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Nature videography replicates the mental health benefits of outdoor activities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — New research led by a scholar at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that watching and creating videography of scenic locations cultivates nature-based mindfulness — conveying the same cognitive and emotional benefits as outdoor activities and fostering a deep sense of connection with nature. Yue (Darcy) Lu, an Illinois doctoral student in […]
Following in the footsteps of Jane Goodall: A wildlife pathologist’s story
Dr. Karen Terio works to understand, diagnose, treat and prevent disease in a host of animals, from dolphins to turtles to chimpanzees and cheetahs.
Graduate art and design students exhibit their work at Krannert Art Museum
The School of Art & Design Master of Fine Arts Exhibition at Krannert Art Museum presents the work of graduate students in art and design.
Study: People using mobile breathalyzers changed their drinking behavior
People who repeatedly used DIY breathalyzers changed their drinking behavior and improved the accuracy of self-assessments of blood-alcohol levels, study finds.
Unlocking how dogs’ fungal ear infections evade treatment points vets to drug stewardship
Outer ear infections in dogs are very common, but are becoming resistant to topical treatment. A new study sheds light on why.
New interactive dashboard will help policymakers better understand global instability
The Cline Center for Advanced Social Research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has released an innovative new interactive dashboard for policymakers who want to better understand governmental instability around the world.
“FOREST” project examining endangered habitat to be presented in series of events over 18 months
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois interdisciplinary artist Deke Weaver will create the multimedia performance “FOREST” over the next 18 months that will explore the forest ecosystem and the connections between plant and animal species. He’ll present the first iterations of “FOREST” at two upcoming events at Krannert Art Museum and at the Illinois Arboretum. Weaver, a […]
Robinson to be inducted into the American Philosophical Society
Gene Robinson will be inducted into the American Philosophical Society in April, 2026.
Team tracks vegetation recovery from sudden permafrost collapse
Some Arctic regions regain their “greenness” within a decade of a sudden permafrost collapse, while others can take a century or more to recover, researchers report.
Falls are prevalent concern among people who use wheelchairs, scooters
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — More than 98% of adults who predominantly used wheelchairs and scooters for mobility reported some level of concern about falling, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and University of Illinois Chicago found in a recent study. These individuals’ concerns were assessed as part of the ongoing development of an interactive fall […]
How can a spring run cause a dog to overheat?
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the first warm stretches of spring arrive, pets and people alike head outdoors, eager for fresh air after a long winter. While a brisk run or country drive can sound invigorating to a dog owner, it can be dangerous for a dog, says Dr. Brent Von Schaumburg, a resident in emergency […]
Illinois dance professor creates virtual reality dance game about modern dance pioneer Loïe Fuller
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Modern dancer Loïe Fuller became famous in early 20th century Paris for her “Serpentine Dance,” which she performed while enveloped in a long, flowing skirt that she twirled around herself. Fuller’s dance comes to life again through an avatar in a virtual reality game called “Master Dancer,” developed by John Toenjes, a […]