James Robinson
Nobel laureate to examine political change in 17th-century England, including work of John Locke

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James A. Robinson to present 2025 Ryerson Lecture on April 23

Nobel laureate to examine political change in 17th-century England, including work of John Locke

Researchers turn herbal tea ingredient into soft gels for biomedical use

Changxu Sun

Roland Winston, pioneer in solar energy, engineering and physics, 1936–2025

Roland Winston

UChicago scientists study the hidden cost of Netflix’s autoplay

A person watches Netflix on a tablet

5 changes you need to know in the new Chicago Manual of Style

Copy of The Chicago Manual of Style 18th edition surrounded by buttons and stickers.

Physical gestures can counteract stereotypes introduced by subtle linguistic cues

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AROUND UCHICAGO

AI-driven, autonomous lab at Argonne transforms materials discovery

Argonne and UChicago researchers use AI-driven, autonomous laboratory to accelerate advances in electronic polymers and materials discovery.

Submit your images from UChicago research to 2025 Science as Art contest

A miniature copy of Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’

Martin E. Marty, ‘most influential interpreter of religion’ in U.S., 1928-2025
UChicago theologian and historian helped shape the field—and public understanding of religion
Martin Marty
UChicago theologian and historian helped shape the field—and public understanding of religion

UChicago undergraduate, two alumni named 2025 Gates-Cambridge Scholars

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David Axelrod, AB’76, named UChicago’s 2025 Class Day speaker

David Axelrod

PODCASTS

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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
Dog at cemetery
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
A child with measles
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
A smiley face under a magnifying glass
Psychologist argues to look beyond happiness and meaning to find fulfillment

Episode 151

How bioelectronics could heal our bodies and minds, with Bozhi Tian
Scientists design living devices to fight infections, power the heart and regulate the brain
An abstract illustration depicting bioelectronics
Scientists design living devices to fight infections, power the heart and regulate the brain

Episode 150

Could a fungal pandemic be “The Last of Us?” with Arturo Casadevall
Scientists warn against a potential health threat due to climate change, resistance to drugs
Bacteria illustration
Scientists warn against a potential health threat due to climate change, resistance to drugs

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Meet A UChicagoan

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First developed in the late 1940s at UChicago, carbon dating can determine the age of organic materials as old as 60,000 years.
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First developed in the late 1940s at UChicago, carbon dating can determine the age of organic materials as old as 60,000 years.

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