2025
Nanoparticles that self-assemble at room temperature could transform vaccine delivery
August 14, 2025

Stuart Rowan and researchers from UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering created drug delivery nanoparticles that self-assemble with a simple temperature shift.
Introducing a new 2-year thesis track for the MS in Applied Data Science Program
August 14, 2025

In the Autumn of 2026, students will be able to pursue a new 2-year thesis track to earn an MS in Applied Data Science.
Dark matter hunters search for hidden-sector particles using specialized “camera” deep beneath the French Alps
August 13, 2025

The mysterious substance called dark matter is intrinsically invisible. It cannot be directly observed; its presence is inferred by its gravitational influence on the universe, such as binding galaxy clusters together and moving stars around their galaxy faster than they should. Yet new research published in Physical Review Letters uses a “camera” to look for dark matter interactions, thereby probing the nature of this elusive stuff.
People like extroverted robots — but they relate to the neurotic ones
August 9, 2025

A neurotic robot in a University of Chicago study was seen as more human and relatable, sparking emotional connections—despite extroverted robots being preferred.
AI chatbots’ content rules often frustrate users, study finds
August 9, 2025

A new study finds vague AI chatbot rules frustrate users, while Grok shows the risk of fewer guardrails.
Finding the “Goldilocks” solution to a classic math problem: a breakthrough in numerical integration
August 9, 2025

UChicago CS Assistant Professor Haotian Jiang and collaborator Nikhil Bansal develop a new algorithm that addresses the problems and surpasses the performance of both existing methods of numerical integration, including Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo.
Metal-sulfur active sites hold promise for safer hydrogen transport and storage
August 9, 2025

Integrating sulfur into crystalline nanostructures utilizes previously untapped active sites.
Researchers zero in on a new material for quantum information storage
August 9, 2025

An irregularity in magnesium oxide, a commonly used material in microelectronics, may be suited for qubits.
Ten years of MSCAPP: where public policy meets coding
August 9, 2025

UChicago’s MSCAPP blends public policy and computer science, empowering graduates to impact diverse fields with data-driven solutions for a better future.
Fermilab partners with community colleges to develop technical talent
August 9, 2025

Fermilab is forging innovative partnerships with community colleges to develop the next generation of technical talent. Through hands-on internships and collaborative curriculum development, students are gaining access to real-world experiences that launch meaningful careers in science and engineering.
Moderation at the crossroads: how generative AI platforms manage creativity and content safety
August 9, 2025

A new study from Computer Science researchers explores how content moderation policies in generative AI tools both protect and sometimes hinder users—offering insights on the path to safer, more creative, and user-friendly platforms.
Congratulations to outgoing Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellows
August 9, 2025

Eight members of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellows head on to new roles across academia and industry.
Engineering the summer: From exploring life’s origins to saving lives
August 9, 2025

Jack Szostak's laboratory is featured in an annual series following students' summer internships and career experiences.
NSF invests over $74 million in 6 mathematical sciences research institutes
August 4, 2025

From improving medical care to detecting planets in other solar systems, the institutes, including the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation, will explore mathematical sciences with a broad range of applications.
Galactic Rosetta Stone
July 29, 2025

Study measuring magnetic field near the center of the Milky Way helps to decode the precise astrophysical dynamics at the heart of our galaxy.