2020
The scientists who are hoping for a supernova
October 19, 2020
The scientists who are hoping for a supernova: If star on Orion’s shoulder goes supernova, Fermilab experiment will collect data bonanza
Researchers discover how a small molecule is the key to HIV forming capsules
October 19, 2020
Researchers discover how a small molecule is the key to HIV forming capsules
Prof. Guangbin Dong awarded Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award
October 14, 2020
Guangbin Dong awarded Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award
Prof. Greg Voth awarded 2021 Biophysical Society Innovation Award
October 14, 2020
Prof. Greg Voth awarded 2021 Biophysical Society Innovation Award recognizing his theoretical and computational contributions to complex biological problems
From outdoor art to laboratory COVID-19 research, a look at UChicago’s Autumn Quarter
October 13, 2020
From outdoor art to laboratory COVID-19 research, a look at UChicago’s Autumn Quarter
James Truran awarded 2021 Hans Bethe Prize
October 13, 2020
Astronomy and astrophysics professor James Truran has been awarded the 2021 Hans Bethe Prize for distinguished contributions across the breadth of nuclear astrophysics, galactic chemical evolution and cosmochronology
KICP Fellow Burcin Mutlu-Pakdil star of Science Friday documentary
October 12, 2020
KICP Fellow Burcin Mutlu-Pakdil is the star of a Science Friday film documentary, Breakthrough. It recounts the Turkish-born astrophysicists journey through STEM and breakthrough galaxy discovery.
Intentional Space: simple strategies blog
October 9, 2020
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Read the PSD Communications blog Intentional Space for simple strategies to help you navigate working from home and heightening your awareness. This blog series by PSD Communications Specialist Maureen McMahon will run during Spring Quarter. Find simple work-from-home routines, mindfulness strategies, and ways to cultivate a peaceful day.
Andrea Ghez, UChicago Laboratory Schools alum, wins Nobel Prize in Physics
October 6, 2020
Andrea Ghez, UChicago Laboratory Schools alum, wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Oct 7-9 IMSI conference to explore how math, statistics can address global problems
October 2, 2020
Oct 7-9 IMSI conference to explore how math, statistics can address global problems
“Bracelet of Silence” Named Finalist in 2020 Fast Company Design Awards
October 2, 2020
“Bracelet of Silence” Named Finalist in 2020 Fast Company Design Awards
Young-Kee Kim appointed Senior Advisor to the Provost for Global Scientific Initiatives
October 2, 2020
Young-Kee Kim appointed Senior Advisor to the Provost for Global Scientific Initiatives
New nanotechnology design provides hope for personalized vaccination for treating cancer
October 2, 2020
A new study, published in Science Advances, demonstrates the use of charged nanoscale metal-organic frameworks for generating free radicals using X-rays within tumor tissue to kill cancer cells directly. Furthermore, the same frameworks can be used for delivering immune signaling molecules known as PAMPs to activate the immune response against tumor cells. By combining these two approaches into one easily administered “vaccine,” this new technology may provide the key to better local and systemic treatment of difficult-to-treat cancers.
Possibility of dark bosons entices physicists
September 30, 2020
Possibility of dark bosons entices physicists like Elina Fuchs of Enrico Fermi Institute. Hints of anomalous activity in heavy isotopes could be clues to new physics
UChicago chemists invent way to customize compounds just a few atoms thick
September 30, 2020
UChicago chemists invent way to customize compounds just a few atoms thick