blog posts primary for post 1184306092 U. of I. historian’s book provides introduction to gender history by Jodi HeckelAug 7, 2024 12:00 pm 'Gender makes a huge difference in how political movements unfold and how capitalism works, in the workplace but also in the household. There’s no aspect of public, private, civic or political life that is untouched by gender.' Share this Story Share U. of I. historian’s book provides introduction to gender history on Facebook Share U. of I. historian’s book provides introduction to gender history on X primary for post 4232443 What are the signs of heat stroke? by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneAug 9, 2024 12:30 pm Heat stroke is a medical emergency, but recognizing the warning signs and knowing vulnerability factors and mitigation techniques can improve outcomes, says Dr. Holly Rosencranz, professor in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Share this Story Share What are the signs of heat stroke? on Facebook Share What are the signs of heat stroke? on X primary for post 1161875995 U.S. mortgage rates drop sharply, with 30-year at 6.47% by New York TimesAug 12, 2024 10:45 am New York Times (Aug. 8) The lower mortgage rate could encourage some homeowners to get into the market, says Professor Julia Fonseca. 'But we still have a ways to go if we consider how low these rates that people have locked in actually are.' Share this Story Share U.S. mortgage rates drop sharply, with 30-year at 6.47% on Facebook Share U.S. mortgage rates drop sharply, with 30-year at 6.47% on X primary for post 1435375097 Illini unveil throwback uniforms for Memorial Stadium rededication game, Oct. 19 by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAug 12, 2024 8:45 am Check out the uniforms Illini football will wear against Michigan on Oct. 19, 100 years and one day after Red Grange’s historic six-touchdown performance against the Wolverines during the Memorial Stadium Dedication Game in 1924. Share this Story Share Illini unveil throwback uniforms for Memorial Stadium rededication game, Oct. 19 on Facebook Share Illini unveil throwback uniforms for Memorial Stadium rededication game, Oct. 19 on X primary for post 1419508654 Why opening grocery stores alone doesn't solve food deserts by Pro PublicaAug 9, 2024 12:30 pm ProPublica (Aug. 9) Illinois Extension economic development educator John Shadowens is part of the state-funded group surveying grocery stores across Illinois to identify their main obstacles to staying in business. Share this Story Share Why opening grocery stores alone doesn't solve food deserts on Facebook Share Why opening grocery stores alone doesn't solve food deserts on X primary for post 1630607014 Research project seeks to learn from Indigenous practices in music, engineering by Jodi HeckelAug 5, 2024 9:15 am 'I was blown away by this experience, and it was a moment of clarity for me in how my understanding of music could influence my understanding of engineering and vice versa,' graduate student Jess Mingee said. Share this Story Share Research project seeks to learn from Indigenous practices in music, engineering on Facebook Share Research project seeks to learn from Indigenous practices in music, engineering on X primary for post 1809631097 How do presidential candidates embody ideas about national identity? by Sharita ForrestAug 1, 2024 9:00 am Professor David Cisneros explores the dichotomous rhetoric from U.S. presidential candidates about Latinos and immigrants, as well as how beliefs about national identity and race are shaped by each presidency. 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Share this Story Share Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US face uncertainty and suspicion on Facebook Share Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US face uncertainty and suspicion on X primary for post 754417552 PFAS found in nearly all fish tested from four northern Illinois rivers by Diana YatesJul 31, 2024 8:15 am ound PFAS-contaminated fish in every one of the 15 sites they tested along four northern Illinois rivers, with channel catfish having the highest accumulation of PFAS in its tissues. Share this Story Share PFAS found in nearly all fish tested from four northern Illinois rivers on Facebook Share PFAS found in nearly all fish tested from four northern Illinois rivers on X primary for post 877440505 Divers find 27,000-year-old fossils of 13-foot sloth in Belizean sinkhole by All That's InterestingAug 6, 2024 9:00 am All That’s Interesting (Aug. 2) The ancient giant ground sloth's four-inch tooth fragment is providing researchers at the U. of I. with significant, surprising insight into the animal’s sustenance and the conditions in which it lived. Share this Story Share Divers find 27,000-year-old fossils of 13-foot sloth in Belizean sinkhole on Facebook Share Divers find 27,000-year-old fossils of 13-foot sloth in Belizean sinkhole on X primary for post 1457892919 Did speed climbing start under Alexander the Great? by HistoryAug 5, 2024 10:45 am History (July 31) Archeologists haven't found rock cliffs described in these stories, but that doesn’t mean that the story of Alexander’s climbing competition isn’t true, says Daniel Leon, a U. of I. classics professor. 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Share this Story Share Instead of competing for land, some farmers, solar developers want to work side by side on Facebook Share Instead of competing for land, some farmers, solar developers want to work side by side on X primary for post 263257182 Steve Maren to lead Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology by Vice Chancellor for Research and InnovationJul 31, 2024 3:45 pm Steve Maren, a neuroscientist who studies the neurobiology of emotional learning and memory, will become the next director of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at Illinois. Share this Story Share Steve Maren to lead Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology on Facebook Share Steve Maren to lead Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology on X primary for post 1418305060 Gropp, former NCSA leaders selected for HPCwire’s inaugural ‘35 Legends’ list by Andrew HelregalJul 31, 2024 11:00 am NCSA director Bill Gropp, founding director Larry Smarr and former director Daniel Reed were among the first 17 honorees announced in July. The remaining HPCwire 35 Legends will be made public in August. Share this Story Share Gropp, former NCSA leaders selected for HPCwire’s inaugural ‘35 Legends’ list on Facebook Share Gropp, former NCSA leaders selected for HPCwire’s inaugural ‘35 Legends’ list on X primary for post 1077483712 Kamala Harris has little-known childhood connection to Illinois by Chicago TribuneAug 1, 2024 8:45 am Chicago Tribune (July 30) When Kamala Harris was a toddler, her family moved to Champaign, where they lived for a year in the late 1960s. Her parents, fresh out of their Ph.D. programs, had both secured jobs at the U. of I. Share this Story Share Kamala Harris has little-known childhood connection to Illinois on Facebook Share Kamala Harris has little-known childhood connection to Illinois on X primary for post 1436320193 Fetal brain impacted when mom fights severe flu: New mouse study explains how by Lauren QuinnJul 29, 2024 10:00 am 'There are only a subset of infections that are going to be severe enough to cause concerns like this. That said, pregnant people should definitely get the flu vaccine to reduce their risk,' said animal sciences professor Adrienne Antonson. Share this Story Share Fetal brain impacted when mom fights severe flu: New mouse study explains how on Facebook Share Fetal brain impacted when mom fights severe flu: New mouse study explains how on X primary for post 1984545402 Beckman researchers study cicada wings to develop new antibacterial surfaces by Elizabeth BelloJul 25, 2024 9:00 am Antibiotics are commonly used to treat bacteria during an infection, but overuse eventually leads to microbial resistance. 'It’s imperative to develop durable surfaces that are mechanically antibacterial,' says researcher Yutao Chen. Share this Story Share Beckman researchers study cicada wings to develop new antibacterial surfaces on Facebook Share Beckman researchers study cicada wings to develop new antibacterial surfaces on X primary for post 1694372127 Deepfakes are harder to detect than ever before. How are they being used? by Jodi HeckelJul 31, 2024 11:15 am Social media provides an international platform to share deepfaked content quickly and anonymously, so be especially wary of the content that you’re encountering on social media this political season. Share this Story Share Deepfakes are harder to detect than ever before. How are they being used? on Facebook Share Deepfakes are harder to detect than ever before. How are they being used? on X primary for post 80923962 Will social media polls accurately predict the winner of the U.S. presidential election? by Sharita ForrestJul 30, 2024 10:00 am Professor JungHwan Yang's research team explored biases associated with political polls posted on social media, how their results compare with those reported by mainstream media and their potential influence on public discourse. 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Share this Story Share U. of I., DOE announce operation phase of world's largest carbon capture pilot on Facebook Share U. of I., DOE announce operation phase of world's largest carbon capture pilot on X primary for post 259360879 Former U. of I. guard Ayo Dosunmu: Blessed and giving back by ForbesJul 30, 2024 10:15 am Forbes (July 27) Dosunmu’s efforts in his community have not gone unrecognized. Last October, he was named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award offseason winner — an impressive feat at just 24 years old. 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Share this Story Share Does new workplace safety rule protect workers against the dangers of extreme heat? on Facebook Share Does new workplace safety rule protect workers against the dangers of extreme heat? on X primary for post 636733884 Walmart looks to bet $200 million on autonomous forklifts by ReutersJul 29, 2024 11:15 am Reuters (July 26) Robotics depend on frequent adjustments and a controlled environment, whereas humans can adapt faster, says U. of I.'s Katie Driggs-Campbell, 'We're still far away from robotics replacing humans in the retail industry.' Share this Story Share Walmart looks to bet $200 million on autonomous forklifts on Facebook Share Walmart looks to bet $200 million on autonomous forklifts on X primary for post 1736575020 U. of I. studies converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment by Marianne SteinJul 22, 2024 10:30 am Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the use of fossil fuels and promote sustainable production. Two U. of I. studies consider using hydrothermal liquefaction to convert biomass into biocrude oil. Share this Story Share U. of I. studies converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment on Facebook Share U. of I. studies converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment on X primary for post 1998052886 Virtual reality training for physicians aims to heal disparities in Black maternal health care by Sharita ForrestJul 22, 2024 10:15 am 'Ultimately, this virtual reality training system could become a viable tool for practicing communication with diverse patients across different types of health care professions,' said Professor Charee Thompson. Share this Story Share Virtual reality training for physicians aims to heal disparities in Black maternal health care on Facebook Share Virtual reality training for physicians aims to heal disparities in Black maternal health care on X primary for post 535280513 U of I Engineers to lead Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, shape the future of quantum computing by Aaron SeidlitzJul 26, 2024 12:45 pm 'This park represents a new step in quantum innovation that Grainger engineers and scientists are perfectly suited to scale up by bringing together ... universities and national labs, as well as state and local government,” Share this Story Share U of I Engineers to lead Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, shape the future of quantum computing on Facebook Share U of I Engineers to lead Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, shape the future of quantum computing on X primary for post 1801859234 The Trump administration demoted this climate scientist. Now she wants reform by NatureJul 26, 2024 8:45 am Nature (July 24) 'I have no idea who she was irritating at the time, but we all backed up what she was saying,' says Don Wuebbles, a U of I professor, world renown climate expert and co-leader of the government's climate assessment. Share this Story Share The Trump administration demoted this climate scientist. Now she wants reform on Facebook Share The Trump administration demoted this climate scientist. Now she wants reform on X primary for post 820502190 Follow the Fighting Illini in the Paris Olympics by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJul 25, 2024 9:15 am Five former Fighting Illini, one current student-athlete, and one current assistant coach will represent the Orange and Blue at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Share this Story Share Follow the Fighting Illini in the Paris Olympics on Facebook Share Follow the Fighting Illini in the Paris Olympics on X primary for post 808321664 Study identifies best bioenergy crops for sustainable aviation fuels by Diana YatesJul 23, 2024 10:15 am Researchers weighed the many factors that go into selecting a biofuels feedstock to supply aviation fuel and meet various environmental, land-use and policy related goals. Share this Story Share Study identifies best bioenergy crops for sustainable aviation fuels on Facebook Share Study identifies best bioenergy crops for sustainable aviation fuels on X primary for post 594637114 Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars by Maeve ReillyJul 25, 2024 8:30 am Zeynep Madak-Erdogan, Robert Morrissey, Joaquín Rodríguez-López, Jacob Sherkow and Hanghang Tong have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Share this Story Share Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars on Facebook Share Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars on X primary for post 1365650283 University Archives collection tells history of Illinois athlete, 1924 Olympic champion by Jodi HeckelJul 22, 2024 12:15 pm At the 1924 Paris Olympics, U. of I. track star Harold Osborn won two gold medals, in the high jump and the decathlon, making him the first (and still the only) athlete to win the decathlon and another individual event in the same Olympics. Share this Story Share University Archives collection tells history of Illinois athlete, 1924 Olympic champion on Facebook Share University Archives collection tells history of Illinois athlete, 1924 Olympic champion on X primary for post 240400764 Labor unions start to unify behind Kamala Harris. Here's why. by ABC NewsJul 23, 2024 4:45 pm ABC News (July 22) Unions have come out in support of Harris not only because of Biden’s perceived strength with organized labor but also the limited time remaining in the campaign, says U. of I. professor Johnnie Kallas. Share this Story Share Labor unions start to unify behind Kamala Harris. Here's why. on Facebook Share Labor unions start to unify behind Kamala Harris. Here's why. on X primary for post 1136678273 From donkey chariots to shrines to Pelops: The ancient history of the Olympics by Ella DameJul 17, 2024 12:45 pm With the Paris Olympic Games beginning later this month, classics professor Dan Leon discusses how the original Games looked thousands of years ago in Olympia. 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Share this Story Share Cousins team up to tackle glioblastoma on Facebook Share Cousins team up to tackle glioblastoma on X primary for post 896261168 The crucial role technology plays in real tornado wrangling by Fox WeatherJul 22, 2024 10:15 am Fox Weather (July, 18) 'We can measure winds very near the ground with our mobile radars …and that helps us really link what’s happening in our radar observation...to what the damage actually looks like at the surface,' says U. of I.'s Karen Kosiba. Share this Story Share The crucial role technology plays in real tornado wrangling on Facebook Share The crucial role technology plays in real tornado wrangling on X primary for post 365284891 How do drugs like Ozempic work for weight loss? by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneJul 9, 2024 10:00 am New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can be life-changing for those with type 2 diabetes or severe obesity, but are not the best choice for those only looking to lose a few pounds Share this Story Share How do drugs like Ozempic work for weight loss? on Facebook Share How do drugs like Ozempic work for weight loss? on X primary for post 81785339 Scientists test agriculture and solar energy on Illinois farms by WBEZ ChicagoJul 19, 2024 3:45 pm WBEZ Chicago (July 18) 'Obviously, this setting is not perfect for the farming system,' says Professor D.K. Lee. But U. of I.'s Solar Farm 2.0 could indicate whether the marriage between agriculture and solar power will be a happy one. Share this Story Share Scientists test agriculture and solar energy on Illinois farms on Facebook Share Scientists test agriculture and solar energy on Illinois farms on X primary for post 871239357 Researchers clarify how soft materials fail under stress by Lois YoksoulianJul 18, 2024 1:15 pm A new study clarifies how soft materials, both natural and synthetic, fail under stress. The U. of I. research addresses a wide swath of engineering challenges including natural disasters such as landslides. Share this Story Share Researchers clarify how soft materials fail under stress on Facebook Share Researchers clarify how soft materials fail under stress on X primary for post 1259537454 New study sheds light on salmonella risk in chicken by Food Poisoning NewsJul 18, 2024 10:30 am A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has exposed new insights into Salmonella contamination in raw chicken parts that could influence future regulatory approaches. Share this Story Share New study sheds light on salmonella risk in chicken on Facebook Share New study sheds light on salmonella risk in chicken on X primary for post 1498239225 Humanities students build bridges to strong communities by Anthony HicksJul 15, 2024 11:30 am Doctoral students in humanities are participating in community-based project to bring awareness to food sourcing and sustainable agriculture. Share this Story Share Humanities students build bridges to strong communities on Facebook Share Humanities students build bridges to strong communities on X primary for post 1682148797 Updated landscape to set Quad's mammoth statue in Pleistocene-era vegetation by Jalynn BugajJul 15, 2024 1:15 pm The 'Pleistocene Garden' is being designed by Professor Stephen Marshak features plants from the central Illinois landscape around 30,000 years ago, predating Illinois’ earliest human inhabitants. Share this Story Share Updated landscape to set Quad's mammoth statue in Pleistocene-era vegetation on Facebook Share Updated landscape to set Quad's mammoth statue in Pleistocene-era vegetation on X primary for post 1655732193 Climate change is already having negative and broad impacts on household finances by CNBCJul 17, 2024 11:00 am CNBC (July 16) Wildfire smoke reduces earnings for workers in sectors like manufacturing, crop production, utilities, health care, and real estate, according to a study U of I and University of Oregon economists. Share this Story Share Climate change is already having negative and broad impacts on household finances on Facebook Share Climate change is already having negative and broad impacts on household finances on X primary for post 355503576 Project helps librarians use data storytelling to advocate for public libraries by Jodi HeckelJul 10, 2024 9:45 am The Data Storytelling for Librarians Toolkit helps librarians create a narrative that will meet their goals such as sharing achievements, benchmarks in a particular area over time or justifications for investments. Share this Story Share Project helps librarians use data storytelling to advocate for public libraries on Facebook Share Project helps librarians use data storytelling to advocate for public libraries on X primary for post 1543652478 Study: Consumption-tracking technology a mixed bag for consumers by Phil CicioraJul 12, 2024 9:00 am Consumption tracking technologies meant to avert penalty fees are a mixed bag for consumers, says Professor Ying Bao of the Gies College of Business. Share this Story Share Study: Consumption-tracking technology a mixed bag for consumers on Facebook Share Study: Consumption-tracking technology a mixed bag for consumers on X primary for post 206487606 How significant is the Biden administration’s new immigration executive order? by Phil CicioraJul 11, 2024 8:30 am The new executive order from the Biden administration is more focused on family unity than the 'mass amnesty' some critics have portrayed it as, says University of Illinois law expert Lauren R. Aronson. Share this Story Share How significant is the Biden administration’s new immigration executive order? on Facebook Share How significant is the Biden administration’s new immigration executive order? on X primary for post 786812679 Light targets cells for death and triggers immune response with laser precision by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneJul 2, 2024 11:30 am U. of I. researchers developed a method to precisely target cells for inflammatory cell death using light. The ability to precisely initiate this process in a small area is important for cancer and other diseases. Share this Story Share Light targets cells for death and triggers immune response with laser precision on Facebook Share Light targets cells for death and triggers immune response with laser precision on X primary for post 400795282 One simple activity can significantly enhance memory, sharpen focus, lower stress: Walking by Inc. MagazineJul 12, 2024 10:00 am Inc. (July 10) U. of I. researchers found that taking short breaks, like going for a walk, can really help improve focus during intense work sessions, keeping productivity and clarity high. Share this Story Share One simple activity can significantly enhance memory, sharpen focus, lower stress: Walking on Facebook Share One simple activity can significantly enhance memory, sharpen focus, lower stress: Walking on X primary for post 1103864501 Alumnus Russell Wigginton: 'My whole career has been a dream job' by University of Illinois Alumni AssociationJul 5, 2024 10:15 am Russell Wigginton believes that his history, experience and passion all led him to becoming president of the National Civil Rights Museum. 'It’s a fascinating, beautiful culmination of my life and experiences to end up in this job.' Share this Story Share Alumnus Russell Wigginton: 'My whole career has been a dream job' on Facebook Share Alumnus Russell Wigginton: 'My whole career has been a dream job' on X
