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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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Brent Roberts
Six LAS professors rank among the world's most influential
Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list recognizes most-cited publications
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Violeta Rodriguez
New faculty launch their careers on campus
More than 50 professors arrive in LAS this fall
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Mirelsie Velazquez
"You’re a historian now"
An unexpected comment led Mirelsie Velázquez down a new path
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the DROPLETS team
Chemist leads ambitious project to create foundation for clean energy future
Department of Energy backs effort with $4.5 million grant
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Single model graphic
Single model predicts population fluctuations in three unrelated realms
Similar patterns found in urban employment, microbiomes, and forests
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Eva Fischer
The insights of the charismatic frogs
Eva Fischer examines biology and behavior through some of nature's most vivid creatures
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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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