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Fermilab is finalizing a partnership with Diraq and several universities, including UChicago, for the Quandarum project. The project team intends to combine extreme environment electronics and silicon spin qubits to develop a quantum sensor that could profoundly impact the field of high-energy physics.

Physicists from the University of Amsterdam and the University of Chicago have demonstrated a series of ‘odd’ objects that are remarkably good at moving across any terrain they encounter—including uphill and over obstacles placed in their way.

A team in the Department of Computer Science has developed NetDiffusion, a cutting-edge AI-powered framework that generates highly realistic synthetic network traffic.

Prof. Giulia Galli unpacks breakthrough research that probes water's molecular architecture.

MAROON-X, an instrument created by Prof. Jacob Bean's team, finds evidence for planets around famous Barnard’s Star.

Lin Lab provides innovative strategy for combating cancer.

In a new UChicago study, researchers discovered a method to transform an ingredient used in herbal tea to make hydrogel, a substance that can be used for biomedical purposes.

Two young Chinese mathematicians, including associate professor of mathematics Yu Deng, along with an international collaborator, may have solved a century-old problem in fluid mechanics--an area of study that is critical to many engineering fields, including hydraulic systems, the design of dams and bridges, and aerodynamics. [paywall]

UChicago astronomer Jacob Bean is playing a critical role in groundbreaking research of atmospheres on exoplanets.

A UChicago team is creating software to combat AI’s ability to use artists’ work. Computer science professor Ben Zhao sits down with WBEZ Chicago to discuss the project.

The prestigious journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition has featured Chemistry Assistant Professor Anna Wuttig, offering a glimpse into her research, motivations, and personal passions. The profile coincides with the publication of her first article in the journal, "Unlocking Mesoscopic Disorder in Graphitic Carbon with Spectroelectrochemistry," which highlights her groundbreaking work on understanding and manipulating disorder in heterogeneous electrocatalysts for selective electricity-driven synthesis.

A lab at UChicago is protecting artists from theft by a new adversary: the machines.

Haselkorn was widely known for his work on plant viral RNA, and was highly regarded for his teaching and mentoring with students.

A new UChicago study from the Department of Computer Science reveals how Netflix’s autoplay feature subtly shapes viewing habits. The research highlights how turning off autoplay resulted in behavioral changes in participants, including reduced viewing time and increased awareness of media consumption.

2024 Nobel Laureate and UChicago alumnus John Jumper returned to campus to deliver the Bloch Lecture on AlphaFold's Revolution.