Louise Lerner

With native fish, plants and zooplankton, Botany Pond transforms into sustainable ecosystem

Guided by faculty experts, an innovative restoration makes the beloved UChicago landmark a haven for visitors and wildlife

New study revises our picture of the most common planets in the galaxy

Research led by UChicago’s Eliza Kempton finds some ‘mini-Neptunes’ likely have solid surfaces rather than molten interiors

Exoplanets, explained

We now know there are thousands of planets out there in our galaxy alone. Learn what we know about them, and what mysteries remain.

UChicago scientists create novel, ultrathin material to make transistors

Molecule and semiconductor combination could open new avenues for technology, discovery

Scientists release new survey of the biggest objects in the universe

UChicago-led study analyzes massive galaxy clusters mapped by the Dark Energy Survey, offers new way to probe cosmic laws

'Missing links' of evolution, explained

When we look at the world around us, we see a wondrous variety of living things. How do species evolve into all these different forms? UChicago scientists explain.

Was Mars doomed to be a desert? Study proposes new explanation

UChicago-led analysis of Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover data may explain why planet was likely harsh desert for most of recent past