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Study explores differences in heart regeneration between newborns and adults
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 7, 2025
New research from Northwestern Medicine reveals a significant difference in how the immune system repairs heart damage in newborns compared to adults.
Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize announces five finalists for 2025 award
By Southland Marquee | Feb 7, 2025
At an event held at the Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City, the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) announced its five finalists for the 2025 Americas Prize.
Experts discuss risks associated with compounded weight-loss drugs
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 7, 2025
The upcoming Super Bowl ad by telehealth company Hims & Hers, promoting compounded weight-loss drugs, has sparked debate about the complexities of weight loss in the United States.
Sue Ling Gin Center Director on: FFG CEO's 'generous support is igniting curiosity'
By Southland Marquee | Feb 6, 2025
Aimee Davis, Senior Director of the Sue Ling Gin Center for Education at the Field Museum, said that Flying Food Group (FFG) CEO David Cotton’s donation is fostering curiosity and inspiring future scientists.
DOJ files lawsuit against Chicago over sanctuary city policies
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
The Department of Justice has initiated legal proceedings against the city of Chicago, the state of Illinois, and Cook County, challenging their sanctuary city policies.
Chicago-Kent professor joins Law and Society Association board
By Southland Marquee | Feb 6, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law's Professor Christopher W. Schmidt has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Trustees for the Law and Society Association.
UIC seeks nominations for Faculty Advisory Committee
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
The Faculty Advisory Committee at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between academic staff and university administration.
Mantis shrimp inspire potential advances in protective material design
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
Researchers at Northwestern University have uncovered how mantis shrimp withstand the powerful shockwaves generated by their own strikes.
University of Chicago celebrates a decade of advocating for free expression
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
The University of Chicago recently marked the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Principles, a framework emphasizing free expression and academic freedom in higher education.
University celebrates 10 years of Chicago Principles on free expression
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
The University of Chicago recently hosted an event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Principles, a set of guidelines promoting free expression and academic freedom.
Court Theatre stages 'A Raisin in The Sun' near its original setting
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 5, 2025
The University of Chicago's Court Theatre is currently staging Lorraine Hansberry’s acclaimed play, "A Raisin in the Sun," just blocks away from its original setting on the South Side of Chicago.
Drug shows potential for non-surgical treatment of groin hernias
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 5, 2025
By age 75, half of all men develop an inguinal hernia, a condition where soft tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.
Study questions health benefits of three-day juice cleanses
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 4, 2025
A recent study from Northwestern University has raised concerns about the health effects of juice-only diets.
UChicago hosts daylong readings celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 4, 2025
The University of Chicago hosted a daylong event on January 21, 2025, featuring readings from the speeches and writings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ruby Bridges calls for unity against racism at MLK commemoration
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 4, 2025
Ruby Bridges, the first Black student to integrate an all-white public school in New Orleans, addressed a gathering at Rockefeller Chapel on January 29.
Reusable sponge removes pollutants while recovering valuable minerals
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 4, 2025
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a specialized sponge that offers a new approach to removing pollutants from water.
Scientists determine age of moon crystallization using Apollo mission samples
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 3, 2025
Scientists have made strides in understanding the moon's formation, pinpointing its crystallization to 4.43 billion years ago.
Chicago-Kent wins national medical-legal trial competition
By Southland Marquee | Feb 3, 2025
A team from Chicago-Kent College of Law has claimed victory in the National Medical-Legal Trial Competition.
Sociologist examines potential for protest under Trump's policies
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 3, 2025
Evanston, Ill. — The Trump administration's recent executive orders are affecting progress on civil rights, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as democratic principles, according to Aldon Morris, a social movements and protest expert at...
UChicago celebrates Black History Month with diverse events honoring historical figures
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 3, 2025
The University of Chicago is hosting a series of events to celebrate Black History Month 2025, honoring the legacy of Georgiana Simpson and other Black scholars.