Division of the Physical Sciences

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

UChicago physicists develop a modular robot with liquid and solid properties

Simulations show how HIV sneaks into the nucleus of the cell Three computer generated images. Left, a donut shaped structure from above with many interlocking pieces. Center, a side view of the donut. Left, a side view of the donut with a large triangular blue capsid partly through the hole.

Simulations show how HIV sneaks into the nucleus of the cell

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

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

Using electricity, scientists find promising new method of boosting chemical reactions A photo of a scientist holding an electrode in gloved hands

Using electricity, scientists find promising new method of boosting chemical reactions

A better understanding of quicksand-like fluids could lead to future technology Quicksand

A better understanding of quicksand-like fluids could lead to future technology

Jet stream will get faster as climate change continues, study finds Illustration of a jet stream

Jet stream will get faster as climate change continues, study finds

Study: Nutrient found in meat and dairy improves immune response to cancer 3D rendering of a large bumpy white cell with two small red cells attached to it, on a black background

Study: Nutrient found in meat and dairy improves immune response to cancer

South Side Science Festival brings community to campus Girl poses in lab coat at science fest

South Side Science Festival brings community to campus

For first time, scientists follow sodium and potassium inside cell organelles A scientist wearing white lab coat and purple gloves stands at a lab bench with a microscope holding a petri dish

For first time, scientists follow sodium and potassium inside cell organelles

South Side Science Festival returns after successful debut last year South Side Science Festival 2022

South Side Science Festival returns after successful debut last year