Global coral ‘bleaching’ threatens reef survival
By Kathleen Ferraro Many of the ocean’s coral reef populations are fast declining in what is the longest episode of coral bleaching on record. Global
Exercise boosts brain activity
By Elizabeth Bacharach Heart thumping, sweat dripping, neurotransmitters surging. “This is your body on exercise,” according to the findings of a new imaging study. Your
Illinois Tech tries to get students to score both on the court and in the classroom
By Grant Miller As Illinois Tech point guard Anthony Mosley stands at the foul line ready to shoot, the Keating Sports Center falls silent. The
Troubled water? Athletes, scientists still unsure about potential health risks in Rio
By Peter Dawson In August of 2016, 50 Olympic open-water swimmers are expected to plunge into Copacabana Bay in Rio de Janeiro despite two Associated
Yoda to young fencers: Strong, the force is
By Nicole Sedivy Whether they’re using sabers or “lightsabers”, the children at Lincoln Square Fencing enjoy hitting each other with their weapons. [vimeo 158398583 w=474]
Oak Park-River Forest wrestling success goes beyond mat
By Chris Hayre Oak Park-River Forest wrestling coach Paul Collins lights up when he talks about his wrestlers’ accomplishments — off the mat, that is.
Six rules to successfully raise venture capital for your business
By Lucia Maffei So, you have launched your own business. You’ll need money. Given this scenario, you have two choices. First, financing your company with
Growing Opportunities for Ex-Convicts in Urban Agriculture
By Anna Boisseau Antonio Henry only recently learned he likes lunchbox peppers. “They’re so sweet, you can just eat them straight,” he said of the
Chicago’s homeless discouraged from voting in primaries
By Harry Huggins While Chicagoans line up next Tuesday to vote in the presidential primaries, those who suffer from policy and market failures will be
Gladiator has a new attitude, ready to slay competition
By Jasmine Cannon Christ the King girls basketball team usually leans on its senior class for vocal leadership and to carry the team on the
“Brand Ambassador” promotion boosting profits at Express Inc.
By Poroma Pant Retailer Express Inc., citing the help from a series of successful celebrity endorser campaigns, turned in fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday that modestly beat
Sharing stuff? Farmers do it, too
By Alison Martin In this economy, sharing is caring – and trendy. Lyft Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. popularized ride-sharing, making it easy for car owners