Physics

Wendy Freedman to receive Heineman Prize for Astrophysics

Wendy Freedman to receive Heineman Prize for Astrophysics

New ultra-sensitive instrument aims to detect hints of elusive dark matter particles

New ultra-sensitive instrument aims to detect hints of elusive dark matter particles

Leo Kadanoff, leading figure in theoretical physics, 1937-2015

Leo Kadanoff, leading figure in theoretical physics, 1937-2015

Laser-wielding physicists seize control of atoms’ behavior

Laser-wielding physicists seize control of atoms’ behavior

Exotic, gigantic molecules fit inside each other like Russian nesting dolls

Exotic, gigantic molecules fit inside each other like Russian nesting dolls

Craig Hogan awarded 2015 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Craig Hogan awarded 2015 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Unexpected new mechanism reveals how molecules become trapped in ice

Unexpected new mechanism reveals how molecules become trapped in ice

New Head of Prestigious Physics Institute Describes Her Hunt for Dark Matter

New Head of Prestigious Physics Institute Describes Her Hunt for Dark Matter

New head of Sweden's Nordita physics institute describes being a student of the late Prof. David Schramm, one of UChicago's pioneers in particle astrophysics


Fermi Institute announces recipients of Nathan Sugarman research awards

Fermi Institute announces recipients of Nathan Sugarman research awards

First direct evidence of Big Bang found

First direct evidence of Big Bang found

Asst. Prof. Abby Vieregg discusses research team's discovery of evidence of 'cosmic inflation' after Big Bang


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