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Public advised on steps amid ongoing bird flu outbreak
Public health officials are keeping a close watch on the recent bird flu outbreak in the United States, which has affected millions of birds, chickens, and cattle.
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UChicago partners with Deerfield Management for drug discovery funding
The University of Chicago has announced a new partnership with Deerfield Management, a health care investment firm, to launch Hyde Park Discovery.
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University of Chicago launches redesigned news website
The University of Chicago has unveiled a redesigned UChicago News website aimed at showcasing the university's research and community stories.
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Doomsday Clock set at 89 seconds amid rising global threats
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced on January 28 that the Doomsday Clock has been set to 89 seconds to midnight, marking its closest approach to symbolic apocalypse.
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Doomsday Clock now at 89 seconds due to rising global threats
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has announced a significant adjustment to the Doomsday Clock, setting it at 89 seconds to midnight.
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Prosthetic limbs gain realistic feel through advanced brain-computer interface research
Researchers from several universities, including the University of Chicago, have made significant strides in developing brain-computer interfaces that enhance the tactile experience of prosthetic limbs.
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University of Chicago leads breakthroughs as international year of quantum begins
The University of Chicago is playing a significant role in the expanding quantum ecosystem in Illinois and beyond.
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UChicago research uncovers secrets behind dexterous movement of octopus arms
The University of Chicago has unveiled new research shedding light on the unique nervous system structure that grants octopus arms their remarkable dexterity.
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Neubauer Collegium celebrates decade with exhibitions on Pan-Africanism
Ten years ago, the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society was established at the University of Chicago, bridging connections between academia and the arts.
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UChicago expert shares insights on rising norovirus cases
Norovirus, often referred to as the stomach flu, is a highly contagious virus distinct from influenza.
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Study links economic inequality with global democratic decline
Political commentators and academics have been expressing concerns about threats to democracy in recent years.
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Ruby Bridges to speak at UChicago's MLK commemoration event
Ruby Bridges, known for her role in the desegregation of public schools, will speak at the University of Chicago's 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr.
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UChicago marks decade since adoption of influential Chicago Principles
In 2014, the University of Chicago responded to a trend of schools and universities disinviting speakers due to their unpopular views by creating a faculty committee.
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UChicago student and alum selected as 2025-26 Schwarzman Scholars
University of Chicago student Emily Shi and alum Maxime Kpangbai have been named Schwarzman Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Climate change may worsen impact of invasive spongy moths on forests
Computer models from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory indicate that climate change could exacerbate the impact of invasive species on North American forests.
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University mourns passing of pioneering chemist Stuart A. Rice
Stuart Alan Rice, a prominent figure in the field of physical chemistry and a longtime professor at the University of Chicago, passed away on December 22 at the age of 92.
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Changes in census questions impact American self-identification
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has approved modifications to the ethnic and racial self-identification questions used by federal agencies, including the U.S. Census Bureau.
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David M. Rubenstein receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden
David M. Rubenstein, a notable figure in business, public affairs, higher education, and the arts, has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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University of Chicago researchers develop modular quantum chip
Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new design for a superconducting quantum processor.