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Night Lab: The Science of Love and Attraction
Night Lab, part of Science is Sexy’s Chicago’s science series for adults, returns to Schubas just in time for Valentine’s Day, where we’ll attempt to unravel the scientific mysteries behind love and attraction. When it comes to the science behind … Continue reading
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This Sunday: We’re Hosting Chicago’s First Science Tweetup!
If you’re into science, social media, education, outreach, fun, or any of the above, have we got something for you. Join science friends new and old from all over the region to meet, mingle, and Tweet the evening away at … Continue reading
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Off the Bench: Skills that Pay the Bills
I am so happy to share the latest installment of my column for scientists who are noodling the idea of working in a field off the bench. It’s been about two and a half years since I started my current … Continue reading
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Upcoming: Night Lab: The Science of Chocolate (FULL! See you at the next one!)
Who wants to go to chocolate school? No, really. Science is Sexy is teaming up with our friends at Callebaut Chocolate to bring you a delicious science lesson! Just in time for all the holiday baking and chocolate eating, Night … Continue reading
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Better Coffee Through Science
Huge thanks to all who came out for Night Lab with Intelligentsia, featuring the Science of Coffee, in June. We had a blast hearing from Sarah Kluth, and lucky guests got free bags of coffee from the glorious company (and … Continue reading
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Night Lab: The Science of Coffee
Coffee is a pleasure and (for many of us) a morning necessity, but do you know the science behind your morning brew? Join us for Night Lab, Chicago’s science series for adults, where we’ll learn the science of coffee from … Continue reading
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The Science of Extinction
Thanks to all who came out for last Sunday’s Night Lab about the Science of Extinction! As always, the crowd was cool and we heard some interesting ideas, and questions. Our thanks to the Bookcellar for joining us to sell … Continue reading
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The Science was Sexy: Last Night’s Night Lab
Thanks to all who came out for last night’s Night Lab event! It was so much fun to explain the science of sex and attraction to a packed room of science fans. For those who could not make it in … Continue reading
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Captain, My Captain
I was so lucky to meet Neal Degrasse Tyson, the host of NOVA ScienceNOW and Director of the Heyden Planetarium, before I gave my talk at the 2010 Conference for Communicating Science. He’s a superhero. Plus, tell me you don’t … Continue reading
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