New study says Internet could be why Americans are losing their religion
Analysis of data from NORC at University of Chicago shows strong correlation between drop in religious affiliation and increased Internet usage
Salon
GrubHub IPO: Stock surges in debut
GrubHub, Chicago Booth startup winner co-founded by alumnus Matt Maloney, begins trading publicly
To sleep or to sleep with? Study shows night-owl women have more sex, fewer relationships
Study led by Prof. Dario Maestripieri finds people who stay up late more likely to be in short-term relationships
Time
Self-driving cars will make accident claims easier
Prof. Casey Mulligan argues self-driving cars will record accident details and leave less uncertainty over blame
University of Chicago opens its Delhi center
New Center in Delhi is part of attempt to promote scholarship through business, science and culture programs
Business Today
Can the arts get smart about the smartphone?
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Prof. Shulamit Ran composes ringtone for Spektral Quartet's smartphones project
Brain scans link concern for justice with reason, not emotion
Prof. Jean Decety leads study showing people with high 'justice sensitivity' are more cognitively than emotionally driven
Science Daily
Project to improve intellect of poor children led to better health, too, research finds
Prof. James Heckman co-authors study that shows how early childhood programs could prevent adult chronic disease
Intensive day care may improve long-term health of poor children
Prof. James Heckman co-authors study that shows how early childhood programs could prevent adult chronic disease
Science
Pete Dexter’s indelible portrait of author Norman Maclean
Author revisits profile of late University of Chicago professor and novelist Norman Maclean
The Daily Beast