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For street medicine doctors in Chicago and nationwide, compassion is a calling

From mobile clinics to shelters, clinicians bring care directly to those who need it most

Study by UChicago scientists finds four tiny planets around one of our nearest stars
MAROON-X instrument finds evidence for planets around famous Barnard’s Star

Remembering Jewel Stradford Lafontant, JD’46, barrier-breaking attorney
Law School alum was the first woman appointed deputy U.S. solicitor general

Former CIA Director William J. Burns to discuss America’s role in the world at April 16 UChicago event
Recent head of the U.S. intelligence community will join Chuck Hagel and Prof. Robert Pape in conversation

AI-driven, autonomous lab at Argonne transforms materials discovery
Argonne and UChicago researchers use AI-driven, autonomous laboratory to accelerate advances in electronic polymers and materials discovery.

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Episode 155

The science behind raising successful kids, with Ariel Kalil
Developmental psychologist explains how parents can best invest time to close the education gap

Episode 154

Do animals understand death?, with Susana Monsó
In ‘Playing Possum,’ philosopher examines whether animals can grasp mortality—from dogs mourning owners to orcas grieving young

Episode 153

Why measles is resurging—and the rise of vaccine hesitancy, with Adam Ratner
Infectious disease expert examines the latest outbreaks—and the uncertain future of children’s health

Episode 152

The little-known secrets to a good life, with Shigehiro Oishi
Psychologist argues to look beyond happiness and meaning to find fulfillment

Episode 151

How bioelectronics could heal our bodies and minds, with Bozhi Tian
Scientists design living devices to fight infections, power the heart and regulate the brain

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Modern improv comedy began at the University of Chicago in the 1950s.