LAS News

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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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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Alma Mater
U of I plans new building for ethnic and gender and women’s studies
Feasibility study approved for structure that will house several academic units
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Illinois Global Institute launches speaker series on transitional justice
Speakers from around world will address wide-ranging themes
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In pursuit of humanity in science
David Sepkoski named Thomas M. Siebel Chair in the History of Science
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Yihao Liu (right) and Fan Xuan Chen
How asking for help can benefit (or hurt) your job review
Psychologist and labor expert: Seeking assistance to master a task is positively related to performance ratings
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Youth walking in Chicago
MacArthur Foundation grant to help U of I reduce disparities in healthcare
Professor hopes to build a culture of innovation around the health and well-being of Chicago youth
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Cuckoo bird
A birds'-eye view of an evolutionary struggle
Researchers: Eye size related to whether a bird can be tricked into raising another bird's young
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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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