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Honey bees’ sense of smell changes from larval to adult life stages, study finds
 Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees, a new study finds. Scientists point to this temporary loss-of-function as a side effect of the nurse bees’ heroic level of brood care, calling it a consequence of social evolution.The new findings are detailed...
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From cactus thorns to dinosaur teeth: Study analyzes biological puncture tool performance
 Nature has invented countless types of pointy appendages, and scientists have long sought to explain what makes these structures so effective at puncturing other things. A new study models the key physical characteristics of puncturing tools to reflect their diversity in nature, finding that...
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Faculty gather for workshop on research impact
 The College of LAS and the Center for Social and Behavioral Science hosted a one-day, multi-session workshop titled “Designing Competitive Broader Impacts: Strategy, Evaluation, and Communication.” U of I faculty and research professionals across social and behavioral sciences, natural...
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Building the French connections
Laughter echoed through the halls of the University of Illinois as children waved tiny flags, danced to French music, and explored campus buildings during the inaugural FrancoFun Kids@U of I event. For many of the children, it was their first time stepping onto a university campus. For organizers,...
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Creative writing contests keep memory of WWII-era poet alive
 Folger Adam Jr.’s eyes were drawn to the bronze plaque hanging over the fireplace in the dining room. “In honor of the brothers of the Illinois chapter Alpha Delta Phi who rendered service during the World War.” Below, there were many names.Adam was an LAS student from Joliet, Ill. Enough...
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The ballad of Bob Byars
Robert Pahre is a longtime professor of political science at U of I. Bob Byars had a vision. Once an assistant professor at Illinois, he had left the university on poor terms. However, he loved his students and remained in...
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