2025
Edward Anders, who duped Nazis and illuminated the cosmos, dies at 98
June 20, 2025

His research unraveled mysteries about the solar system and the demise of the dinosaurs. In retirement, he turned his attention to the Holocaust.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding ocean rebound after mass extinction events could help us in the future
June 12, 2025

David Jablonski discusses how ecosystems recover from extinction events and how we can best prepare for the next one.
Is the hubble tension starting to go away?
June 12, 2025

Scientists led by Wendy Freedman have made a new calculation of the speed at which the universe is expanding, using the data taken by the powerful new James Webb Space Telescope on multiple galaxies.
Mina Lee, University of Chicago professor “AI is a partner in thinking together”
June 12, 2025

Mina Lee shares insights into her research on AI and writing, and discusses the future of LLMs.
Astronomers thought they found signs of life on distant planet. New studies are skeptical.
June 12, 2025

A series of studies, including one by Rafael Luque, have cast doubt on the sensational claim that "the strongest evidence yet" was found that life exists anywhere else besides Earth.
Turning the Red Planet green? It’s time to take terraforming Mars seriously, scientists say
June 12, 2025

New research done by Edwin Kite suggests that the idea of transforming the Red Planet might not be so far-fetched after all.
Webb telescope may reveal how fast the universe is expanding
June 12, 2025

Wendy Freedman's research using the James Webb Space Telescope suggests that the Standard Model of the universe is holding up.