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Bats in a cave
Gut check: What happens when vampire bats flock together?
Study reveals that fraternizing bats share 'social microbiomes' in digestive system
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Scholarship funds pivotal student experiences
Life + Career Design Scholarship supports 34 students
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Atul Jain
Four LAS researchers recognized by index as most highly cited
Professors named to Clarivate Analytics' list of world's most influential scientists
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Grand Canyon
Unlocking mystery of the Great Unconformity
Geologists peer into the past to answer one of the Grand Canyon's oldest questions
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Main Quad on a fall day
College of LAS researchers receive funding to research systemic racial inequities and injustices
Projects are part of a $2 million call to action program by UIUC
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Corn on a sunny day
Researchers uncover long-term shortcomings in predicting corn yields
Atmospheric scientists call for models that more accurately measure the impact of extensive harsh conditions
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Leslie Looney
Astronomer: Fear not those recent near-miss asteroids, but someday we'll need a gravity tractor
Leslie Looney discusses near Earth objects and astronomical odds of impact
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‘Our lives are the most interesting research projects’
Alumna connects Chicago Bulls, community
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LAS Impact award: Recognizing inspiring efforts during COVID-19

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