Physics and Astrophysics

Eckhardt Research Center opens new phase of discovery

New facility enables research from subatomic scale to cosmic structures


The University of Chicago News Office

Microscopic animals inspire innovative glass research

New forms of glassy molecules surprise and intrigue engineers


Steve Koppes and Carla Reiter

Hall of Fame astronaut looks to future of space science

John Grunsfeld, SM’84, PhD’88, recalls how UChicago trained him for NASA


Wendy Freedman’s expanding universe

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


The University of Chicago Magazine

Following the stars

For Jesuit priest Paul Mueller, SM’96, PhD’06, the same source reveals scripture and nature.


A close-up with a comet

UChicago instrument helps comet lander study building blocks of life


A close-up with a comet

UChicago instrument helps comet lander study building blocks of life


Astrophysicists target mystery of powerful particles

Prof. Angela Olinto continues UChicago leadership in cosmic ray research with space station telescope


Steve Koppes

First direct evidence of Big Bang found

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


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