August
Diamond biosensors detect 49 biomolecules for faster diagnostics
August 29, 2025

UChicago team develops diamond biosensor detecting 49 biomolecules at once, paving the way for faster, scalable medical diagnostics.
Can red dwarf planets support life? Webb investigates TRAPPIST-1
August 29, 2025

UChicago & Montréal researchers using NASA’s Webb find TRAPPIST-1 d lacks an Earth-like atmosphere, ruling it out as a potential twin.
Sunlight-powered flyers could unlock secrets of Earth’s atmosphere
August 29, 2025

UChicago and Harvard scientists design sunlight-powered flyers that can levitate into the mesosphere using photophoresis, opening new ways to study climate and weather.
3D-printed electronics can dissolve in water for quick recycling
August 29, 2025

Electronic devices that dissolve in water could make it easier to create and recycle technology prototypes—and they could even inspire more sustainable commercial devices.
Self-assembling nanoparticles at room temp could transform drug delivery
August 25, 2025

Stuart Rowan and other researchers developed self-assembling nanoparticles that deliver RNA and proteins at room temperature, offering a simple, scalable solution for drug delivery.
Ultra-metal-poor star discovered in Milky Way’s halo
August 25, 2025

Astronomers discovered an ultra-metal-poor star, GDR3_526285, in the Milky Way's halo, offering insights into the early universe and star formation.
The Webb telescope’s look at an Earth-size alien planet was bleak
August 25, 2025

The James Webb Space Telescope found no atmosphere around the Earth-sized exoplanet TRAPPIST-1d, casting doubt on its habitability and further dimming hopes for the TRAPPIST-1 system's potential to support life.
Harvard team builds sunlight-powered flyers to explore Earth’s upper atmosphere
August 25, 2025

David Keith and a Harvard team creates sunlight-powered flyers to study the mesosphere, offering new insights for climate science and future planetary exploration.
Magnetic field mapping in Sagittarius C reveals new clues to Milky Way core dynamics
August 25, 2025

SOFIA data maps Sagittarius C’s magnetic fields, revealing how star winds shape gas, filaments, and dynamics at the Milky Way’s turbulent core.
The third rock from another sun shows no signs of life so far
August 25, 2025

James Webb finds no Earth-like atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1 d, dimming hopes for life in the nearby seven-planet system 40 light-years away.
Why this universe podcast: Shining the light on black holes
August 25, 2025

UChicago's Why This Universe podcast breaks down big physics ideas, such as dark matter, black holes, and quantum mechanics, making complex science engaging for all.
How AI poisoning is fighting bots that hoover data without permission
August 25, 2025

AI bots now dominate web traffic, prompting creators to “poison” data to block scrapers, though the same tactic could fuel misinformation.
NASA records 13-billion-year signal — Dawn’s whisper captured on Earth
August 25, 2025

NASA detects a faint 13-billion-year-old polarized light signal from the universe’s first stars, revealing clues about the cosmic dawn.
Yerkes Observatory gains full ownership of iconic glass plates
August 25, 2025

Yerkes Observatory now owns 180,000 historic glass plates, century-old starlight records set for digitization, research, and public access.
New Simons collaboration explores black holes and strong gravity
August 25, 2025

Daniel Holz, professor in the Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics and Physics, serves as a PI on a research project that explores the physics of strong gravity.