August 5, 2024
New model refutes leading theory on how Earth’s continents formedComputational modeling shows that plate tectonics weren’t necessary for early continents
July 29, 2024
Architecture students explore big and small ideas for housing shortageThe At Home with the Collective project challenged students to design flexible, affordable homes
July 23, 2024
Dual-action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance nearly impossibleA new drug that disrupts two cellular targets would make it much harder for bacteria to evolve resistance
July 22, 2024
New maternal health research center addresses national crisis in pregnancy outcomesAn $11 million, six-year grant will fund research, workforce training and community partnerships
July 18, 2024
How pollution may remain in water after oil spill cleanupsThe way oil drops break up at the water’s surface means some oil may not get cleaned up after a spill
July 16, 2024
Apps and AI could help personalize depression diagnosis and treatmentOver $10 million in NIH grants will fund studies using digital tools to improve mental health
July 12, 2024
Lung cancer in Black men in Chicago may be linked to stress, crime ratesThe connection could help explain why Black men are more likely to get lung cancer than white men
July 1, 2024
Exploring letterform design through LEGO, the printing pressUIC professor’s modular project grows from classroom into global book
June 24, 2024
Enlisting dads to help improve Black girls’ reproductive healthThese types of programs are usually for moms and girls, and dads are often overlooked as a resource
June 24, 2024
Myths about intermittent fasting, debunkedResearch shows that the increasingly popular weight-loss strategy is safe