The Day Tomorrow Began
We’ve all heard stories about the ‘eureka’ moments behind big, world-changing ideas.
In a new series called The Day Tomorrow Began, learn about the monumental breakthroughs at the University of Chicago and the people behind them. Through videos, podcasts and written content, discover how these groundbreaking ideas have shaped and defined fields—and how UChicago scholars continue to change our world.
Learn more about The Day Tomorrow Began here, and explore the topics in the series below.
Quantum technology
In the early 20th century, UChicago scientists advanced our understanding of quantum mechanics—the laws that govern the smallest particles. Nearly 100 years later, scholars are working to harness those laws for groundbreaking technologies, from ‘unhackable’ communication networks to powerful new computers.
Ancient civilizations
A century ago, UChicago scholars argued a controversial idea: Western civilization had its roots in the ancient Middle East—not in Greece or Rome. Today, UChicago scholars continue shaping the study of the early civilization through archaeological work and their research on the world’s most ancient languages.
Black holes
At age 19, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was the first to propose that stars were destined to collapse at the end of their lives. The idea was controversial, but we now know there are black holes sprinkled across the heavens. Today, UChicago scientists are conducting groundbreaking research on black holes and what they can tell us about the universe.
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