LAS News

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What will be the effect of changing bird names?
Historian reflects on a recent decision to change names that honor people
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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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Mary and Matthew Deady
Making space for exploration and connection
Mathematics alum's gift to Altgeld project helps preserve friendly environment
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Daniel Simons
The psychology of being duped
Professor co-authors "Nobody's Fool" to discuss what makes us susceptible to fraud
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Space Invaders and the modern age
French professor examines the symbolic influence of a secretive, playful artist
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John Barnard
Believing in the necessary
John Levi Barnard’s writing and teaching inspire others to face the challenges of our times
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Molecular illustration of cystic fibrosis
Clinical testing launches for potential treatment for cystic fibrosis
LAS chemistry researcher leads team developing inhalable molecular prosthetic
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Researchers in the Observatory
Webb Space Telescope detects universe’s most distant complex organic molecules
U of I researchers study a galaxy 12 billion light-years away
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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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