Louise Lerner

University of Chicago scientists invent smallest known way to guide light Closeup of a rectangular block of plastic with a thin line visible in the center. It is held by a scientist wearing purple gloves who is not in focus

University of Chicago scientists invent smallest known way to guide light

Scientists found that a sheet of glass crystal just a few atoms thick could trap and carry light. Not only that, but it was surprisingly efficient and could travel relatively long distances—up to a centimeter, which is very far in the world of light-based computing.

UChicago scientists observe first evidence of ‘quantum superchemistry’ in the laboratory Zhendong Zhang, left, and Cheng Chin work in Chin’s lab in the basement of the Gordon Center.

UChicago scientists observe first evidence of ‘quantum superchemistry’ in the laboratory

Breakthrough could point way to fundamental insights, new technology

Study reveals long-debated makeup of the molecules that help organize your cells Matt Tirrell (center) in the lab with researchers

Study reveals long-debated makeup of the molecules that help organize your cells

Structure of polyelectrolyte complexes could lead to better drugs and technology, say UChicago scientists

Prof. Lek-Heng Lim wins Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship Lek-Heng Lim

Prof. Lek-Heng Lim wins Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship

UChicago researchers invent compact CRISPR systems to more easily edit genes Weixin Tang lab

UChicago researchers invent compact CRISPR systems to more easily edit genes

Researchers discover another step in how your cells assemble Microtubules

Researchers discover another step in how your cells assemble

UChicago chemists use simulation to reveal key mechanism in microtubule growth

Tempest in a teacup: UChicago physicists make breakthrough in creating turbulence A black background with a purple-orange ball in the center

Tempest in a teacup: UChicago physicists make breakthrough in creating turbulence

The clams that fell behind, and what they can tell us about evolution and extinction Two black and white 3D images of clams, one very scalloped, one smooth

The clams that fell behind, and what they can tell us about evolution and extinction

UChicago scientists study how bivalves evolved after the Cambrian Explosion

Researchers get first up-close look at mysterious planet’s atmosphere Hazy mini-Neptune composite

Researchers get first up-close look at mysterious planet’s atmosphere

Exoplanet GJ 1214b is too hot to be habitable, but likely contains water vapor

NSF awards $52M to upgrade Simons Observatory in Chile to explore origins of universe Jeff McMahon in lab with telescope

NSF awards $52M to upgrade Simons Observatory in Chile to explore origins of universe

Improvements include improved receiver, solar panels to power the observatory and data processing pipeline