Scientists shave ‘hairs’ off nanocrystals to improve their electronic properties. Breakthrough by UChicago chemists could…
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The University of Chicago is a leading research university known for its rigorous scholarship, groundbreaking discoveries, and contributions across science, medicine, economics, and the humanities. Its scientists and scholars have played pivotal roles in shaping modern physics, pioneering genetics research, advancing climate science, and exploring the origins of the universe. Home to renowned institutes like the Enrico Fermi Institute and affiliations with national labs such as Argonne and Fermilab, the university fosters cutting-edge inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration. Discover the latest scientific advancements and research breakthroughs from this influential academic powerhouse.
Prof. Emeritus Eugene N. Parker, a pioneering astrophysicist whose contributions to solar physics were so…
New study is the first anatomical evidence for how two major groups of bats use…
Breakthrough at UChicago could pave the way for applications in robotics, computing using soft materials.…
Experiments point the way to solving mystery that keeps clusters hot. Galaxies rarely live alone.…
Marine Biological Laboratory finds gene captured from bacteria more than 60 million years ago. Your…
Technique by UChicago scientists creates ‘assembly line’ for integrating new materials. Let’s say you’re an…
Breakthrough using common material could pave way for new quantum technologies. Quantum science holds promise…
Early tests at UChicago show promise for treating resistant tumors with unique approach. One of…
Q&A with UChicago infectious disease expert Emily Landon As the very infectious Omicron variant of…
Researchers use advanced technology and mice to study dopamine neuron structure, addiction and the brain’s…
‘Ghost particles’ research could bolster physics, nuclear nonproliferation. A nuclear reactor at an Illinois energy…
A study found that combining nicotine replacement with varenicline helped heavy drinkers quit smoking and…
A new study shows that increasing sleep by just over an hour can reduce caloric…
Controlled for the first time, quantum phenomenon could suggest avenues for technology. University of Chicago…
By studying intersection of ecology and economics, Asst. Prof. Eyal Frank helps solve a complex…
Argonne physicists say cold, dry is perfect for examining the oldest light in the universe.…
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists warn of lack of progress on climate, nuclear weapons. At…