2026
New computational tool finds hidden asthma genes missed by traditional methods
August 31, 2026
The new approach, backed by experimental evidence from an interdisciplinary team at UChicago, including chemical biologist Hening Lin, identified central disease-driving genes, most not previously linked to asthma.
When artificial intelligence meets physics beneath the French-Swiss border
August 31, 2026
Deep beneath the French-Swiss border, the Large Hadron Collider sends protons crashing together at extraordinary speeds, allowing scientists to study the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that shape the universe. Those collisions help researchers investigate questions ranging from the behavior of subatomic particles to the possibility of new physics beyond what is currently known.
DOE selects Fermilab-led AI initiative to advance particle accelerator performance
August 31, 2026
In a project selected for funding by the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and partners from other national laboratories, universities and industry will apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to enable precise and adaptive resonance control in particle accelerators. Their work aims to lower operating costs by millions of dollars each year and improve accelerator performance, driving scientific discovery.
Machine learning smooths the road from idea to real-world climate impact
August 31, 2026
Research outlines a new workflow for design and manufacturing, illustrated by two new methane-fighting materials.
August 20, 1909 – the planet Pluto is accidentally discovered
August 31, 2026
On this day, Aug. 20, 1909, scientists with the University of Chicago’s Yerkes Observatory accidentally came across the planet Pluto for the first time.
ACS announces 2027 national award winners
August 31, 2026
Laura Gagliardi and Mark Levin acknowledged for their outstanding achievements in chemistry across various fields.
UChicago planetary scientists detect atmosphere on the coldest lava world to date
August 27, 2026
Studying the atmospheres of lava worlds offers window to Earth’s earliest history, pathway to habitable worlds.
How one toothbrush inspired a startup: UChicago environmental science grad builds a more sustainable future
August 26, 2026
After years of recycling and environmental consciousness, a UChicago alum turned to an old toothbrush, an engineering background, and new knowledge from UChicago’s MS in environmental science to create LOOP, a startup reimagining how people approach oral care.
NSF Renews Quantum Leap Challenge Institute with $37.5 Million Investment in Quantum Sensing for Biology
August 25, 2026
The U.S. National Science Foundation has renewed the Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Quantum Sensing for Biophysics and Bioengineering (NSF QuBBE) with a $37.5 million, five-year investment to advance quantum sensing technologies that can reveal biological processes difficult or impossible to observe with conventional tools.
The telescope that points itself
August 24, 2026
AI has now been turned to the sky because astronomers have a scheduling problem—Time on a major telescope is rationed.
Fields Medal wins spotlight new generation of Chinese scientists rising globally
August 24, 2026
The historic Fields Medal victories of two Peking University alumni have drawn attention to a wider generation of young Chinese scientists and technology entrepreneurs making their mark on the global stage.
3 concerns people have about data centers, expert says (Video)
August 24, 2026
Andrew Chien, professor at the University of Chicago and a senior scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, explains the three major reasons people are concerned with data centers in an interview conducted by SciLine, based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Muon g-2 experiment places new constraints on a forbidden property of muons
August 24, 2026
The experiment, designed to measure the magnetic moment of the muon, is also sensitive to a particle property called the electric dipole moment.
Welcome to the neighborhood: ACS Fall 2026 brings the world to Chicago
August 24, 2026
As the global research community gathers in Chicago for the American Chemical Society’s yearly conference, UChicago faculty and leadership share insights and innovations
Six UChicago staff members honored with Staff Impact Awards in inaugural year
August 17, 2026
Congratulations to Nita Yack, Managing Director in Computer Science!