Division of the Physical Sciences

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

Invented by UChicago scientists, a new kind of solar cell could spur useful technology

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

Researchers hope sensors using quantum tech could transform biology research

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

UChicago scientists work to improve device to collect water

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

Technique opens ‘new window’ to understanding planets in other solar systems

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

Early-career award will provide $825,000 of research support over five years

Center for Bright Beams awarded $22M to boost accelerator science Person in gown and face covering works on metal technological components

Center for Bright Beams awarded $22M to boost accelerator science

UChicago a partner in continuing Cornell-led center to transform electron beam technology

NSF announces $25 million institute in Chicago for quantum biology research Scientist works at a table wearing protective glasses with green laser light

NSF announces $25 million institute in Chicago for quantum biology research

UChicago, Chicago State, UIC, Harvard to investigate quantum imaging, create quantum workforce

More cell phone data use is negatively affecting Wi-Fi performance, study finds Cityscape with abstract illustration of 5G and WiFi signals.

More cell phone data use is negatively affecting Wi-Fi performance, study finds

UChicago researchers find competition between networks decreases performance

‘There may not be a conflict after all’ in expanding universe debate Illustration of a bright light at the center of a reddish star

‘There may not be a conflict after all’ in expanding universe debate