blog posts State legislatures are struggling to determine how young is too young to marry Oct 15, 2018 12:45 pm Deseret News (Oct. 13) 'The great movement of the law has been to say that kids have more ability to make decisions not less,' says Illinois law professor Robin Fretwell Wilson Self-driving cars see better with cameras that mimic mantis shrimp vision Oct 12, 2018 1:15 pm Science News (Oct. 12) The camera detects polarized light, similar to how mantis shrimps see. Illinois researchers wanted to 'mimic the animals’ ability to detect a wide range of light intensities' Turning Point founder: How conservatives can win the battle on campus and why it matters Oct 11, 2018 12:30 pm Chronicle of Higher Education (Oct. 10) Charlie Kirk's book begins with his appearance at Illinois, with protesters chanting 'Charlie Kirk is a jerk!' Activists say Kavanaugh confirmation might 'fuel the fire' for upcoming Women's March Oct 10, 2018 1:15 pm Chicago Tribune (Oct. 10) Calling this a 'transitional moment' in history, Illinois professor Lesley Wexler considers the women’s marches and Kavanaugh hearings all intersected Research shows the tendency to feel, show pride evolved for a reason – and plays a key role Oct 8, 2018 12:15 pm BBC News (Oct. 5) We already knew pride helps you get to the top, 'but we don’t know exactly how it does that,” says Illinois psychologist Joey Cheng. 'This study comes along and changes that landscape' Midwest GOPs could benefit from Trump plan to allow year-round sales of high-ethanol gasoline Oct 5, 2018 10:30 am Bloomberg (Oct. 4) The issue boils down to a contest between ethanol and petroleum over market share, says Scott Irwin, an agricultural economist at Illinois Farmers anxious about promised fed payouts to offset losses due to Chinese trade tariffs Oct 1, 2018 3:15 pm In a report released by the department of agricultural and consumer economics at Illinois, an average 1,200-acre farm in Illinois will receive $32,400 in payments Illinois student used a personal injury as inspiration to start a new business Sep 28, 2018 12:30 pm Patch.com (Sept. 28) Mark Van de Avont using Illinois’ iVenture Accelerator for student startups to build his company HexNest, aiming to create tumbling mats that are safer, more affordable One reason Africanized bees more dangerous: Area they consider their 'turf' is larger Sep 27, 2018 1:00 pm Newsweek (Sept. 26) 'If you can’t escape, that’s when the fatalities occur,' says May Berenbaum, a professor of entomology at Illinois 10 scientists to watch: Rodríguez-López designs batteries for a sustainable energy future Sep 26, 2018 3:00 pm Science News (Sept. 26) – 'We design new ways of looking at materials, and we design better materials,' says Illinois professor Joaquin Rodriguez-Lopez Common weed killer—believed harmless to animals—may be harming bees worldwide Sep 25, 2018 10:00 am Science (Sept. 24) Findings add a new factor to a constellation of potential reasons for the recent decline of honey bees, says Gene Robinson, honey bee geneticist at Illinois Kidney stones are surprisingly dynamic, forming much like microscopic coral reefs Sep 20, 2018 3:00 pm New York Times (Sept. 19) New research from Illinois shows kidney stones are not homogeneous, but complex, calcium-rich rocks with strata that accumulate and dissolve over time Yield concerns follow 'tar spot' arrival on Midwest corn crops Sep 20, 2018 10:15 am Agri News (Sept. 18) 'It’s hard to find a field that doesn’t have it at some level,' says Nathan Kleczewski, a University of Illinois Extension plant pathologist When should service animals be permitted – or not permitted – in scientific laboratories? Sep 18, 2018 11:30 am The Scientist (Sept. 18) As is the case with most difficult questions, the answer is: it depends. The issue is being addressed in real life at the University of Illinois The battle over tariffs between Trump and China is negatively affecting U.S. farmers Sep 17, 2018 11:15 am Yahoo News (Sept. 15) 'The trade war is having impacts on all agricultural sectors,' says Gary Schnitkey, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics at Illinois Building wind and solar farms in the Sahara Sep 7, 2018 3:15 pm Independent (Sept. 7) Illinois researcher Yan Li is investigating the potential climate impacts of building wind and solar farms in the Sahara so big they could provide enough clean energy to meet all of human demand. Whether a virus lies idle or attacks the host depends on how the virus’ DNA is packaged Sep 5, 2018 11:00 am United Press International (Sept. 4) 'I found for the first time that the mechanics of how DNA is packaged inside a virus determine the course of infection,' says Illinois pathobiology expert Obama to urge rejection of 'authoritarian politics and policies' in speech Aug 31, 2018 2:30 pm The Hill (Aug. 30) Obama will receive the University of Illinois' Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government during a ceremony on Sept. 7 Why financial literacy is vital for students of color Aug 30, 2018 11:00 am Chicago Tribune (Aug. 28) Illinois research shows nearly a third of young adults have poor financial literacy, especially if they have less education about financial concepts and money-management Recent Illinois study shows young adults - like the rest of us - tend to waste a lot of food Aug 28, 2018 2:15 pm Popular Science (Aug. 27) Investigators repeatedly used the word 'apathy' – the young people responding either didn’t think wasted food was worth caring about or thought they had no control over the problem Illinois' new noise-cancelling tech doesn’t require bulky noise-blocking headphones Aug 27, 2018 12:30 pm New Atlas (Aug. 27) Because wireless signals travel a million times faster than sound waves, 'Our ear device gets the sound information in advance, and has much more time to produce a better anti-noise signal' Past year shows 62.5% increase in the number of publicly 'out' LGBTQ college coaches Aug 24, 2018 3:00 pm Outsports (Aug. 23) Illinois Women's Diving coach Manny Pollard has organized a group for LGBTQ athletes called Illini Allies, through which he is helping initiate Pride Nights at Illini sporting events CRISPR gene-editing is making a huge difference, but its importance may grow further Aug 23, 2018 4:30 pm Science Alert (Aug. 22) Illinois scientists have discovered a new technique that can leave out particular sections of a gene, essentially 'skipping' them It’s hard to slow down in today’s accelerated world. Aug 21, 2018 11:30 am Washington Post (Aug. 21) Illinois' Harry Triandis says the time-equals-money equation, combined with the higher productivity afforded by high-speed communication, creates an urgency to make every moment count Human wastewater valuable to global agriculture, economics, study finds Aug 16, 2018 12:15 pm Illinois researchers have determined what farming regions of the world might benefit most from re-circulation of human-waste-derived nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus from cities A growing number of people insist that the Earth is flat, moon landings were faked... Aug 14, 2018 11:45 am Cosmos (Aug 15) U. of I. journalism professor Stephanie Craft and colleagues wrote that conspiracy theories 'flourish in the wide-open media of the digital age' ‘Workplace wellness’ doesn’t work Aug 14, 2018 8:00 am Santa Fe New Mexican (Aug. 12) Increase in the number of people receiving health screenings, increasing in the belief that management prioritizes health and safety the only significant differences found by Illinois researchers Bankruptcy is hitting more older Americans, pointing to a retirement crisis in the making Aug 9, 2018 10:45 am L.A. Times (Aug. 6) Illinois professor Robert Lawless: 'Only a small fraction of those who are having financial troubles file for bankruptcy...So this is part of a much bigger story about financial distress among the elderly.' New tool combines genomic data to predict patients’ responses to therapeutic drugs Aug 8, 2018 12:00 pm Health Data Management (Aug. 8) Illinois, Mayo Clinic reseachers built a cloud-based infrastructure and a portal so genomic researchers could analyze data using machine learning, data mining New York Times: Designing the death of a plastic Aug 7, 2018 11:45 am New York Times (Aug. 6) Dismantling these polymers is sometimes called unzipping them. “As soon as you start the process, they just keep going,' says Illinois professor Jeffrey Moore Everything you need to know about protein (but likely don't) Aug 6, 2018 12:15 pm NBC News (Aug. 4) During sleep, your body begins to break down protein, which may contribute to muscle loss as we age, says Illinois Food Science professor emeritus Donald K. Layman Illinois geophysicists find there are 'tears' in the mantle beneath the Tibetan Plateau Aug 2, 2018 1:00 pm IFL Science (Aug. 1) Considering that this region is one of the most seismically complex, frequently active parts of earth, this is no small discovery Long wait for science adviser is over: Trump will nominate UI grad Kelvin Droegemeier Aug 1, 2018 11:15 am Science (July 31) Droegemeier, a university administrator and former vice-chair of the governing board of the U.S. National Science Foundation, earned a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences from Illinois in 1985 What black women wrote in an era when their contributions were few, or even illegal Jul 30, 2018 1:15 pm HPCwire (July 26) 'How is inequality expressed or hidden in the everyday lives of African American women? How do they seek to challenge that inequality?' asks professor Ruby Mendenhall George Will: What if China imposes a 25% tariff on soybeans as a result of trade wars? Jul 27, 2018 10:45 am Salt Lake Tribune (July 26) U of I and Ohio State researchers estimate that over four years this 'would result in an average 87% decline in income for a midsize Illinois grain farm.' No question - internet has transformed our societies. Sorting through how, why is much more contentious Jul 26, 2018 4:45 pm KPFA-FM (Berkeley, July 24) U of I media expert Robert McChesney discusses the crucial element missing from societal consideration of the internet: capitalism Coursera CEO praises Illinois iMBA program Jul 25, 2018 12:00 pm Philadelphia Enquirer (July 25) The iMBA, offered by the Gies College of Business, is the largest degree program offered by Coursera and has a 90 percent retention rate. Study: Resting in green space sharpens focus – but only if you stay offline Jul 24, 2018 3:45 pm WTTW-TV (July 23) 'The (outdoor) space conveys no benefits if your head is in your device,' says Illinois professor of landscape architecture William Sullivan NASA names six new flight directors to lead mission control Jul 20, 2018 4:45 pm NASA (July 10) One of the new flight directors, Adi Boulos, holds a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Illinois Rude email can not only stress out the recipient, but also affect their family members, new study finds Jul 19, 2018 11:30 am The Economic Times (July 18) Negative effects of email incivility go beyond the recipient's work and can even play a role in their partner's withdrawal from their own work, says Illinois' YoungAh Park UI researchers work toward a wearable device to predict when elderly are at risk of falling Jul 17, 2018 2:45 pm Internet of Business (July 13) Interdisciplinary approach uses data from a mobility study involving 67 women over the age of 60 to analyze walking patterns U.S. trade, immigration and biofuel policies are hitting American farmers hard Jul 16, 2018 4:15 pm Star Advertiser (July 15) 'If this continues...I would not be surprised if there are tractor parades going to DC at some point in the next year,' says Illinois agricultural economist Scott Irwin Killeen's 'refreshingly upbeat message about the state’s flagship public university system' Jul 9, 2018 2:30 pm Chicago Tribune (July 10) 'We’re stronger and in sound fiscal shape now,' Killeen says. 'There are a lot of good things going on.' Use of fans, liquid cooling to keep electronics cool may be replaced by newly developed crystals Jul 9, 2018 12:15 pm ZDNet (July 6) Research co-written an Illinois materials science professor finds crystals tailored for optimal thermal conductivity have the potential to replace less-effective cooling methods Illinois' new medical school opens its doors with its first class of 32 students Jul 3, 2018 2:30 pm WGN-TV (July 2) The Carle Illinois College of Medicine kicks off a weeklong orientation for students with a welcome from Dean King Li, campus tours and a barbecue before studies begin After SCOTUS Janus decision: Three ways unions can stay strong Jul 2, 2018 3:00 pm Chicago Sun-Times (July 1) Labor professor's op-ed: Decision could reduce public sector union membership nationally by 700,000, cost workers $1,800 in annual earnings, and shrink GDP $33 million SCOTUS rules government workers can’t be forced to pay fees to unions who represent them Jun 29, 2018 10:45 am WBEZ-FM (June 27) 'Long term, it has potentially devastating implications for public-sector unions in Illinois and elsewhere,' says Illinois employment relations expert Michael LeRoy SCOTUS: Justice Kennedy reminds Trump he is not above the law Jun 27, 2018 10:45 am CNN (June 27) Law Dean Vikram Amar co-wrote a column analyzing the key role Justice Kennedy played in upholding the latest version of the Trump administration’s so-called travel ban Newfound extinct primate species a reminder of humans’ impact in shaping habitats Jun 22, 2018 12:00 pm Washington Post (June 21) 'Unless things dramatically change over the next 25 to 75 years, there will be a major primate extinction crisis,' says Illinois anthropologist Paul Garber Food recalls explained: Why it seems like food contamination is on the rise Jun 20, 2018 4:45 pm Chicago Tribune (June 19) 'Fifty years ago you would have gotten lettuce from a farmer in your state, now it’s coming from California and Arizona on a much larger scale,' says an Illinois food safety expert