blog posts primary for post 43082903 Extended reality applications for primary care: The future of medical care by Beth HartJan 19, 2024 12:30 pm 'Unfortunately...it is often difficult to discern which XR clinical applications have scientifically tested benefits. Our systematic review examined which applications of (extended reality) technology have been shown to be clinically beneficial.' Share this Story Share Extended reality applications for primary care: The future of medical care on Facebook Share Extended reality applications for primary care: The future of medical care on X primary for post 1456035608 Fighting Illini Men's Basketball at Northwestern tonight by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 24, 2024 10:15 am The No. 10 ranked Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern, 96-66, in their first meeting of the season Jan. 2 at State Farm Center, and are coming off of back-to-back Big Ten wins last week at Michigan (88-73) and vs. Rutgers (86-63). 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Share this Story Share Aftermath of a distressing event is more memorable than the lead-up, study suggests on Facebook Share Aftermath of a distressing event is more memorable than the lead-up, study suggests on X primary for post 2069288899 Women’s Track and Field ranked No. 1 nationally for first time ever by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 23, 2024 9:15 am The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its first round of weekly national rankings on Monday. The Fighting Illini women debut as the national leaders, and the men close out the top-10 rankings at No. 10. 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Share this Story Share No. 14 Illini host rematch vs. Rutgers Sunday on Facebook Share No. 14 Illini host rematch vs. Rutgers Sunday on X primary for post 1728987452 From snack to science: Innovative grant brings popcorn into the classroom by Lauren QuinnJan 19, 2024 12:45 pm A U of I crop scientist is developing a popcorn-based curriculum to reinforce concepts around agricultural science, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, computer science, genomics, and research methods for 4-H, high school students. Share this Story Share From snack to science: Innovative grant brings popcorn into the classroom on Facebook Share From snack to science: Innovative grant brings popcorn into the classroom on X primary for post 2029436023 Advanced VR glove brings high-res touch to the digital world by Eleanor WyllieJan 12, 2024 9:00 am 'There are existing systems that have shown off high-resolution virtual touch before, but they cost tens of thousands of dollars... We’ve prototyped a new system with 160 actuators per hand for around $200, and it fits entirely on the wrist.' Share this Story Share Advanced VR glove brings high-res touch to the digital world on Facebook Share Advanced VR glove brings high-res touch to the digital world on X primary for post 1207993374 U of I students bring volunteer force to Special Olympics’ 'Medfest' by Ethan SimmonsJan 17, 2024 12:45 pm 'Thinking back to when I was at the U. of I., I wish I would’ve done stuff like this. They drove up two hours to spend the day with us—the athletes loved them,' said Melissa Garritano, senior director of Special Olympics in the Chicagoland area. Share this Story Share U of I students bring volunteer force to Special Olympics’ 'Medfest' on Facebook Share U of I students bring volunteer force to Special Olympics’ 'Medfest' on X primary for post 1922315883 Is artificial intelligence the solution to cyber security threats? by Financial TimesJan 19, 2024 8:00 am Financial Times (Jan. 15) Generative AI can be used for 'generating [and] synthesizing data' with which to train machine learning models, says U of I professor Gang Wang. 'This is particularly helpful for security tasks where data is sparse or lacks diversity.' 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Share this Story Share Illinois takes down Michigan behind balanced scoring, strong defense on Facebook Share Illinois takes down Michigan behind balanced scoring, strong defense on X primary for post 764477071 All five starters score in double figures, Illini cruise to victory over Rutgers by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 18, 2024 10:45 am The Fighting Illini recorded at least 90 points for the second straight game, their first time hitting that scoring mark in back-to-back Big Ten games since the 1998-99 season. Share this Story Share All five starters score in double figures, Illini cruise to victory over Rutgers on Facebook Share All five starters score in double figures, Illini cruise to victory over Rutgers on X primary for post 372664241 ‘Zombie’ retracted papers continue to infect future research, scholars warn by The College FixJan 18, 2024 12:15 pm The College Fix (Jan. 17) U of I information sciences professor Jodi Schneider calls these papers 'zombie studies' because though they appeared dead, they continue to live on, infecting research in the future. Share this Story Share ‘Zombie’ retracted papers continue to infect future research, scholars warn on Facebook Share ‘Zombie’ retracted papers continue to infect future research, scholars warn on X primary for post 1974329704 News media trigger conflict for romantic couples with differing political views by Sharita ForrestJan 16, 2024 2:30 pm Couples with differing political views and identities face unique challenges in their consumption of news, which can create significant stress on their relationship, communication professor Emily Van Duyn found in a recent study. 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Share this Story Share Research team produces roadmap for scaling up urban agriculture on Facebook Share Research team produces roadmap for scaling up urban agriculture on X primary for post 1560902853 U of I honors nine faculty members with endowed chairs, professorships by Anthony HicksJan 12, 2024 11:00 am Nine University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty members have been named as university endowed chairs or professors for their excellence and prominence in research, teaching and service. Share this Story Share U of I honors nine faculty members with endowed chairs, professorships on Facebook Share U of I honors nine faculty members with endowed chairs, professorships on X primary for post 1111967875 How to guarantee the safety of autonomous vehicles by Quanta MagazineJan 17, 2024 12:30 pm Quanta Magazine (Jan. 16) Professor Sayan Mitra's team has managed to prove the safety of lane-tracking capabilities for cars and landing systems for autonomous aircraft. And, it will soon help land drones on aircraft carriers. Share this Story Share How to guarantee the safety of autonomous vehicles on Facebook Share How to guarantee the safety of autonomous vehicles on X primary for post 258650234 Reflecting on Thurgood Marshall's speech at U of I in 1956 by Illinois Public MediaJan 17, 2024 10:15 am On March 8, 1956, future U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to talk about his work, the many cases of segregation in Illinois, and the murder of Emmett Till. Share this Story Share Reflecting on Thurgood Marshall's speech at U of I in 1956 on Facebook Share Reflecting on Thurgood Marshall's speech at U of I in 1956 on X primary for post 117638289 Ballinger to lead U of I Division of Public Safety, serve as police chief by Katie WatsonJan 10, 2024 11:00 am 'Chief Ballinger has clearly demonstrated a strong commitment to our university. His detailed knowledge and dedication to public engagement helps him advocate for the safety needs of our entire university community.' Share this Story Share Ballinger to lead U of I Division of Public Safety, serve as police chief on Facebook Share Ballinger to lead U of I Division of Public Safety, serve as police chief on X primary for post 1951973483 Illini host Rutgers for 'We Back Pat' night by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJan 16, 2024 2:45 pm The 'We Back Pat' promotion honors legendary women's basketball coach and player Pat Summitt, who passed away in 2016 after a lengthy battle with early onset dementia and Alzheimer's. Share this Story Share Illini host Rutgers for 'We Back Pat' night on Facebook Share Illini host Rutgers for 'We Back Pat' night on X primary for post 198690772 Two Illinois professors awarded NEH Fellowships by Jodi HeckelJan 11, 2024 1:30 pm Julie Turnock, a professor of media and cinema studies, and Hermann von Hesse, a professor of art history, have been awarded 2023 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships. Share this Story Share Two Illinois professors awarded NEH Fellowships on Facebook Share Two Illinois professors awarded NEH Fellowships on X primary for post 1605744634 Hergenrother named a 2023 National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator by Jonathan KingJan 16, 2024 2:30 pm Paul Hergenrother’s lab has discovered multiple new anticancer compounds, including PAC-1, which recently completed a Phase 1 clinical trial in late-stage cancer patients. 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Share this Story Share Study: Acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to language delays in children on Facebook Share Study: Acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to language delays in children on X primary for post 843581289 New book explores complicated relationship between workers and their work by Phil CicioraJan 8, 2024 9:15 am A new book by U. of I. labor expert Robert Bruno explores how workers characterize their relationship to their jobs using personal six-word mini-narratives, serving as a broader exploration of how middle-class workers view work in the U.S. Share this Story Share New book explores complicated relationship between workers and their work on Facebook Share New book explores complicated relationship between workers and their work on X