Physical Sciences

Eckhardt Research Center opens new phase of discovery

New facility enables research from subatomic scale to cosmic structures


The University of Chicago News Office

Taking a molecular approach to water scarcity

UChicago, Argonne scientists lead global research initiative with Israel


Wendy Freedman’s expanding universe

World-leading astronomer sees a future of discovery with Giant Magellan Telescope


The University of Chicago Magazine

Marshall scholar to study energy and human rights

Fourth-year Hope Bretscher’s research seeks sustainable, renewable energy for developing world  


First direct evidence of Big Bang found

Asst. Prof. Abby Vieregg discusses research team's discovery of evidence of 'cosmic inflation' after Big Bang


WBEZ/NPR

Hands-on science energizes students

Field work in Bahamas enriches training in biology, geology


Chelsea Leu

Children of Woods Hole scientists explore Cape Cod

Summer at MBL juxtaposes intense scientific work with family-friendly atmosphere


Cape Cod Times

Fragile knots untangle deep physics questions

Idea for innovative research began with musing about smoke rings.


Steve Koppes

Physicists create vortex knot—akin to 'tying a smoke ring'

Prof. William Irvine and postdoc Dustin Kleckner create first knotted vortex in laboratory


How the first chain reaction changed science

Legacy of 1942 breakthrough on campus includes advances in many fields