Think Science

At this Think Science virtual event, we explore how the use of forensic science can lead to startling discoveries; helping to solve crimes, or unearthing…

Over 100 years after Louis Pasteur developed vaccines for diseases such as chicken cholera and anthrax, modern science has been able to eliminate or…

For decades, American cities paved the way for population growth with more … pavement. But in recent years, planners have recognized the importance of…

A hard childhood leaves behind more than just painful memories. Chronic health issues like heart disease, depression, substance abuse, and even cancer…

It’s no secret that the U.S. population is aging rapidly. No one is immune. And with aging comes frailty, disease, disabilities, memory loss and more. But…

Ah-choo! If there’s one thing we can all get behind in South Texas, it’s our hatred of allergies. For many, the sneezing and wheezing that comes with…

For a quarter of a century, humans have been interacting online through the World Wide Web, and along with the easy access to information have been sea…

Those nacho-flavored chips you're eating? They probably taste that way because of micro-flavor particles covering the surface. Engines that burn cleaner…

Many people have some understanding of why bees (and other pollinators) are important. So at our last Think Science event on August 17, we opened by…

As the opioid crisis worsens, more Americans are looking toward alternative sources of pain relief, one of which is marijuana. Cannabis has been reported…