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How bioelectronics could heal our bodies and minds, with Bozhi Tian What if fungi, long considered harmless to humans, evolved into a global threat? What’s the truth about alcohol’s benefits and risks? What happens when we die? Can we predict the unpredictable? What are your favorite memories of this beloved campus gem? Share in the comments. How do some people age better than others? Is something broken in our standard model of physics? How will Gen Z and millennials shape the future of U.S. politics? Are declining global fertility rates a new phenomenon? How homeownership shaped race in America "People seem to not understand what's really happening." All of us get stuck in life, but how can we adapt? What makes someone's face memorable—or forgettable? Learning to speak to whales using AI Since 2013, there have been 5 hurricanes that exceeded the scale measuring a storm's wind speed. Ultralight pacemaker Why we die—and how we can live longer, with Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan What dogs are teaching us about aging "The appeal of a total eclipse is ... it's just cool." Bibliosaurus! Where has Alzheimer’s research gone wrong? Improv, Explained Oscars weekend is upon us. In honor of Women's History Month, join us as we look back at some trailblazing UChicago alumni. Why shaming other countries often backfires Our memory of art is surprisingly predictable. UChicago chemists hope to lay foundation for greener chemistry UChicago astrophysicists have discovered a star unlike any other. Can Trump legally be president?, with William Baude What our hands reveal about our thoughts Could there be a safer and more effective psychedelic drug? Do We Really Have Free Will? A radical solution to address climate change How PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are harming our health, with Linda Birnbaum Are we worse people than we used to be? Freakonomics’ Steven Levitt on the secret to making tough choices Could violence be the new normal in politics? Defending Campus Free Speech In A Polarized Age Is it possible to improve your health simply by changing your thoughts? Phonics vs. whole word: The science of reading, with Adrian Johns How AI is transforming scientific research, with Rebecca Willett How your brain benefits from music Scholar examines the power of language—and how you use it—can change your life Why do we rely on employers to provide private health care coverage? Big Brains: The hidden truths about sexuality and gender in the medieval world A Nobelist’s controversial approach to solving inequality NYU Scholar and critic discusses how politics in food and processed foods is impacting our health