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Physics graduate student Ryohei Weil contributes to research that has verified four theoretical predictions regarding computational phases of matter. These contributions confirm the stability of quantum technology for scalability in the future. 

Atmospheric study finds surprises about our largest neighboring planet and its deep atmosphere.

Professor Giulia Galli of the Chemistry Department has shown that nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamonds can be used to improve certain quantum properties of qubits. 

David Keith believes geoengineering deserves serious consideration as a tool to combat climate change.

The latest results combined weak lensing and galaxy clustering and incorporated four dark energy probes from a single experiment for the first time.

UChicago chemists gain insight into how a Parkinson’s-associated protein binds to membranes in the brain.

Researchers at the Center for AstroPhysical Surveys (CAPS) used the South Pole Telescope to probe one of the most complex regions of the sky.

UChicago biophysicists probe the mechanics of extremely thin films.

Analysis from UChicago and Cornell finds circuit boards drive the largest carbon footprint.

Professor Yamuna Krishnan uses nanotechnology to illuminate life's smallest unit.

A 40-year-old forgotten paper helped develop a faster, more efficient method of building futuristic 2D materials at a fraction of the cost.

A look back at the University of Chicago’s quantum breakthroughs for 2025.

Work revealing how water impacts carbon dioxide capture from air named Journal of the American Chemical Society “Editor’s Choice.”

New theory by UChicago researchers has implications for melting permafrost and climate change.

NDTV interviews Yamuna Krishnan.