News: Research

2025

Computer modeling breakthrough helps fine-tune new qubits

November 21, 2025

abstract illustration representing quantum tech

With advanced simulations, scientists at Argonne, UChicago have created a way to predict and engineer new properties for quantum tech.


Scientists decode deceptive UV light shifts first seen in 1980s ice experiments

November 21, 2025

ice with sunlight shining through

Since the 1980s, experts have been scratching their heads to get a detailed, molecular-level explanation for what happens when UV radiation bombards ice.


To meld A.I. with supercomputers, national labs are picking up the pace

November 21, 2025

mural of Aurora supercomputer name

A.I. has added urgency to the U.S. national laboratories that have been sites of cutting-edge scientific research, leading to deals with tech giants like Nvidia to speed up.


Expanding our view of the invisible

November 21, 2025

Dark Energy Camera

UChicago astrophysicists test a new piece of the sky to probe dark matter and dark energy.


University of Chicago scientists develop ultra-mild bisulfite sequencing to preserve DNA integrity in methylation analysis

November 14, 2025

illustration of DNA

A gentler chemistry from Chuan He’s lab improves accuracy and recovery of methylated DNA, advancing epigenetic research and diagnostics.


Expanded Chicago Quantum Summit highlights role of coordinated action

November 13, 2025

Dana Anderson of Infleqtion displays a component of Infleqtion’s quantum sensor for rotation and acceleration

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


The Reticular Revolution: UChicago chemists move from discovery to design with metal-organic frameworks

November 13, 2025

metal-organic-framework

Harnessing atomic-level precision and computational intelligence to build materials of the future.


UChicago launches landmark initiative with IonQ to advance quantum research and collaboration

November 13, 2025

research on quantum biosensors

Partnership with IonQ enables faculty and students to conduct cutting-edge research and translate to real-world applications benefiting society.


Study reveals new ways to help AI think more like humans | ChicagoNOW

November 13, 2025

Chenhao Tan

A new study from the University of Chicago, MIT and Harvard is shedding light on how to improve the way artificial intelligence learns and reasons. A video Interview with Assoc. Prof. Chenhao Tan and PhD Student Xiaoyan Bai.


AI-powered network management: GATEAU Project advances synthetic traffic generation

November 7, 2025

Nick Feamster

Nick Feamster and Francesco Bronzino lead international collaboration to develop generative AI techniques that create high-fidelity network data, addressing critical challenges in machine learning, privacy, and network security.


New study revises our picture of the most common planets in the galaxy

November 7, 2025

illustration of a “mini-Neptune”

Research led by UChicago’s Eliza Kempton finds some ‘mini-Neptunes’ likely have solid surfaces rather than molten interiors.


Quantum research centers led by Argonne and Fermilab renewed for five years

November 7, 2025

two scientists work at one of two national quantum foundries created by Q-NEXT during its first run

UChicago-affiliated laboratories each receive $125 million to advance next-generation quantum science and technology.


Why the for-profit race into solar geoengineering is bad for science and public trust

November 7, 2025

sun in a cloudy sky

Two scientists, including David Keith, argue that the growing commercial efforts to counter climate change by reflecting away sunlight will thwart responsible research in the field.


These water-rich exoplanets shouldn’t exist—now astronomers finally know how they’re so wet

November 4, 2025

illustration of a water-rich exoplanet

Scientists report the discovery of surprisingly water-rich exoplanets, despite forming in places once believed to be far too hot for water to exist. Now, a new study published in the journal Nature suggests these mysterious water worlds may be manufacturing their own oceans through chemical reactions deep within their interiors.


Constraints on quantum-advantage experiments due to noise

November 4, 2025

schematic showing a computation performed on a set of qubits

Current quantum computers are noisy, which places limitations on the type of quantum machine needed to outpace classical computers. An op-ed by Bill Fefferman.