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4 rocky exoplanets found around Barnard's Star, one of the sun's nearest neighbors

After many previous claims and false alarms, astronomers can finally confirm the existence of at least four planets less massive than Earth orbiting Barnard's Star.

Space

Doomsday Clock is now 89 seconds to midnight, what does that mean?

For the first time in three years, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock forward by one second.

Al Jazeera

What Is The Origin Of Life On Earth? Rain’s Crucial Role Offers A Big Hint

Recently published research looks at the possibility that rainwater played a crucial role in stabilizing early cells, paving the way for life’s complexity.

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Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it

Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex. Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential for the cell’s survival and operation. For instance, the nucleus stores genetic material, and mitochondria produce energy.

The Conversation

Nobel economics prize: how colonial history explains why strong institutions are vital to a country’s prosperity – expert Q&A

This year’s Nobel memorial prize in economics has gone to Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and James Robinson of the University of Chicago for their work on why there are such vast differences in prosperity between nations.

The Conversation

Optical storage could get ‘ultra-high-density’ reprieve thanks to quantum research

Scientists claim to have revealed a pathway to a new kind of 'efficient, ultra-high-density optical memory storage.' The researchers hope to revive the fortunes of optical storage with the help of rare earth elements and quantum defects.

Tom’s Hardware

Living in Delhi? One might lose 12 years due to this silent killer

Delhi's air pollution, a scary topic to unfold, is not just an environmental issue; it's a public health emergency that could instantly reduce the life expectancy of its residents by as much as 12 years. According to the latest Air Quality Life Index 2024 report by the Energy Policy Institute…

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She tweeted about protesting Kamala Harris at the DNC. Then the K-Hive called the Feds

University of Chicago professor Eman Abdelhadi tweeted about the anti-Gaza war protests outside the DNC. Then, the FBI called.

The Independent UK

Graduate Students for Academic Freedom v. Graduate Students United at UChicago

A few years ago, the graduate students at the University of Chicago, where I teach, formed a legally recognized labor union. Last year, that union expanded to include the law school, at least to the extent that law students engage in paid work such as providing research assistance. Law students…

Reason

More than 50% of Gen Z gets their health advice from TikTok

About 58 percent of respondents said they felt less secure about their appearance after using the app

The Independent UK

Trump rally shooting comes amid rise in support for political violence

Research shows more Americans support violence to stop a second Trump presidency than back violence in his favor

The Guardian - US

University Of Chicago Commencement Disrupted By Gaza Protest

University of Chicago students protest Gaza war during commencement, leading to disruption and diploma withholding. Protests highlight alleged genocide aga...

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Faculty Group Criticizes Use Of Police Force On Campus

University of Chicago faculty group supports pro-Palestinian demonstrations, advocating for freedom of expression and peaceful negotiations with student pr...

Reason

For Peaceful Campus Protests, Colleges Need Free Speech Principles

Even vile speech is protected, but violence and other rights violations are not.

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Resumes With 'Black' Names Like 'Lakisha' or 'Jamal' Less Likely To Get Callback, Research

The study developed from research conducted by professors at the University of Chicago two decades ago.

Space

Ambitious new dark matter-hunting experiment delivers 1st results

The new BREAD experiment, which was designed to search the cosmos for mysterious dark matter, has returned its first results.

International Business Times

Michelle Obama Net Worth 2024: Former First Lady's Financial Empowerment

Michelle Obama's wealth is not limited to conventional commercial endeavors. Her autobiography, "Becoming," propelled her to international renown and greatly expanded her source of income.

The Conversation

Encyclopedia Britannica once published a catalogue of humanity’s ‘102 Great Ideas’ – and it created more questions than answers

In its January 26 1948 issue, Life magazine published a feature showcasing the “102 Great Ideas” of western civilisation. The project was the brainchild of Mortimer Adler, a professor of philosophy and law at the University of Chicago and his boss, Robert Maynard Hutchins, then the university’s chancellor and the…

Chicago Sun-Times

Racing to save ancient history, University of Chicago scientists work to preserve carvings in Egypt

For 100 years, U. of C. researchers have worked to record history at the temple complex of Medinet Habu. Now, they’re aiming to protect them from climate change and other ravages.

Dynamite News

Scientists find new method of boosting chemical reactions using electricity

A study conducted by chemists at the University of Chicago discovered a technique to use electricity to enhance a sort of chemical reaction commonly used in the synthesis of novel pharmaceutical medication candidates. Read further on Dynamite News:

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