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Computational chemists are constantly seeking faster, more intuitive methods to analyze the complex electronic structures that govern how molecules behave. To meet this challenge, one of the primary research goals of the Laura Gagliardi Group has been to automate the analysis of molecular orbitals (MOs)—the quantum-level electron structures critical for understanding bonding and reactivity. The ability to automate this analysis accurately directly dictates how effectively chemists can design new materials and discover new drugs.

Meteorites, lunar samples help scientists unravel the 4.5-billion-year-old mystery of ‘Theia.’

Finding helps scientists understand how giant planets form and migrate.

New results strengthen the “Hubble tension,” hinting at the need for rethinking our model of the universe.

Bozhi Tian has been selected as one of the distinguished honorees for the Chicago Reader's "People Issue 2025.” The People Issue is an annual feature that spotlights Chicagoans who are fundamentally shaping the city's culture, science, and public life.

The University of Chicago, where Fermi split the atom in 1942, is becoming the center of a new form of advanced technology. There’s a good reason for that. An interview with David Awschalom.

This new International Research Laboratory (IRL) will be a three-way partnership between UChicago, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Université Paris Cité.

Sixth annual workshop celebrates and supports early-career data scientists.

The PEERING testbed, created by UChicago Professor Nick Feamster and colleagues, received the Test of Time Award at the 2025 ACM Internet Measurement Conference.

Fifth year PhD student Kevin Bryson finds that social media platforms are lacking in ad transparency measures and tools, a problem that stems from the lack of government legislation.

Computer scientist Pedro Lopes explores the potential of human-computer integration and haptics to help us move and learn.

Watch scientists turn a cart into a rocket and try hands-on demos at the Dec. 13 event.

According to new research from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS), Theia and Earth were "neighbors" (in the cosmic sense). The study was led by Timo Hopp while he was a postdoctoral researcher at UChicago.

Global climate change conference brought together policymakers, industry and civic leaders.

Celebrating partnerships that make breakthrough research and innovation possible.