UChicago Prof. Yu Deng receives Fields Medal, highest honor in mathematics

University mathematician recognized for addressing 125-year-old challenge to ground physics in mathematics

Argonne marks 80 years of scientific discovery

In UChicago’s Development Innovation Lab, undergraduates assist research that can reach ‘millions’ worldwide

Why we still care about the ‘Odyssey’

UChicago scientists create interactive screens that can appear on demand

Chemists shrink gallium nitride, the material behind LED lighting, into nanocrystals

Around UChicago

CQE-led Bloch Quantum Tech Hub raises $55 million to build U.S. quantum supply chain

Federal award unlocks millions in state and private sector contributions, positioning Midwest to lead U.S. quantum manufacturing

Court Theatre marks 10 years of ‘spotlighting’ Black playwrights
Spotlight Reading Series celebrates ‘A Century of Black Progress’ with summer slate of staged play readings, film screenings, book clubs and more

Distant exoplanets may be hiding water beyond Webb Telescope’s reach, study finds
UChicago scientists offer new way to read atmospheric data on a vast class of 'sub-Neptune' worlds

Researchers build light-powered ‘artificial leaf’ for wireless medical implants
UChicago PME team creates new nanomaterial that harvests light energy for sensing and stimulation

Department of Energy extends contract with UChicago Argonne, LLC
Agreement continues partnership with Argonne National Laboratory, driving advances in energy, computing, materials science and national security

PODCASTS

Big Brains homepage

Episode 185

How to raise kids in the age of AI, with Dana Suskind
Doctor explains how technology should enhance, not replace parenting during children’s formative years

Episode 184

What our trash problem says about our culture, with Sarah Newman
Anthropologist’s history of waste shows how society evolved into a disposable society

Episode 183

How websites trick you using ‘dark patterns’
Computer scientist explores tactics used in apps and online to deceive users—from subscription traps to collecting data

Episode 182

Quantum technology, explained: A Big Brains live event
UChicago scientists demystify quantum, separate hype from reality, and explore potential applications—from cybersecurity to medical sensors to computers

Episode 181

Our untapped superpower: Connecting with others, with Nicholas Epley
Behavioral scientist explores how our health and happiness benefit from conversations with strangers, family or friends

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UChicago

Class Visits

Class Visits

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In ‘Gaming the Gods,’ UChicago undergrads use video games as primary texts to understand religious symbolism and ritual practice

Stevie Wonder is beloved. But can anyone explain his legacy?
In the “Wonder Lab," a UChicago course brought together students and community members to examine the critical influence of an icon

Harnessing the history of Chicago through its archives
A new College course sends students to uncover the ‘hidden stories of the Second City’ in special collections from the Stockyard Institute to Harold Washington Library

New course explores 100 years of anthropology at UChicago
‘Anthropology at Chicago’ pairs faculty conversations with archival research for College students as department approaches its centennial

UChicago Explainer Series

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Dark matter, explained

In all likelihood, we are standing in a sea of dark matter and don’t know it, because it virtually never interacts with our atoms. Learn how scientists at UChicago are searching to understand this mysterious substance.

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Dark energy, explained
Coined by University of Chicago astrophysicist Michael Turner in 1998, dark energy—the force causing the universe to expand faster over time—remains one of the great mysteries of physics.

Exoplanets, explained
We now know there are thousands of planets out there in our galaxy alone. Learn what we know about them, and what mysteries remain.

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The origin of life on Earth, explained

Ecological succession, explained

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Inside the Lab

Explore Labs Across UChicago

Inside the Lab

Sebo Lab: Programming robots to better interact with humans

Go inside the laboratory of Sarah Sebo, whose Human-Robot Interaction lab at the University of Chicago is programming robots with social skills, in order to build trust and rapport with humans. The goal is to develop robots that can improve performance, including better learning outcomes for children.

Sheffield Lab: Understanding the neuroscience of memories
Watch UChicago neurobiologist Mark Sheffield and his team investigate the mechanisms of memory by studying neuron activity and connections. Their research could enhance the treatment of memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s and PTSD.

Light Lab: Understanding the gut microbiome to treat disease
Step inside Asst. Prof. Sam Light’s lab to learn how scientists are mapping the incredible network of microbes living inside your gut—and how they can affect health or disease.

Awad Lab: Predicting and preventing strokes and brain bleeds
In the newest episode of Inside the Lab, visit Prof. Issam Awad and learn about his team's mission: to prevent strokes before they happen.

Events

Jul

24

Black and Brown Femme Film Festival

Black and Brown Femme Film Festival

Logan Center, Screening Room

Jul

24

Champions for the Arts: In Conversation with Donna Walker-Kuhne

Champions for the Arts: In Conversation with Donna Walker-Kuhne

Logan Center, Performance Penthouse

Jul

26

DSI Screening Possession: Atlantics (Mati Diop, 2019)

DSI Screening Possession: Atlantics (Mati Diop, 2019)

Logan Center, Screening Room