Powerful seismic waves from Japan’s 2011 earthquake struck Earth’s core and bounced back up, moving island eastward
Event is first documented to involve four major tectonic plates, finds UChicago scientist Sunyoung Park
Nadya Mason appointed as UChicago’s vice president for research
Distinguished physicist Nadya Mason, dean of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, has been named UChicago’s vice president for research
Why do some Americans support tariffs, even when it costs them?
Survey finds desire for market exclusivity helps explain willingness to pay more
What to read during summer 2026
From mind-bending science mysteries to stories read in a single sitting, UChicago teaching award winners share their selections
Public school closings in Chicago linked to more gun violence in nearby neighborhoods
Data shows a 10% increase in shootings can be linked to mass public school closures
Scientists show how particle interactions control flow of soft materials—like ketchup
Research by UChicago, Argonne researchers could lead to new materials and manufacturing processes
