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Africa and Europe seek their own path in AI science
Africa and Europe are seeking to chart their own course in the rapidly accelerating global artificial intelligence race, with a partnership built arou...
Empire Strykers team receives sports physicals from Loma Linda University Health
Comprehensive screenings help keep Empire Strykers players game-ready
Binghamton University students, local resident reflect on election results and future of politics
Voters and college students are reflecting on what future election outcomes could mean for their communities and the next generation.
'Doors to the world of global health': Science Hill senior presents research at national conference
Science Hill High School senior Hanna E. presented research examining resilience and retrafficking risks among Ugandan human trafficking survivors at a national social work conference in Atlanta alongside an East Tennessee State University research team.
Georgia Southern’s Director of Business Incubation joins International Business Innovation Association board of directors
Sheffie Robinson, the director of business incubation at Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group, has been appointed to the board of directors for the International Business Innovation Association.
Among Strawberries and Food Scraps, Students Find Science - Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI)
At two Rutgers research centers, the familiar inspires questions about growing food and making better use of what remains It was October, but inside a greenhouse at Rutgers’ research farm in Cream Ridge, N.J., strawberry plants were still flowering and bearing fruit. Edward Durner invited the visiting Honors College students from Rutgers University-New Brunswick to try the berries, then offered ... Read More
Shelter-in-place lifted after shooting near Yale Health Center, police say
No one was injured, and no Yale community members were involved, according to the university.
U Maine Political Science chair calls Jackson campaign “impressive” even with “blue wave” help
ABI spoke to University of Maine Political Science Chair Mark Brewer on Wednesday to get his take on how the national environment played a role in deciding Maine’s senate race.
Sora Ke Named a SUNY Scholar for Mental Health
Sora Ke, a senior in the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, was one of five SUNY Scholars for Mental Health selected in October.
50 scientists demand MIT reevaluate Sabatini tenure decision
The group said Sabatini’s departure from the university “carried a level of unfairness that did not meet basic standards all institutions should afford their faculty.”
Eastern requests more state funding for Integrated Science Building after receiving bids
Construction of EIU’s Integrated Science Building is awaiting the state’s decision to allocate more funds after projected expenses exceeded the current budget. The bids are for a new three-story academic science building for the biology and chemistry departments to the south of the Tarble Museum of Art, along with a new greenhouse. The university has currently received bids from four different...
UTC advances proposed 90-credit-hour degrees for Tennessee law enforcement and corrections professionals
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is advancing plans for two proposed 90-credit-hour bachelor’s degrees designed to expand access to workforce-focused higher education in Tennessee. The proposed programs are designed to recognize professional training, reduce the cost of earning a degree and create career advancement opportunities for law enforcement and corrections professionals.
Judge rules against former Harvard business professor Francesca Gino in tenure case
A federal judge has sided with Harvard in a lawsuit brought by former professor Francesca Gino, who challenged the university’s decision to revoke her tenure.
Clemson University mourns death of alumnus, business school namesake Billy Powers
Clemson University is mourning the death of alumnus Wilbur O. “Billy” Powers, a philanthropist and namesake of the university’s business school. He was 90 years old.
WVU neurobiologist expands neuroscience research, student training with NSF CAREER award
Eric Horstick, a West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences neurobiologist, will use a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation CAREER award to investigate how brief changes in temperature early in life can shape the brain and behavior using zebrafish.
SIUC to host resource workshop for military veteran small business owners
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a resource workshop for military veteran small business owners and those wanting to start a small business.
FSU Partners With Special Olympics Florida to Expand Access to Health Screenings
Florida State University students and faculty partnered with Special Olympics Northwest Florida to provide accessible health and wellness screenings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Arc Big Bend in Madison, Fla. on Sept. 23. The Healthy Hearing and Strong Mind event brought together audiologists and students from the School of Communication Science…
Multi-component nutritional supplement improves markers of vascular health
A multi-component nutritional supplement has been found to improve markers of vascular health, in a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Surrey.
CU Anschutz Researchers Evaluate NIH Effort to Connect Research Data
CU Anschutz researchers play a major role in evaluating research data from 18 programs to help scientists uncover relationships across studies and make better use of existing research. AURORA, Colo., Nov. 4, 2026 — Scientists generate vast amounts of research data, but connecting information across studies can be difficult. The NIH Common Fund Data Ecosystem […]
UMaine political science chair cites affordability, Trump in election results
University of Maine political science chair Mark Brewer said Wednesday that he and the rest of the nation witnessed a banner night for Democrats.
WNMU Graduate Fuses Science and Art to Inspire Next-Generation Conservationists
As Western New Mexico University prepares to celebrate its graduating students at Fall 2026 commencement, the university is spotlighting their remarkable…
Political science professor weighs in on Northwest Arkansas races
Andrew Dowdle, a University of Arkansas political science professor, says a nationwide blue wave hit Northwest Arkansas.
Science for Public Service: How One Entomologist Found Her Calling in Extension
Meet Sara Salgado MacDonald, Ph.D., entomologist and extension agent at the University of Florida, expert in public science communication, and subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series.
CMG Jacksonville TV, Jacksonville University Athletics announce new broadcast partnership
Cox Media Group Jacksonville TV and Jacksonville University Athletics announced on Wednesday a new broadcast partnership that names Action Sports Jax TV the exclusive home of JU Athletics broadcasts in Northeast Florida.
Age may influence links between psychedelic use and mental health
Age could play an important role in how psychedelic use relates to mental health, according to new research from the Department of Psychology at Durham University. Researchers found that adults with a ...
Ohio State earth science professor Lonnie Thompson dies after brief illness at 78
Ohio State University is mourning the loss of a longtime professor whose work helped elevate the university’s global reputation in climate research.OSU Presiden
How space weather shapes young planets
Scientists suspect powerful solar flares helped strip away the atmospheres of planets like Mars. A Michigan State University researcher is now searching for evidence of how those same forces shape planets beyond our solar system. Adina Feinstein, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, believes exoplanets are the key to understanding the early days of our solar system. This week, she received a Schmidt Sciences FirstLight grant to investigate how space weather influences young planets.
Earth’s geological record is missing hundreds of millions of years. UOW scientists think they know why
Research led by a University of Wollongong (UOW) PhD candidate may have solved one of Earth’s most perplexing geological mysteries – what caused the Great Unconformity?
Lobo football to health care leadership, Brad Cook finds purpose in building better systems
For Brad Cook, leadership began long before he entered the healthcare industry. As a student at The University of New Mexico, Cook received a full ride scholarship to serve as the head equipment manager for the Lobo football team. This experience gave...
Rising Stars: Publicis Health’s Ariel Rabinowitz knows what it takes to 'meet people where they are'
Marketing was always the plan for Ariel Rabinowitz, who felt a pull to an agency job in New York City upon graduating from Syracuse University with a dual degree in marketing and advertising. | Publicis Health’s Ariel Rabinowitz learned lessons about health literacy, trust and access firsthand while teaching at a school in the Bronx.
Breaking down the midterm results with Radford University political science professor Dr. Chapman Rackaway
UGA celebrates Science and Ag Hill modernization
The University of Georgia completed the second phase of its Science and Ag Hill modernization initiative and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting and tour of the renovated facility on Oct. 28,
Nature comes to life in ‘MOMIX: Botanica’ at the Schaefer Center on Nov. 12
MOMIX presents Botanica, a visually stunning dance and illusion show exploring nature’s rhythms, at Appalachian State University’s Schaefer Center on November 12. This multisensory performance combines athleticism, inventive props, and atmospheric music to transform dancers into flowers, insects, and fantastical creatures.
UNM football is all about their business on the field as national buzz grows
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s back to the road for the 22nd-ranked University of New Mexico Lobos football team. The Lobos are in a short week, playing the Nevada Wolfpack in Reno on Friday…
University of Toledo to launch online master’s degree in data science and AI in spring 2027
Bill Kulies, director of UToledo’s School of Interdisciplinary Data Science, said the program is fully online and can be taken full time or part time.
Political science professor sees signs of increased competition in Indiana races
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen November 3, 2026 As election results began to come in Tuesday night, Laura Merrifield Wilson, a professor of political science at Indiana University Indianapolis, said some of Indiana's traditionally Republican districts were showing signs of increased competition, potentially reflecting a broader shift in Democratic momentum. One of the biggest
Political science professor sees signs of increased competition in Indiana races
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen November 3, 2026 As election results began to come in Tuesday night, Laura Merrifield Wilson, a professor of political science at Indiana University Indianapolis, said some of Indiana's traditionally Republican districts were showing signs of increased competition, potentially reflecting a broader shift in Democratic momentum. One of the biggest
University of Toledo to launch online master’s degree in data science and AI in spring 2027
According to UToledo, graduates will be prepared for jobs that use advanced analytics, machine learning and AI to drive better decisions, inform strategy and advance innovation.
Loughborough expert features on leading science podcast
Professor Vicky Tolfrey, Director of Loughborough University's Centre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation, is featured in a new episode of the chart-topping A Question of Science podcast, released 4 November.
I look up as I walk, my healthcare costs look down
An Osaka Metropolitan University researcher analyzed 338,706 person-months of data linking objective smartphone step counts from Osaka Prefecture’s official health app with health-insurance claims for 20,950 adults aged 40 and over. Generalized additive models revealed that the non-linear association between daily steps and subsequent 6-month healthcare expenditures transforms with age. Predicted costs were largely insensitive to steps among middle-aged adults but fell steeply with increasing steps among older adults.
It's been the most expensive election yet, though political ads aren't that effective
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with political scientist John Sides of Vanderbilt University about the record political ad spending this election, despite the limited effectiveness of political ads.
In the Heart of National Politics, GU Students Face Barriers to Mail-In Voting
As polling for the tightly contested 2026 midterm election closes Nov. 3, Georgetown University students remain motivated to vote amid federal attacks on mail-in voting across the country. Tuesday’s elections will determine control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate as Democrats fight to break a Republican trifecta in the federal...
From Classroom To Farm-To-Fork: How Bellevue University Alums Tony and Amber Ellsworth are Building a Thriving Business
Bellevue University alumni Tony and Amber Ellsworth transformed a small pandemic-era farm store into Ellsworth Crossing, a thriving farm-to-fork marketplace that connects customers with products from more than 100 local farmers and producers.While balancing military service, demanding careers, family responsibilities and entrepreneurship, both T...
St. Mary’s University professor brings unique salamander study to campus
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Ruben Tovar, Ph.D., brings his research and lab of blind salamanders to St. Mary’s University.
University of Lynchburg named to The Princeton Review’s 2027 Mental Health Services Honor Roll
Lynchburg is one of 76 undergraduate institutions nationwide to be recognized.
Scientists Find Dinosaur Blood and Cells For First Time in Fossil
An international research team headed by Curtin University says it's the first to find dinosaur blood and cells, discovered in a fossil.
Microbiome research reveals how bacterial lipids influence liver and muscle health in mice
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from UConn and the University of Pittsburgh is filling knowledge gaps about the surprising roles that our microbiomes play in our health. The team's recent studies, ...
The Toronto lab using new science to unlock the secrets of old books
Inside this medieval studies laboratory at the University of Toronto, researchers use high-tech tools to discover hidden text, invisible ink and centuries of human history.
Syracuse University athletes covered by unique health & rehab agreement with Upstate
An agreement between Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University athletics will provide health and rehabilitation coverage, along with sponsorship exposure for the hospital.
Scientists Just Built an E-Paper Display With 25,000 PPI – Over 50 Times Sharper Than an iPhone
Uppsala University's tungsten oxide metapixels hit 25,000 PPI on a pupil-sized display, advancing near-eye AR and VR tech with reflective, low-power operation.
SXU community concert band invites musicians to join
The St. Xavier University Community Symphonic Concert Band and Wind Ensemble invites musicians to join its rapidly growing musical organization.
Beyond Programming: Students Explore Research and Build Connections at Faculty Roundtable
What should computer science (CS) students learn in the age of AI? How does philosophy intersect with computing? And what does CS research look like beyond programming? Those were among the topics students explored at Stony Brook University’s Computer Science Faculty Roundtable on September 30. Organized by the Department of Computer Science, the event brought
Northwestern University and Washington University scholars talk religion, politics and public life
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Payal Gandhi, M.D., Joins UAMS Health Neighborhood Clinic on Rahling Road
Payal Gandhi, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Neighborhood Clinic on Rahling Road, where she will offer patients comprehensive care with an emphasis on helping them manage obesity. She also performs a variety of outpatient procedures including Pap smears and joint injections.
UCO Joins Forces with Coventry University to Tackle Complex National Security Threats
The University of Central Oklahoma and Coventry University in the United Kingdom are expanding their international research partnership through the establishment of the Center for Counterterrorism and Forensics.
Health Ministry Director-General to step down after nine years, set to join Columbia University
During his tenure, Bar Siman Tov led Israel's healthcare system through the COVID-19 pandemic, the October 7 massacre, and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war.
Nov. 5 talk: Using chemical vapor deposition to improve battery materials
Jeffrey Elam, senior chemist and Argonne Distinguished Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory, will present “Chemical vapor fictionization of battery materials” at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, in 10 Sparks Building on the University Park campus.
Swedish Defence University establishes doctoral programme in Systems Science for Defence and Security
The Swedish Defence University has established its own doctoral programme in Systems Science for Defence and Security, allowing it to independently admit PhD students starting in early 2027. The interdisciplinary field blends social sciences and engineering to tackle complex defence issues, from cyber security and space capabilities to military capability development.
How Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals are testing clinical AI
The Clinic, UH Cleveland Medical Center and Mass General Brigham have tapped into AI to achieve surgical efficiency, improve health assessments and more.
Schlegel Receives Distinguished Animal Science Alumnus Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Department of Animal Science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently presented Michael Schlegel, of Wildwood, Missouri, with the 2026 Distinguished Animal Science...
UAPB associate professor appointed to Minority Health Commission
Leonard Williams Jr., Ph.D., a tenured associate professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently appointed by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. In this role, he supports the commission’s mission of addressing health disparities, promoting health education, and improving health outcomes among minority and underserved communities […]
Vascular Surgeon Jayne Raven Rice, M.D., Joins UAMS
LITTLE ROCK — Vascular surgeon Jayne Raven Rice, M.D., has joined the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor.
Politics & Power: Has President Trump changed democracy forever? A moment of reckoning for US institutions
Nick Allard, dean of the Jacksonville University College of Law, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this Election Day episode of Politics & Power to discuss "Democracy in the Balance: The Trump Effect."
Elon unites engineering, computer science in new school
Elon University officially celebrated the launch of its new School of Engineering and Computing on Oct. 30, a milestone in the university’s continued growth and commitment to preparing students for
Midterms will show the influence of money in politics, says author Walter Isaacson
CNBC’s “Squawk Box” team discusses the rise of plutocrats, the influence of CEOs on elections and more with Walter Isaacson, author of “Elon Musk,” professor of history at Tulane University and advisory partner at Perella Weinberg.
November is Men's Mental Health Month: La Salle summit to tackle care disparities in Philadelphia
As November marks Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, La Salle University is hosting a wellness summit in Philadelphia to address emotional health, treatment disparities, and the stigma around seeking help.
Hungary Celebrates Science Day in Honor of Count István Széchenyi
The Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the University of Sopron commemorated the legacy of the Academy’s founder in Nagycenk.
Abdul El-Sayed’s Comments Put Michigan Wolverines Fans in Pickle
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football is more than a Saturday afternoon entertainment product. It is a tradition passed between generations, a major part of the university’s identity and one of the biggest sporting institutions in the country. That makes Abdul El-Sayed’s comments about football worth examining. On his podcast in 2023, El-Sayed discussed the…
Syracuse University political science professor Grant Reeher talks Election Day
SYRACUSE, N.Y. WSYR-TV) — Syracuse University political science professor Grant Reeher spoke with NewsChannel 9 Anchor Jeff Kuliokowsky on Central New York and the North Country’s possible roles in th...
University announces plans for new interdisciplinary science building
The University will construct a new building to aid collaborative scientific research, UT President Jim Davis announced in his 2026 State of the University address on Oct. 21. The University has not released any details on the future location or design of the building and a University spokesperson was also unable to provide additional information....
C2C helps students turn passion into business ventures
The Campus to Community (C2C) student fund program, created by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship (CSE), is designed to help student entrepreneurs take the step from a campus-supported business to a community venture. Students have the opportunity to pitch to receive up to $10,000 in non-equity grant funding. Six student entrepreneurs were selected for the...
Vitamin C supplements during pregnancy may support infant emotional health
New research from Oregon Health & Science University shows that additional vitamin C intake during pregnancy can be an effective, low-cost and accessible intervention to promote infant emotional well-being.
Former Top Orioles Draft Pick is Now a Free Agent
Outfielder/first baseman Heston Kjerstad, a former top draft pick, was outrighted off the Baltimore Orioles roster. This makes Kjerstad a free agent. Heston Kjerstad Outrighted by Orioles, Becomes Free Agent Kjerstad, who will spend the 2027 season in his age-28 year, was the second overall pick in the 2020 draft out of the University of …
NMHU Forestry Chair Presents Fungal Research at International Forest Science Symposium in Switzerland
Dr. Michael Remke, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Forestry at New Mexico Highlands University, presented research at the New Phytologist Foundation’s Forest Interactions symposium, held October 13–16, 2026, in Leysin, Switzerland. The symposium brought together more than 100 forest scientists from around the world to share new work on how trees interact
Researchers target PFAS with lower-temperature destruction method
University of Utah engineers develop process that could destroy “forever chemicals” after they are removed from contaminated water.
Register for the weed science plot tour on Nov. 12
Oklahoma State University Agriculture will host a Weed Research & Technology Plot Tour on Nov. 12. Oklahoma wheat producers are invited to come learn about wheat weed science research after fall planting. Producers will have the opportunity to view various seed treatments, seed safeners, fall-applied herbicide treatments, and cultural weed control strategies for robust crop
Mid-America manufacturing continues to see economic growth
The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, which measures economic activity across nine states, moved above growth neutral for the ninth consecutive month, pointing to solid economic growth in regional manufacturing. The overall Business Conditions Index increased to 56.1 in October from 55.7 in September. According to a news release, the current manufacturing expansion is…
Des Moines University, Bryan College of Health Sciences expand partnership for anatomy program
Des Moines University will set aside seats in its master's of anatomy program for qualifying Bryan College of Health Sciences students.
Des Moines University, Bryan College of Health Sciences expand partnership for anatomy program
Des Moines University will set aside seats in its master's of anatomy program for qualifying Bryan College of Health Sciences students.
College of Business navigates leadership changes following faculty departures
Clemson University has seen significant changes in its administration and faculty during the 2026-2027 academic year, particularly within the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. Most notably, the University is led by a new president, Benjamin Ayers, who holds a Ph.D. in accounting and is a former dean of the University of Georgia’s...
Ohio State hosts researchers, business leaders to share AI strategies
Students, scholars and business leaders from across the country recently gathered at The Ohio State University to discuss how academic institutions and companies are implementing AI.Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business convened the AI in Business Conference at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center on the Columbus campus. The confere...
When you invest in the Seymour Center, you create scientists like Ellie
My name is Ellie Giles, and I’m a sophomore in the Marine Studies program at Oregon State University. The Seymour Center has been so many things to me: a community, a place of discovery, and even a second home. I still remember my first field trip there in second grade, being instantly drawn to the […]
Harris tabbed second-team Preseason All-SEC
University of Tennessee men's basketball player Juke Harris received his second preseason all-conference accolade, as revealed Thursday morning by the SEC office.Harris was named a Preseason Second Team All-SEC designee based off voting by the league's 16 head coaches. He was previously selected as a Preseason First-Team All-SEC by the media.
Benedictine Professors Speak at Catholic Social Science Conference
Two Benedictine College professors participated in the recent 34th Annual Conference of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists (SCSS) at John Carroll University in Ohio. Mike Parrott, Assistant Professor in the School of Business, and Lucia Luzondo, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, presented at the conference
Chemist Linda Nazar nabs Canada’s top science prize for pioneering next-gen batteries
Professor Linda Nazar from the University of Waterloo has won the $1-million Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal, the highest honour awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Heather Bergan-Roller brings passion for science to NIU
After attending North Dakota State University to complete her bachelor’s and doctorate, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for her postdoctorate, she came to NIU to pursue her passion for teaching biology. Heather Bergan-Roller is an associate professor in the department of biological sciences, who has been at NIU since 2017. In her undergraduate years, Bergan-Roller...
How Will AI Impact Your Business?
By Columbia Southern University You already know about the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Billions of data sources paired with the
Maria Babak Introduces Students to Forensic Science Through a Blood Spatter Investigation
Maria Babak Introduces Students to Forensic Science Through a Blood Spatter Investigation / cancer, cancer care, cancer treatment, City University of Hong
Florida State University neuroscientist earns $2.5M NIH grant to examine how temperature influences taste processing
A Florida State University neuroscientist has received a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how a food or drink’s temperature
Florida State University neuroscientist earns $2.5M NIH grant to examine how temperature influences taste processing
A Florida State University neuroscientist has received a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how a food or drink’s temperature
UCT researchers name 400 000-year-old fossilised termite nests after Little Karoo town
University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers recently named a series of approximately 400 000-year-old fossilised underground nests of an extinct termite species after Calitzdorp, the Little Karoo town near which they were found. In October 2026, the research team returned to the town to donate a poster documenting their discovery to the Calitzdorp Museum, helping to connect local communities with the region’s remarkable fossil heritage.
Dermatologist Emily Coleman, M.D., Joins UAMS Health
LITTLE ROCK — Emily Coleman, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Department of Dermatology as an assistant professor.
Texas State University, Lone Star College System establish guaranteed transfer pathways
A new transfer agreement will ensure that coursework completed at LSCS will apply toward earning a TXST bachelor’s degree.
Computer science students uncertain of job prospects
Computer science students face uncertain job prospects as AI reshapes entry-level tech jobs, while a new survey reveals mixed views on the technology.
Machine learning and winter storm predictions to be the focus of Nov. 6 talk
Song Zhang, a graduate student in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State, will give the talk “Understanding, retrieving and predicting winter precipitation with polarimetric radar and machine learning” at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in 117 Earth and Engineering Sciences Building on the University Park campus. The talk also will be available via Zoom.
FSU celebrates completion of $137.5 million health research building in Tallahassee
Construction is complete on FSU Health's $137.5 million Health Research and Collaboration building. The university unveiled it during a ribbon cutting Friday.
Stanford Digital Brain Project to model the human brain
Foundational support from Mark and Mary Stevens and an additional gift from Clara Wu Tsai launch a university-wide project to predict brain dynamics and accelerate treatments for brain disorders.
Launch, grow, retain: Strengthening Urbana-to-Chicago corridor to foster lasting entrepreneurship
The Landuyt Center is strengthening the Urbana-to-Chicago innovation corridor, helping university startups access capital, mentors and customers.
Could virtual reality speed up learning?
Does swinging a lightsaber help us learn? New research from Florida Atlantic University and Brown University found that movement dramatically helps with certain kinds of complex learning. The research was published in the journal Science Advances. Interested in more science involving video games? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
‘Where Politics and Pop Culture Collide’ discusses how popular media contributes to healthy democracy
Colorado State University students and staff gathered Monday, Oct. 26 as part of the 2026 Democracy Summit to consider the democratic implications of pop culture artifacts in the department of communications’ Center for Democracy, Art and Pop Culture event: “Where Politics and Pop Culture Collide.” In discussions led by Karrin Vasby Anderson and Nick Marx,...