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How leading insurers are translating AI investment into growth, productivity, and value.

Argonne researchers put ​“vibe coding” tools to the test in scientific workflows.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced on Jan. 27 that the hands of the Doomsday Clock moved forward four seconds and now sits at 85 seconds to midnight—citing expiring nuclear treaties, climate change, and AI and disinformation as among the major threats which have worsened in the past year.

The DSI’s Faculty Co-Directors of Novel Intelligence, James Evans, Chenhao Tan, and 7 Nobel laureates, showcased AI that is transforming research.

A small group of scientists and policy experts meet behind closed doors in Chicago to decide how close humanity is to annihilation. They’re not predicting the future—but they are watching it closely.

In the shadow of her family’s atomic legacy, a writer set out to understand the increasingly urgent debate about humanity’s capacity to end itself—and what it can teach us about living.

In 2025, the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago continued its enduring legacy of scientific discovery, translating innovation into bold impact in service of a better world. We’re thrilled to share a few of our proudest achievements.

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.

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

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

Celebrating partnerships that make breakthrough research and innovation possible.

UChicago–Taiwan Student Exchange Fellows advanced technical research skills and built professional networks.

Summit draws attendees from at least 15 countries, 32 universities and 168 companies.

Nobel laureates and nuclear experts urge action on a looming threat.