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- Social Media Influencers And Easy Access Fuel Dangerous Rise In Adolescent Nitrous Oxide Misuse
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Medical News
Two new studies from the University of Illinois and University of Mississippi reveal that social media platforms are normalizing the recreational use of dangerous inhalants among A...
- Mantis Shrimp Vision Inspires New Single-Chip Camera to Detect Cancerous Lymph Nodes During Surgery
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Medical News
Engineers at the University of Illinois have developed a bioinspired imager that captures ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light on a single chip to assist in real-time canc...
- Mobile Breathalyzer Study Shows Heavy Drinkers Lower Alcohol Consumption and Improve Self-Awareness Accuracy
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Health Technology
Researchers from the University of Illinois analyzed data from 32,000 users to determine how personal breathalyzer apps influence drinking habits. The study found that frequent tes...
- University of Tennessee Researchers Debunk Longstanding Inhibitory Cascade Model of Biological Development as a Mathematical Artifact
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Research
A new study published in the journal Evolution has revealed that the widely cited Inhibitory Cascade Model (ICM) lacks a biological basis and relies on a flaw in mathematical stand...
- University of Illinois Study Reveals 98 Percent of Wheelchair Users Face Debilitating Fear of Falling
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Health
A new study from the University of Illinois identifies a near-universal concern regarding falls among mobility device users, often leading to restricted social activity and physica...
- New Research Shows Endangered Florida Bonneted Bats Successfully Lured to Thermally Stable Artificial Rocket Boxes
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Section: Environment
University of Illinois scientists have successfully transitioned the rare Florida bonneted bat into specialized "rocket-style" artificial roosts designed to withstand extreme tempe...
- Deep-Sea Microbe Adaptability Offers Resilient Buffer for Marine Nutrient Cycles Amid Rising Ocean Temperatures
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A study from the University of Illinois reveals that the marine microbe Nitrosopumilus maritimus can maintain essential nitrogen cycling by using iron more efficiently as deep-sea...
- Racial and Political Cues on Social Media Directly Influence Television Consumption Among US Viewers
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A study of 1,259 participants by the University of Illinois indicates that social media endorsements from political and racial ingroups significantly drive TV viewing intentions. T...
- University of Illinois Scientists Achieve First 4D Computer Simulation of a Living Cell Full Life Cycle
Published: Mar 9, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A research team led by Professor Zan Luthey-Schulten has successfully simulated the entire 105 minute life cycle of a minimal synthetic bacterium at nanoscale resolution. By accoun...