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Liquid Crystals

Inspired by chameleons, scientists use liquid crystals to create color-changing materials

Glass cell close up

UChicago to partner in $25 million National Science Foundation quantum information institute

Atacama Telescope

New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age

People walk past Eckhart Hall on the campus of the University of Chicago with trees turning colors.

National Science Foundation awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago

five images of differently-shaped proteins encased in hexagonal nets

Scientists uncover secret behind molecule that blocks HIV infection

Walter Massey

Walter Massey, champion of art and science education, receives Vannevar Bush Award

Computer chip

UChicago to help lead effort to build first practical quantum computer

Quantum Engineers

Nationwide program launches to train new generation of quantum engineers

Device images

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

UChicago scientists to lead $10 million NSF 'expedition' for practical quantum computing