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Graduate students

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UChicago undergrads discover bright lensed galaxy in the early universe

Jan 13, 2021
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UChicago scientists pioneer new method of measuring electricity in cells

Dec 23, 2020
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For the first time, scientists demonstrate self-repair mechanism in cells

Oct 27, 2020
HIV virus

Researchers discover how a small molecule is the key to HIV forming capsules

Oct 16, 2020
Ink in a vial

UChicago chemists invent way to customize compounds just a few atoms thick

Sep 28, 2020
Laser cutter

A laser cutter could create new wave of bioelectronics

Sep 1, 2020
Quantum coherence

UChicago scientists discover way to make quantum states last 10,000 times longer

Aug 13, 2020
Extrasolar Planets

UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres

Jul 21, 2020
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Spies like us: UChicago scientists develop probes made of DNA to track molecular secrets

Apr 14, 2020
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UChicago scientists push the boundaries between materials and machines

Mar 12, 2020
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