University of Chicago News

Winners of the 2025 UChicago Science as Art competition announced

Stunning images from the UChicago community highlighted research on areas ranging from telescopes to trilobites.

Q&A

How do tariffs work, and who will they impact? UChicago experts explain

Kunle Odunsi named speaker for UChicago’s 2025 Convocation ceremony

Feature

Reflecting on Prof. Elizabeth Wallace’s impact—at UChicago and across the world

Research

UChicago study traces origin of flexible joints to early predator fish

Two UChicago scientists named Association for the Advancement of Science fellows in 2025

AROUND UCHICAGO

Announcement

John List appointed director of Becker Friedman Institute for Economics

Feature

Reflecting on Prof. Elizabeth Wallace’s impact—at UChicago and across the world

Scholar of French literature and history was an early advocate for study abroad program

UChicago scientists are designing next-gen batteries without “forever chemicals”

Lithium-ion batteries contain harmful PFAS compounds, but PME team is working to change

Q&A

There’s no such thing as a ‘golden age,’ says Renaissance scholar

In new book, UChicago’s Ada Palmer explores popular misunderstandings of the Renaissance and historical myths used for political gain

UChicago women’s track team wins NCAA championship

Maroons’ distance medley relay captures first title since 2021

SPECIAL SERIES

Awad Lab: Predicting and preventing strokes and brain bleeds

In the newest episode of Inside the Lab, visit Prof. Issam Awad and learn about his team's mission: to prevent strokes before they happen.

Inside the Lab

Light Lab: Understanding the gut microbiome to treat disease

Step inside Asst. Prof. Sam Light’s lab to learn how scientists are mapping the incredible network of microbes living inside your gut—and how they can affect health or disease.

Dispatches from Abroad

UChicago language immersion grants inspire ‘a curiosity for the world’

Two College students share their summer experiences abroad through the FLAG program

UChicago Class Visits

UChicago students engage their senses outside the classroom

Undergraduates create art by listening, touching, tasting and smelling our impact on the environment

Big Brains podcast

Exploring the groundbreaking research and discoveries transforming our world

Episode 156

Can you really die of a broken heart? The hidden dangers of grief with Mary Frances O'Connor

Psychologist examines the stress that loss has on the body—and how society can help

Episode 155

The science behind raising successful kids, with Ariel Kalil

Developmental psychologist explains how parents can best invest time to close the education gap

Episode 154

Do animals understand death?, with Susana Monsó

In ‘Playing Possum,’ philosopher examines whether animals can grasp mortality—from dogs mourning owners to orcas grieving young

Episode 153

Why measles is resurging—and the rise of vaccine hesitancy, with Adam Ratner

Infectious disease expert examines the latest outbreaks—and the uncertain future of children’s health

Episode 152

The little-known secrets to a good life, with Shigehiro Oishi

Psychologist argues to look beyond happiness and meaning to find fulfillment

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Coined by University of Chicago astrophysicist Michael Turner in 1998, dark energy—the force causing the universe to expand faster over time—remains one of the great mysteries of physics.

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