Modeling & simulation

Research suggests how turbulence can be used to generate patterns Wisps of steam

Research suggests how turbulence can be used to generate patterns

A surprisingly simple model can explain how brain cells organize and connect Brain illustration

A surprisingly simple model can explain how brain cells organize and connect

Simulations show how HIV sneaks into the nucleus of the cell Three computer generated images. Left, a donut shaped structure from above with many interlocking pieces. Center, a side view of the donut. Left, a side view of the donut with a large triangular blue capsid partly through the hole.

Simulations show how HIV sneaks into the nucleus of the cell

UChicago, Argonne study finds mouse and primate brains mature at the same pace Fanciful glowing illustration of neurons with electrical signals traveling along pathways

UChicago, Argonne study finds mouse and primate brains mature at the same pace

New technique could make modeling molecules much easier two scientists in blue button-down shirts smiling at camera in front of a chalkboard with equations

New technique could make modeling molecules much easier

Study reveals long-debated makeup of the molecules that help organize your cells Matt Tirrell (center) in the lab with researchers

Study reveals long-debated makeup of the molecules that help organize your cells

Scientists find link between photosynthesis and ‘fifth state of matter’ Outline of the veins in a leaf in black and white

Scientists find link between photosynthesis and ‘fifth state of matter’

Tiny ion is crucial for HIV replication, say UChicago chemists Side by side 3-D simulation of two virus capsules, one shaped like a cocoon, the other a tube open at both ends

Tiny ion is crucial for HIV replication, say UChicago chemists

Many planets could have atmospheres rich in helium, study finds Illustration of a large grayish planet with several bands of clouds to left of frame with a distant sun visible to the right

Many planets could have atmospheres rich in helium, study finds

Antarctic sea ice is key to triggering ice ages, study finds Seal traverses sheet of Antarctic sea ice

Antarctic sea ice is key to triggering ice ages, study finds