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Illustration of supernova in the Milky Way
Unlocking the cosmos with AI
Professor leads efforts at an institute that could transform our knowledge of astrophysics
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Paul Hergenrother
Flightpath Biosciences licenses microbiome-sparing antibiotic developed at Illinois
Chemistry professor leads effort for a better way to fight the most difficult infections
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Lincoln Hall surrounded by snow
LAS honors staff and academic professionals for outstanding contributions
7 will be celebrated at a ceremony this spring
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Matea Mustafaj and video screen
Study: Brilliant white male characters more believable, some viewers say
Diverse representations in TV and movies may be ignored, according to research
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Iván Olivo (left) is recording the history of Marcelo Lepeley
Humanities Research Lab courses provide community-based research education
Oral history projects gather stories from the lives of community members
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Children on a soccer field
Playing soccer for a new home
MCB student launches a sports program to help the children of migrant families
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Brian Gaines
What message did voters send in 2024?
Political scientist: Polarization is exaggerated, and results don't reflect a long-term shift in party loyalty
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U of I interns meeting with Anthony Fauci
The early days of public service
U of I students serve as legislative interns to learn how government works
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Former President Barack Obama looks at May Berenbaum as a woman in a military uniform holds the National Medal of Science
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