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University experts explain why "missing link" is an outdated term in evolution
When people talk about “missing links” in evolution, they are often referring to the idea of a direct intermediate species between two modern forms, such as an ape and a human.
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University of Chicago receives $3 million NSF grant for 3D chip design hub
A $3 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has been awarded to the University of Chicago to establish a new hub focused on advancing domestic chip and semiconductor manufacturing.
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University of Chicago scientists help advance search for elusive low-mass dark matter
Deep underground in the French Alps, researchers are working to detect dark matter, a substance believed to make up much of the universe but which cannot be directly observed.
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University of Chicago professor explores leadership amid congressional party divisions
In a new book titled "Divided Parties, Strong Leaders," University of Chicago Associate Professor Ruth Bloch Rubin examines how congressional leaders can sometimes maintain significant influence even when their parties are internally divided.
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UChicago scholar translates earliest known trickster fox myth from ancient Mesopotamia
A new translation by University of Chicago Sumerologist Jana Matuszak has brought to light what may be the oldest known tale featuring a trickster fox.
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Researchers develop sun-powered flying disks for exploring Earth's upper atmosphere
A team of researchers from Harvard University, the University of Chicago, Pukyong National University, and Universidade Federal do Paraná has developed a new approach to study a difficult-to-reach layer of Earth’s atmosphere.
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Scientists use James Webb telescope data to rule out earth-like air on exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d
Astronomers have determined that TRAPPIST-1 d, a rocky exoplanet orbiting a nearby star, does not possess an Earth-like atmosphere.
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Fossil study reveals sensory evolution predated jaws in ancient vertebrates
A recent study led by researchers from the Canadian Museum of Nature and the University of Chicago has reconstructed the anatomy of Norselaspis glacialis, a jawless fish that lived over 400 million years ago.
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How quantum technology could help pilots navigate safely amid rising GPS threats
GPS technology has become a key part of daily life and modern infrastructure, supporting everything from smartphones to airplanes and power grids.
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South Side Home Movie Project celebrates two decades preserving community history
Two decades after its founding, the South Side Home Movie Project (SSHMP) is marking its 20th anniversary with a new exhibition and a series of events at the University of Chicago’s Logan Center for the Arts.
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Book explores University of Chicago’s evolving legacy through new edition
When Professor John W. Boyer released his book "University of Chicago: A History" in 2015, it provided an in-depth look at the University's past and its influence on higher education.
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University of Chicago expands master’s offerings with new biomedical sciences and public health degrees
For over a century, the University of Chicago has played a significant role in health care and biomedical research on Chicago's South Side.
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University of Chicago researchers expand frontiers of cancer immunotherapy
Lung, melanoma, and kidney cancer patients have seen notable improvements since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first cancer immunotherapy in 2011.
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New research finds inflammatory bowel disease rising sharply worldwide
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), once considered mainly a problem for industrialized Western countries, is now increasing in developing regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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University of Chicago develops accurate liquid biopsy using microbial RNA modifications
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new liquid biopsy that detects early-stage colorectal cancer with high accuracy by analyzing RNA in blood samples.
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UChicago hosts Mexican students for immersive summer course on economic theory
Every summer, the University of Chicago Economics Department hosts a group of undergraduate economics students from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City.
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University of Chicago launches series examining shifts in U.S. government power
A new series from the University of Chicago will explore how power dynamics are changing among the branches of the U.S. government.
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University leaders urge continued investment in U.S. quantum technology at Capitol Hill briefing
Leaders from academia, government, and industry gathered on July 24 for a Capitol Hill briefing to discuss the future of quantum technology in the United States.
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UChicago partners with IBM on new initiatives for quantum computing
On July 24, at the Global Quantum Forum in Chicago, IBM and the University of Chicago announced their plan to provide resources and support to Duality startups.
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University of Chicago courses inspire hands-on learning through innovative research projects
The University of Chicago offers students the opportunity to engage in research-based courses that challenge them to explore big questions.