Physics

First results from BREAD experiment demonstrate a new approach to searching for dark matter A computer-drawn cutaway rendering of a large metal cylinder with a shiny Hershey's kiss shaped cone at one end

First results from BREAD experiment demonstrate a new approach to searching for dark matter

UChicago, Fermilab research uses coaxial “dish” antenna to scan for mysterious particles

Howard Stein, acclaimed UChicago philosopher and historian of physics, 1929‒2024 Howard Stein

Howard Stein, acclaimed UChicago philosopher and historian of physics, 1929‒2024

Scholar remembered for his curiosity, elegant writing, and dedication to the history and philosophy of physics

For the first time, scientists take an atomic freeze-frame of liquid water X-ray pulses

For the first time, scientists take an atomic freeze-frame of liquid water

Argonne, UChicago findings open a new field of experimental physics

Research suggests how turbulence can be used to generate patterns Wisps of steam

Research suggests how turbulence can be used to generate patterns

Physicists show how patterns can emerge from chaos in turbulent fluids

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

UChicago physicists develop a modular robot with liquid and solid properties

‘Granulobot’ can reassemble and reorganize to adapt to its environment

The colossal caverns for Fermilab’s DUNE experiment have been fully excavated View peering down into a gigantic door-shaped hole in the ground, with lights along sides and equipment visible

The colossal caverns for Fermilab’s DUNE experiment have been fully excavated

Milestone for Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, under construction to search for clues about mysterious particles

UChicago, Caltech study suggests that physical processes can have hidden neural network-like abilities Cell pattern

UChicago, Caltech study suggests that physical processes can have hidden neural network-like abilities

UChicago scientist awarded Heineman Prize for Astrophysics for ‘pioneering work’ John Carlstrom

UChicago scientist awarded Heineman Prize for Astrophysics for ‘pioneering work’

Prof. John Carlstrom cited for microwave interferometry and observations of cosmic microwave background

Committee lays out research priorities for future of U.S. particle physics Technician in full-body blue suit, gloves, and mask leans in with a tool between two large silver cylinders

Committee lays out research priorities for future of U.S. particle physics

P5 report includes UChicago, Fermilab experiments to study neutrinos, cosmic microwave background

NSF to establish $15.5M Center for Living Systems at the University of Chicago Two professors standing outside on a college campus on a sunny day smiling at camera

NSF to establish $15.5M Center for Living Systems at the University of Chicago