Physics

Researchers discover that materials ‘remember’ past stresses as they age Side by side comparison of line drawings of different kinds of order

Researchers discover that materials ‘remember’ past stresses as they age

Discovery by UChicago, Penn scientists could yield new technology with unique properties

How a ‘vegetable ion’ helped scientists unlock theory behind transitions of materials Illustration of a physics phenomenon with four "wings" emanating from the center.

How a ‘vegetable ion’ helped scientists unlock theory behind transitions of materials

In surprise breakthrough, scientists create quantum states in everyday electronics Scientists in quantum lab

In surprise breakthrough, scientists create quantum states in everyday electronics

Parker Solar Probe’s first discoveries: Odd phenomena in space weather, solar wind Parker Solar Probe illustration

Parker Solar Probe’s first discoveries: Odd phenomena in space weather, solar wind

Theorists discover the ‘Rosetta Stone’ for neutrino physics Neutrino bubbles

Theorists discover the ‘Rosetta Stone’ for neutrino physics

Astronomers use giant galaxy cluster as X-ray magnifying lens Phoenix galaxy cluster

Astronomers use giant galaxy cluster as X-ray magnifying lens

X-rays reveal the inner workings of quantum sound-wave technology Sound waves

X-rays reveal the inner workings of quantum sound-wave technology

UChicago to collaborate with leading French research center Scholars in Searle Lab

UChicago to collaborate with leading French research center

UChicago mathematician, physicists win $3 million ‘Oscars of science’ Alex Eskin

UChicago mathematician, physicists win $3 million ‘Oscars of science’

UChicago names building after pioneering physicist Albert Michelson Albert A. Michelson

UChicago names building after pioneering physicist Albert Michelson