Still in its original galaxy, a rare holdout from the second generation of stars sheds new light on the origins of the elements—and how massive supernovae reshaped the cosmos ...

That superhero is a gene called TP53, and for decades scientists have known it as the “guardian of the genome.” In a healthy cell, TP53 acts like both a brake and an emergency stop button. When DNA ...

Born in Brooklyn in 1942, Freed’s scientific trajectory began early; he and his brother Jack, who himself would go on to ...

In Q&A, UChicago experts discuss regime change, the legal basis for military action, and global fallout from the U.S.-Israel attack ...

A new UChicago-led study reveals a sharp spike in disenrollments, leaving young people with complex medical needs especially vulnerable ...

Event highlights faculty studies on AI’s role in education, and AI-driven research in fields ranging from oncology to visual arts ...

As the Class of 2026 joins the University of Chicago community, six first-year students in the College share stories about their diverse upbringings, myriad of interests and aspirations for their time ...

Prof. Ka Yee C. Lee has been appointed dean of the University of Chicago’s Physical Sciences Division, President Paul Alivisatos and Provost Katherine Baicker announced. Her term began March 1. The ...

For the past two weeks, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris have grabbed the global spotlight. And on world’s stage, two University of Chicago alumni athletes—judo competitor John Jayne, AB’19, and ...

Women’s Graphics Collectives” showcases posters and archival materials donated by the estate of Barbara Morgan, AM’65, a ...