News from December 2025
Webb telescope observes real-time atmospheric loss on distant exoplanet
By H. C. Rivera | Dec 1, 2025
A team of scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope has observed a giant cloud of helium gas escaping from the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet, WASP-107b.
Chicagoland Chamber spotlights nonprofits on Giving Tuesday
By D. E. Swan | Dec 1, 2025
On Giving Tuesday, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce highlighted the contributions of local businesses and nonprofit organizations to the community.
Illinois Tech secures federal grants to train new vocational rehabilitation counselors
By Southland Marquee | Dec 2, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology has received two five-year grants, each worth $1 million, from the United States Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
Study suggests moon-forming impactor originated near Earth in inner solar system
By H. C. Rivera | Dec 2, 2025
About 4.5 billion years ago, a massive object collided with the early Earth, resulting in debris that eventually formed the moon.
Study finds occupational licenses boost wages but impact varies between public and private sectors
By Southland Marquee | Dec 2, 2025
Occupational licensing, which requires workers in various professions to obtain state-issued credentials, impacts about a quarter of the U.S. workforce.
University of Chicago hosts expanded Arts & Humanities Day with citywide participation
By T. D. Mcguire | Dec 2, 2025
On October 18, the University of Chicago hosted its annual Arts & Humanities Day, drawing more than 4,000 attendees to Hyde Park for a series of events celebrating art, literature, music, and scholarship.
University of Chicago reports $10.9 billion endowment with 10.2% FY25 return
By T. D. Mcguire | Dec 2, 2025
The University of Chicago announced that its endowment reached $10.9 billion at the end of fiscal year 2025, as of June 30.