Recreational marijuana sold legally for the first time in Illinois
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 1, according to the Tribune’s…
A mild symptom was bothering a young dad. He had Stage IV lung cancer.
Endurance athlete Kevin Humphrey was used to discomfort. He regularly participated in ultramarathons and other intense events. Swimming,…
Northwest (later renamed Kennedy) Expressway opens to connect the Loop with O’Hare airport
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 5, according to the Tribune’s…
Cannabis Use Is Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Scientists Discovered
Cannabis use may leave lasting fingerprints on the human body, a study of over 1,000 adults published in…
New catalyst breaks down mixed plastics into fuels at low heat
Northwestern University chemists have developed a groundbreaking process that could simplify one of the world’s toughest environmental challenges:…
Could a Common Virus Help Drive Parkinson’s?
Summary: New research suggests a previously harmless virus may be linked to Parkinson’s disease. Scientists detected Human Pegivirus…
Why Some 80-Year-Olds Have the Memory of 50-Year-Olds
Summary: For 25 years, scientists have studied “SuperAgers”—people aged 80 and above whose memory rivals those decades younger.…
Your Brain Maps the Same Path Differently Every Time
Summary: New research shows that our brain’s internal map rewrites itself every time we navigate a familiar environment.…
Quantum Teleportation Was Achieved Over Internet For The First Time
In 2024, a quantum state of light was successfully teleported through more than 30 kilometers (around 18 miles)…
Northwestern basketball coach shot and killed by white supremacist
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 3, according to the Tribune’s…