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Astronomers trace first radio pulses to white-red dwarf binary
By Southland Marquee | Mar 12, 2025
An international team of astronomers has traced a series of mysterious radio pulses to a binary system consisting of a white dwarf and a red dwarf.
Researchers develop objects capable of autonomous movement across varied terrains
By Southland Marquee | Mar 12, 2025
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.
UIC encourages student participation in sexual misconduct climate survey
By Southland Marquee | Mar 12, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is conducting a survey to gather information on sexual misconduct and the experiences of students on campus.
Discovery of four small planets orbiting Barnard's Star announced by astronomers
By Southland Marquee | Mar 11, 2025
Astronomers have discovered four small planets orbiting Barnard’s Star, the second-nearest star system to Earth.
New method harnesses air moisture for efficient PET recycling
By Southland Marquee | Mar 11, 2025
Northwestern University chemists have developed a new method to break down plastic waste using moisture from the air.
UIC launches campuswide office space data collection initiative
By Southland Marquee | Mar 11, 2025
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) will soon conduct a comprehensive data collection effort to identify employee office locations across the campus.
Scientists make strides in efforts to revive extinct woolly mammoths
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
Biologists in Texas have made significant progress in genetic engineering, aiming to bring back the extinct woolly mammoth.
William J. Burns to discuss US foreign policy challenges at UChicago event
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
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.
Food insecurity linked to increased risk of heart disease
By Southland Marquee | Mar 10, 2025
Struggling to afford food today could lead to heart problems in the future, according to a study by Northwestern Medicine.
Northwestern researchers reveal secrets behind spider silk's strength
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
When spiders create their webs, they employ their hind legs to pull silk threads from their spinnerets.
UIC partners with Kaplan to offer free test prep courses
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting students in their academic and professional pursuits.
Roland Winston remembered for pioneering work in solar energy
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
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.
Taylor Street roadwork update: new concrete bus pads and sidewalk replacements
By Southland Marquee | Mar 7, 2025
The Chicago Department of Transportation has issued an update regarding upcoming roadwork on Taylor Street, scheduled to begin next week.
City Colleges students named semifinalists for Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship
By Southland Marquee | Mar 6, 2025
Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced that 20 students from City Colleges of Chicago are semifinalists for the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Scientists reveal how flies adapt to diverse climates amid global warming
By Southland Marquee | Mar 5, 2025
Insect populations, which play a crucial role in food chains and pollination, have seen a significant decline over the past two decades due to climate change.
New book explores intersection of law and emerging technology
By Southland Marquee | Mar 5, 2025
Professor Nancy Kim, holding the Michael Paul Galvin Chair in Entrepreneurship and Applied Legal Technology at Chicago-Kent College of Law, has co-edited a new book addressing legal challenges in emerging technology.
Measles outbreak spreads in Texas; expert urges vaccination
By Southland Marquee | Mar 5, 2025
Northwestern University infectious disease expert Dr. Tina Tan has expressed concerns about the ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas and along the New Mexico border.
Argonne Lab uses AI-driven Polybot to advance electronic polymer production
By Southland Marquee | Mar 5, 2025
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.
Study finds circadian rhythms impact speed of muscle repair
By Southland Marquee | Mar 5, 2025
The body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, not only regulates sleep patterns but also influences how quickly muscles heal.