blog posts primary for post 1211832197 U. of I. scientists made a tiny ‘hand’ to snatch viruses from your body by ViceDec 10, 2024 4:30 pm Vice (Dec. 10) A tiny hand created from DNA in a lab at Illinois may be able to help researchers get a hold of viruses and isolate them. The NanoGripper could grab particles from the virus that causes COVID-19. Share this Story Share U. of I. scientists made a tiny ‘hand’ to snatch viruses from your body on Facebook Share U. of I. scientists made a tiny ‘hand’ to snatch viruses from your body on X primary for post 1353835931 Study offers insight into chloroplast evolution by Diana YatesDec 10, 2024 8:00 am Illinois chemistry researchers found evidence indicating that chloroplasts may have originated as energy-generating organelles and later evolved to support carbon assimilation in plant cells. Share this Story Share Study offers insight into chloroplast evolution on Facebook Share Study offers insight into chloroplast evolution on X primary for post 1799233046 Illinois headed to Citrus Bowl to face South Carolina by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 9, 2024 8:30 am Illini football has accepted an invitation to play in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Illinois will play #15 South Carolina at Camping World Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. CT on ABC. Share this Story Share Illinois headed to Citrus Bowl to face South Carolina on Facebook Share Illinois headed to Citrus Bowl to face South Carolina on X primary for post 926786918 Illini Men's Basketball B1G home opener tonight vs. Wisconsin by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 10, 2024 8:45 am The Fighting Illini close out the early-December window of Big Ten play on Tuesday night, hosting the #20-ranked Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Illinois is 5-0 at home this season. Share this Story Share Illini Men's Basketball B1G home opener tonight vs. Wisconsin on Facebook Share Illini Men's Basketball B1G home opener tonight vs. Wisconsin on X primary for post 1204502391 U. of I. named recipient of 2024 Team USA Collegiate Impact Award by Vince Lara-CinisomoDec 9, 2024 1:00 pm Twenty current or former Illini won medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games. U. of I. will be honored at the National Football Foundation’s 66th annual awards celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Las Vegas. Share this Story Share U. of I. named recipient of 2024 Team USA Collegiate Impact Award on Facebook Share U. of I. named recipient of 2024 Team USA Collegiate Impact Award on X primary for post 1649144088 Crops of the future: Potatoes that thrive in heatwaves by Earth.comDec 9, 2024 1:45 pm Earth.com (Dec. 7) Researchers at Illinois have engineered a potato that not only withstands extreme weather conditions but also thrives in them, promising greater food security for many. Share this Story Share Crops of the future: Potatoes that thrive in heatwaves on Facebook Share Crops of the future: Potatoes that thrive in heatwaves on X primary for post 1709138918 Can birthright citizenship be repealed? by Phil CicioraDec 5, 2024 10:45 am Birthright citizenship was enacted as part of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and no president has the authority to eliminate or modify a constitutional amendment, says immigration law expert Michael LeRoy. Share this Story Share Can birthright citizenship be repealed? on Facebook Share Can birthright citizenship be repealed? on X primary for post 1195091307 Separating home life from work: Maybe there’s a 'Vegas rule' for that by Aaron BennettDec 9, 2024 12:00 pm Professor Oscar Ybarra explores how well individuals can separate their work and home life, suggesting that people with stronger working memory are better able to keep home stressors from affecting their work. Share this Story Share Separating home life from work: Maybe there’s a 'Vegas rule' for that on Facebook Share Separating home life from work: Maybe there’s a 'Vegas rule' for that on X primary for post 1576527048 U. of I. kicks off new phase of program pioneering space-based manufacturing by Lois YoksoulianDec 9, 2024 8:45 am After four years of DARPA-funded research in materials and U of I research in manufacturing and structure design, the project is sending aparatus to the International Space Station to test on-orbit manufacturing. Share this Story Share U. of I. kicks off new phase of program pioneering space-based manufacturing on Facebook Share U. of I. kicks off new phase of program pioneering space-based manufacturing on X primary for post 2102475494 Win-win program in economics gives students a hand in resolving real-world issues by Ella DameDec 9, 2024 11:30 am The Econometrics Data Lab gives students data from ongoing research and lets them crunch the numbers. It allows students to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to help resolve real-world problems. Share this Story Share Win-win program in economics gives students a hand in resolving real-world issues on Facebook Share Win-win program in economics gives students a hand in resolving real-world issues on X primary for post 644446779 The national decline in drug-overdose deaths: Cause for celebration? by Diana YatesDec 9, 2024 9:00 am CDC data show drug-overdose deaths declined more than 16% between June 2023 and June 2024. 'At face value, this looks encouraging, but this doesn’t tell the whole story,' says U. of I. professor Rachel Hoopsick . Share this Story Share The national decline in drug-overdose deaths: Cause for celebration? on Facebook Share The national decline in drug-overdose deaths: Cause for celebration? on X primary for post 502470740 Protecting Illinois' cultural heritage from climate change by Tiffany JolleyDec 4, 2024 9:45 am Mitigating the effects of climate change on cultural heritage sites will involve hard choices about what to save and how to save it. Share this Story Share Protecting Illinois' cultural heritage from climate change on Facebook Share Protecting Illinois' cultural heritage from climate change on X primary for post 582330016 Illinois researchers examine teens’ use of generative AI, safety concerns by Jodi HeckelDec 2, 2024 8:00 am Professor Yang Wang and doctoral student Yaman Yu examined teens’ use of generative AI and found parents had little understanding of how their children used it and that GAI platforms offer insufficient safety protections. Share this Story Share Illinois researchers examine teens’ use of generative AI, safety concerns on Facebook Share Illinois researchers examine teens’ use of generative AI, safety concerns on X primary for post 674151435 #19 Illini opens B1G play tonight at Northwestern by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 6, 2024 9:00 am Head coach Brad Underwood has led the Fighting Illini program to AP top-25 rankings in six consecutive seasons. The Illini are also 17th in the latest Coaches Poll heading into the matchup in Evanston. Share this Story Share #19 Illini opens B1G play tonight at Northwestern on Facebook Share #19 Illini opens B1G play tonight at Northwestern on X primary for post 992891389 Sweet potato pie, civil rights and the story of Georgia Gilmore by The GuardianDec 6, 2024 8:45 am The Guardian (Dec. 5) Through the story of 'unsung civil rights heroine' Georgia Gilmore, U of I sociologist Bobby Smith II explores how food was both weaponized and used as a tool of resistance in the struggle for Black equality Share this Story Share Sweet potato pie, civil rights and the story of Georgia Gilmore on Facebook Share Sweet potato pie, civil rights and the story of Georgia Gilmore on X primary for post 1920647647 Illinois Volleyball ready for NCAA Tourney match against Northern Iowa by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 5, 2024 2:00 pm Illinois volleyball begins the 2024 NCAA Volleyball Tournament with a match against the eighth-seeded Panthers on Friday afternoon in Louisville. First serve is slated for 3 p.m. CT on ESPN+. Share this Story Share Illinois Volleyball ready for NCAA Tourney match against Northern Iowa on Facebook Share Illinois Volleyball ready for NCAA Tourney match against Northern Iowa on X primary for post 747680408 Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneNov 27, 2024 10:30 am U. of I. researchers created a four-fingered 'hand' folded from a single piece of DNA that can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them. Share this Story Share Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry on Facebook Share Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry on X primary for post 288729883 Illinois Football signs 21 on National Signing Day by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 4, 2024 5:00 pm Head coach Bret Bielema continued Illinois' rise in recruiting by signing his fourth-straight top-50 recruiting class, a feat achieved at Illinois for the first since 2005-09 according to 247Sports' national rankings. Share this Story Share Illinois Football signs 21 on National Signing Day on Facebook Share Illinois Football signs 21 on National Signing Day on X primary for post 1942425719 Terry, Philpot earn All-Big Ten honors by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 4, 2024 4:00 pm Raina Terry and Ashlyn Philpot received All-Big Ten honors, the league announced on Wednesday. Terry was a unanimous All-Big Ten First Team selection, while Philpot earned All-Freshman Team honors. Share this Story Share Terry, Philpot earn All-Big Ten honors on Facebook Share Terry, Philpot earn All-Big Ten honors on X primary for post 1257716641 Why are ‘driverless’ cars still hitting things? Depends on how they ‘see’ by Popular ScienceDec 4, 2024 4:30 pm Popular Science (Dec. 4) U. of I. autonomous safety expert Sayan Mitra said AVs use sensors to create a 'digital representation' of its own position, orientation, and speed, as well as for vehicles in surrounding lanes. Share this Story Share Why are ‘driverless’ cars still hitting things? Depends on how they ‘see’ on Facebook Share Why are ‘driverless’ cars still hitting things? Depends on how they ‘see’ on X primary for post 1604110914 Apps show promise at providing mental health interventions to refugee youths by Sharita ForrestDec 4, 2024 10:30 am Mental health interventions provided through digital media to 445 displaced youths living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda, showed promise at broadening care to this high-risk, difficult-to-reach population. Share this Story Share Apps show promise at providing mental health interventions to refugee youths on Facebook Share Apps show promise at providing mental health interventions to refugee youths on X primary for post 1807750822 Study: Brilliant white male characters more believable, some viewers say by Sharita ForrestNov 22, 2024 8:45 am Brilliant characters often play key roles in movies and TV shows. However, when they are played by women and people of color, some audience members dismiss them as unrealistic, even if they portray real people. Share this Story Share Study: Brilliant white male characters more believable, some viewers say on Facebook Share Study: Brilliant white male characters more believable, some viewers say on X primary for post 307069958 14 Illini earn All-Big Ten recognitions by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 4, 2024 10:15 am Illinois had 14 players earn All-Big Ten honors, including All-Big Ten First Team selection Xavier Scott, All-Big Ten Second Team honoree Pat Bryant, and third-team picks J.C. Davis, Gabe Jacas, and Hank Beatty. Share this Story Share 14 Illini earn All-Big Ten recognitions on Facebook Share 14 Illini earn All-Big Ten recognitions on X primary for post 1301824065 High school NIL deals signal broader disinterest in employment by Champaign News-GazetteDec 4, 2024 9:00 am The News-Gazette (Dec. 3) Illinois labor expert Michael LeRoy discusses name, image and likeness trends for high school athletes. 'The (high school NIL deals) have rapidly careened out of control, stirring deep resentments across the state.' Share this Story Share High school NIL deals signal broader disinterest in employment on Facebook Share High school NIL deals signal broader disinterest in employment on X primary for post 1728204476 MCB student launches sports program for children of Chicago's migrant families by Lauren CravensNov 26, 2024 10:45 am Hannah McGee's interest in health and medicine led her to Illinois' Molecular & Cellular Biology department, and inspired her to start a free soccer program designed to offer migrant children a safe place to play and make friends. Share this Story Share MCB student launches sports program for children of Chicago's migrant families on Facebook Share MCB student launches sports program for children of Chicago's migrant families on X primary for post 1786391437 How Trump’s tariff plans could impact consumers and industries in Illinois by WTTW-TVDec 3, 2024 4:15 pm WTTW-TV (Dec. 2) “In 2018 when he first initiated tariffs in his first term, China began retaliating against soybeans as one of their targets. Then the question is: Do things escalate into a much broader conflict to something like a trade war?' Share this Story Share How Trump’s tariff plans could impact consumers and industries in Illinois on Facebook Share How Trump’s tariff plans could impact consumers and industries in Illinois on X primary for post 1584020702 #21 Illini Women's Basketball secures road win over Canisius by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 3, 2024 10:30 am No. 21 Illinois pulled out a gritty 68-55 road win over Canisius on Monday night in Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green's return to her alma mater. Share this Story Share #21 Illini Women's Basketball secures road win over Canisius on Facebook Share #21 Illini Women's Basketball secures road win over Canisius on X primary for post 1604168971 Laughery named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 3, 2024 10:30 am Illinois running back Aidan Laughery ran for 172 yards and three touchdowns, both career-high marks, to lead Illinois to a 38-28 win over Northwestern on Saturday. He averaged over 14 yards per carry. Share this Story Share Laughery named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Facebook Share Laughery named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on X primary for post 1322603982 U. of I. students' startup takes a game-based approach to STEM education for the deaf by TechCrunchDec 2, 2024 2:45 pm TechCrunch (Nov. 29) Working in a lab with deaf scientists, Jawed 'saw that the biggest gap in the language was in STEM. Around 10% of Americans are deaf or hard of hearing, but only around 0.1% are in STEM fields.' Share this Story Share U. of I. students' startup takes a game-based approach to STEM education for the deaf on Facebook Share U. of I. students' startup takes a game-based approach to STEM education for the deaf on X primary for post 1253985814 Study tracks PFAS, microplastics through landfills and wastewater treatment plants by Diana YatesNov 19, 2024 10:00 am Scientists analyzed the liquid waste released by four Illinois landfills to determine the fate of two contaminants. Share this Story Share Study tracks PFAS, microplastics through landfills and wastewater treatment plants on Facebook Share Study tracks PFAS, microplastics through landfills and wastewater treatment plants on X primary for post 893917938 How can the health care system more effectively support caregivers? by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneDec 2, 2024 8:00 am Caregivers to loved ones with aging, disability or health concerns face challenges within the healthcare system and in their personal lives, but policy and culture changes can help, said Professor Mina Raj. Share this Story Share How can the health care system more effectively support caregivers? on Facebook Share How can the health care system more effectively support caregivers? on X primary for post 520038320 Free tuition for Illinois residents. That's Illinois Commitment. by AdmissionsDec 2, 2024 8:45 am We’ll cover tuition and fees for up to four years for all qualified in-state students. That’s our mission as a land-grant institution. That’s Illinois Commitment. Share this Story Share Free tuition for Illinois residents. That's Illinois Commitment. on Facebook Share Free tuition for Illinois residents. That's Illinois Commitment. on X primary for post 961783423 Illini Volleyball secures NCAA Tournament berth by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 2, 2024 8:45 am The Orange and Blue will face off against Northern Iowa in its tournament opener in Louisville, Ky., on Friday at 3 p.m. CT. The winner of the match will take on the victor of the Louisville and Chicago State match-up. Share this Story Share Illini Volleyball secures NCAA Tournament berth on Facebook Share Illini Volleyball secures NCAA Tournament berth on X primary for post 1480974332 Illinois finishes regular season at #21 in the AP Top 25 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsDec 2, 2024 8:15 am Illinois (9-3, 6-3 B1G) won nine or more regular-season games for the eighth time in program history - the first time since 2007, when Illinois finished the regular season ranked at #15. Share this Story Share Illinois finishes regular season at #21 in the AP Top 25 on Facebook Share Illinois finishes regular season at #21 in the AP Top 25 on X primary for post 919648493 GAME DAY | Illinois against Northwestern at Wrigley Field by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 30, 2024 9:45 am No. 22 Illinois looks to carry its momentum from its last-gasp victory over Rutgers last weekend to Wrigley Field on Saturday, when the Fighting Illini take on Northwestern in the battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy. Share this Story Share GAME DAY | Illinois against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Facebook Share GAME DAY | Illinois against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on X primary for post 1424312501 Paul Mescal, 'Gladiator II' and how genes affect our fitness by USA TodayNov 27, 2024 2:45 pm USA Today (Nov. 26) 'There is some evidence for skeletal muscle "memory," or the ability for muscle to grow faster than normal due to prior training exposure,' says U. of I. professor Marni Boppart. Share this Story Share Paul Mescal, 'Gladiator II' and how genes affect our fitness on Facebook Share Paul Mescal, 'Gladiator II' and how genes affect our fitness on X primary for post 275486706 What message did voters send this election? by Phil CicioraNov 21, 2024 8:45 am Although Trump made inroads with some demographics, political science professor Brian Gaines says he’s 'not confident that those swings reflect enduring changes of party loyalty rather than short-term candidate effects.' Share this Story Share What message did voters send this election? on Facebook Share What message did voters send this election? on X primary for post 857106257 U. of I. continues to rank among leading destinations for international students by Marta SchneiderNov 27, 2024 9:45 am Illinois is once again a top destination for international students, according to data from this year’s Open Doors report. The report ranks the U. of I. second in the nation among public universities for the most international students. Share this Story Share U. of I. continues to rank among leading destinations for international students on Facebook Share U. of I. continues to rank among leading destinations for international students on X primary for post 1744502497 At all costs: Caregivers need more awareness of financial risks by Next AvenueNov 26, 2024 4:45 pm Next Avenue (Nov. 26) University of Illinois Spanish and Portuguese professor Annie Abbott talks about how caregivers need to be more aware of financial risks - avoiding scams is another role caregivers may need to manage. Share this Story Share At all costs: Caregivers need more awareness of financial risks on Facebook Share At all costs: Caregivers need more awareness of financial risks on X primary for post 916541429 Kendall Bostic named Big Ten Player of the Week by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 26, 2024 3:00 pm The fifth-year senior led the way with 28 points per game, 10 rebounds per game, one steal per game, and zero turnovers as the Fighting Illini climbed to 5-0 after downing their third 2024 NCAA Tournament team of the season. Share this Story Share Kendall Bostic named Big Ten Player of the Week on Facebook Share Kendall Bostic named Big Ten Player of the Week on X primary for post 1937208292 Main Library celebrates 100 years by Heather MurphyNov 26, 2024 12:15 pm University Library and the U of I Foundation are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Main Library building and the dedication of the Shebik Family Reading Room. 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It also shows important gaps in how atrial fibrillation is treated in the U.S. Share this Story Share CI MED research offers updated snapshots of AFib, anti-stroke treatment across U.S. on Facebook Share CI MED research offers updated snapshots of AFib, anti-stroke treatment across U.S. on X primary for post 1678773855 Illinois cruises to home win over Little Rock by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 26, 2024 9:30 am Illinois cruised to a 92-34 victory over Little Rock at State Farm Center on Monday night in the team's final home non-conference game ahead of the start of Big Ten play. Share this Story Share Illinois cruises to home win over Little Rock on Facebook Share Illinois cruises to home win over Little Rock on X primary for post 408413326 Worried about political tensions with family this Thanksgiving? Here’s some expert advice by WILL-AMNov 25, 2024 1:45 pm WILL-AM (Nov. 25) In light of the recent presidential election, politics may be unavoidable at your family Thanksging celebration. Family Studies professor Allen Barton suggests some things you can do to help keep the peace. Share this Story Share Worried about political tensions with family this Thanksgiving? Here’s some expert advice on Facebook Share Worried about political tensions with family this Thanksgiving? Here’s some expert advice on X primary for post 746223217 Illinois Football up to #22 in the AP poll following win over Rutgers by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 25, 2024 9:00 am Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) is coming off a 38-31 win at Rutgers, ahead of Saturday's trip to Wrigley Field to take on Northwestern (11 a.m. CT, BTN). Share this Story Share Illinois Football up to #22 in the AP poll following win over Rutgers on Facebook Share Illinois Football up to #22 in the AP poll following win over Rutgers on X primary for post 1810089157 Illini Men's Basketball hosts Little Rock tonight by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 22, 2024 10:45 am No. 25 Illinois (4-1) continues a stretch of what will be four games in nine days across three different cities, hosting Little Rock Monday night at State Farm Center (8 p.m. BTN). Share this Story Share Illini Men's Basketball hosts Little Rock tonight on Facebook Share Illini Men's Basketball hosts Little Rock tonight on X primary for post 456439392 No. 12 Illinois Wrestling upsets No. 6 Missouri, improves to 4-0 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsNov 22, 2024 9:15 am The No. 12 Illinois wrestling team won their home opening dual over No. 6 Missouri, 23-14, on Thursday, improving to 4-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Share this Story Share No. 12 Illinois Wrestling upsets No. 6 Missouri, improves to 4-0 on Facebook Share No. 12 Illinois Wrestling upsets No. 6 Missouri, improves to 4-0 on X primary for post 178469738 Personal bankruptcies are on the rise. When does it make sense to file? by CBS NewsNov 22, 2024 9:00 am CBS News (Nov. 20) Professor Robert Lawless says most people struggle with debt for years before seeking help. 'People misunderstand bankruptcy and wait too long to see a bankruptcy lawyer. Most people would benefit by going earlier.' Share this Story Share Personal bankruptcies are on the rise. When does it make sense to file? on Facebook Share Personal bankruptcies are on the rise. When does it make sense to file? on X primary for post 1243337533 Why does the state need Illinois Extension? by Diana YatesNov 18, 2024 10:00 am U. of I. Extension serves the state by focusing on food and agriculture, as well as the economic, community, environmental and health sectors. Its director discusses how Extension tackles so many issues at once. Share this Story Share Why does the state need Illinois Extension? on Facebook Share Why does the state need Illinois Extension? on X primary for post 1823687850 Study: Community Notes on X could be key to curbing misinformation by Aaron BennettNov 21, 2024 11:15 am A crowdsourced fact-checking tool on X encourages users to voluntarily retract misinformation, which could balance the need to curb false information while respecting free speech, and as a transparent alternative to traditional fact-checking. Share this Story Share Study: Community Notes on X could be key to curbing misinformation on Facebook Share Study: Community Notes on X could be key to curbing misinformation on X