blog posts primary for post 1170267704 'Subatomic baseball' could speed up tomorrow’s quantum computers by InverseMar 10, 2023 12:30 pm Inverse (March 10) 'Arrays of neutral atoms trapped in focused laser beams are one of the leading quantum computing platforms,' U. of I. physicist Brian Leeds DeMarco says. But it's tough to create a defect-free array where no atoms are missing. Share this Story Share 'Subatomic baseball' could speed up tomorrow’s quantum computers on Facebook Share 'Subatomic baseball' could speed up tomorrow’s quantum computers on X primary for post 1725211871 Videos, book highlight history of skin in the early modern world by Jodi HeckelFeb 23, 2023 8:45 am History professor Craig Koslofsky said skin color has not always been seen in the same way or played the same role in society. His work soesn't focus solely on skin color, but also on tattooing, scarification, cosmetics and the microanatomy of skin. 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Illinois is 3-0 all-time against Penn State in the BTT. Share this Story Share Illini open Big Ten Tournament tonight vs. Penn State on Facebook Share Illini open Big Ten Tournament tonight vs. Penn State on X primary for post 499967134 With more opportunities than ever, why are teen girls so depressed? by Courthouse News ServiceMar 8, 2023 1:00 pm Courthouse News Service (March 7) U of I's Karen Rudolph says bullying is down overall, but bullying on social media can be worse. 'Social media is 24/7. It was bad before, but you could escape. Now it’s constant and the whole school knows...' 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We’re stuck in this industrial mode,' says U of I labor expert Robert Bruno. Share this Story Share 'People will like it': 4-day work week paying off for Chicago company on Facebook Share 'People will like it': 4-day work week paying off for Chicago company on X primary for post 1140761820 Book tackles myths about science of menstruation by Diana YatesMar 1, 2023 11:15 am A new book from a U of I anthropology professor takes an unflinching look at the many ways humans have struggled – and often failed – to understand one of the greatest mysteries of human biology: menstruation. Share this Story Share Book tackles myths about science of menstruation on Facebook Share Book tackles myths about science of menstruation on X primary for post 40326666 Coleman Hawkins: Family Man by Nicole Cazley and Abigail BobrowMar 6, 2023 11:45 am For Coleman Hawkins, Fighting Illini power forward, family is at the heart of everything. To really know him, you have to know his family. Share this Story Share Coleman Hawkins: Family Man on Facebook Share Coleman Hawkins: Family Man on X primary for post 2059218853 Midwest farmers tripled use of cover crops, but it’s still a small fraction of acres by St. Louis Public RadioMar 6, 2023 10:45 am St. Louis Public Radio (March 6) 'It is certainly not at a level that would be necessary for some of the challenges, like the water quality challenges like soil erosion,' says U of I's Jonathan Coppess. 'It’s going to take a lot more acres to get there.' 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Share this Story Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2027! on Facebook Share Welcome to our newly admitted Class of 2027! on X primary for post 355778207 Illini beat Michigan in double overtime thriller by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 3, 2023 10:45 am As the Fighting Illini honored the contributions of Terrence Shannon Jr. and Matthew Mayer on Senior Night, the duo did what they have done all season in leading the Illini to a 91-87 double-overtime victory over Michigan. Share this Story Share Illini beat Michigan in double overtime thriller on Facebook Share Illini beat Michigan in double overtime thriller on X primary for post 492765614 Senior Night for Illini Men's Basketball Thursday vs. Michigan by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsMar 2, 2023 9:00 am Illinois will recognize five members of its program at State Farm Center on Thursday night – three managers and two players (Matthew Mayer and Terrence Shannon Jr.) – in a pre-game ceremony that begins at 5:39 p.m. Share this Story Share Senior Night for Illini Men's Basketball Thursday vs. Michigan on Facebook Share Senior Night for Illini Men's Basketball Thursday vs. Michigan on X primary for post 1491915568 Protecting genomic privacy through phone apps by Ananya SenMar 1, 2023 11:15 am Police are increasingly using genomic databases in their investigations. U of I faculty offer possible technological solutions, such as phone applications, that will ensure Fourth Amendment protections of consumer’s genomic data. Share this Story Share Protecting genomic privacy through phone apps on Facebook Share Protecting genomic privacy through phone apps on X primary for post 1042378206 U of I is getting into the business of angel investing by Crain's Chicago BusinessMar 2, 2023 11:15 am Crain’s Chicago Business (Feb. 28) The Urbana campus is launching Illini Angels, a program that will allow U. of I. alums to invest in startups coming out of the university as well as companies started by students after they leave. Share this Story Share U of I is getting into the business of angel investing on Facebook Share U of I is getting into the business of angel investing on X primary for post 1344586156 Study examines COVID-19 pandemic's effect on Black, Latina women's mental health by Sharita ForrestFeb 27, 2023 10:45 am Black and Latina women reported high rates of depression and anxiety symptoms early in the COVID-19 pandemic. But U of I researchers found that prayer as a coping mechanism had differing effects. Share this Story Share Study examines COVID-19 pandemic's effect on Black, Latina women's mental health on Facebook Share Study examines COVID-19 pandemic's effect on Black, Latina women's mental health on X primary for post 156136698 Insect Fear Film Festival celebrates 40 years of entertaining, educating about insects by Jodi HeckelFeb 27, 2023 11:00 am The 2023 Insect Fear Film Festival celebrates 40 years of entertaining and educating people about insects and their close relatives. This year’s festival (March 4) features living fossil organisms. Share this Story Share Insect Fear Film Festival celebrates 40 years of entertaining, educating about insects on Facebook Share Insect Fear Film Festival celebrates 40 years of entertaining, educating about insects on X primary for post 1700609872 We have a mink problem: Birds aren’t humanity’s only bird-flu worry by The AtlanticMar 1, 2023 11:00 am The Atlantic (Feb. 28) –A bird-flu outbreak at a mink farm killed thousands of the animals. The good news, says U of I professor James Lowe, is that, 'we’re just not very susceptible' to bird flu, even when other mammals are infected. 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Share this Story Share Illini Men's Golf rallies for big win at Southern Highlands tournament on Facebook Share Illini Men's Golf rallies for big win at Southern Highlands tournament on X primary for post 1180850753 Genetically modified trees arrive in U.S. forests, able to absorb more carbon dioxide by MarketplaceFeb 28, 2023 11:15 am Marketplace (Feb. 28) A biotech company borrowed a genetic hack from U. of I. scientists who made tobacco plants more efficient at photosynthesis by introducing a couple of genes from other plants. Share this Story Share Genetically modified trees arrive in U.S. forests, able to absorb more carbon dioxide on Facebook Share Genetically modified trees arrive in U.S. forests, able to absorb more carbon dioxide on X primary for post 1826386264 With four career-highs, beam program shatters records against Michigan State by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 28, 2023 9:00 am No. 24 Illinois women's gymnastics broke its program best beam score. Amelia Knight, Mallory Mizuki, Abby Mueller and Ruthuja Nataraj shattered their career-highs in a 197.450-196.425 loss to No. 13 Michigan State Monday night. Share this Story Share With four career-highs, beam program shatters records against Michigan State on Facebook Share With four career-highs, beam program shatters records against Michigan State on X primary for post 1878680504 What's the remedy for medical misinformation? by Sharita ForrestFeb 28, 2023 8:45 am U of I sociology professor Kevin Leicht is co-leading the development of a software app that will alert clinicians to medical misinformation circulating on social media so they can address it with patients if they choose. Share this Story Share What's the remedy for medical misinformation? on Facebook Share What's the remedy for medical misinformation? on X primary for post 1522790230 Should the workweek be shortened to four days? by Phil CicioraFeb 27, 2023 1:15 pm There’s nothing sacrosanct about the five-day workweek, which is long overdue for an overhaul, says Robert Bruno, a professor of labor and employment relations at Illinois. Share this Story Share Should the workweek be shortened to four days? on Facebook Share Should the workweek be shortened to four days? on X primary for post 730309164 Alumnus Tyrone Phillips returns to campus as director of Theatre's 'The Royale' by Mariana SedaFeb 23, 2023 8:00 am For Tyrone Phillips, telling this story about a great boxer, based on Jack Johnson in 1905, is as much about shedding light on one of America's greatest athletes as it is an act of antiracism today. 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Share this Story Share Okra, celery and ham: Students cook up historic African American legacy on Facebook Share Okra, celery and ham: Students cook up historic African American legacy on X primary for post 796164793 Theory sorts order from chaos in complex quantum systems by Lois YoksoulianFeb 24, 2023 9:45 am The theory gives a simple prediction for the threshold at which large quantum systems switch from orderly motion like a clock to random, erratic motion like asteroids moving around in the early solar system. Share this Story Share Theory sorts order from chaos in complex quantum systems on Facebook Share Theory sorts order from chaos in complex quantum systems on X primary for post 919575788 Illini rally for win over Northwestern by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 24, 2023 8:30 am Illinois overcame a 16-point deficit in the final 11 minutes to defeat Northwestern, 66-62, on Thursday night. The Illini trailed by as many as 18 in the contest, but outscored the Wildcats 47-25 in the second half. Share this Story Share Illini rally for win over Northwestern on Facebook Share Illini rally for win over Northwestern on X primary for post 1338862568 Deer protected from deadly disease by newly discovered genetic differences by Lauren QuinnFeb 23, 2023 11:15 am 'This is the first time this gene has been sequenced completely in white-tailed deer. ...without the sequences, there's no starting point to do any kind of research,' says Animal Sciences Professor Alfred Roca. 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Illinois is 13-2 at home this season and carries a four-game winning streak at State Farm Center. Share this Story Share Illini face Northwestern tonight at State Farm Center on Facebook Share Illini face Northwestern tonight at State Farm Center on X primary for post 828403453 U.S. deaths involving meth are skyrocketing, fentanyl a big factor by HealthDay NewsFeb 22, 2023 11:15 am HealthDay News (Feb. 21) 'The staggering increase in methamphetamine-related deaths in the United States is largely now driven by the co-involvement of street opioids,' says U of I epidemiology professor Rachel Hoopsick. Share this Story Share U.S. deaths involving meth are skyrocketing, fentanyl a big factor on Facebook Share U.S. deaths involving meth are skyrocketing, fentanyl a big factor on X primary for post 1324917131 Nebraska visits tonight for Women's Basketball Senior Night by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 22, 2023 10:00 am The Fighting Illini hope to add another victory to their 20 win season (10-6 B1G) when they face Nebraska (7 pm). Illinois has secured the biggest one-year conference win improvement in program history, the second-best in Big Ten history. Share this Story Share Nebraska visits tonight for Women's Basketball Senior Night on Facebook Share Nebraska visits tonight for Women's Basketball Senior Night on X primary for post 188836795 Campus announces new University Librarian designate by Office of the ProvostFeb 17, 2023 11:15 am Claire Stewart has been selected as the next Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Dean of Libraries and University Librarian Designate beginning May 16, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. Share this Story Share Campus announces new University Librarian designate on Facebook Share Campus announces new University Librarian designate on X primary for post 1027893922 Balanced scoring attack leads Illini in 78-69 win over Minnesota by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 21, 2023 8:15 am Illinois used a balanced scoring effort from its starting five to return to the win column, beating Minnesota, 78-69, on Monday night. All five Illini starters finished in double figures, giving Illinois a season sweep over the Golden Gophers. 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Share this Story Share Study finds 'staggering increase' in methamphetamine deaths tied to opioid co-use on Facebook Share Study finds 'staggering increase' in methamphetamine deaths tied to opioid co-use on X primary for post 890855580 Illini run past Penn State for 20th win by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 20, 2023 9:00 am Illinois Womens Basketball cruised to victory on Sunday afternoon, using 20-point outings from Kendall Bostic and Genesis Bryant to take down Penn State, 85-62, in front of a big State Farm Center crowd. Share this Story Share Illini run past Penn State for 20th win on Facebook Share Illini run past Penn State for 20th win on X primary for post 2137979058 Illini Men's Basketball at Indiana Saturday by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsFeb 17, 2023 2:45 pm Illinois begins a stretch of four games in nine days Saturday at Indiana (11 a.m. CT, ESPN). Illinois has won two straight in Bloomington, but hasn't won three in a row at Indiana since the 1988-1990 seasons. Share this Story Share Illini Men's Basketball at Indiana Saturday on Facebook Share Illini Men's Basketball at Indiana Saturday on X primary for post 1737976375 A new, more effective way to assess teachers’ competency by Tom HanlonFeb 15, 2023 2:45 pm Nancy Latham, director of the Council on Teacher Education at Illinois, coauthored a book that makes the credentialing system for teachers simpler and more trustworthy for those hiring them. As a bonus, it can be used in other industries, too. Share this Story Share A new, more effective way to assess teachers’ competency on Facebook Share A new, more effective way to assess teachers’ competency on X primary for post 1295385875 Chemistry professor named 2023 Sloan Research Fellow by Lois YoksoulianFeb 15, 2023 9:15 am Mei Shen adds a Sloan Fellowship to a list of honors that include the American Chemical Society Arthur Findeis Award, an National Science Foundation CAREER award, and a campus award for Excellence in Guiding Undergraduate Research. Share this Story Share Chemistry professor named 2023 Sloan Research Fellow on Facebook Share Chemistry professor named 2023 Sloan Research Fellow on X