First results from BREAD experiment demonstrate a new approach to searching for dark matter
UChicago, Fermilab research uses coaxial “dish” antenna to scan for mysterious particles
What eclipses have meant to people across the ages
UChicago scholars discuss the significance of the eclipse in science, culture, religion
Scientists find one of the most ancient stars that formed in another galaxy
Stars from the Large Magellanic Cloud reveal new hints about how the universe got its elements
Research suggests how turbulence can be used to generate patterns
Physicists show how patterns can emerge from chaos in turbulent fluids
A holistic look at Earth’s chemical cycling sheds light on how the planet stays habitable
University of Chicago-led study considers biogeochemical cycles from a bird’s-eye view
UChicago scientists invent ultra-thin, minimally-invasive pacemaker controlled by light
Ultralight membrane can regulate heartbeats with the aid of an optic fiber
Simulations show how HIV sneaks into the nucleus of the cell
UChicago chemists assemble massive model of the nuclear pore complex and HIV-1 virus capsid
Doomsday Clock remains at a minute and a half to midnight in 2024—closest ever to apocalypse
Rachel Bronson, president and CEO of the Bulletin, said the move is “not an indication that the world is stable. Quite the opposite. It’s urgent for governments and communities around the world to act.”
UChicago scientist awarded Heineman Prize for Astrophysics for ‘pioneering work’
Prof. John Carlstrom cited for microwave interferometry and observations of cosmic microwave background
Scientists find an unusual star that hints at a new way stars can die
Discovery by UChicago astrophysicists may change our picture of how stars explode and elements are made