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UChicago News
August 4, 2026
 
 
Big Brains podcast
 
 
How to raise kids in the AI era
 
 
Dana Suskind
 
 
 
From “smart” stuffed animals to responsive tablets, technology is flooding kids’ lives. While pediatrician Dana Suskind sees benefits for some families, she warns that AI can’t replace the human connection that is so critical to a child’s development. Listen →
 
 
 
Bagged lettuce
 
 
Amid parasitic outbreak, should you skip the salad?
 
Cyclospora has sickened thousands this summer. UChicago doctors answer questions and explain how to protect yourself. Read →
 
 
IBM Quantum Computing
 
 
Quantum computer achieves long-sought milestone
 
UChicago and IBM researchers achieved “quantum advantage” by solving a problem that would overwhelm traditional computers. Read →
 
 
Phoenix Farms
 
 
Go inside a student-run garden on campus
 
Volunteers at Phoenix Farms are building community as they tend to bees, veggies and mushrooms. Read →
 
 
 
UChicago Trivia
 
 
 
 
How many faraway planets have been discovered?
 
A) 60
B) 600
C) 6,000

See the answer and learn how UChicago scientists are studying them.  Learn more →
 
 
 
Aug.
5
 
 
7 p.m. | Yoga
 
 
Aug.
8
 
 
10 a.m. | Parade
 
 
 
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