Chemistry

Sponge-like solar cells could be basis for better pacemakers A microscope image of a silicon membrane after the etching process

Sponge-like solar cells could be basis for better pacemakers

A new technique to delete single atoms can speed up molecule design Two scientists in lab coats standing in lab and discussing in front of equations

A new technique to delete single atoms can speed up molecule design

Scientists shave ‘hairs’ off nanocrystals to improve their electronic properties Particles self assemble into supercrystals

Scientists shave ‘hairs’ off nanocrystals to improve their electronic properties

Could tiny devices made out of DNA treat cancer? Illustration of DNA and gears

Could tiny devices made out of DNA treat cancer?

Robot-aided assembly could help scientists speed pace of discovery for new technologies Robotic 4D pixel stacking mockup

Robot-aided assembly could help scientists speed pace of discovery for new technologies

Scientists simulate ‘fingerprint’ of noise on quantum computer Quantum computer dilation refrigerator taken at 2018 ASCE

Scientists simulate ‘fingerprint’ of noise on quantum computer

To understand biology, scientists turn to the quantum world Cell thermometer

To understand biology, scientists turn to the quantum world

Modifying molecules is complicated—so UChicago chemists found a simpler way Zhao Wu in lab coat in front of fume hood with chemical equations

Modifying molecules is complicated—so UChicago chemists found a simpler way

Using chemistry to extract water from the air, even in the desert A mirage in the desert, with sand dunes in the background and dry trees in the foreground

Using chemistry to extract water from the air, even in the desert

University of Chicago chemist Mark Levin named 2021 Packard Fellow Chemist in a blue lab coat and goggles works with beakers in front of machinery

University of Chicago chemist Mark Levin named 2021 Packard Fellow