University of Illinois anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy co-authored a study that found high numbers of young women in the field of physics reported experiencing sexual or gender harassment.
On The 21st: 'Passive houses' are insulated eco-friendly homes which need almost no heat or airconditioning -- and in the U.S., they started in Urbana. We also speak with the executive director of the Rock River Valley Pantry about how the freezing weather affects people who need their services. Plus, we hear about how Twitter is handling hate speech, and talk to a Northwestern astrophysicist about black holes and how she first got started in astrophysics.
On the 21st: What happens when black holes collide? We get a down-to-earth explanation from Northwestern University researchers of some of the most violent and energetic processes in the universe. Plus, the state budget crisis has led to more than 2,000 jobs cut at public universities, and social entrepreneur Justin Dillon shares why he thinks everyone can make a difference.
On the 21st: We discuss the importance of public media with Jeremy Hobson, co-host of Here & Now. Plus, we revisit our conversation about endangered bumblebees, talk recent food and health news headlines, and bring you to a new physics escape room in Urbana.
A University of Illinois physics professor credits his department and the university for his recent Professor of the Year award. Mats Selen received the honor from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching on November 19.
