The origin of life on Earth, explained - University of Chicago News
Sep 19, 2022 · The origin of life on Earth stands as one of the great mysteries of science. To find out if we are alone in the galaxy, we will need to better understand what geochemical conditions nurtured the first life forms. Several seminal experiments in this topic have been conducted at the University of Chicago, including the Miller-Urey experiment that suggested how the …
Rise of women in American politics—from the 19th Amendment …
Aug 31, 2020 · This August, the nation celebrated the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. But the struggle for suffrage did not end there: Black women, indigenous women and other women of color were denied access to the polls for decades after the amendment was passed—and many Americans still face barriers to the voting booth today.
What is the role of free speech in a democratic society?
Jan 15, 2019 · Ultimately, the health of the First Amendment will depend on two things, Bollinger writes: a continued understanding that free speech plays a critical role in democratic society—and a recognition that the judicial branch doesn’t claim sole responsibility for achieving that vision. The legislative and executive branches can support free ...
Doomsday Clock moves closest to apocalypse than ever before, at …
Jan 23, 2023 · The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced on Jan. 24 that the hands of the Doomsday Clock moved to 90 seconds to midnight—the closest it has ever been to apocalypse in the three-quarters of a century the Clock has been set.. In making the unprecedented move, the Bulletin cited nuclear threats from Russian president Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, as well as global carbon ...
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U.S. prison labor programs violate fundamental human rights, new …
Jun 16, 2022 · Incarcerated workers generate billions of dollars worth of goods and services annually but are paid pennies per hour without proper training or opportunity to build skills for careers after release, according to a comprehensive nationwide report released by the University of Chicago Law School’s Global Human Rights Clinic and the American Civil Liberties Union.
How does sleep affect health? | University of Chicago News
Sleep is vital for memory consolidation as well as supporting normal immune function and healing after injury or disease. There is also a growing body of evidence that sleep helps the brain to clear cellular and protein debris that can otherwise build up …
How do parents’ decisions impact a child’s development?
May 20, 2024 · Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer co-founded the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to better understand the science of decision-making among parents. Over the past decade, the BIP Lab has conducted pathbreaking research that has strengthened families and improved children’s lives ...
The Chicago Manual of Style, explained
The Chicago Manual of Style is an American English style guide published by the University of Chicago Press. The Manual’s guidelines for publishing, style and usage, and citations and indexes—known as “Chicago style” rules and recommendations—are among the most widely used in the United States, especially in academic and book publishing.
Does the Electoral College need to be reformed?
Nov 2, 2020 · Swing states don’t necessarily need to join—all that needs to happen is that enough states join to control 270 electoral votes. If that happens and the coalition survives litigation, it would clear the path for a Constitutional amendment to move to a popular vote. Originally, the Electoral College was designed to protect small states.