University of Chicago News

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July 14-16 gathering to create recommendations for policymakers and leaders to reduce the threat of nuclear war

UChicago to host Nobel laureates, other experts for event on preventing nuclear war

July 14-16 gathering to create recommendations for policymakers and leaders to reduce the threat of nuclear war

Was Mars doomed to be a desert? Study proposes new explanation

Latest data from South Pole Telescope signals ‘new era’ for measuring the first light in the universe

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What to read and watch over summer 2025

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Committee recommends U.S. build muon collider in report on future of particle physics

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Eating more fruits and veggies could help you sleep better

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Inside the Lab

Explore Labs Across UChicago

Amanchukwu Lab: Creating better energy storage systems

Step inside the laboratory as Chibueze Amanchukwu and his team investigate the chemistry that could lead to better batteries and systems to turn carbon dioxide into fuels.

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.

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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.

AROUND UCHICAGO

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Honors

Twenty-six UChicago faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships in July 2025

Four UChicago College students earn 2025 Goldwater Scholarships

Excellence in research leads Connor Blake, Prithi Srinivasan, Melody Tang and Leon Lee Zhou to prestigious award

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Excellence in research leads Connor Blake, Prithi Srinivasan, Melody Tang and Leon Lee Zhou to prestigious award

High dose radiation therapy may fuel cancer spread, UChicago study finds

Around UChicago

Devils in the details: The gargoyles of UChicago

An incomplete survey of imps and scamps across campus

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An incomplete survey of imps and scamps across campus

Dispatches from Abroad

From Woods Hole to Chile, UChicago model goes global

A historic site becomes a hub for scientific training and collaboration through a program inspired by the Marine Biological Laboratory

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A historic site becomes a hub for scientific training and collaboration through a program inspired by the Marine Biological Laboratory

UChicago Explainer

Black holes, explained

Black holes fascinate both the public and scientists—they push the limits of our understanding about matter, space and time.

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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.

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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.