2025
New data tool tracks pesticides’ impact on public health and the environment
June 16, 2025
The California People and Pesticides Explorer equips citizens with visibility into pesticide use and its effects.
Celebrating this year’s successes in the data science clinic
June 16, 2025
This year’s Clinic teams used data science and AI to solve problems for their clients, from the UChicago Library to a global renewable energy provider.
Argonne’s innovations highlighted at 2025 American Nuclear Society Meeting
June 16, 2025
Argonne plays a leading role at 2025 American Nuclear Society Meeting, where international experts will gather to address how nuclear energy can be expanded to meet growing global needs.
How does life rebound from mass extinctions? Scientists find surprising answers
June 16, 2025
Study by UChicago, Smithsonian, UK Natural History Museum challenges assumptions about survival after global catastrophe.
Tiny fragment of asteroid giving Field Museum scientists a glimpse 4.6 billion years into the past
June 16, 2025
The Field Museum is the new temporary home to a tiny piece of pristine asteroid. The fragment of the asteroid Bennu, on loan from NASA, won't be on display for visitors, but will give scientists the chance to study an asteroid sample uncontaminated by Earth's atmosphere.
Trump’s crackdown on foreign student visas could derail critical AI research
June 16, 2025
Rebecca Willett comments on the crackdown of student visas. The US says it will “aggressively revoke” Chinese student visas and has paused interviews for all student visa applicants. Experts warn the moves could weaken American leadership in STEM.
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the oldest galaxy in the universe
June 16, 2025
Asst. Prof. Harley Katz discusses the finding of the oldest galaxy in the universe and how that affects our understanding of astronomy.
Epic effort to ground physics in math opens up the secrets of time
June 16, 2025
By proving mathematically how individual molecules create the complex motion of fluids, three mathematicians, including Yu Deng, have illuminated why time can’t flow in reverse.
UChicago receives $21M donation for new quantum research center
June 16, 2025
The University of Chicago is establishing a new center on quantum biology and medicine, thanks to a $21 million gift by Thea Berggren.
PSD recognizes three students with a William Rainey Harper Dissertation Fellowship for 2025-26
June 16, 2025
The Physical Sciences Division has selected three graduate students to receive a William Rainey Harper Dissertation Fellowship for the 2025-2026 academic year.
A surprising study found hints of biological activity on a distant planet. Now, scientists say there’s more to the story.
June 16, 2025
Analysis by Rafael Luque and Michael Zhang casts doubt on the detection of biosignatures.
‘Theoretical rigor with practical application’: UChicago master’s in data science and computer science
June 12, 2025
Students and faculty reflect upon the programs in data science and computer science, as well as how they provide real-world skills and hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
Moungi Bawendi delivers 2025 Harkins lecture at UChicago
June 12, 2025
Nobel laureate Moungi Bawendi reflects on quantum dot revolution with his alma mater.
Argonne projects receive $10M in federal funding for technology to reduce the impact of used nuclear fuel
June 12, 2025
Two Argonne projects awarded over $10 million in funding as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E) program to enable transmutation of U.S. commercial nuclear stockpile.
Argonne and Fermilab receive $3.2M in federal funding for nuclear transmutation technology
June 12, 2025
Argonne and Fermilab's funding is part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program to reduce the impact of used nuclear fuel.