Illinois Science Newswire

Illinois 4-H youth showcase skill and precision at state meat judging contest

URBANA — Illinois 4-H members demonstrated their knowledge of meat science and evaluation at the 2026 Illinois 4-H State Meat Judging Contest held March 6 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Meat Science Laboratory in Urbana. A total of 56 4-H …

2026 Election Questionnaire: Craig Wilcox, Illinois State Senate, District 32

Name: Craig Wilcox What office are you seeking: Illinois State Senate, District 32 What is your political party? Republican What is your current age? 58 Occupation and employer: State Senator (State of IL) & Small Business Owner (Co-own w/ wife) …

In Rural Illinois, Solar Powered Ultrasound Helps Kill Toxic Algal Blooms 

On a warm spring day in mid-April 2026, Heather McFarland was casting small vessels topped with solar panels out into a reservoir in Mattoon, Illinois, a small town south of Springfield.  These yellow buoys that McFarland was sending out to their “summer …

Illinois Professor: Safety Risks for Public Service on the Rise

A pivotal voting season is underway, and research shows threats and harassment against public officials can increase during election periods. More than 50% of elected officials included in a recent Princeton survey said they have already experienced at …

ACLU of Illinois holds banned book talk at Morris Library

During a discussion at Morris Library on Friday, Oct. 2, director of communications and public policy for the ACLU of Illinois Ed Yohnka encouraged students and community members to push back against book bans and censorship efforts by advocating for …

Sri Lankan Scientist Develops 3D-Printed Protein Cookies from Waste

October 05, Colombo (LNW): A Sri Lankan scientist based in the United States and his research team have developed an unusual food technology that could turn plastic waste and discarded plant material into protein-rich, edible cookies. The project, …

Sunday Science: Superpowers Race To Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The countries plan to turn on their reactors only after they reach the moon. But some leading scientists caution that governments are moving too quickly in an era of space exploration that has seen some notable disasters. In the last six years, multiple …

Nouryon switches on first US solar project at Illinois plant

Woman shot by Border Patrol sues feds

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: A Chicago woman shot during Operation Midway Blitz is suing the federal government — and her legal team says they have enough evidence for criminal charges. 🗞️ Plus: Illinois’ prediction market rules are blocked, a push …

Influential Women Showcases Yulia Krasnikova: Role Model In Physics And Aviation

IL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Power of Precision and Purpose: How Experimental Physicist Yulia Krasnikova is Rewriting the Quantum and Aviation Playbook CHICAGO, Illinois — In the high-stakes worlds of advanced …

Dr. Lisa F. Szczepura to present Distinguished Professor Lecture, October 29

Illinois State University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Lisa Szczepura will present her Distinguished Professor Lecture, “The Many Facets of Metals: Minerals, Bulk Metals, Clusters and Applications.” The lecture will explore the diverse roles metals …

12 Best Biometric Authentication Solutions Compared (2026): Features & Pricing

iProov is the best high-assurance verification vendor the deepest liveness and injection-attack science while Entrust (Onfido) and Incode lead turnkey onboarding and NEC anchors accuracy at national scale. This comparison sorts 12 vendors by the job they …

SAIC Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Information Security Corporation

Science Applications International Corp. [SAIC] on Monday said it has acquired Information Security Corp. (ISC), which provides public key infrastructure, encryption and credential management software to government and industry customers. Terms of the deal …

Scientists find ‘ghost’ of superconductivity that survives even after the state vanishes

Superconductivity is supposed to be an all-or-nothing quantum state. Cool a material below a critical temperature, and electrons pair up and enter a state that lets electricity flow without resistance. Warm it back up, and that collective state disappears …

Illinois Senate race: Republican Don Tracy, a onetime Democrat, makes long-shot bid against Juliana Stratton

Addressing supporters at an evening fundraiser off Lake Decatur in July, Republican U.S. Senate nominee Don Tracy offered one reason he thinks he has a shot in the general election, despite Democrats winning every statewide contest for more than a decade …

Bob Asmussen | New DC just one of the needs for Illinois program

'News-Gazette Tailgate Show' (noon-1 p.m. @wdws1400, @whms975, @wsoynews, WDAN): Illinettes captains; Mary Henson; Voodoo Exiles; Lot 31 regulars Tony Johnston & Co., Alan Leach & Co., Jeff Buttitta & Co.; Jersey Mike's Scott Miller …

Hello Robot Lands $3M Grant to Help Older Adults With Early Alzheimer’s

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois & MARTINEZ, California—Hello Robot has received a Phase IIB Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, to advance the use of its Stretch mobile …

World Without Cows documentary coming to US theaters

The World Without Cows documentary is coming to theaters in the U.S this October. After a five-year journey to bring this film to life, this is a big moment to experience it on the big screen. Find participating theaters, showtimes, ticket information and …

Q&A With Frustrated Wyoming Play-Caller Christian Taylor

LARAMIE -- It's student-athlete mental health week on campus at the University of Wyoming. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, therapy goats will be made available near the Cowboys' indoor practice facility. Christian Taylor, the first-year play- …

Rudolph Academy Launches Free Scientific Method and Laboratory Skills Game with Student Progress Tracking

Interactive science vocabulary game helps students master the scientific method, laboratory skills, data analysis, safety, and essential scientific terminology. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rudolph Academy has …

AVBCC Recognizes Iovance Biotherapeutics’ Dr. Fred Vogt with Inaugural Global Cancer Research & Innovation Award

AVBCC has presented its Global Cancer Research & Innovation Award to Fred Vogt, PhD, JD, Interim CEO, President, and General Counsel, Iovance Biotherapeutics. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association …

Brookbush Institute Publishes Updated Directory of Continuing Education Approvals for Fitness and Rehab Professionals

Approved continuing education credits for personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists & occupational therapists NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Press Release …

Finance Factors Chooses Anzenna for AI DLP and Insider Risk Management to Prevent Data Loss

The Hawaii lender tracks sensitive data moves across its security stack from one view and resolves most day-to-day insider risk investigations 90 percent faster SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finance Factors …

Vitae Diagnostics' EAT144™ Food Immune Reactivity Test Now Available Through Evexia Diagnostics

Comprehensive five-pathway immune assessment expands clinicians' access to advanced food immune reactivity testing through the Evexia Diagnostics platform. WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evexia …

MedTech Exec. Chris Danek Launches Build For Impact, A New Podcast About Building Companies And Creating Impact

New podcast gathers founders, investors, and industry leaders for candid conversations on high-performing MedTech companies that create meaningful impact. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veteran MedTech …

Instructional Biology Files Patent for Platform Designed to Deliver Therapeutics Made by the Body for the Body

15-year effort by a sole inventor integrates AI discovery, bio-manufacturing, laser pathogen reduction, exosome delivery and digital twin-guided therapeutics SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Instructional …

Payments And Billing Market Positioned For Sustained Growth A t10.2% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company’s Payments And Billing Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The payments and billing industry has …

5,455 Negative Pest Control Reviews: A Model Classified 76.7% of 5,451 Labelled as Mainly About How the Company Is Run

A model classified the main reason in 5,451 one- and two-star Google reviews of 270 high-review-count pest control companies in eight U.S. metros TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study of 5,455 written one- …

Policy And Compliance Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $272.36 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company’s Policy And Compliance Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The policy and compliance sector has seen …

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Names Kate Watt Chief Development Officer

Watt Brings Decades of Fundraising Leadership to Advance the Alliance's Work Across Innovation, Support, Awareness and Advocacy, and Community WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key Takeaways - The …

Oct. 15 ‘You Are My Angel Maternal Wellness Event' Announces Speakers In Honor of Infertility and Loss Awareness

The event will bring together advocates, experts, and prospective parents for conversations and resources focused on infertility, loss, and maternal wellness. DANIA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This October …

Planning And Forecasting Market Trends And Forecast Analysis Reveal Strong Long-Term Potential

The Business Research Company’s Planning And Forecasting Market Trends Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The planning and …

Global Plastic Packaging Market To Expand At 3.9% CAGR During The Forecast Period

The Business Research Company’s Plastic Packaging Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The plastic packaging sector has been …

Blood Testing Market to Reach $144.8 Bn by 2031 as Automation and Preventive Diagnostics Advance | Mordor Intelligence

Blood Testing Market to register a CAGR of 6.94% during 2026–2031, with North America leading the global market. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Mordor Intelligence, the blood testing market size is …

Genetic LifeSpan Marks IMUN™ Premiere With Cell-Processing and Cryopreservation Provider at New Jersey Facility

Invitation-only event introduced Genetic LifeSpan’s IMUN™ immune cell banking service. FLORHAM PARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genetic LifeSpan announced the premiere of IMUN™, its personal cell banking service, …

Sacha Awwa Launches Your Brain on Entrepreneurship: Opening With Session on Founder Burnout and Sleep

The series opens with Running on Empty: The Fine Line Between Grit and Breakdown, an evidence-based conversation on the decisions founders make under strain. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sacha Awwa spent years …

NEW STUDY RAISES IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ABOUT XYLITOL, THE ORAL MICROBIOME AND WHOLE-BODY HEALTH

Researchers Report Oral Microbiome Changes and Unexpected Verbal Improvements in Some Children with Autism Following Xylitol Use AMERICAN FORK, UT, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xylitol has been studied for decades for its …

Voltaiq and UT Dallas BEACONS Partner to Speed Defense-Ready Batteries from Prototype to Qualification

BEACONS, a Department of War-backed center and part of the Pathfinder program, adopts Voltaiq Battery AI to accelerate the build-out of domestic supply chains RICHARDSON, TX AND SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

The New England Center for Children Announces Powerful Partnership with Northeastern University

Partnership will enable NECC employees to work full time while earning a Northeastern graduate degree with significant financial support from NECC BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New England Center for Children® ( …