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Abandoned Mines Posed Subsidence Risks Across Illinois

Abandoned Mines Posed Subsidence Risks Across Illinois

Authorities tracked hundreds of sites to address cave-ins linked to legacy mining operations.

Live Poll

Do you feel confident that your local government is effectively managing abandoned mine subsidence risks?


Environmental

Environmental

Researchers Detected Endangered Frog Calls at Solar Site

Acoustic monitoring confirmed the presence of the Illinois chorus frog near a 4-megawatt solar farm.


Nuclear

Nuclear

Solstice Advanced Materials Settled Radiation Lawsuits

The company finalized an $80 million agreement to resolve litigation over alleged environmental contamination in Illinois.

Solstice Advanced Materials Settled Radiation Lawsuits

Materials Science

Live Poll

Do you believe discoveries in advanced materials will ultimately improve the technology you use daily?

Materials Science

Thin-Film Devices Found to Distort Substrates

Researchers identified structural strain extending deep into sapphire substrates during thin-film device operation.

Thin-Film Devices Found to Distort Substrates

Physics

Live Poll

Do you believe fundamental scientific research justifies the investment in specialized laboratory facilities?

Physics

Researchers Resolved Cosmic Strontium Discrepancy

New neutron capture measurements for Krypton-88 align physical models with observed chemical ratios in ancient stars.

Researchers Resolved Cosmic Strontium Discrepancy

Botany

Live Poll

Do you trust aerial and satellite technology to effectively manage crop disease?

Botany

Pathologist Targeted Crop Disease in Illinois

Plant pathologist Bruno Pugliese has applied satellite and aerial imaging to mitigate disease in wet, rain-affected fields.

Pathologist Targeted Crop Disease in Illinois