blog posts Heat, humidity combining to create conditions at the limits of human survivability Aug 23, 2023 11:00 am NBC News (Aug. 22) Climatologist Trent Ford says of the combination of high heat and humidity: 'It’s a nonlinear process – we can have significant community-scale health impacts at wet-bulb temperatures that are well below that threshold.' Hearing loss expert Fatima Husain 'delighted' by over-the-counter hearing aids Nov 16, 2022 11:15 am Professor Husain explains how access to affordable hearing aids could offer unique opportunities for individuals with tinnitus, turn the tide on social stigma, and contribute to a competitive industry and a collaborative research frontier. Healthy sex life during pandemic tied to an array of sexual coping strategies Jun 15, 2023 10:45 am People who found ways to explore their sexuality and use it as a coping mechanism during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic had more active and fulfilling sex lives, according to U of I studies. Healthy diet after head, neck cancer diagnosis may boost survival Jul 27, 2022 9:45 am Head and neck cancer patients whose eating habits aligned with the Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 at diagnosis were significantly more likely to survive three years later, according to a study led by scholars at Illinois. Health care researchers gain access to the smartest computers, AI systems May 8, 2024 1:00 pm The National AI Research Resource pilot program will make the state-of-the-art tech more accessible to healthcare researchers through computing systems at the U. of I. and other national laboratories. Hawkins' triple-double leads Fighting Illini past Syracuse Nov 30, 2022 9:45 am Coleman Hawkins registered the first Illinois triple-double in two seasons, recording 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Fighting Illini's 73-44 win over Syracuse. Terrence Shannon Jr. led all scorers with 17 points. Hawaii wildfires are a reminder: Natural disaster risks are everywhere Aug 17, 2023 4:15 pm The Hill (Aug. 15) The lessons of the Maui wildfires and so many natural disasters are that although we can’t control nature, we can control how we prepare for and respond to unexpected natural disasters, writes U of I professor Sheldon Jacobson. Have dynamics changed between teachers, Chicago Public Schools since 2019 strike? Jun 24, 2024 9:45 am An extended strike by Chicago public school teachers seems unlikely thanks to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s union credentials, says U. of I.'s Robert Bruno. Have a super time at the Vet Med Open House on Sunday, Oct. 1! Sep 21, 2023 10:15 am The annual Open House at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine will be held on Sunday, October 1, from 10 am to 4 pm. Hartleb: Winningest coach in Illini Baseball history with victory over Michigan Apr 3, 2023 8:45 am Dan Hartleb is now Illinois baseball's winningest coach in program history. With Sunday's victory over Michigan, Hartleb overtook Lee Eilbracht, who finished his Illini career with 518 wins. Hartleb matches Eilbracht's 518 wins with 10-7 victory over Nebraska Mar 27, 2023 8:45 am The Fighting Illini will be back in action on Tuesday, where they will take on the Missouri Tigers in the Braggin' Rights Game at GSC Credit Union Ballpark in Sauget, Ill. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Hamlin’s injury highlights precarious position of many young NFL players Jan 30, 2023 11:00 am The New York Times (Jan. 29) 'The world’s collective heart is pouring itself out for Hamlin, but the main point is there are a lot of journeymen players who leave the league with serious problems,' says U of I labor law expert Michael LeRoy. Gymnast Brandon Dang earns Big Ten Freshman of the Year award Apr 3, 2024 10:30 am 'Brandon is the first single event specialist in my memory to win the Big Ten Freshman of the year - an award that is typically reserved for the highest-ranking all-around freshman. This just makes his accomplishments even more impressive.' Gut microbes from aged mice induce inflammation in young mice, study finds Jun 13, 2024 8:15 am U of I researchers found evidence linking the gut microbiomes of aged mice to age-related inflammation common to mice and humans. 'It appears that as we age our microbiome might be less resilient to antibiotic challenges.' Grilling and BBQ Science class: Making meat more than a meal May 18, 2022 8:00 am A driven undergraduate student, Jenna Spangler, tackles pork loin and fruit in ANSC 210 - Grilling and BBQ Science - at Illinois. Griffin drills walk-off field goal to give Illinois road win over Maryland Oct 15, 2023 12:45 pm Caleb Griffin hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired as Illinois secured its first Big Ten victory of the season, taking down Maryland, 27-24, at SECU Stadium on Saturday. Green: WBCA Coach of the Year Finalist; Cook: Honorable Mention All-America Mar 31, 2023 8:45 am The WBCA announced that Shauna Green – the architect of one of the biggest one-year turnarounds this season – was a finalist for the National Coach of the Year honor while Makira Cook collected All-America honorable mention status. Green stormwater infrastructure: A solution for mosquito-borne disease? Aug 9, 2023 1:30 pm The microbial growth from blackberry leaves in aquatic habitats is detrimental to mosquito larval survival. 'It looked to be an organic form of mosquito control,' said professor Brian Allan. They appear to be just as effective as larvicides. Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents May 5, 2022 1:00 pm Countries around the world are investing resources to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff. 'Green roofs are part of the solution because they capture some of the rain that would otherwise end up in sewage systems,' says Prof. Amy Ando. Greenhouse gas emissions in Global South countries linked with IMF lending policies Mar 19, 2024 12:45 pm Sociology professor Matthew Soener's study found that Global South countries' greenhouse gas emissions rose after borrowing from the International Monetary Fund using a structural loan, and rose even faster with additional loans. Great timing, supercomputer upgrade lead to successful forecast of volcanic eruption Jun 3, 2022 1:15 pm Professor Patricia Gregg, research professor Seid Koric, and a former graduate student led a team that produced the fortuitous forecast of the 2018 Sierra Negra volcanic eruption five months before it occurred. Great friends, beautiful memories: UIAA's Korea Chapter celebrates 100 years Jan 24, 2023 10:30 am Duck Choo Oh’s Homecoming coronation in 1955 symbolized the blossoming of an international era for the University of Illinois. The seeds of that growth started nearly five decades earlier with President Edmund Janes James (1904–20). Grant supports online Women, Power, and Money Program for Financial Planning Aug 5, 2022 11:45 am The Women, Power, and Money Program familiarizes students with financial planning fundamentals and negotiation skills, and empowers them to make confident decisions and overcome sexism and other obstacles in the workplace. Grange Grove football tailgating reservations open for 2023 Jul 7, 2023 10:30 am Starting this season, fans will be required to reserve tailgate spaces in advance, ensuring a safe and organized environment for all attendees. Space reservations will be provided free of charge. Grange Grove entertainment lineup set for football season Aug 17, 2022 10:45 am Illinois' premier pregame tailgating location will once again be open with a full slate of entertainment planned for the season. Grainger Engineering, Beckman Institute to lead $10M DOE grant Sep 6, 2022 10:45 am Illinois got a $10.65 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help lead 43 Energy Frontier Research Centers over the next four years to help meet President Biden’s goal of reaching a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. Graduate Student Appreciation Week Oct 9, 2023 9:45 am This Graduate Student Appreciation Week is an opportunity to celebrate graduate students at Illinois and throughout our campus community, and there a host of activities planned to help you do that. Graduate Student Appreciation Week Oct 24, 2022 10:00 am Check out the list of events for Grad Student Appreciation Week, October 24 - 28, as the campus celebrates their many contributions to the missions of the University. Graduates, Dean's List and Bronze Tablet honorees named Sep 2, 2022 8:00 am The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has announced 9,193 Dean’s List students, 261 Bronze Tablet honorees and approaching 10,000 graduates for the 2022 spring semester. Grad student's nonprofit brings educational tools to young women in India Mar 29, 2023 12:15 pm Bringing education to historically marginalized girls between the ages of 10 and 18, SwaTaleem co-founder Ananya Tiwari is dedicated to helping women across India connect to technology, overcome language barriers, and achieve financial freedom. Govindjee receives Lifetime Achievement Award for photosynthesis research Sep 6, 2022 1:45 pm Pant biology professor emeritus Govindjee was given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Photosynthesis Research for 'contributions to chlorophyll fluorescence induction and photosystem II function.' Go green with eco-friendly lawn care Jun 13, 2023 10:15 am Rather that dumping great amounts of water, fertilizer and pesticides on your lawn, there are a few simple steps that landowners can take to make more environmentally sound choices when it comes to lawn care. Giving Tuesday: Support basic needs for Illinois students Nov 28, 2023 9:15 am When students are facing unplanned emergencies, health challenges, and more, academic success can feel unattainable. We want our students to do more than survive—we want them to thrive. Give corrections agencies broader power over prison education? Advocates see problems Aug 4, 2022 11:15 am The Chronicle of Higher Education (Aug. 3) Rebecca Ginsburg, director of the Education Justice Project at Illinois, says there’s an 'inherent conflict' in giving correctional agencies oversight of educational programs. Gilmore Business and Social Innovation Fund will support experiential learning May 20, 2024 11:30 am This fund, established by Deryk and Camille Gilmore, aims to foster equitable opportunities for students interested in experiential learning and commemorates the legacy of Dr. Paul Magelli who impacted the lives of thousands of students. Gies ranked top 10 public business school by Poets&Quants Jan 24, 2024 10:00 am Gies College of Business is once again ranked as a Top 10 public undergrad business program in the nation, according to the latest rankings from Poets&Quants. Notably, Gies ranked #9 overall in academic experience. Gibbs-Lawhorn scores game-high 18 as Illini defeat EIU in season opener Nov 7, 2023 12:15 pm Illinois used multiple big scoring runs to secure an 80-52 win over Eastern Illinois to open the men's basketball team's 2023-24 regular-season campaign at State Farm Center on Monday night. Geothermal 'battery' repurposes abandoned oil and gas well in Illinois Jan 25, 2023 2:00 pm Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have successfully demonstrated efficient geothermal heat storage while simultaneously repurposing an abandoned oil and gas well. Geometry reveals the tricks behind gerrymandering Nov 11, 2022 10:15 am Scientific American (Nov. 10) Professor Wendy Cho and U of I colleagues designed an algorithm to counteract legislative gerrymandering, using a computer to construct a large number of splits that are not necessarily perfect. Geography, language dictate social media and popular website usage, study finds Feb 9, 2023 9:15 am Many of the same social media platforms and websites are popular around the world, but how people use them remains vastly different based on their languages and geography. Gen Z’s ‘life-changing’ new way of getting what they want - without having to work for it Jan 10, 2023 1:15 pm New York Post (Jan. 9) When U of I student Samantha Palazzolo heard about so-called Lucky Girl Syndrome, she decided to try it. Palazzolo told herself every morning that she would have a lucky day. Lo and behold, it worked. Genomics for Faith kicks off, connecting scientists and faith members Jun 6, 2023 10:15 am 'There are two groups of people that the public turns to for trusted information, and that is scientists, and faith leaders. As the situation exists now, those two groups don't talk to each other much. We would like with your partnership to change that...' Genetic sequencing uncovers unexpected source of pathogens in floodwaters Dec 18, 2023 9:00 am Professor Helen Nguyen says this research shows that, 'Agricultural and human wastewater should not be the only source considered when designing mitigation plans to prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria after hurricanes.' Genetically modified trees arrive in U.S. forests, able to absorb more carbon dioxide Feb 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. Genetically engineered plants: A glow in the dark petunia, bright purple tomatoes Feb 16, 2024 9:30 am Scientific American (Feb. 14) You can now pre-order a genetically engineered plant that glows continuously. 'People’s reactions to genetically modified plants are complicated,' says Steven Burgess, a U of I professor of plant biology. Generating the disruptive ideas needed to achieve sustainable flight by 2050 Jun 1, 2022 1:00 pm A U of I study considers the aircraft configuration needed to support a liquid hydrogen/fuel cell electric propulsion system in a single-aisle, transport-class aircraft having the consistent performance capability of a Boeing 737-800. Gas, blasts, and a mystery of star formation Apr 28, 2022 9:45 am Post-starburst galaxies were previously thought to scatter all of their gas and dust in violent bursts of energy. A study co-authored by a U of I astronomer reveals that these galaxies don’t scatter all of their star-forming fuel after all. Game-changing discovery: Graphene helps imaging of small organic molecules Jul 13, 2022 10:15 am U of I researchers used graphene to accelerate imaging techniques to visualize structures of small molecules clearly - a process once perceived as impossible. This could have vast potential in improving many fields, from plastics to pharmaceuticals. GABA receptors in brain could be targets to treat depression, its cognitive symptoms Aug 3, 2023 10:30 am Treatments modulating the neurotransmitter GABA and its main receptors in the brain could help address both the affective and cognitive symptoms associated with depression, such as those Vincent Van Gogh is suspected to have suffered. Future of underwater geolocalization: Polarization patterns enable new technology Jul 11, 2023 9:30 am The search and rescue operation for the missing Titan submersible pointed to a significant problem: pinpointing a location underwater, where GPS doesn't work. U of I researchers have created a new promising new solution.