Alex Ji

Six UChicago scientists awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships in 2025

Early-career scholars recognized for pioneering work in statistics, physics, chemistry, astrophysics and computer science

Scientists find one of the most ancient stars that formed in another galaxy

Stars from the Large Magellanic Cloud reveal new hints about how the universe got its elements

Scientists find an unusual star that hints at a new way stars can die

Discovery by UChicago astrophysicists may change our picture of how stars explode and elements are made

James Webb Space Telescope to offer humanity an unprecedented look at universe

Scientists hope launch of remarkable instrument will help explore previously ‘unanswerable’ questions