Modeling & simulation

Study reveals long-debated makeup of the molecules that help organize your cells Matt Tirrell (center) in the lab with researchers

Study reveals long-debated makeup of the molecules that help organize your cells

Scientists find link between photosynthesis and ‘fifth state of matter’ Outline of the veins in a leaf in black and white

Scientists find link between photosynthesis and ‘fifth state of matter’

Tiny ion is crucial for HIV replication, say UChicago chemists Side by side 3-D simulation of two virus capsules, one shaped like a cocoon, the other a tube open at both ends

Tiny ion is crucial for HIV replication, say UChicago chemists

Many planets could have atmospheres rich in helium, study finds Illustration of a large grayish planet with several bands of clouds to left of frame with a distant sun visible to the right

Many planets could have atmospheres rich in helium, study finds

Antarctic sea ice is key to triggering ice ages, study finds Seal traverses sheet of Antarctic sea ice

Antarctic sea ice is key to triggering ice ages, study finds

Machine learning reveals hidden turtle pattern in quantum fireworks Thumbnail

Machine learning reveals hidden turtle pattern in quantum fireworks

Scientists get better numbers on what happens when electrons get wet

Scientists get better numbers on what happens when electrons get wet

Computer modeling shows crucial function of water molecules in proteins

Computer modeling shows crucial function of water molecules in proteins