A new scientific study provides many new insights into the biology of the prehistoric gigantic shark, Megalodon or megatooth shark, which lived nearly worldwide 15-3.6 million years ago. Paleobiology professor Kenshu Shimada of DePaul University led the study along with 28 other shark, fossil, and vertebrate anatomy experts around the globe.
鈥婥HICAGO 鈥� Three weeks into his second term in office, President Donald Trump and his administration have moved quickly on immigration policies related to refugees, asylum seekers, the borders with Mexico and Canada, and undocumented immigrants. DePaul University experts are available to discuss what's next and how decisions made by the Trump administration are affecting immigrants, migrants and asylum seekers as well as individuals who work with those communities.
Just days into his second term, President Donald Trump is working quickly to implement his agenda. DePaul University experts are available to discuss key topics surrounding Trump鈥檚 first 100 days, including foreign policy, immigration, climate policy and health care.
In an increasingly polarized world, tough conversations can pop up virtually anywhere, including the K-12 classroom. When that happens, teachers need to be prepared to serve as moderator so students can have productive and meaningful discussions with each other, says DePaul University professor Hilary Conklin.
For children with severe cavities, surgery can offer a window of opportunity for families to improve oral health. Researchers will conduct a trial of a new intervention called PROTECT, which deploys community health workers to empower families to make positive behavioral changes with their child after dental surgery.
Less than two weeks from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and three months from election day, candidates are making their pitch to voters for positions across federal and state governments.
According to a 2023 United Nations Secretary General report, an estimated 1.6 billion people globally live in inadequate housing. The report warns the ongoing effects of climate change, war, civil unrest, and global economic uncertainty will worsen the problem.
With the 2024 election season underway, voters are weighing in at primaries and caucuses around the country. DePaul University experts are available to discuss key topics surrounding local, state and federal elections, including campaign strategy, Gen Z voters, voting rights, the impact of global politics and more.
CHICAGO 鈥� In the toy aisle of a nearby store, hundreds of dolls, LEGO sets and stuffed animals await becoming a child鈥檚 favorite gift of the year. During this holiday season, consider how gifting a new plastic toy may impact the environment. Christie Klimas, associate professor of environmental science at DePaul University, researches the environmental impact of children鈥檚 toys鈥�.
Psychologists and geographers at DePaul University are creating a new protocol to measure a new dimension of public spaces: Whether people of diverse backgrounds feel welcome in a community space.
DePaul University will publish and sell the game to help study abroad students prepare for traveling and learning internationally, focusing on practical tips as well as maintaining health and wellness.
Just 15 months away from Election Day 2024, campaigns for the presidency and Senate are well underway. More than a dozen Republican presidential candidates are jockeying to advance out of the primary and into the general election, while several key Senate seats are up for grabs. With the first Republican presidential debate set for Aug. 23, DePaul University experts are available to discuss campaign and debate strategy.
As the anniversary of the landmark civil-rights legislation approaches on August 6, Manoj Mate, an associate professor with DePaul University College of Law, discusses the details and implications of these recent court rulings for the 2024 elections and the broader challenges facing voters.
A new study reveals the iconic extinct Megalodon, or 鈥榤egatooth shark鈥�, was a rather slow cruiser that used its warm-bloodedness to facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients.
A new study finds that the gigantic prehistoric Megalodon or megatooth shark was warm-blooded. DePaul University paleobiologist Kenshu Shimada sheds light on the physiology of Megalodon and reveals new clues about how climate change may have led to the shark鈥檚 demise.
Computer scientists at DePaul University applied a bioinformatics workflow to reconstruct one of the most complete genomes of a top cotton species. Experts say the results give scientists a more complete picture of how wild cotton was domesticated over time and may help to strengthen and protect the crop for farmers in the U.S., Africa and beyond.
CHICAGO 鈥� As Chicago voters head to the polls in less than a month to decide whether Brandon Johnson, a Cook County Board Commissioner, or Paul Vallas, a former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, will be the next mayor of the third largest city in the U.S., DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary.
Leonard A. Jason, a professor of psychology at DePaul, seeks to catalyze global knowledge about virally induced chronic illness and push forward discovery.
As Chicago voters head to the polls in less than a month to decide the next mayor of the third largest city in the U.S.鈥攊n addition to aldermanic elections in all 50 city wards鈥擠ePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary.
DePaul University and Rosalind Franklin University of Science and Medicine are funding three faculty research projects that bring together artificial intelligence, biomedical discovery and health聽care. The competitive grants kickstart research among interdisciplinary teams, which include biologists, computer scientists, a geographer and a physicist.
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