Science in Society July 2014 Newsletter

JULY 2014 Newsletter

The 'Gut-Brain Axis' and the Benefits of Bacteria Our individual 'microbiomes' may be key to good health SiS is proud to feature the winners of the "2014 Driskill Graduate Program in the Life Sciences (DGP) Science and Society Class Distinction Award." Written as part of a course on science and society, these papers were chosen by DGP faculty and SiS staff to be published in HELIX. This month, we present "The 'Gut-Brain Axis' and the Benefits of Bacteria," a feature article by Northwestern MD/PhD student Daniel W. Fisher. READ ARTICLE Help Support Science Education and Outreach As part of Northwestern University’s We Will campaign, you can now give directly to Science in Society through the online fundraising portal. Learn More » Jugando Con La Ciencia Come and learn about the various fields of science in this bilingual, hands-on program for kids and families. Vengan a descubrir los diversos campos de la ciencia con actividades de práctica en este programa bilingüe para niños y familias. Learn More » Visit our online calendar to learn about upcoming science events in the Chicagoland area. Do it Now! New in HELIX Magazine FEATURES: To Infinity and Beyond: The Search for Exoplanets Incredibly, out in our galaxy there are worlds that rotate and experience their own alien day and night. Their clouds meander over rocky terrain. They have atmospheres. They have surfaces. These planets are wild and strange; they may orbit around two or more stars or have lakes made of methane. Yet they retain eerily similar properties to our own Earth. Read More » BLOG: This Is Your Brain on Capsaicin When it comes to food, there are two types of people in this world: those who EAT TO LIVE and those who LIVE TO EAT. I, unapologetically, belong to the second group. Read More » BLOG: Someone Thought of That There’s a delightful, enlightened feeling in breaking through the mindlessness and identifying these features. It’s also intriguing to think about discrepancies in our expectations of the same technology. Read More » BLOG: Prospects for the Climate Climate change has made the news recently with the announcement that the EPA will require a 30 percent reduction (from 2005 levels) in carbon dioxide emissions from U.S. power plants by 2030. Read More » Connect with Us: Facebook Twitter HELIX Magazine Contact Info: Phone: 847.467.2059 Address: 2145 Sheridan Rd, Tech L550 Evanston, IL 60208 Email: b-hubbard@northwestern.edu

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