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University of Chicago lab advances stroke prediction through innovative research
The University of Chicago's Awad Lab is making strides in understanding and preventing strokes and brain bleeds, conditions that significantly contribute to disability and death worldwide.
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University of Chicago addresses faculty concerns over privacy and student issues
University leadership at the University of Chicago has responded to an open letter from faculty members expressing concerns about privacy and student issues.
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Scholar debunks myth of 'golden ages' in new book
During the pandemic, Associate Professor Ada Palmer of the University of Chicago was frequently asked if COVID-19 might lead to a "golden age" similar to how some believe the Black Plague spurred the Renaissance.
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UChicago women’s track team clinches NCAA Division III indoor national title
The University of Chicago women's track and field team has claimed the NCAA Division III indoor national championship, marking a significant achievement for the program.
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University researchers discover new form of immune memory involving macrophages
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have identified a new form of immune memory involving macrophages, a type of white blood cell.
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University of Chicago offers innovative metabolism and exercise course
A group of University of Chicago students participated in a hands-on learning experience as part of the "Metabolism and Exercise" course.
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University of Chicago to hold 78th annual Latke-Hamantash Debate
The University of Chicago is set to host its 78th annual Latke-Hamantash Debate on March 30, exploring the merits of two traditional Jewish holiday foods.
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Chicago street doctors face rising demands amid growing homelessness
Dr. Thomas D. Huggett, a family medicine physician, has spent three decades working with marginalized and unhoused populations on Chicago's West Side.
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Pioneering attorney Jewel Stradford Lafontant remembered for breaking barriers
Jewel C. Stradford Lafontant's career was marked by numerous groundbreaking achievements.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Roland Winston remembered for pioneering work in solar energy
Roland Winston, a pioneer in solar energy, engineering, and physics, passed away on February 8 at his home in California at the age of 88.
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Argonne Lab uses AI-driven Polybot to advance electronic polymer production
Plastic that conducts electricity may seem unlikely, but a special class of materials known as "electronic polymers" merges the flexibility of plastic with the functionality of metal.
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University responds to ADL's Campus Antisemitism Report Card
Yesterday, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its 2025 Campus Antisemitism Report Card.
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University responds to ADL's campus antisemitism report card
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recently released its 2025 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, evaluating various universities on their handling of antisemitism.
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Study shows physical gestures may counteract gender biases conveyed through language
Even when aiming to express equality, speech can inadvertently reinforce gender stereotypes due to subtle linguistic cues.
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UChicago study questions impact of Netflix's autoplay feature
Autoplay features on streaming platforms, such as Netflix, are under scrutiny in a new study by researchers from the University of Chicago's Department of Computer Science.
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Researchers develop hydrogel from herbal tea ingredient for biomedical applications
Scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a hydrogel from malva nuts, an ingredient traditionally used in herbal tea.
