News: Research

Computational chemists are constantly seeking faster, more intuitive methods to analyze the complex electronic structures that govern how molecules behave. To meet this challenge, one of the primary research goals of the Laura Gagliardi Group has been to automate the analysis of molecular orbitals (MOs)—the quantum-level electron structures critical for understanding bonding and reactivity. The ability to automate this analysis accurately directly dictates how effectively chemists can design new materials and discover new drugs.

Meteorites, lunar samples help scientists unravel the 4.5-billion-year-old mystery of ‘Theia.’

Finding helps scientists understand how giant planets form and migrate.

New results strengthen the “Hubble tension,” hinting at the need for rethinking our model of the universe.

Fifth year PhD student Kevin Bryson finds that social media platforms are lacking in ad transparency measures and tools, a problem that stems from the lack of government legislation.

Computer scientist Pedro Lopes explores the potential of human-computer integration and haptics to help us move and learn.

According to new research from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS), Theia and Earth were "neighbors" (in the cosmic sense). The study was led by Timo Hopp while he was a postdoctoral researcher at UChicago.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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