Why are there so few lefties? How can we help our children become better in math? And what's all the hype about the Higgs boson particle? Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to help answer these questions and more in tonight's Scientific Chicago.
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Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin
Mosquitoes, Spatial Learning, Lefties, Higgs Boson Particle
Jul 10, 2012 | Lindsay Prossnitz
Weekend Events Around Town: 7/6 - 7/8
Jul 6, 2012 | Lindsay Prossnitz
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
"Crowns"
Jul 5, 2012 | Lindsay Prossnitz
A gospel musical celebrates 10 years on stage. We talk with the Chicago author whose book about elaborate church hats inspired the show.
Artist Allison Lacher
Jul 3, 2012 | Lindsay Prossnitz
We meet Springfield bow-tying artist Allison Lacher, whose playful work can be seen at venues across central Illinois.
Weekend Events Around Town: 6/29-7/1
Jun 29, 2012 | Lindsay Prossnitz
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
2 Local Public Officials Arrested in Corruption Probe
Jun 28, 2012 | Lindsay Prossnitz
Former Cook County Commissioner Joseph Mario Moreno and ex-Chicago Ald. Ambrosio Medrano have been charged with bribery, federal officials announced on Thursday.
On the Border: A Look Inside Kilis Refugee Camp
Jun 27, 2012 | Lindsay Prossnitz
While on an international reporting trip in May, I visited the southern province of Turkey, Haytay, and visited Syrian refugee camps with Ash-har. Read about my experience inside Kilis refugee camp.
Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews
Jun 26, 2012 | Lindsay Prossnitz
Lookingglass Theatre puts Chicago history onstage with Eastland. Chicago Sun-Times Theater Critic Hedy Weiss reviews this, and two other local shows.