008. A year of recessions, Obama, and the last Batman movie to be filmed in Chicago. It […]
Truffles, Dogs, Pigs, and Us
by Dana Simmons | Science of the Outdoors
Today, the truffle is one of the world’s most expensive and extravagant foods, reserved for foodies’ special occasions. They present […]
Why Do We Get Cold Weather When the Climate Should be Warming?
by Nathan Baskin | Science of the Outdoors
While it’s widely understood that our planet’s climate is warming, there is a lot of confusion about how this influences […]
The Fate of the Flush: The Effects of Pharmaceuticals on Our Seas
by Ellis Moloney | Science Below the Surface, Science of the Outdoors
Plastic pollution in our oceans, lakes, and rivers has gained vast media attention over recent months, and rightly so: approximately […]
Will Global Warming Stop the Snow?
by Laura Rico-Beck | Science of the Outdoors
I bet you’ve heard it before, maybe in the news, from your uncle, or maybe from a skeptical friend. How […]
The Maillard Reaction: A Taste of Food Chemistry
by Austin Lim | Science Within Us
“How come we never learned anything practical in high school?” He placed his steak knife parallel to a grill line […]
The Tests That Donated Blood Goes Through
by Alison Gould | Science Within Us
If you’re unlucky enough to end up in hospital in need of a blood transfusion, you trust that your transfusion […]
In Your Face! Privacy Lawsuits over Faceprinting Technology are Front-and-Center in Illinois
by Erin Conway | Science Around the House
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s recent testimony before Congress, there is growing […]
What is Corn Syrup, Anyways?
by Ben Marcus | Science Around the House
Editor’s Note: This is Part II of Ben Marcus’ series on the science of sugar. For Part I, click here. […]
Earth Day Special: Solving Global Problems with Local Solutions – Matone de Chiwit
by Karishma Bhagani | People in Science
The world suffers from a plethora of natural and man-made disasters. From destructive floods to violent conflicts, society is faced […]
Earth Day Special: Gray-Space Recycling in the Laboratory
by Lisa Anderson | People in Science, The "TEM" of STEM
Have you ever wondered about those items that can’t be recycled in a traditional recycling stream? Like chip bags or […]
The Citizen Scientist
by Kristen Vogt Veggeberg | People in Science
Ah, the scientist. Wearer of the lab coat, gatherer of the data, publisher of findings both predictable and extraordinary. It […]