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New study questions understanding of dark energy despite supporting Einstein’s theory
By Southland Marquee | Dec 3, 2024
For over a century, astronomers worldwide have been examining Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.
UIC seeks community support for GivingTuesday focusing on education and healthcare
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 2, 2024
As GivingTuesday approaches, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is calling on its community to engage in meaningful participation.
Funding announced for whole-eye transplant research
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 2, 2024
A team of researchers from multiple institutions, including two engineers from Northwestern University, has been awarded up to $56 million by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
University of Chicago hosts annual 'Physics with a Bang!' event on December 7
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 2, 2024
Every year, the University of Chicago hosts "Physics with a Bang!
Faculty urged to adopt textbooks early for spring 2025 semester
By Southland Marquee | Dec 2, 2024
Registration for the spring 2025 semester began on November 4.
Study finds moral outrage aids in spreading online misinformation
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 28, 2024
A recent study conducted by Northwestern University and Princeton University has highlighted the role of moral outrage in the spread of misinformation.
Amazon partners with PLCCA to support over 400 families with holiday meals and toys
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 27, 2024
Amazon is sponsoring two holiday initiatives in partnership with the Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action (PLCCA) this holiday season. With a $20,000 grant, Amazon is helping provide holiday meals and toys to more than 400 families in need in the Chicagoland area.
University of Chicago's FY24 endowment reaches $10.4 billion with an 8.4% return
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 27, 2024
The University of Chicago's endowment reached $10.4 billion at the conclusion of fiscal year 2024, recording an 8.4% return on investments as of June 30, 2024.
Study reveals air travel challenges for people with food allergies
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 27, 2024
The Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research at Northwestern University has released a study highlighting the concerns faced by individuals with food allergies during air travel.
UIC expands transit options with new U-PASS+ including Metra Rail
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 26, 2024
UIC students now have the option to include Metra Rail in their U-PASS through the U-PASS+ program.
Precautions urged as cold weather approaches during Thanksgiving week
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 26, 2024
A significant drop in temperatures is expected this week, bringing cold and wintery weather conditions for Thanksgiving Day and the following weekend.
Stephanie Palmer awarded Schmidt Science Polymath grant for multidisciplinary research
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 26, 2024
A scientist's career can often be defined by specialization, but Stephanie Palmer has taken a different path.
Northwestern explores therapeutic benefits of singing for children with heart defects
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 25, 2024
Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are collaborating to explore how music instruction might benefit children and teenagers with Fontan circulation, a congenital heart condition involving a single...
Study reveals when children start forming independent sentences
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 25, 2024
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has shed light on a significant milestone in language development among children.
New Center for Bedside Medicine aims to enhance doctor-patient interaction
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 25, 2024
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has introduced a new Center for Bedside Medicine to enhance patient-physician interactions.
Scholar uncovers lost writing by formerly enslaved man published after almost two centuries
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 22, 2024
In 2016, a scholar from the University of Chicago made a significant discovery of a lost piece of writing dating back nearly two centuries.
Northwestern University leads study on limestone's role in carbon capture
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 22, 2024
A team led by Northwestern University has been awarded $5.1 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to explore enhanced weathering as a method for carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere.
Study links evolved brain areas with ancient structures for understanding others' thoughts
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 22, 2024
Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have conducted a study to explore the evolution of human social cognition.
Special Olympics Illinois hosts panel on inclusive employment with Amazon, state leaders
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 21, 2024
Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) hosted a panel discussion on the employment of people with disabilities at the Athlete Leadership Academy, held at the Hyatt O’Hare in Rosemont, on November 9.
Study shows rise in severe pregnancy complications linked to chronic conditions
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 21, 2024
A recent study by Northwestern Medicine has identified a significant rise in severe maternal health issues and birth complications in Illinois between 2016 and 2023.