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An international team of astronomers has traced a series of mysterious radio pulses to a binary system consisting of a white dwarf and a red dwarf.

Researchers develop objects capable of autonomous movement across varied terrains

Scientists have developed innovative objects capable of moving across various terrains, including uphill and over obstacles, as reported in a paper published on March 12 in Nature.

Chicago Treasurer promotes financial literacy through community events

Recently, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin discussed her initiatives to enhance financial literacy and generational wealth in underserved communities.

UIC encourages student participation in sexual misconduct climate survey

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is conducting a survey to gather information on sexual misconduct and the experiences of students on campus.

Mayor Johnson announces expansion of One Summer Chicago youth employment program

Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), has launched the 2025 One Summer Chicago (OSC) application portal.

Discovery of four small planets orbiting Barnard's Star announced by astronomers

Astronomers have discovered four small planets orbiting Barnard’s Star, the second-nearest star system to Earth.

New method harnesses air moisture for efficient PET recycling

Northwestern University chemists have developed a new method to break down plastic waste using moisture from the air.

UIC launches campuswide office space data collection initiative

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) will soon conduct a comprehensive data collection effort to identify employee office locations across the campus.

Chicago launches new tool for tracking city workforce vacancies

Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the City of Chicago's Office of Budget and Management (OBM), has introduced a new tool aimed at enhancing transparency in workforce data.

Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new female meerkats from Wisconsin

Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago has introduced three new female meerkats to its Regenstein African Journey exhibit.

Scientists make strides in efforts to revive extinct woolly mammoths

Biologists in Texas have made significant progress in genetic engineering, aiming to bring back the extinct woolly mammoth.

William J. Burns to discuss US foreign policy challenges at UChicago event

Former CIA Director William J. Burns will participate in a discussion on America's role in the world, hosted by the Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST) at the University of Chicago.

Food insecurity linked to increased risk of heart disease