Trimming a section off a plant gene raised rice harvests up to 25% in new tests by University of Chicago scientists, with ...

Shame can be a powerful motivator—particularly on the world stage. Calling out human rights abuses can isolate a government; it can cause a public outcry and embarrass leaders into compliance. For ...

One of the potential advantages of quantum computers that scientists are most hopeful about is molecular simulations. These simulations are too complex for classical computers to perform with enough ...

The storm god Iškur is trapped in the netherworld. Without him in the sky, the rivers will dry up—the grasses, cows and people will die. A lone Fox volunteers to traverse worlds to rescue him, armed ...

University of Chicago mathematics Prof. Yu Deng has received the Fields Medal for his contributions toward placing the laws ...

Gift from Rika and Joe Mansueto launches a nearly $200 million initiative to recruit and retain leading scholars across disciplines A $50 million gift to the University of Chicago from Trustee Rika ...

David Auburn, AB’91, an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director, has been announced as the speaker for the University of Chicago’s 2026 Class Day celebration on June 5. Auburn will address ...

Paul Carbone, AB’83, Richard Gonzalez, Hilary Krane, JD’89, and Vasant “Vas” Narasimhan, AB’98, have been elected as new members of the University of Chicago Board of Trustees. “Paul, Richard, Hilary ...

From safe water programs in Africa and India to air quality interventions in Colombia, College students get hands-on ...

At the national laboratory, the first light bulbs lit by nuclear power have given way to supercomputers, quantum research and ...

Federal award unlocks millions in state and private sector contributions, positioning Midwest to lead U.S. quantum ...

Ahead of major film release, UChicago scholars discuss gods, heroes, casting and why Homer’s epic matters 3,000 years later ...