Fate of independent research institutes hangs in the budgetary balance
Partnership between Marine Biological Laboratory and UChicago comes at a time of precarious funding for independent research institutes
Scientific American
Would bombing Syria be a "just war"?
Author applies arguments of Prof. Jean Bethke Elshtain to the case for intervention in Syria

Biotech’s first musical instrument plays proteins like piano keys
Biophysics student Josiah Zayner creates music from photosynthesis reactions through Arts|Science Initiative
Scientific American
America and Syria on the brink
Prof. John Mearsheimer believes U.S. military intervention would worsen situation in Syria

Ronald H. Coase, Nobel-Winning Economist, Dies at 102
<p>'Accidental' economist remembered as one of the most influential scholars in field</p>

Colleges to students: focus on career preparation from Day 1
UChicago emphasizes job market preparation by assigning career advisers to all incoming students

See the sizzle: infrared photos reveal brutal urban heatscape
Prof. John Frederick explains complexities of urban heat structures

India finds economic leader in Chicago
Prof. Raghuram Rajan, known for 'blunt advice' and strong track record, to become governor of India's Reserve Bank

Loneliness is deadly
Prof. John Cacioppo's research shows social isolation kills more people than obesity—and is just as stigmatized
Slate
Ray LaHood, back in Illinois, still active in national politics
Former transportation secretary brings three decades of federal experience to Institute of Politics advisory board
National Journal