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Beginning in the fall of 2025, UChicago will offer a new undergraduate major in climate and sustainable growth. This program, part of the Physical Sciences Collegiate Division, emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to studying climate change.

UChicago researchers unveil insights into random quantum circuits, exploring the speed at which random circuits scramble information. These findings, to be presented at the Quantum Information Processing Conference, are crucial for understanding quantum supremacy experiments as well as the future of quantum cryptography.

Early-career scholars recognized for pioneering work in statistics, physics, chemistry, astrophysics, and computer science.

In a new interview, Chemistry Professor Chuan He talks about the new findings in cancer research.

Geoengineering continues to be a point of debate among climate scientists and scholars. Among the scientists who explored the field's potential was Emeritus Prof. Douglas MacAyeal.

UChicago chemist Laura Gagliardi was honored for groundbreaking work in theoretical and computational chemistry.

UChicago has partnered with the health care investment firm Deerfield Management to launch Hyde Park Discovery, a project dedicated to the development of life-saving treatments.

As the Year of Quantum begins, UChicago continues to be a leader in the field with key partnerships between researchers in the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, the Physical Sciences Division, area universities, Argonne, Fermilab, and the Chicago Quantum Exchange.

A type of gemstone called spinel can be used to store quantum information, according to new research from a collaboration involving University of Chicago, Tohoku University, and Argonne National Laboratory.

The prestigious Einstein Medal, established in 1979, honors individuals who have contributed significant scientific findings, works, or publications related to Albert Einstein.

Prof. Bozhi Tian, a leader in the field of bioelectronics, explains his research lab’s work and provides insight into captivating intersections between biology and technology.

In this edition of the BBC's Rethink podcast, UChicago Prof. Ben Zhao comments on the problems surrounding AI tools and how his research helps people fight back against copyright infringements.

Reinitz helped pioneer a data-driven, systems approach to developmental biology that is now widely used in the field today.

A high school student on the South Side is heading to Northwestern University on a full ride scholarship. Teniola Ajagbe is an aspiring astronaut who credits the unique UChicago Space Explorers program as part of her success.

A new collaborative study, involving UChicago associate professor Pedram Hassanzadeh, discusses the critical and evolving role of machine learning in the study of climate science.