Home Culture Science & Technology

Science & Technology

Discovery of massive early galaxies defies prior understanding of the universe

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Six massive galaxies discovered in the early universe are upending what scientists previously understood about the origins of...

CNN: CEOs at Davos are using ChatGPT to write work emails

Davos, SwitzerlandCNN—Jeff Maggioncalda, the CEO of online learning provider Coursera, said that when he first tried ChatGPT, he was “dumbstruck.” Now, it’s...

NPR: Congress is about to ban TikTok from U.S. government phones

Having TikTok on a device issued by the federal government is about to become illegal under a sprawling spending bill for the...

CNN: Elon Musk says he will step down as Twitter CEO — once he finds a replacement

CNN—Twitter owner Elon Musk confirmed Tuesday evening he will step down as the company’s CEO, but only when he identifies a successor,...

Plastic to metal, steel to aluminum—the future of welding and lightweight vehicles

Making vehicle structures out of a combination of metals and plastics could make them dramatically lighter, stronger, safer and more environmentally friendly...

BBC: How the Transcontinental railroad forever changed the US

It spread Anglo-European culture across the nation and caused trade to flourish, but the story of the Chinese labourers who built the...

Potential diamond factory discovered at center of Earth

UChicago researchers helped simulate extreme conditions found at core-mantle boundary

NPR: Climate change is making the weather more severe. Why don’t most forecasts mention it?

At global climate talks that just wrapped up, one of the few areas of agreement was about the worldwide toll of climate-driven...

NPR: Why scientists have pumped a potent greenhouse gas into streams on public lands

A massive ecological study that's happening across the United States, and which is designed to track the impact of long-term changes like...

REUTERS: Chip makers have a message for car makers: Your turn to pay

The shortages of computer chips that forced global automakers to scrap production plans for millions of cars over the past two years...

NPR: ‘How Fast Did T. rex Run?’ and other questions about dinosaurs examined in new book

What color were the dinosaurs? Watching the Jurassic Park movies, the answer seems clear: gray, brown or, at best, dull green.

REUTERS: Canada seizes ‘ghost guns,’ 3D-printed gun parts

Canada said on Wednesday it intercepted gun parts sent into the country through international mail, leading authorities to seize "ghost guns" and...

Anouncement

[Urbana] FRESH Teen Hangout Zone

Friday, February 24, 3:30-6 pmAt Phillips Recreation Center: 505 W Stoughton Urbana, IL 61801Grades 6-12 Urbana Park District is...

[Illinois] OPEN HOUSE THIS THURSDAY!

Join the the University YMCA, Diversity & Social Justice Education, & local community organization for an Open House this Thursday!

[Urbana] Come see the best in local photography on display February 4 – 12

The winners in the Best in Show Photographic Print Competition will be on display at Lincoln Square February 4  - 12.

[Illinois] Student Engagement and Leadership Development (SELD) Internship 

SELD interns play a pivotal role in supporting student-focused and student-centered work at the University YMCA. After successful completion of the internship,...