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New technique makes it easier to etch semiconductors
Self-healing electronics could work longer and reduce waste
Study examines what factors may predict intervention to stop bullies
Antimicrobials, perfumes, drugs pose challenges for sewage treatment
Team designs a bandage that spurs, guides blood vessel growth
Let's do the twist: Spiral proteins are efficient gene delivery agents
Federal health care reform law holds hope for mental health services
Book addresses need for more infrastructure for Latino mental health
First Professional Science Master's graduates are finding jobs
Expert: Mandate ‘FEMA premiums’ for disaster-prone areas
Eight Illinois faculty members elected fellows of AAAS
Musicians evoke Kyoto train station in telematic concert
Parental response to sexual abuse varies by age of victim, suspect
Former chief software architect at Microsoft to receive honoray degree
Former chief software architect at Microsoft to receive honorary degree
Astronomers look to neighboring galaxy for star formation insight
Expert: Cloud computing a game-changer for businesses
Report: Herbicide spurs reproductive problems in many animals
Dads Association recognizes community leaders
Dads Association announces John Menees Library Award recipients
Easton father crowned King Dad at University of Illinois
Education Justice Project takes higher education to hard timers
Expert: New inflation index could reduce budget deficit
Study details homesslessness, 'doubling-up' among low-income children
Long-term study shows acid pollution in rain decreases with emissions
U. of I. top choice among U.S. public schools for international students
Insects offer clues to climate variability 10,000 years ago
Expert: Illinois could recoup billions by upping casino license fees
2012-2013 Avery Brundage Scholarships available
Business professor creates ‘College for a Day’ program for local youth
Nanowires could be solution for high-performance solar cells
Classics professor translating massive mythology treatise into English
Assessment of online divorce education programs finds weaknesses
Hospital tests reveal the secrets of an Egyptian mummy
Study: Crop diversity myths persist in media
Team discovers how a cancer-causing bacterium spurs cell death
Research: Graphene grows better on certain copper crystals
Competing GOP tax plans renew debate about value of deductions
Access to legal aid depends a lot on where you live, report says
Ukulele event highlights class designed to instill lifelong love of music
Illinois professor named Packard Fellow
New course will show teachers how to create, use educational games
Experts reveal new images, analyses of Spurlock Museum mummy
Passes for 14th Ebert film fest go on sale Nov. 1
Packaging expert sees a social revolution in the evolving barcode
Bisexual teens at highest risk of bullying, truancy, suicide
Spatial thinking, social networks to be focus of two MillerComm talks
Educators to discuss how to better serve Latino pupils
Physicists localize 3-D matter waves for first time
Workshops to focus on improving energy efficiency in buildings
Ionic liquid catalyst helps turn emissions into fuel
Last Universal Common Ancestor had a comlex cellular structure
Illinois professor earns Presidential Early Career Award
Historian mixes policy and personal stories in history of U.S. immigration
Nationally recognized expert on public schools to lecture at Illinois
Interactive exhibits entice at annual Veterinary Medicine Open House
Study of bees links gene regulatory networks in the brain to behavior
Researchers chance viewing of river cutoff forming provides rare insight
Children view same-race friendships differently for blacks, whites
Employee health care benefits still a question mark after reform
Illinois professor to receive NIH Director's New Innovator Award
Crisis nursery kids more likely to return to families from foster care
For kids with ADHD, regular ‘green time’ is linked to milder symptoms
How limited English students move to English-only classes questioned
Six U. of I. faculty members named University Scholars
Workshops teach caregivers, those with chronic disease to 'Live Well'
Managing intellectual property a challenge for firms, innovators
Initiative to explore perspectives on history, culture of Western Hemisphere
Renowned pianist to perform complete solo piano works of Schumann
New exhibition at Figure One to focus on paper – the bad and the good
Freshman enrollment up; more Illinois students in class of 2015, too
Music to commemorate anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks in U.S.
Arturo Sandoval concert moves to Krannert Center tonight
Study offers insight for returning troops and their relationships
Study of childhood bullying shifts focus to victims
Acclaimed University of Texas writer to open reading series at Illinois
Testing the water for bioenergy crops
New imaging method sheds light on cell growth
New sensors streamline detection of estrogenic compounds
New theory may shed light on dynamics of large-polymer liquids
Stink bugs a threat to farmers, smelly guests for homeowners
Novelist's 'Luminarium' lighting up the literary atmosphere
Fourteen U. of I. students, recent alumni named Fulbright recipients
A new set of building blocks for simple synthesis of complex molecules
Historian charts a transformation of the night, from fear to embrace
Chancellor's Scholars named to Campus Honors Program
Krannert Art Museum celebrates the big 5-0
Want to keep your exercise resolutions? New research offers pointers
Child bullies are prone to sexual violence as adolescents, study shows
Research: Brand-conscious consumers take bad news to heart
Smart skin: Electronics that stick and stretch like a temporary tattoo
Narcissism may benefit the young, researchers report
¿Se habla Español? U. of I. course offers Spnish to young children
Digitization project yielding searchable texts, preserving original books
Four Illinois professors elected American Chemical Society fellows
World survey links religion and happiness – for some
National survey reveals widespread mistaken beliefs about memory
Firefighting stiffens arteries, impairs heart function
Researchers map minority microbes in the colon
Numbers of women, minorities in math, science don't add up, researchers say
Some plants duplicate their DNA to overcome adversity
New book shows how small changes produce big results for dancers
Gangs, violence rob inner-city kids of physical activity, study says
Vascular composites enable dynamic structural materials
Pocket chemistry: DNA helps glucose meters measure more than sugar
New 3-D photonic crystals have both electronic and optical properties
Stronger social safety net leads to decrease in stress, childhood obesity
Study: Regulatory hurdles hinder biofuels market
Study: Subsidizing wages at long-term care facilities would cut turnover
Team shows how the honey bee tolerates some synthetic pesticides
Bronze Tablet, U. of I.'s highest honor, lists 209 graduates
BTN to premiere 'A Brilliant Idea: Nick Holonyak and the LED' July 28
Illinois among top producers of Gilman Scholars to study abroad
Switch from corn to grass would raise ethanol output, cut emissions
Illinois graduates from May 2011
Rare 'corpse flower' about to bloom at U. of I. greenhouse
Three U. of I. scientists join Scientific American's blog network
New U. of I. emergency alert system will provide instant updates
MicroRNAs in the songbird brain respond to new songs
Researchers look for ingredients of happiness around the world
Silver pen has the write stuff for flexible electronics
Researchers say reality shows distort realities of addictions, treatment
Active self-defense strategy best deterrent against cyber-attacks
Team identifies new breast cancer tumor suppressor and how it works
New curation tool a boon for genetic biologists
Lyme disease tick adapts to life on the (fragmented) prairie
Eight U. of I. students win federal scholarships for language study abroad
Family meals promote healthier weights, eating behaviors in children
U. of I. staff, students play key roles in new historical musical
Market failure to blame for sex discrimination at Wal-Mart
Researchers record two-state dynamics in glassy silicon
Illinois professor John A. Rogers receives $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
'Twilight Concerts' offer free summertime entertainment at Illinois
Trumpet virtuoso, Pacifica Quartet among performers at music festival
Study suggests police officer wrongfully convicted for missing the 'obvious'
Paul Hixson to become interim chief information officer at Urbana campus
Expert: Ruling in private pension case could have implications for retirees
NFL fans motivated by familiarity, uncertainty, study finds
Learning about disabilities fosters social acceptance, study finds
Illinois chemist receives Humboldt Research Award
Small change makes a big difference for ion channels
Team solves decades-old molecular mystery linked to blood clotting
Researchers track the secret lives of feral and free-roaming house cats
Yoga helps breast cancer survivors conquer emotional, physical pain
Most labor unions unlikely to follow decertification path of NFL players
Not all citizens' votes created equal, and study says it shows in funding
New book explores the geology of Illinois
Radio documentaries came of age in postwar idealism and Cold War fear
Pro athletes ought to bargain outside federal court, legal scholar says
Collaborative Center to make it easier to access knowledge on computers
Cats pass disease to wildlife, even in remote areas
Growing numbers of corn farmers ignoring refuge requirement
Study: Surge in obesity correlates with increased automobile usage
Values, peers shape minority males' academic success, study finds
U.S., Chinese children differ in commitment to parents over time
Chicago stage production just the ticket for senior project in theater
Summer language academy is new option for 4- to 8-year-olds
Commencement ceremonies to take place May 15 at Illinois
Row crops, field tiles causing water quality problems, studies say
U. of I.'s Japan House to commemorate Children's Day on May 7
Get a whiff of this: Low-cost sensor can diagnose bacterial infections
Twenty to be honored for excellence in teaching, advising
White House chief of staff to be commencement speaker
Business law expert: Legal education must respond to market forces
Top U. of I. student employees honored
Child abuse risk tied to type, degree of disability, study finds
Moms Association bestows honors, elects officers during Moms Weekend
Six honored with Distinguished Staff Award
Two Illinois professors elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Two words, in differing order, can increase or decrease cooperation
Fruit flies on meth: Study explores whole-body effects of toxic drug
Citizens United case unlikely to end corporate speech debate
Ring around the hurricanes: Satellites can predict storm intensity
U. of I. Concert Jazz Band to present spring concert April 30
Encore of corporate tax holiday unlikely to stimulate economy
Researchers get a first look at the mechanics of membraine proteins
Social work students affecting communities well before graduation
Chancellor honors six University of Illinois academic professionals
Goldwater Scholarship Program recognizes two students at Illinois
Works by MFA graduates on view at Krannert Art Museum
Genetic study offers insight into the social life of bees
Film chronicles backlash to Indian law designed to help women
Two Illinois professors receive Guggenheim fellowships
Elder law expert: Ryan plan would fundamentally change Medicare
Treating critically ill foals often complicated by mom's involvement
Did dinosaurs have lice? Researchers say it's possible
Illinois a leader in providing early learning programs to at-risk children
Additional film, guests and discussions announced for Ebertfest
Self-cooling observed in graphene electronics
Five undergraduate artists to exhibit work at Figure One
U. of I. student in social work wins Truman Scholarship
Fluctuations in gas prices not all that unusual, expert says
U. of I. veterinarians build better 'mouse trap' for enhanced diagnoses
Researchers make the leap to whole-cell simulations
Studies: Living wage, health insurance vital for low-income single mothers
Expert on Islam to deliver annual Thulin lecture April 14
Excerpts from Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts to be performed April 3
Japan House open house to feature the art of making Japanese sweets
Study: Teachers unaware of growing gender gaps in classrooms
Study predicts large regional changes in farmland area
Illinois entomology professor May Berenbaum to receive 2011 Tyler Prize
Batteries charge very quickly and retain capacity, thanks to new structure
New imaging technique provides rapid, high-definition chemistry
Civil War at 150: Bringing down the 'House of Dixie' set off a revolution
Leadership needed for Illinois pension reform, expert says
600-year-old tradition of Japanese Noh theater to be performed at U. of I.
Ebert film fest to feature poetry, romance, murder, award-winning guests
Tea ceremony at U. of I.'s Japan House to focus on disaster in Japan
Trendy, tacky or trash? It's all in the eye of the consumer, scholar says
Study: Multi-tasking on the street not a good idea for older people
Latinos' beliefs about masculinity discourage prostate cancer screenings
Old-growth tree stumps tell the story of fire in the upper Midwest
Memory advance would extend mobile-device battery life
Real March Madness is relying on seedings to determine Final Four
Organizational structure, social network influence employee learning
Art exhibition in Chicago to spotlight work by MFA students at Illinois
U. of I.'s literacy software could make No Child Left Behind exams 'history'
Symposium at Illinois to focus on issue of electronic waste
Stretchable balloon electronics get to the heart of cardiac medicine
Public sector workers, collective bargaining rights subject of labor forum
Early Spring Literary Festival to feature Illinois Poet Laureate
Study: Over 16-year span, Wisconsin teacher salaries lag private sector wages
Combined molecular study techniques reveal more about DNA proteins
Expert: Lockout most likely outcome in contentious NFL labor dispute
Artist-in-residence encouraging students to re-imagine 'stock' photos
Study: Happiness improves health and lengthens life
Professor's award-winning book describes modernization of Rome
Collection edited by U. of I. scholar focuses on poetry by American Indians
Team delivers development aid via cell phone animations
Full-text search capability not without problems, scholars say
Springfield social worker honored by Moms Association
Symposium in Chicago to focus on all aspects of charter schools
Teacher conference to focus on ways to recruit, retain teachers
Simpler way of making proteins could lead to new nanomedicine agents
2010 fall Dean's List recognizes 6,371 students
Illinois graduates from August and December 2010
Pollution tax rebates little help for low-income workers
U. of I. workshop aims to introduce genomics to Native American students
One-day shows offer samplings of creative arts at Illinois
Illinois chemistry professor Ryan C. Bailey named Sloan Fellow
A billion tons of biomass a viable goal, but at high price, new research shows
Combination of services helps mothers with chronic substance abuse issues
Illinois professor awarded 2011 Wolf Prize in Agriculture
Scientists unleash killer wasps at this year's Insect Fear Film Festival
Physicists isolate bound states in graphene superconductor junctions
Events to examine use of films to develop, justify nuclear weapons
Student artist's thought etcher on display at Figure One exhibition space
Architectural designs on limited view at Figure One
Restructuring in College of Education to foster research, teaching, more
Scholars to discuss Shostakovich, then hear performance of his quartets
U. of I. project examining applied baccalaureate degree programs
Acclaimed pianist Ian Hobson to pay tribute to Liszt in three concerts
John A. Rogers elected to National Academy of Engineering
Brief diversions vastly improve focus, researchers find
Elder law expert: Health care reform act a mixed bag for seniors
Anthropologist: 'Body Worlds' visitors confront bodies but not death
Board-certified avian medicine veterinarian joins U. of I. staff
Parents can explore new STEM magnet school at panel discussion Feb. 16
Rare insect fossil reveals 100 million years of evolutionary stasis
U. of I. well represented among winners at paralympics championships
JANUARY
Distinguished food scientist to receive honorary degree at commencement
Team looks to the cow rumen for better biofuels enzymes
Organized labor an easy scapegoat for economic woes
'Doodle for Wildlife' clinic benefit to auction artwork, vacations
U. of I. graduate student wins gold medal in international championships
In picturing their districts, legislators see some and not others
Dalkey Archive Press honored by National Book Critics Circle
Concert jazz band's new CD is all-student effort of writing, arranging
Exhibitions, performances to fete Krannert Art Museum anniversary
Speaker series highlights the role of animals in human cultural life
Triblock spheres provide a simple path to complex structures
Biologists discover giant crayfish species right under their noses
Scholar: Illinois income tax increase a missed opportunity for tax reform
Chemists document workings of key staph enzyme – and how to block it
Reseachers can predict your video game aptitude by imaging your brain
Fifteen undergraduates awarded scholarships to study abroad
Self-assembling structures open door to new class of materials
Researchers show how one gene becomes two (with different functions)
llinois mathematician elected fellow of AAAS
Study: Outsourcing hurts consumers by softening competition among firms
Study estimates land available for biofuel crops
Newly developed cloak hides underwater objects from sonar
Contest gives students chance to show how to reduce electronic waste
Large-scale sudy reveals major decline in bumble bees in the U.S.
Team overcomes major obstacle to cellulosic biofuel production
