Research

Earth

Changes in Earth’s orbit could explain rise and fall of ancient species

David Mazziotti and Manas Sajjan

Less is more when it comes to predicting molecules’ conductivity

Grace Berry

Comprehensive care physician model improves care, lowers hospitalization

Earth

New theory finds ‘traffic jams’ in jet stream cause abnormal weather patterns

Fossil

Fossil reveals global exodus of mammals’ near relatives to major continents

Plane

High above mountains of Nepal, detectors study impact of Asian monsoon on climate

Resealable Packets

Researchers invent tiny, resealable packets to deliver materials on cue

Device images

Researchers lay out how to control biology with light—without the help of genetics

New podcast to tell stories behind transformative ideas at UChicago

Planet collision

Research suggests water appeared while Earth was still growing