The University of Chicago is a prestigious private research university located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1890 by John D. Rockefeller and the American Baptist Education Society, it has grown into one of the world’s leading universities, renowned for its rigorous academic programs and intellectual rigor. The university operates numerous academic divisions and professional schools, including the Booth School of Business, the Law School, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the Harris School of Public Policy, among others. It is particularly famous for its influential theories in economics and rigorous liberal arts curriculum. The University of Chicago is also noted for its unique traditions, Gothic architecture, and prominent faculty members, including numerous Nobel laureates. Its commitment to free and open inquiry covers a wide range of disciplines, contributing to its reputation as a center for innovation and scholarly achievement.
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new quantum computer that utilizes “reconfigurable atoms.” These mobile qubits can efficiently communicate with…
A new approach for quantum networks involves using vacuum sealed tubes with spaced-out lenses to transport quantum data via photons over long distances. This method,…
Researchers have identified steroids and other small molecules that can boost immune responses by training innate immune cells, offering new possibilities for disease treatment and…
Researchers discovered that bismuth atoms embedded in calcium oxide can function as qubits for quantum computers, providing a low-noise, durable, and inexpensive alternative to current…
Theory has become practice as new work from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering taps diamond defects’ remarkable ability to concentrate optical…
Scientists develop flexible, adaptable, and storable patch that combines bacteria and sensors to interface with the body. Researchers have created “living bioelectronics,” a device combining…
An Antarctic expedition has found that increased temperatures from climate change are causing ponds that weaken ice. A team of scientists who installed instruments on…
BREAD’s innovative approach to dark matter detection uses a coaxial “dish” antenna to scan for mysterious particles. One of the great mysteries of modern science…
Physicists have demonstrated the emergence of patterns from chaos in turbulent fluids. The turbulent motion of a tumbling river or the outflow from a jet…
Research conducted by UChicago paleontologists and their partners reveals significant flaws in previous theories suggesting that the sail-backed giant predator Spinosaurus actively hunted its prey…
Chemists from the University of Chicago have successfully assembled a massive model of the nuclear pore complex and the HIV-1 virus capsid. Because viruses have…
Research on a widely used food preservative known for its ability to eliminate pathogens indicates it also impacts helpful bacteria, posing a risk to the…
Statistical model developed by University of Chicago researchers incorporates genome and gene expression data to reliably identify causal genes. A new statistical tool developed by…
Recent research indicates that mouse and primate brains mature at a similar rate. A study by Argonne National Laboratory finds that both short-lived mice and…
Research shows that a gut hormone called peptide YY also plays a vital role in maintaining the health of the gut microbiome by preventing helpful…
University of Chicago chemists hope to lay a foundation for greener chemistry. As the world moves away from gas towards electricity as a greener power…
Survey of bacterial genomes highlights the arsenal of enzymes microbes use to produce energy in the oxygen-poor environment of the gut. The gut microbiome is…
Recent research led by Indiana University School of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Chicago Medicine presents exciting future possibilities for the management of…