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It’s that time of year again: when cicada songs flood our warm summer nights, announcing their presence as they attract mates. As a kid I was told they…
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Whoo, that was embarrassing. I accidentally let my borborygmi go. Of course, borborygmi is involuntary, I can’t help it. Borborygmi, the rumbling sound of…
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WNIJ and NIU STEAM are partnering to create “The Sound of Science,” a weekly series explaining important science, technology, engineering and math…
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Hundreds of spectators flocked to the Northern Illinois University courtyard near Davis Hall for the solar eclipse.Patrons ranged in age and background.…
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Last week, two dozen teachers from Beijing looked up at large, domed buildings. A translator explained how, inside, the gas from sewage waste is collected…
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STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Northern Illinois University’s STEM Cafés bring experts in those fields together with the…
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Jeff VanderMeer is that rare author who's about to become a household name.One of his books, Annihilation, was made into a movie which Paramount Pictures…