Division of the Physical Sciences

Scientists prepare to send a balloon to search for ‘messengers from outer space’ A group of scientists outdoors in front of a large square metal apparatus

Scientists prepare to send a balloon to search for ‘messengers from outer space’

A new shortcut for quantum simulations could unlock new doors for technology Water droplets

A new shortcut for quantum simulations could unlock new doors for technology

John P. Schiffer, nuclear physicist, 1930-2022 Black and white photo of Schiffer smiling at a desk with chalkboard visible in background

John P. Schiffer, nuclear physicist, 1930-2022

Scientists release first analysis of rocks plucked from speeding asteroid View of a circular opening with a pile of jagged grey rocks

Scientists release first analysis of rocks plucked from speeding asteroid

Sponge-like solar cells could be basis for better pacemakers A microscope image of a silicon membrane after the etching process

Sponge-like solar cells could be basis for better pacemakers

A new technique to delete single atoms can speed up molecule design Two scientists in lab coats standing in lab and discussing in front of equations

A new technique to delete single atoms can speed up molecule design

To understand biology, scientists turn to the quantum world Cell thermometer

To understand biology, scientists turn to the quantum world

Using chemistry to extract water from the air, even in the desert A mirage in the desert, with sand dunes in the background and dry trees in the foreground

Using chemistry to extract water from the air, even in the desert

Scientists probe the atmosphere of a planet 340 light-years away Artist concept of small planet VERY close to its sun

Scientists probe the atmosphere of a planet 340 light-years away

University of Chicago chemist Mark Levin named 2021 Packard Fellow Chemist in a blue lab coat and goggles works with beakers in front of machinery

University of Chicago chemist Mark Levin named 2021 Packard Fellow