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UChicago physicists develop a modular robot with liquid and solid properties Granulobot

UChicago physicists develop a modular robot with liquid and solid properties

Scientists demonstrate new, improved way to make infrared light—with quantum dots Xingyu Shen

Scientists demonstrate new, improved way to make infrared light—with quantum dots

UChicago scientists observe first evidence of ‘quantum superchemistry’ in the laboratory Zhendong Zhang, left, and Cheng Chin work in Chin’s lab in the basement of the Gordon Center.

UChicago scientists observe first evidence of ‘quantum superchemistry’ in the laboratory

Cells in confinement and people in crowds have similar behaviors Crowd at a train station

Cells in confinement and people in crowds have similar behaviors

Tempest in a teacup: UChicago physicists make breakthrough in creating turbulence A black background with a purple-orange ball in the center

Tempest in a teacup: UChicago physicists make breakthrough in creating turbulence

A new shortcut for quantum simulations could unlock new doors for technology Water droplets

A new shortcut for quantum simulations could unlock new doors for technology

UChicago scientists invent ‘quantum flute’ that can make particles of light move together Quantum flute

UChicago scientists invent ‘quantum flute’ that can make particles of light move together

Center for Bright Beams awarded $22M to boost accelerator science Person in gown and face covering works on metal technological components

Center for Bright Beams awarded $22M to boost accelerator science

UChicago scientists predict new state of matter Three chemists discuss equations at blackboard

UChicago scientists predict new state of matter

Scientists discover hidden symmetries, opening new avenues for material design Repeating 2-d pattern of connected lego straws

Scientists discover hidden symmetries, opening new avenues for material design